Rating and value of works, sculptures by Igor Mitoraj

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Quote and value of the artist Igor Mitoraj

Mitoraj left in his wake a highly singular body of work, in the surrealist or abstract tradition, depending on the piece. A talented sculptor, he was one of the most famous artists of his time. Today, prices for his works are skyrocketing under auctioneers' hammers. His bronzes and marbles are particularly prized by French, Polish and Italian buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €20 to €508,100, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Mitoraj's works. In 2020, a bronze sculpture of Icarus dating from 1996 sold for €508,100, whereas it was estimated at between €216,100 and €432,400.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of artist Igor Mitoraj

Most of Igor Mitoraj's work is sculpture. There are also rare drawings and prints on the market. The artist focuses his work on the human body, revisiting the canons of ancient sculpture to create a post-modern result. He likes to cut up bodies and depict only heads, busts or legs. He also plays with the size of human body parts.

Igor Mitoraj or the revival of ancient statuary

Igor Mitoraj (1944-2014), a Polish-French artist, has become a key figure in the history of art. Born in Oederan, Saxony, he began his artistic training at the Krakow School of Fine Arts, where he studied under Kantor.

He was soon fascinated by pre-Hispanic art, and so set off for Central America to draw inspiration from the monumental heads of the Maya, Aztec, Olmec and other pre-Columbian civilizations.

He stayed in Mexico for four years, and the influence of this trip can be seen in his work: when he sculpts heads, they are disproportionate. He adds straight lines, like those found on monumental Mexican heads, due to wear and tear.

In 1976, he exhibited his work in Paris, then returned to Tuscany to work in marble. He set up a sculpture studio there, working with marble while continuing to use terracotta and bronze.

He received numerous commissions for public spaces, and some of his works caused controversy.

His work, exhibited at the Valley of the Temples in Sicily, has been declared a World Heritage Site.

He deliberately flays his statues, and does not depict whole bodies. Some of his works are close to the state of conservation of ancient works as we know them today (cf. The Victory of Samothrace). Like Salvador Dali, he breathes new life into bronze.

He died in Paris in 2014.

Mitoraj's imprint on his era

Mitoraj left his mark on his era through the originality of his work. Behind his wounded and incomplete statues lies a genuine intellectual approach. Today, he is highly sought-after on the auction market.  

Recognizing the artist's signature

Mitoraj's works are usually signed. He engraves "Mitoraj" in bronze, marble or terracotta. However, many copies exist, so it's important to have your work appraised. It's also possible that a Mitoraj bronze is signed differently, so it's important to ask for an appraisal.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Mitoraj, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your work, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your work of art, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.