What is a Arthur Putnam sculpture worth?
1873–1930 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 29 priced auction sales, works by Arthur Putnam have sold for a median of $8,963Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $5,490Sign up free to see and $15,860Sign up free to see. For sculptures alone, the median is $8,125Sign up free to see across 23 sales. In the last five years the median was $25,600Sign up free to see across 3 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Arthur Putnam prices by medium
- Auction results
- 33
- Sold rate
- 88%
- Active at auction
- 2005–2025
- Median price
- $9kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $57.6kSign up free to see Puma with Cub and Puma (a group of two), Bonhams, Nov 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 23 | $5.5k–$14.2kSign up free to see | $8.1kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (33)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 18 | $5.5k–$11.2kSign up free to see | $7.7kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 3 | $15.7k–$28.8kSign up free to see | $27.5kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 3 | $28.4k–$44.4kSign up free to see | $31.3kSign up free to see |
Recent Arthur Putnam sales
- The Mermaid, bronze with green patina — $25,600Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Nov 11, 2025
- Puma with Cub and Puma (a group of two) — $57,600Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Nov 11, 2025
- Snarling Jaguar, bronze with dark brown patina — $4,845Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Apr 25, 2023
- Puma and Snakes (a posthumous cast), bronze with light brown patina — $3,825Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Dec 2, 2020
- Standing Cougar, bronze with dark green patina — $13,825Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Aug 4, 2020
- Puma and Deer, or Puma Carrying Deer, bronze with dark brown patina — $25,000Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Nov 19, 2018
- Tiger Love, bronze with dark brown patina — $10,000Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Nov 19, 2018
- Reclining panther, bronze with brown patina — $5,000Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Aug 7, 2018
Questions about Arthur Putnam prices
What is a Arthur Putnam sculpture worth?
Based on 29 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Arthur Putnam have sold for a median of $8,963, and half of them sold between $5,490 and $15,860. For sculptures alone the median is $8,125 (23 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Arthur Putnam sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $57,600 for “Puma with Cub and Puma (a group of two)” at Bonhams in November 2025.
How often do Arthur Putnam works sell at auction?
88% of the 33 lots recorded between 2005 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a Arthur Putnam sculpture?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 33 lots by Arthur Putnam recorded at auction between 2005 and 2025, 29 found a buyer (88%).
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