# Igor Mitoraj Artworks — Private Collector (mitoraj-search.com)

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## How to sell a Mitoraj artwork

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## Artist biography — Igor Mitoraj (1944–2014)

**Full name:** Igor Mitoraj
**Born:** 26 March 1944, Oederan, Germany
**Died:** 6 October 2014, Paris, France
**Nationality:** Polish-French
**Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q560499
**Wikipedia:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igor_Mitoraj

**Career timeline:**

- **1944** — Born 26 March 1944 in Oederan, Germany, to a French father (Fernand Mitoraj) and Polish mother. Raised in Poland.
- **1963–1968** — Studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków (Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Krakowie) under professor Tadeusz Kantor. Develops early figurative language.
- **1968** — Moves to Paris. Studies at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts.
- **1974** — Travels to Mexico; exposure to pre-Columbian sculpture influences his developing interest in archaic and classical forms.
- **1976** — First solo exhibition, Galerie La Hune, Paris. Work immediately attracts critical attention in France.
- **1978** — Establishes his permanent studio in Pietrasanta, Tuscany, Italy — the centre of Italian bronze and marble craftsmanship. First large bronzes cast at Pietrasanta foundries. Creates *Tête Secrète* (edition of 250, published by Artcurial Paris).
- **1979** — Creates *Kea* (edition of 250, published by Artcurial Paris).
- **1980** — Creates *Prométhée* (edition of only 8, published by Artcurial Paris — the rarest Mitoraj multiple ever made) and *Torso Bijou*.
- **1982** — Creates *Corazza* (breastplate series), including Corazza Grande (edition of 5).
- **1983** — Creates *Stella* (Star fragment, small bronze).
- **1983–1984** — Creates *Articulations*, a gilded bronze medal published by Artcurial. Creates *La Conversation* (medal, edition of 1,000+HC), published by Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Milan.
- **1984** — Creates *Portrait d'Homme* (~250, ~60 cm).
- **1987** — Creates *Centurione I* (edition of 250, ~35–40 cm) and *Centurione II* (edition of 1500, ~17–21 cm), cast at Fonderia Mariani, Pietrasanta. These become his most widely collected bronzes.
- **1988** — Creates *Persée* and *Asclépios* (each edition of 1000, ~40–50 cm), cast at Pietrasanta. Frequently sold as a pair. Creates *Centauro* (monumental, h. 220 cm, unique).
- **1989** — First major public installation: *Eros Bendato* at the Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily. Creates monumental *Tindaro Screpolato* (~200 cm, near-unique).
- **1990s** — Major public commissions proliferate: Pompeii, Kraków, Paris, Vatican, London. Creates *Visage Voilé* and *Visage Envoilé* (veiled face series, various editions).
- **1992** — *Eros Bendato* permanently installed at Kraków Rynek Główny (Main Market Square).
- **1998** — Major retrospective at Muzeum Narodowe, Kraków.
- **2000s** — Warsaw installations (Bobrowiecka, Centrum Olimpijskie, Plac Defilad). Creates *Cuirasse II*. Large exhibitions in Munich, Pietrasanta, Venice, Florence.
- **2003** — Bronze *Icaro* installed permanently in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, Rome (Piazza della Repubblica).
- **2004** — Creates *Angelo Fasciato* (Bandaged Angel, edition ~250, ~60 cm), cast at Pietrasanta.
- **2010s** — *Testa Addormentata* installed at Plac Defilad, Warsaw. "Gods of Time" exhibition at Pompeii (2011).
- **2011** — "Gods of Time" (Dei del Tempo) exhibition at Pompeii — Mitoraj bronzes installed among Roman ruins. One of the most photographed art exhibitions in Italy.
- **2014** — Dies 6 October 2014 in Paris, aged 70. Retrospective exhibitions worldwide follow.

**Style:** Monumental and collector-scale figurative sculpture derived from classical antiquity. Characteristic features: fragmented forms (heads without faces, torsos without limbs), bandaged or cracked surfaces, bronze with dark or golden patinas. Works evoke ancient ruins, Greek and Roman mythology, and human fragility.

