First of all, the actual name you are looking for is "A. Santini," for Antelma Santini (1896- ??). She is sometimes identified as "Antelema Santini," although this spelling is incorrect. Values can vary widely, depending on what it is you actually have. An original Antelma Santini sculpture would be quite rare, and as such, if in good condition, would be expected to auction quite well. The last time an original sold at auction was fairly long ago, back in 1987. This was a sculpture of Pauline Borghese, listed through Christie's, and even then it closed at a very nice $4500. In today's marketplace, which remains fairly flat, one might still expect the amount for a similar sculpture to at least double that price. If you believe you have a contemporary piece, actually made by the artist's own hand, then you really need to get a serious, in-person appraisal.
If, instead, you believe you have a modern reproduction (these are usually comparatively small, next to the larger originals), which can be anything from a highly decorous sculpture made of good, quality ivory, alabaster, or Carrera marble, to inexpensive pieces made from lesser grade, resin materials, auction prices would vary. One might expect as much as $500 for the better modern pieces, and less than $50 for the lesser produced ones. This is a quick showing of the lesser A. Santini sculptures currently available at retail prices online (these are the ones that would auction for the aforementioned "lesser" values):
http://search.rubylane.com/search/,ss=a.%20santini
Ivory is a material which is harvested from animal teeth, bones, or tusks, often used in carvings or embellishments. While popular up through the 19th century, the ivory trade has caused many species of animals to go extinct or become critically endangered, and therefore is heavily restricted. Most countries have made it illegal to sell, trade, purchase, or create products made from ivory.
The best idea is to have the piece appraised. Auction estimates, Retail and Insurance values will all be different but the appraiser can point you in the right direction.
Plastic and resins are usually smoother than real ivory. Looking at bone under magnification you will see a lot of pitting something that real ivory will not have. The hot pin test can help you determine the difference between plastic, synthetic, bone and ivory. Its best to perform this test on the bottom of the object that is not visible as it may cause damage to plastic objects. Heat a needle until it is extremely hot than touch the needle against the object you are testing. A hot needle can not penetrate real ivory like it will a plastic or resin. When you touch bone with a hot needle smell the area that you touched. It should have a very unique smell like burning hair. When you touch ivory with a hot needle you will smell something more like a burning teeth dentist office type smell. Passing this test is a pretty good indication that you have real ivory.
Austin Productions Fish Sculptures from around 1970 sell for around $75 retail. Most of them are made of cast iron or other metals. There are several different types to choose from.
Are you looking to sell the sculpture? If so, how much are you asking for it? Are you looking to sell the sculpture? If so, how much are you asking for it? Are you looking to sell the sculpture? If so, how much are you asking for it?
It is illegal to sell or trade ivory tusks. It has been banned since 1989.
It is illegal to sell elephant ivory since they are endangered.
In most countries, it is illegal to deal, sell or own ivory.
Art shows have traditionally been a good way to sell sculptures. At large shows like the one in La Quinta, sculptors can sell $100K of sculptures in a weekend.There is a huge market for low cost garden sculptures - $500 - $1000. Sell these through your website or eBay.
The value of a Howard Weyahok ivory brooch depends on its condition and the design of the brooch. Various brooches sell for between 10.00 and 50.00 as of 2014.
No. In many countries including the United States, selling ivory is illegal. Also, do not export ivory. That is highly illegal too. Sorry, but the above answer is wrong. If your Asian ivory was imported before 1976 and is at least 100 years old, it is legal to buy, sell, or trade interstate. If your carved African Ivory was imported before 1989, it is legal to buy, sell, trade or export.
artists salary is between $31,803- $46,247.
There are many businesses that sell ivory envelopes. Some of such businesses include Uline, The Paper Mill Store, Office Depot, Wal Mart, and Amazon.
Yes. Any ivory over a certain age is considered "fossil" ivory, and the tusk from a woolly mammoth would certainly qualify. Where to sell it? I'd recommend Sotheby's.
it's illegal to sell ivory because there are very few elephants left/
yes she has she sell alot of her works on ebay
Wall sculptures can be obtained from eBay. More specialist websites include the Enid Hutt Gallery website, Metal Wall Art and The Sculpture Room. Amazon also sell wall sculptures.