Olympio Brindesi Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Olympio Brindesi Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 09, 2024
C. 1920 Indian Brave Bronze by Olympio Brindesi
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
This is a fabulous, large circa 1920 bronze bust of an Indian brave by Olympio Brindesi (1897-1965). The life size bust is marked: Olympio Brindesi May 28, 1920. The authentic original bronze dates to circa 1920s and comes from a prominent Western and Native American art collection. The measurements of this bronze bust are 18 1/4" x 18" x 9". Well kept sculpture in good condition. Olympio Brindesi was an Italian-American sculptor based in New York, known for his figurative sculpture of people and animals. Born in Abruzzi, Italy, he came to New York and studied at the Art Students League, the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design, and with the sculptors Chester Beach and A.P. Proctor. Brindesi was a member of the Architectural League of New York, winning its Avery Prize in 1927, the American Federation of Arts, and the National Sculpture Society. He also exhibited his work at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Hispanic Society, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery, and the 1939 New York World's Fair. He also held teaching positions between 1924 and 1931 at Cornell University, St. Paul's School in Concord, N.H., and Cooper Union. This sculpture was previously valued at $4,000.
North American Auction Company
Jun. 02, 2024
OLYMPIO BRINDESI (USA, 1897-1965).
Est: $600 - $900
Bronze bust of a Native American, Indian Brave. Nice original brown patina, signed. From a New Fairfield, CT estate.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Mar. 04, 2023
C. 1920 Olympio Brindesi 1897-1965 Large Bronze
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture of an Native American Indian Man bronze from artist Olympio Brindesi born in 1897 and died in 1965. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features a a bust design of a Native American man with braids and bare shoulders. The bust is marked: Olympio Brindesi - May 28, 1920. Olympio Brindesi was an American artist who was born in 1897. The bronze features the original Sloan's auction sticker on the base of the bronze. Olympio Brindesi's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 700 USD to 813 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 2012 the record price for this artist at auction is 813 USD for Bust of an Indian Brave, sold at Jackson's in 2020. The artist died in 1965. The condition of this bronze bust is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze bust is 18 1/4" x 18" x 9".
North American Auction Company
Jan. 28, 2023
Olympio Brindesi 1897-1965 Indian Man Bronze 1920
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture of an Native American Indian Man bronze from artist Olympio Brindesi born in 1897 and died in 1965. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features a a bust design of a Native American man with braids and bare shoulders. The bust is marked: Olympio Brindesi - May 28, 1920. Olympio Brindesi was an American artist who was born in 1897. The bronze features the original Sloan's auction sticker on the base of the bronze. Olympio Brindesi's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 700 USD to 813 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 2012 the record price for this artist at auction is 813 USD for Bust of an Indian Brave, sold at Jackson's in 2020. The artist died in 1965. The condition of this bronze bust is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze bust is 18 1/4" x 18" x 9".
North American Auction Company
Dec. 01, 2020
BRONZE BUST OF INDIAN BRAVE 1920
Est: $500 - $750
OLYMPIO BRINDESI (American 1897-1965) Bust of an Indian Brave- 1920 Bronze with brown patina on conforming wood base Inscribed on verso "Olympio Brindesi May 28, 1920, N.Y." and 4/12 Height of bronze only 16.75 inches (43 cm) Overall 18.75 inches. Olympio Brindesi was an Italian-American sculptor based in New York, known for his figurative sculpture of people and animals. Born in Abruzzi, Italy, he came to New York and studied at the Art Students League, the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design, and with the sculptors Chester Beach and A.P. Proctor. Brindesi was a member of the Architectural League of New York, winning its Avery Prize in 1927, the American Federation of Arts, and the National Sculpture Society. He also exhibited his work at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Hispanic Society, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery, and the 1939 New York World's Fair. He also held teaching positions between 1924 and 1931 at Cornell University, St. Paul's School in Concord, N.H., and Cooper Union. SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Oct. 10, 2018
Olympio Brindesi, sculpture
Est: $150 - $250
Olympio Brindesi (American, 1897-1965), Head of a young woman, white marble on polished black marble base, signed on base "O. Brindesi", 10"h x 5"w x 4.75"d
Millea Bros Ltd
Apr. 22, 2018
Olympio Brindesi Figural Nude Bronze Sundial, 1925
Est: $3,500 - $5,500
Olympio Brindesi (American, 1897-1965) Art Nouveau nude figure of a woman holding an adjustable sun dial Bronze Signed on base "Olympio Brindesi" Ithica NY 1925 and a copyright mark, also with foundry mark for American Art Foundry, NY Approx. 40.5" x 14"
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jun. 17, 2017
Olympio Brindesi Bronze Figural Nude Sundial
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Olympio Brindesi Bronze Figural Nude Sundial. Standing nouveau figure of a woman on a dome and holding a sundial tray on her left shoulder; has an excellent green patina and is in very good condition. Signed American Art Foundry, NY & Olympio Brindesi, Ithaca, NY, 1905. 41.5 in. high.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Mar. 21, 2015
Olympio Brindesi terra cotta sculpture
Est: $200 - $400
Olympio Brindesi (American 1897-1965)- Leda and The Swan- terra cotta sculpture, signed O. Brindesi at base, some minor chips. 8 1/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Mar. 21, 2015
Olympio Brindesi bronze sculpture
Est: $800 - $1,200
Olympio Brindesi (American 1897-1965)- Indian Brave- bronze sculpture, 1920, signed 'Olympio Brindesi / May 28, 1920 NY' at base, stamped Gorham Co Founders at base. 16 1/2''h
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Apr. 17, 2013
Olympio Brindesi (1897-1965), two bronze panels: scenes from the life of abraham lincoln, The first, signed "Olympio Brindesi Fecit Feb
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Olympio Brindesi (1897-1965) two bronze panels: scenes from the life of abraham lincoln The first, signed "Olympio Brindesi Fecit Feb. 1937 N.Y.C.," showing Lincoln as a young man; the second, inscribed "Olympio Brindesi 1946," showing Lincoln as president, inscribed "the government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish." H: 40 3/4 in. W: 15 3/4 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 12, 2012
Olympio Brindesi (American, 1897 - 1965) Untitled (Leda and the Swan)
Est: $600 - $800
Olympio Brindesi (American, 1897 - 1965); Untitled (Leda and the Swan); Terra cotta; Signed "O. Brindesi"; 8 1/4" high; Provenance: The Eileen and Marvin Reingold Collection
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Aug. 27, 2010
OLYMPIO BRINDESI (American, 1897-1965) INDIAN BRAVE BRONZE.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Indian Brave, bronze sculpture with reddish dark brown patina. Signed with artist's name and inscribed "May 28, 1920, NY". SIZE: h. of statue 17" overall h. 20-1/2" x overall l. 17-1/2" x d. 8-1/2". CONDITION: Good condition. 9-20137
James D. Julia
Oct. 20, 2007
Olympio Brindesi (American, 1897-1965), Indian
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Olympio Brindesi (American, 1897-1965), Indian Brave, bronze sculpture with reddish dark brown patina, 17" tall (20" including marble base), signed with artist's name and inscribed "May 28, 1920, NY". Good condition.
Kaminski Auctions