Brass cheetah sculpture
06 August 2026
Description

Don't know who made it - inherited.

Dimensions

4 feet length

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By David U.
Aug 07, 19:21 UTC
Fair Market Value
$800 - $1,500 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a large decorative brass cheetah sculpture, probably produced during the late 20th or early 21st century for the luxury interior design market. Measuring approximately 4 feet in length, it is executed in a highly stylized naturalistic form with an elongated body, dark patinated spots, and a warm polished brass finish. The photographs suggest that the sculpture was made using cast brass sections with hand-finished chasing and applied patination rather than as a unique studio artwork. No signature, foundry mark, edition number, or manufacturer’s label is visible, preventing attribution to a known sculptor or design house. Comparable decorative brass animal sculptures of this scale have been produced by manufacturers in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and their value depends heavily on craftsmanship, weight, and confirmed origin. The sculpture appears to be in good overall condition, with an attractive surface patina and no obvious structural damage visible in the photographs.

Without documentation, a signature, or evidence linking the sculpture to a recognized artist or luxury maker such as Maitland-Smith, Sergio Bustamante, Loet Vanderveen, or another collectible design house, it should be appraised as a high quality decorative sculpture rather than a fine art bronze. If the sculpture proves to be solid brass rather than hollow cast metal, its value could increase modestly due to material content, although artistic attribution remains the primary factor in determining market value. Additional photographs of the underside, any casting seams, foundry marks, or labels would allow a more precise attribution and valuation.

Fair Market Value: $800 to $1,500 USD

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