**Foundries used:**
- Fonderia Mariani, Pietrasanta (primary, stamp: F.MARIANI) — most 1987+ bronzes including Centurione I and II
- Fonderia Del Chiaro, Pietrasanta — alternative Pietrasanta casting
- Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Milan — La Conversation, Articulations medals, some early works
- Venturi Arte, Bologna — some later editions
- Artcurial, Paris — publisher/distributor of Tête Secrète (1978), Kea (1979), Prométhée (1980), Articulations (1984)

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## Complete artwork catalog

### Bronze sculptures — collector editions

| Work | Year | Edition | Height (typical) | Foundry | Auction range |
|------|------|---------|-----------------|---------|---------------|
| Centurione II | 1987 | 1,500 + 30 HC | 17–21 cm | Fonderia Mariani, Pietrasanta | €2,000–€8,000 |
| Centurione I | 1987 | 250 | 35–40 cm | Fonderia Mariani, Pietrasanta | €10,000–€40,000 |
| Tête Secrète | 1978 | 250 (Artcurial) | 12 cm + base | Pietrasanta | €8,000–€25,000 |
| Kea | 1979 | 250 (Artcurial) | 22 cm | Pietrasanta | €8,000–€22,000 |
| Prométhée | 1980 | 8 (Artcurial) | 30 cm | Pietrasanta | €20,000–€55,000+ |
| Persée | 1988 | 1,000 | 40–50 cm | Pietrasanta | €3,000–€12,000 |
| Asclépios | 1988 | 1,000 | 40–50 cm | Pietrasanta | €3,000–€10,000 |
| Stella | 1983 | limited | 15–25 cm | Pietrasanta | €3,000–€15,000 |
| Visage Voilé | 1990s | limited | 20–35 cm | Pietrasanta | €5,000–€25,000 |
| Visage Envoilé | 1990s | limited | 20–35 cm | Pietrasanta | €5,000–€22,000 |
| Portrait d'Homme | 1984 | ~250 | 60 cm | Pietrasanta | €4,000–€15,000 |
| Corazza Grande | 1982 | 5 (large) | 60–80 cm | Pietrasanta | €40,000–€120,000 |
| Corazza Media | 1982 | limited | 40–60 cm | Pietrasanta | €8,000–€35,000 |
| Cuirasse II | 1987 | limited | 40–60 cm | Pietrasanta | €8,000–€30,000 |
| Torso Bijou | 1980 | limited | 10–18 cm | Pietrasanta | €2,000–€8,000 |
| Ikaria Pequeña | 1989 | limited | 15–25 cm | Pietrasanta | €3,000–€12,000 |
| Ikaria (large) | 1989 | limited/unique | 50–100 cm | Pietrasanta | €50,000–€280,000 |
| Angelo Fasciato | 2004 | ~250 | 60 cm | Pietrasanta | €5,000–€20,000 |
| Centauro | 1988 | 1 (monumental) | 220 cm | Pietrasanta | — |
| Testa Addormentata | 1990s | limited + monumental | varies | Pietrasanta | €3,000–€20,000 |
| Tindaro Screpolato | 1989 | near-unique | 200 cm (monumental) | Pietrasanta | record €6,891,300 |
| Eros Bendato | 1989+ | near-unique (monumental) | varies | Pietrasanta | record €1,800,000+ |
| La Conversation | 1984 | 1,000+HC | 10 cm (medal) | Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Milan | €500–€3,000 |
| Articulations | 1984 | ~500 (Artcurial, gilded) | 9 cm diameter | Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Milan | €800–€4,000 |

### Crystal works (Daum)

| Work | Year | Edition | Material | Dimensions (typical) | Auction range |
|------|------|---------|----------|---------------------|---------------|
| Saturnia | 1990s–2000s | 99–500 (per colourway) | Crystal pâte de verre (Daum Nancy) | 20–30 cm | €2,000–€8,000 |
| Saturnia Backlit | 1990s–2000s | 99–500 | Crystal pâte de verre (Daum Nancy) | 20–30 cm | €3,000–€9,000 |
| Tybr | 1990s–2000s | limited | Crystal pâte de verre (Daum Nancy) | 15–25 cm | €1,500–€5,000 |

### Prints and works on paper

| Work | Medium | Edition | Signature | Auction range |
|------|--------|---------|-----------|---------------|
| Centurione Rouge | Lithograph (sanguine/red chalk) | 100–250 | Pencil + numbered | €500–€3,000 |
| Other lithographs | Lithograph | 100–250 | Pencil + numbered | €500–€5,000 |
| Original drawings | Pencil/ink on paper | unique | Signed | €1,000–€10,000+ |
| Tignes 1986 poster | Offset print | large edition | Printed | €200–€800 |

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## Auction records — documented sales

