RARE 1898 Eli Harvey Bronze Sculpture

[steve_mezz]

Hi there! Im wondering if anyone can give me any pricing on this sculpture I have. It is marked "(c)'98 by Eli Harvey" & "cottonwood". I did research and everything makes sense and appears to be authentic. However, I am having trouble figuring out a real value for it...

[frogpatch]

I see a standing bear that sold for just under 1000.00 and other pieces that were over 5000.00 all the way up to 17,000 in 2005.  I would say around 1500.00 to 2000.00 would be a good guess but it is only a guess. Take it to a fine art auction house and see what they say

[malcolm900]

Auction house would say probably a couple hundred unless it was created by a famous artist, other then that dosent look like anything very special.

[steve_mezz]

Eli Harvey is a famous sculptor/painter. If you research him you will see that. Considering it was made in Paris in 1898 and considering the fact that most of his work is in museums; I would say it is something pretty special. But Im not an expert - which is why I am here! frogpatch - thanks for your info I really appreciate it. I guess I will have to find an art auction house near me to see what they say.

[mart]

Would be best to do as Frogpatch recommended and take it to a reputable auction house !!  Not one of the small local ones !!  They would be able to get the best price for the sculpture even with their commission !!

[ghopper1924]

Cool piece! Let us know how it appraises.