Author Topic: RARE 1898 Eli Harvey Bronze Sculpture  (Read 2177 times)

steve_mezz

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RARE 1898 Eli Harvey Bronze Sculpture
« on: June 27, 2012, 10:08:39 pm »
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...




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Re: RARE 1898 Eli Harvey Bronze Sculpture
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2012, 08:05:05 am »
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

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Re: RARE 1898 Eli Harvey Bronze Sculpture
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2012, 09:01:48 am »
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.

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Re: RARE 1898 Eli Harvey Bronze Sculpture
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2012, 09:14:56 am »
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.

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Re: RARE 1898 Eli Harvey Bronze Sculpture
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2012, 06:25:44 pm »
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 !!

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Re: RARE 1898 Eli Harvey Bronze Sculpture
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2012, 08:52:54 pm »
Cool piece! Let us know how it appraises.
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