Authenticating a sculpture

Here is an odd question.  I have a large sculpture that has been in my family for years.  We are not sure if it is authentic.  I contacted one gallery at random to see if thehy could help me authenticate it and they were not interested.  I contacted another and they wanted a professional photographer to photograph it in certain light and angles as if it were going into a magazine, but they would not commit to authenticating it after they got the photos.  Does anyone know anyone I can talk to?  I am not looking for a freebie.  Thanks.


Is it too large to be transportable? At Rago in Lambertville, they host public appraisals on certain Mondays. Experts in every "genre" are available, and though I have never taken sculpture, I've taken paintings and jewelry, and the info I was given was spot-on. (These are basic verbal appraisals, nothing an insurance company would go by, or anything like that. Though I assume Rago folks also likely do the official ones.) And just for fun, Google "Madison NJ" and "Rodin," in case you missed that news story last year. 


Who/what will determine where, I suppose.  If you want to PM me some info I might be able to help steer you someplace. 


Nye and Company is very reputable. They are located at 20 Beach St in Bloomfield. They have free appraisals on Mondays from 10 to 2- up to 3 items. If your sculpture is too heavy give them a call. I believe they live in South Orange. Concerning the free appraisal you don’t have to call for an appointment.


and Kathy Nye is just a really nice sweet person too

galileo said:

Nye and Company is very reputable. They are located at 20 Beach St in Bloomfield. They have free appraisals on Mondays from 10 to 2- up to 3 items. If your sculpture is too heavy give them a call. I believe they live in South Orange. Concerning the free appraisal you don’t have to call for an appointment.



thank you all.  It is too big to move, so I will process this tomorrow.



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