Huge erotic bronze sculpture need help identifying..

[DigitalFubar]

As the title says huge say 5 and half foot long and about 3 feet wide meant to hand on a wall it looks like sculpture of a women streched out bare chested and bound and gagged..

i have a makers mark but i cant make it out.. says 3/3 *name* 76

thanks for any help.. i got it from a guy that owed me some money he says its worth a lot and said a name but i forget what was.

 

[DizzyDigger]

I realize that it is "art", but as a family site there may be
some members that wouldn't approve of the full body pic.

JMHO

As for a value, you'd want to have it appraised by a professional
who knows that market.

 

[DigitalFubar]

I realize that it is "art", but as a family site there may be
some members that wouldn't approve of the full body pic.

JMHO

As for a value, you'd want to have it appraised by a professional
who knows that market.

yea i have kids so i understand that.. but it seems that spoiler tags are not working for me in any format..

now im not wondering about price.. i want to know who the artist is..

 

[Mackaydon]

Suggestion: Call your friend back and get the name.
Welcome to Treasure Net !!
Don....

 

[DigitalFubar]

Suggestion: Call your friend back and get the name.
Welcome to Treasure Net !!
Don....

he had said it was john b some thing lol and its to late to call him and when its all right he is a hard guy to get ahold to.

 

[Discrimination Dave]

SHE'S NEKID!

 

[ARC]

 

[ARC]

Well one thing is for sure...

There are only three of em.

Would not sell for less than 5-10 grand. without finding out about this artwork.

This is considered erotic art WHICH is highly collectable and rarer in larger pieces like this.

It would not surprise me if you find out that this is worth a pot of money beyond the numbers I stated.

 

[GopherDaGold]

I realize that it is "art", but as a family site there may be
some members that wouldn't approve of the full body pic.

JMHO

As for a value, you'd want to have it appraised by a professional
who knows that market.

Lighten up. There is nothing offensive about this piece that should cause anyone to shield a kids eyes from. Any kid wanting to look at something pornographic would certainly not come here to do so.

 

[cw0909]

sorry i still cant read it

 

[jewelerguy]

5 ft. long? bronze? jeez, the thing must weigh a ton

 

[DigitalFubar]

5 ft. long? bronze? jeez, the thing must weigh a ton

it does lol.. 2 men can barely carry it.. hopefully tonight i get ahold of the guy for a little more info.. he said the guys name was john b some thing and if i google his name and studio id see this piece along with the other 2 in the set but ive had no luck

 

[bradyboy]

what I see a nice piece of art
I don't see anything offensive about this item
Just take the kids to any art museum, full of nudes
Brady

 

[DigitalFubar]

Mystery solved.
It's a john battenberg. .

If you go to battenbergstudio.com and click on women you will see the piece.. now the only issue is what's it worth lol.. I've only found 1 pricing on a piece of his work.. every other link wants you to pay to see auction prices.. a 8 inch by 7.76 inch paper mache sculpture went for 390 bucks..

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Wow.

And I bet it was great fun making the mould!

 

[cw0909]

you asked value, looking around and he was well known and
if your asking for ins. purpose or sell, i think you will
have to get with a reputable dealer,like christie's auctions

yours untitled
Women

John Nelson Battenberg
3 Dec 1931 - 8 Jul 2012.
John Battenberg Obituary - Phoenix, AZ | The Arizona Republic

bio list of Commissions and exhibits,he was still living at this posting
https://www.artslant.com/global/artists/show/128040-john-battenberg

sold for 500$ not brass
https://new.liveauctioneers.com/item/44550488_john-nelson-battenberg-mixed-media-sculpture

 

[DigitalFubar]

well i highly doubt ill get around to the auction house you listed.. there book time is about a year out even tho there web site says 4-6 weeks..

any other ideas? wife wants it gone.. go figure.. offered to put it up in the garage aka my man cave and that was a big fat no haha..
some one posted that erotica is worth more and rare in this size.. can i get a if it was yours what would you sell it for ball park?

i know but this is just for fun and from what i gather you guys know your stuff.. so even if i made or lost a ton of money im still going to be happy.. heck i got it for basicly 140 bucks that was owed to me..

also do you think princess lea was the inspiration for this?

 

[ARC]

I suggest you check around your local area for any auction that deals in decent artwork and seems to be getting good prices for things.
OR...
List it.
The problem will be shipping of course.

Look for an auction house that has the largest following.

IF it were me... I would look for an somewhat near auction houses via the net / emails ... send them pictures and the info and see which one is interested.

IF not interested in the auction thing... sell via Craigslist / offer up... and I would ask... if were me...

Realistically... just offhand I would ASK... $7,500 OBO. <---- THIS PRICE IS "DUMP IT" price.

Can always go down... just to get it gone and wife back to "happier" mode.

Hope this helps and good luck.

 

[ARC]

Word of advice.

Take better pictures with a clean white sheet background before any attempt at sale.
And something like an unopened can of soda for size reference in the picture.

 

[DigitalFubar]

I suggest you check around your local area for any auction that deals in decent artwork and seems to be getting good prices for things.
OR...
List it.
The problem will be shipping of course.

Look for an auction house that has the largest following.

IF it were me... I would look for an somewhat near auction houses via the net / emails ... send them pictures and the info and see which one is interested.

IF not interested in the auction thing... sell via Craigslist / offer up... and I would ask... if were me...

Realistically... just offhand I would ASK... $7,500 OBO. <---- THIS PRICE IS "DUMP IT" price.

Can always go down... just to get it gone and wife back to "happier" mode.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Word of advice.

Take better pictures with a clean white sheet background before any attempt at sale.
And something like an unopened can of soda for size reference in the picture.

thanks guys.. ill take all this into account.. kinda gotta get my breath back hahaha.. i thought yall were joking on the 5k 10 k prices..

tell you what wifes happier now haha..


White sheet..yup that was just a quick an dirty picture.. that floor is torn up right there..