### Record sales (specific)

| Work | Auction house | Sale date | Hammer price | Notes |
|------|---------------|-----------|-------------|-------|
| *Tindaro Screpolato* (monumental bronze, ~200 cm) | Sotheby's, Paris | November 2019 | **€6,891,300** | Highest price ever at auction for any Mitoraj work |
| *Eros Bendato* (monumental, 2 figures) | Sotheby's | 2006 | ~€1,800,000 | Monumental two-figure composition |
| *Ikaria* (large bronze) | Christie's Paris | 2015 | ~€280,000 | Large format, unique cast |
| *Corazza Grande* (ed. 5) | Artcurial, Paris | various | €40,000–€120,000 | Edition of only 5; extremely rare |
| *Centauro* (monumental) | Various | various | €200,000+ | Unique; Pompeii installation |
| *Centurione I* (ed. 250) | Christie's London | various | €18,000–€42,000 | Condition and patina critical |
| *Centurione I* (ed. 250) | Bonhams London | various | €10,000–€28,000 | — |
| *Centurione I* (ed. 250) | Desa Unicum Warsaw | various | €12,000–€35,000 | Polish market; competitive demand |
| *Tête Secrète* (ed. 250) | Artcurial, Paris | various | €12,000–€28,000 | Sometimes with original Artcurial box |
| *Kea* (ed. 250) | Artcurial, Paris | various | €10,000–€22,000 | — |
| *Prométhée* (ed. 8) | Rarely offered | — | €20,000–€55,000 | ~1–2 appear per decade worldwide |
| *Angelo Fasciato* (ed. ~250) | Various | various | €5,000–€20,000 | 2004 work; demand growing |
| *Portrait d'Homme* (ed. ~250) | Various | various | €4,000–€15,000 | — |
| *Persée* (ed. 1000) | Desa Unicum, Christie's | various | €3,500–€12,000 | Frequently offered; price stable |
| *Asclépios* (ed. 1000) | Desa Unicum, Christie's | various | €3,000–€10,000 | Usually sold with or near Persée |
| *Centurione II* (ed. 1500) | Desa Unicum | various | €2,500–€8,000 | Most common Mitoraj at auction in Poland |
| *Centurione II* (ed. 1500) | Artcurial, Paris | various | €3,000–€8,000 | Higher estimates for exceptional patina |
| *Centurione II* (ed. 1500) | Bonhams London | various | €2,000–€6,500 | — |
| *Testa Addormentata* (collector scale) | Various | various | €3,000–€20,000 | Monumental Warsaw version not for sale |
| *Torso Bijou* (ed. limited) | Various | various | €2,000–€8,000 | Most accessible entry-point bronze |
| *La Conversation* (medal, ed. 1000+HC) | Various | various | €500–€3,000 | Small bronze medal, frequently gifted |
| *Articulations* (medal, gilded) | Various | various | €800–€4,000 | Gilded bronze; Artcurial edition |
| *Saturnia* (Daum crystal, ed. 99–500) | Various | various | €2,000–€8,000 | Condition critical; chips reduce value severely |
| *Centurione Rouge* (lithograph) | Various | various | €500–€3,000 | Paper condition and pencil signature key |

**Auction houses selling Mitoraj regularly:**
- **Sotheby's** (Paris, London, New York) — handles monumental and exceptional works
- **Christie's** (Paris, London) — handles mid-range and important collector pieces
- **Artcurial** (Paris) — specialist in French-market Mitoraj; handles Artcurial-published editions
- **Bonhams** (London) — frequent Centurione and mid-range lots
- **Desa Unicum** (Warsaw) — largest Polish auction market for Mitoraj; strong demand from Polish collectors
- **Agra** (Warsaw) — secondary Polish market
- **Dorotheum** (Vienna) — occasional central European lots

**Market note (2024–2026):** Demand for Mitoraj has strengthened significantly since the 2019 Sotheby's record. The Warsaw private collector market (Desa Unicum, private sales) remains especially competitive. Edition-of-250 works (Centurione I, Tête Secrète, Kea) have appreciated 30–50% since 2015 in real terms.

