Alabaster Sculpture
Bronzes & SculptureEuropean19th–early 20th century

Alabaster Sculpture

Carved alabaster figures, busts, and lamps.

What it's worth

Alabaster realizes roughly $150–$3,200 here; signed Italian figural carvings and large lamps lead.

Overview & history

Carved alabaster — figures, busts, and illuminated lamps, largely Italian — is a softer-stone counterpart to marble with its own following.

Identifying & marks

Alabaster is softer and warmer than marble, often slightly translucent; look for a carved signature and fine detail. Chips and surface loss are common and affect value.

Frequently asked

What could my Alabaster Sculpture bring at auction?

Alabaster realizes roughly $150–$3,200 here; signed Italian figural carvings and large lamps lead.

How do I identify Alabaster Sculpture?

Alabaster is softer and warmer than marble, often slightly translucent; look for a carved signature and fine detail. Chips and surface loss are common and affect value.

How do I sell my Alabaster Sculpture?

Austin Auction Gallery offers free, no-obligation appraisals. Send a few photos and our specialists will tell you what it could bring at auction, then handle every step from cataloging through the sale.

What could your Alabaster Sculpture bring at auction?

Our specialists provide free, no-obligation auction estimates. Send a few photos and we'll tell you what it could bring.

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