The Department of Old Masters Sculpture and Small Bronzes, led by Antonello Andreacchio and Pietro Estatico, specialises in small sculptures made of bronze, brass, and other metal alloys. The works featured in our auctions of antique sculpture and bronzes span a broad period, from the 16th to the 19th century, showcasing the finest examples of European sculptural production. A meticulous attention to detail in preliminary analyses and asset evaluation allows our experts to present works of outstanding aesthetic and artistic quality at auction.
The selection of sculptures is vareid, designed to meet different stylistic preferences, budgets, and collecting categories. Bertolami Fine Art’s antique sculpture auctions offer a wide variety of pieces, including figures, busts, and sculptural groups crafted from precious materials such as marble, painted wood, pink stone, earthenware, terracotta, and more.
The Department responsible for antique sculpture and bronze auctions focuses on selecting, cataloging, and promoting entrusted consigned works for both the Italian and international markets. High-value sculptures and bronzes are handled through private sales, ensuring a memorable purchasing experience along with confidentiality and personalized assistance.
For sculptures presented at auction, the Department of Antique Sculpture and Bronzes is committed to maximizing their value through thorough evaluations and targeted marketing strategies, guaranteeing broad visibility across the auction house’s main institutional channels, both nationally and internationally.
In addition to organizing auctions and private sales, the department specializes in issuing expert appraisals for antique sculptures and bronzes—an essential tool for certifying a piece’s authenticity, provenance, production period, and market value.
Furthermore, the Department also plans cultural events and temporary exhibitions dedicated to antique sculpture and bronzes, collaborating with public institutions and private partners to create initiatives of high artistic and cultural significance. The Department of Antique Sculpture consistently offers a selection of antique sculptures and bronzes across different price ranges, including bronze works available for direct purchase outside of auctions.