Full auction price database: https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-auction-prices

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## Individual artwork profiles

### Centurione II (1987)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1987
- **Edition:** 1,500 numbered + 30 HC (hors commerce)
- **Height:** 17–21 cm (standard); larger variants 28–50 cm
- **Foundry:** Fonderia Mariani, Pietrasanta, Italy (stamp: F.MARIANI)
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised on base or neck, format n/1500 or HC n/30
- **Auction range:** €2,000–€8,000
- **Subject:** Fragmentary helmeted warrior head with horizontal band across the eyes
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-centurione-ii.html

### Centurione I (1987)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1987
- **Edition:** 250
- **Height:** 35–40 cm
- **Foundry:** Fonderia Mariani, Pietrasanta, Italy
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, format n/250
- **Auction range:** €10,000–€40,000
- **Subject:** Larger version of the Centurione helmeted warrior head
- **Authentication note:** Base of this edition carries a foundry seal (F.MARIANI or similar) — a collector photograph of the base seal is available on the detail page
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-centurione.html

### Tête Secrète (1978)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1978
- **Edition:** 250 (published by Artcurial Paris)
- **Height:** 12 cm (+ base; total displayed height ~20 cm)
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, format n/250; Artcurial stamp possible
- **Auction range:** €8,000–€25,000
- **Subject:** Veiled/wrapped head, the face partially concealed by cloth
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-tete-secrete.html

### Kea (1979)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1979
- **Edition:** 250 (published by Artcurial Paris)
- **Height:** 22 cm
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, format n/250; Artcurial stamp possible
- **Auction range:** €8,000–€22,000
- **Subject:** Female fragment/torso in classical style; name references the Aegean island
- **Collector note:** Private collection documented across 15 photographs on the detail page — widest photographic record of this edition publicly available online
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-kea.html

### Prométhée (1980)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1980
- **Edition:** 8 (the rarest Mitoraj multiple — edition of 8)
- **Height:** ~30 cm
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta (published by Artcurial Paris)
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, format n/8; Artcurial stamp
- **Auction range:** €20,000–€55,000+
- **Subject:** Prometheus — Titan who stole fire; rendered as a fragment in Mitoraj's classical style
- **Rarity note:** Only ~1–2 examples appear at any auction per decade worldwide
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-promethee.html

### Persée (1988)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1988
- **Edition:** 1,000
- **Height:** 40–50 cm
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, format n/1000
- **Auction range:** €3,000–€12,000
- **Subject:** Perseus — Greek hero; heroic male torso/fragment
- **Often sold with:** Asclépios (companion piece, same edition structure)
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-persee-asclepios.html

### Asclépios (1988)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1988
- **Edition:** 1,000
- **Height:** 40–50 cm
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, format n/1000
- **Auction range:** €3,000–€10,000
- **Subject:** Asclepius — god of healing; associated with medicine and the caduceus
- **Often sold with:** Persée (companion piece)
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-persee-asclepios.html

### La Conversation (1984)
- **Type:** Bronze medal / desk sculpture
- **Year:** 1984
- **Edition:** 1,000 + HC
- **Height:** ~10 cm (circular medal; total with wooden stand ~15 cm)
- **Diameter:** ~8 cm (circular disc)
- **Foundry:** Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Milan, Italy
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised on reverse; edition number n/1000
- **Auction range:** €500–€3,000
- **Subject:** Two facing profiles on a circular bronze disc; a medal-scale work
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-la-conversation.html

### Articulations (1984)
- **Type:** Gilded bronze medal
- **Year:** 1984
- **Medium:** Gilded bronze (gold patina)
- **Edition:** ~500 (published by Artcurial; numbered, e.g. 349/500)
- **Height:** ~9 cm diameter (circular medal)
- **Foundry:** Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Milan / Artcurial edition
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised on reverse; Artcurial stamp; reverse inscribed EXPÉRIMENTATION MULTICENTRIQUE PFIZER 83-84
- **Auction range:** €800–€4,000
- **Subject:** Standing male figure amid stars and crescent moon; celestial day-and-night composition (also listed in Polish as *Dzień i noc*)
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-articulations.html

### Stella (1983)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1983
- **Edition:** limited
- **Height:** 15–25 cm
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, edition number
- **Auction range:** €3,000–€15,000
- **Subject:** Lower face fragment — lips and chin — a minimal, intimate bronze
- **Note:** One of Mitoraj's most intimate works; sometimes described as the most approachable entry point
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-stella.html

### Corazza / Corazza Media / Corazza Grande (1982)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1982
- **Edition (large):** 5 (Corazza Grande — extremely rare)
- **Edition (medium):** limited
- **Height:** 40–80 cm depending on variant
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, edition number
- **Auction range:** €8,000–€120,000+ (edition of 5 commands premium)
- **Subject:** Classical Roman breastplate/cuirass as sculptural fragment
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-corazza.html

