Étienne Maurice Falconet, The Punishment of Cupid

Étienne Maurice Falconet

French · 1716–1791 · Sculptor

Étienne Maurice Falconet was a French baroque, rococo and neoclassical sculptor, best-known for his equestrian statue of Peter the Great, the Bronze Horseman (1782), in Saint… (Wikipedia)

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6auction results2020–2022years recorded67%sold (4)$750Sign up free to seemedian price

Record prices

  1. Étienne Maurice Falconet, A bronze figure of a river goddessA bronze figure of a river goddessLempertz · €1,875≈ $2,088≈ £1,689Sign up to see
  2. Étienne Maurice Falconet, BaigneuseBaigneuseClarke Auction Gallery · $900≈ £654≈ €756Sign up to see
  3. Étienne Maurice Falconet, Putto, White marble sculpture "Putto"PuttoClarke Auction Gallery · $600≈ £493≈ €566Sign up to see

Étienne Maurice Falconet’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for Étienne Maurice Falconet between 2020 and 2022, of which 4 sold (67%). Recorded sale prices range from $450Sign up free to see to $2.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2.1kSign up free to see for A bronze figure of a river goddess at Lempertz in May 2020. The most common medium is sculpture (2 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (5), Clarke Auction Gallery (3) and Lempertz (3).

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  1. Étienne Maurice Falconet, The Struggle for the Heart, patinated bronze
    The Struggle for the HeartAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    18 x 11 x 8 1/2 in. (45.7 x 27.9 x 21.6 cm.)
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 206
    $375≈ £279≈ €319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  2. Étienne Maurice Falconet, Psyche Concealing Cupids Bow, Large painted figural chalkware sculpture
    Psyche Concealing Cupids BowAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    approx 23"h, 11"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 2569
    $150≈ £112≈ €129HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Étienne Maurice Falconet, late 19th/early 20th century carved alabaster figure of 'Venus au Bain', alabaster
    late 19th/early 20th century carved alabaster figure of 'Venus au Bain'After the artist
    Sculpture
    Bonhams · · Lot 54
    £384≈ $519≈ €440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Étienne Maurice Falconet, Putto, White marble sculpture "Putto"
    Putto
    Sculpture
    22" h x 11" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 110
    $600≈ £493≈ €566HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  5. Étienne Maurice Falconet, La Baigneuse, bronze
    La BaigneuseAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    overall: 25 x 10 x 10 inches
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 267
    $738≈ £624≈ €734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  6. Étienne Maurice Falconet, La Baigneuse, Bronze Sculpture "La Baigneuse"
    La Baigneuse
    Sculpture
    20"H
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 132
    $450≈ £332≈ €391HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  7. Étienne Maurice Falconet, Baigneuse
    Baigneuse
    19.25" or 21" with base
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 99
    $900≈ £654≈ €756HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Étienne Maurice Falconet, late 19th century patinated bronze group of two putti, patinated bronze
    late 19th century patinated bronze group of two puttiAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    Bonhams · · Lot 131
    £893≈ $1,172≈ €989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Étienne Maurice Falconet, A bronze figure of a river goddess
    A bronze figure of a river goddess
    9.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1017
    €1,875≈ $2,088≈ £1,689Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  10. Étienne Maurice Falconet, French patinated bronze figure of Milo of Croton, patinated bronze
    French patinated bronze figure of Milo of CrotonAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    height of bronze 17 1/4in (43.5cm); width 15 1/2in (39.5cm); depth 12in (30.5cm); height overall 19 1/4in (49cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 119
    $1,020≈ £802≈ €896Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗

Étienne Maurice Falconet: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Étienne Maurice Falconet at auction?

$2,088Sign up free to see, for A bronze figure of a river goddess at Lempertz (May 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Étienne Maurice Falconet?

The median sale price is $750Sign up free to see across 4 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Étienne Maurice Falconet have sold at auction?

4 of 6 recorded lots sold between 2020 and 2022.

Which auction houses sell Étienne Maurice Falconet?

Bonhams, Clarke Auction Gallery and Lempertz account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Clarke Auction Gallery · Lempertz

About Étienne Maurice Falconet

Étienne Maurice Falconet was a French baroque, rococo and neoclassical sculptor, best-known for his equestrian statue of Peter the Great, the Bronze Horseman (1782), in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and for the small statues he produced in series for the Royal Sévres Porcelain Manufactory.

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In museum collections

  • Étienne Maurice Falconet, The Punishment of CupidThe Punishment of Cupid
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • Étienne Maurice Falconet, Venus of the DovesVenus of the Doves
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • Étienne Maurice Falconet, Seated CupidSeated Cupid, 1757
    Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · Public domain
  • Étienne Maurice Falconet, Pygmalion and GalateaPygmalion and Galatea, 1761
    Hermitage Museum · Public domain

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