Sculptures

The Sculpture Department of Gregory’s Auction House is dedicated to the selection and enhancement of antique, modern, and 19th- and 20th-century sculptures. Its activity is aimed at collectors, enthusiasts, and those wishing to approach the world of sculpture auctions. Each work is carefully followed throughout the entire process, with the goal of identifying the most suitable sales context and ensuring the best possible market exposure.

Behind every sculpture lies a thorough study. This begins with provenance research, continues through bibliographic investigation, and extends to the analysis of stylistic, technical, and collecting-related characteristics. In parallel, the department constantly monitors the art market in order to formulate reliable valuations that are consistent with the most recent auction results. The department also agrees on a reserve price with the owner, established according to the characteristics of the work and current market dynamics, with the aim of protecting its value during the sale process.

Sculpture is an extremely diverse field, and this richness makes the department’s work particularly stimulating. Our catalogues include bronzes, marbles, wood sculptures, stone carvings, terracottas, and ivories, ranging from small-scale works to monumental pieces. Decorative sculptures, religious subjects, and collectible objects are also represented. Each selection is conceived to create a harmonious dialogue between different periods, materials, and artistic sensibilities.

Many of the works offered at auction come from private collections. They have often remained for years within family homes, personal collections, or collecting contexts that have had limited visibility on the market. Bringing these sculptures to the attention of new buyers means reactivating their history while creating new opportunities for those wishing to sell sculptures at auction in a professional and qualified environment.

Alongside the research phase, the department provides clients with practical and continuous support. Every stage is handled with care, from cataloguing and the preparation of detailed condition reports to post-sale assistance. The service also includes shipping quotations and transport arrangements through specialist operators with whom the auction house has collaborated for many years. In addition, assistance with export licence procedures helps make the entire process smoother and more straightforward.

Gregory’s sculpture catalogues feature works of different origins and types, capable of representing a wide range of artistic languages and historical periods while attracting the interest of an increasingly broad international audience. Among the most notable European results are a pair of gilt-bronze sculptures with classical figures, attributed to Barthélemy Prieur, dating from the late 16th to the early 17th century and sold for €26,060. Also noteworthy is “Ave Caesar! Morituri te salutant”, a bronze sculpture signed by Pius Adamowitsch Welonski, which achieved €9,424 at auction.

Within the Italian context of the 19th and 20th centuries, important results include works by Luciano Minguzzi, among them “Fiori della notte”, sold for €12,000, and “Due Figure” (1950), a unique bronze sculpture that achieved €25,000. The department has also presented works by Cleto Tomba, including “Natività” and “Festa di paese”, the latter sold for €14,260. Alongside these are “Centauressa” by Decimo Passani and “Maschera del vento” by Melandri, both representative of the variety of 20th-century sculpture. Contemporary sculpture is represented by artists such as Luigi Ontani, whose “ErmEstEtica HarlemArlecchino” (1996) achieved €65,000, Maurizio Cattelan with “Cuore, Pezzo di ricambio” (1998), and Mario Ceroli, creator of “Mario e Daria” (1968).

The department also maintains a strong focus on its local territory. Examples include “Cristo” and “Madonna” by an 18th-century Bolognese Master Modeller, both sold for €11,875. Stone sculptures such as “Ascesa” by Giuliano Giuliani, sold for €4,445, further demonstrate a practice deeply connected to local artistic traditions.

Over the years, the acquisition of works from important collections has helped build an active network of collectors at both national and international level. This enables the department to maximise the value of works from both Italian production, including artisanal traditions, and international sculpture. At the same time, it encourages strong auction participation and consistently solid results.

Evaluation

Would you like to know the value of your artworks and explore their potential sale on the market?

Our experts are available to provide free and confidential valuations, whether for individual works or entire collections.

You will receive qualified advice and be guided through every stage of the sale process, whether at auction or through private negotiation, with a careful and personalised service.

Images and information regarding your artworks can be sent via:

• email or WeTransfer: aste@gregorysaste.it
• WhatsApp: +39 051 2960945

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