Bronze statue signed murphy.

[isabella1]

We bought a bronze duck statue this week at a flea market. It's signed Terrence j Murphy 19/20. Anyone know the value of this stuff? Or any ideas to research? I paid $175

 

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[Critical Recovery]

Wildlife Creations Artwork

I would say that you did quite well.

 

[cruzanheart]

You sure did! Terry Murphy Bronze

How did we find stuff out before the Internet Oh yeah . . . libraries.

 

[Lafitte Deux]

19/20 means that it was the 19th out of 20 casts produced. A limited series.
Hope that helps.

 

[isabella1]

So much quicker to ask the experts!!!

 

[Critical Recovery]

So much quicker to ask the experts!!!

Beware ANYONE that refers to themselves as an "expert"

 

[dejapooh]

I would say you hit a BIG home run there. If you are selling, I would start with the major auction houses. You can also look to specialty houses (cowboy art, western art), and see if you can find an auction to list it in. I would not Ebay that.

 

[isabella1]

:/ my mother wants to keep it.....

 

[Sisupat]

:/ my mother wants to keep it.....

I went to grade school with Terry Murphy's kids. Terry was the real deal. He had a huge meta building foundry on their sprawling property in Montana. I've seen his stuff go for thousands. Nice find!

 

[captain flintlock]

So much quicker to ask the experts!!!

That's a great find!! Well done! For me, the research is half the fun if not more. To do some searching and to watch the mystery unfold is a big part of the whole treasure hunting thing. At least for me. Don't get me wrong. I love it when I find something great and I know exactly what it is. But the mystery items are what keeps me on my toes and wanting to learn more.

 

[Oddjob]

:/ my mother wants to keep it.....

Your mother sounds like a smart Lady; good taste in art, she knows a great deal when she got one and that piece will only go up in value over time.

I would keep it too.

 

[JimDon]

Very nice sculpture. Great price too