Question 1

What is the most expensive Mitoraj sculpture ever sold at auction?

Accepted Answer

The auction record for Igor Mitoraj is held by Tindaro Screpolato (The Cracked Tindaro). The second-highest recorded sale is Eros Bendato, a large bandaged-head bronze that has exceeded €1,800,000 at auction. These exceptional results apply to unique or near-unique monumental works, not to the widely distributed small-edition bronzes.

Question 2

What is a typical Mitoraj bronze worth at auction?

Accepted Answer

Auction values vary sharply by edition size. Monumental unique bronzes (Centauro, Tindaro Screpolato): €500,000–€7,000,000. Large limited editions of 5–8 (Corazza large, Promethée large): €20,000–€120,000. Standard editions of ~250 (Tête Secrète, Kea, Portrait d'Homme): €3,000–€15,000. Mass editions of 1,000+ (Centurione II at 1,500): €200–€2,000. Lithographs: €300–€2,000. La Conversation medal (edition 1,000+): €150–€800. The buyer's premium at major houses (Sotheby's, Christie's) adds 15–26% to the hammer price.

Question 3

Which auction houses regularly sell Mitoraj?

Accepted Answer

Mitoraj works appear regularly at: Artcurial (Paris) — the most active seller of Mitoraj bronzes in France, with dozens of examples per year; Sotheby's (Paris, London) — handles monumental and high-value works; Christie's (Paris, London) — occasional major examples; Desa Unicum (Warsaw) — main Polish auction house for Mitoraj, strong buyer demand; Bonhams (London, Paris) — regular small and medium editions; Osenat (Fontainebleau) — frequent Mitoraj specialist. Searching by 'Mitoraj' on any of these platforms yields current and past results.

Question 4

Do you buy Mitoraj works privately?

Accepted Answer

Yes — I buy Mitoraj bronzes, medals, lithographs, and crystal directly from private owners across Europe. No auction fees, no intermediaries, immediate payment. I assess any work within 24 hours of receiving a photograph. Prices reflect current hammer values at auction; selling privately means you receive the full amount rather than the hammer price minus 15–25% seller's commission. Contact me via the form at mitoraj-search.com/sell-mitoraj.html.

Question 5

How do auction fees affect the net price a seller receives?

Accepted Answer

When selling at auction, the seller pays a vendor's commission of typically 10–15% of the hammer price, plus any insurance, photography, and transport costs. On a €10,000 hammer price this means receiving only €8,500–€9,000 after fees. Продатиing privately to a direct buyer at the equivalent of the hammer price therefore yields meaningfully more. For works under €5,000, the proportional cost of auction preparation and minimum fees makes private sale even more advantageous.

	Аукціон	Прямий продаж тут
Оцінка / пропозиція	€3,000	Суттєво вища
Комісія продавця	−20% (−€600)	Немає
Чистий дохід продавця	€2,400	100% узгодженої ціни
Час до оплати	6–8 тижнів після продажу	Одразу (банк або готівка)
Ризик, якщо робота не продасться	Збори за лот, втрачені місяці	Немає

Igor Mitoraj Аукціонні ціни & Market Values

Mitoraj on the Secondary Market

Where Mitoraj Works Are Sold

Collection Reference Photos

Do You Own a Work by Mitoraj?

Detailed Price Guide by Series (2023–2025)

Centurione I & II

Persée & Asclépios (1988)

Tête Secrète / Visage Envoilé (1978)

Eros Bendato — Small Editions

Cuirasse II — Breastplate Torso

Testa Addormentata — Amnesty International Edition

Tindaro / Grande Toscano — Large Format

Understanding Auction Estimates vs Hammer Prices

Реальний випадок: Persée (1988) з оцінкою €3,000

Mitoraj at Auction — Recent Market Results

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