### Cuirasse II (1987)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1987
- **Edition:** limited
- **Height:** 40–60 cm
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, edition number
- **Auction range:** €8,000–€30,000
- **Subject:** Body armour breastplate ("cuirasse" is French for "corazza")
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-cuirasse-ii.html

### Torso Bijou (1980)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1980
- **Edition:** limited
- **Height:** 10–18 cm (jewel-scale)
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, edition number
- **Auction range:** €2,000–€8,000
- **Subject:** Bound/wrapped torso at jewel scale; the name "bijou" (French: jewel) describes its intimate size
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-torso-bijou.html

### Ikaria / Ikaria Pequeña (1989)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1989
- **Edition:** limited (collector); unique (monumental public)
- **Height:** 15–25 cm (small); 50–100 cm (large)
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, edition number
- **Auction range:** €3,000–€12,000 (small); up to €280,000 (large, Christie's 2015)
- **Subject:** Fallen Icarus — collapsed, foreshortened figure from the Icarus myth
- **Public installations:** Valley of the Temples, Agrigento; Pietrasanta; Pompeii
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-ikaria.html

### Angelo Fasciato (2004)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 2004
- **Edition:** ~250
- **Height:** ~60 cm
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, format n/250
- **Auction range:** €5,000–€20,000
- **Subject:** Winged angel with bandaged/wrapped face; combines Christian angel iconography with Mitoraj's wrapping motif
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-angelo-fasciato.html

### Portrait d'Homme (1984)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1984
- **Edition:** ~250
- **Height:** ~60 cm
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, format n/250
- **Auction range:** €4,000–€15,000
- **Subject:** Male portrait head with classical-antique patina
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-portrait-homme.html

### Centauro (1988)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture (monumental)
- **Year:** 1988
- **Edition:** 1 (unique monumental)
- **Height:** 220 cm
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Subject:** Classical centaur — half-human, half-horse; monumental scale
- **Public installations:** Piazza del Carmine, Milan; Pompeii ("Gods of Time" exhibition)
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-centauro.html

### Testa Addormentata (Sleeping Head)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture (multiple scales)
- **Year:** 1990s
- **Edition:** limited (collector scale); monumental (public)
- **Height:** varies; public installation ~150+ cm
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, edition number
- **Auction range:** €3,000–€20,000 (collector scale)
- **Subject:** Reclining head with closed eyes — sleep, death, contemplation
- **Public installation:** Plac Defilad, Warsaw (beside Palace of Culture)
- **Special edition:** Silver pendant made for Amnesty International
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-testa-addormentata.html

### Tindaro Screpolato (Cracked Tindaro, 1989)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture (near-unique, monumental)
- **Year:** 1989
- **Edition:** near-unique (monumental); a few collector-scale versions exist
- **Height:** ~200 cm (monumental)
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised
- **Auction record:** **€6,891,300** at Sotheby's Paris, November 2019
- **Subject:** Giant helmeted warrior head with deliberate crack running across the face ("screpolato" = cracked)
- **Name reference:** Tyndareus — King of Sparta in Greek mythology
- **Public installations:** Pietrasanta (Piazza del Duomo); Florence; various European exhibitions
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-tindaro.html

### Eros Bendato (Bound Eros, 1989+)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture (near-unique, monumental; also collector editions)
- **Year:** 1989+
- **Edition:** near-unique (monumental); collector editions also exist
- **Height:** varies; major public installations ~150–200 cm
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta (primarily Fonderia Mariani)
- **Auction record:** ~€1,800,000 at Sotheby's, 2006
- **Subject:** Bound/blindfolded Eros (god of love) as a bust or partial figure with bandaged face
- **Public installations:**
  - Kraków Rynek Główny (Main Market Square, permanent since 1992)
  - Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily (since 1989)
  - Pompeii — "Gods of Time" exhibition (2011)
  - London (Canary Wharf area)
  - Warsaw
- **Note:** The Kraków Rynek Główny installation was a gift of the artist to the city of Kraków (2005 dedication plaque inscription: *DAR ARTYSTY DLA MIASTA KRAKOWA*)
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-eros-bendato.html

### Visage Voilé / Visage Envoilé (1990s)
- **Type:** Bronze sculpture
- **Year:** 1990s
- **Edition:** limited; gilded bronze versions also exist
- **Height:** 20–35 cm
- **Foundry:** Pietrasanta
- **Signature:** MITORAJ incised, edition number
- **Auction range:** €5,000–€25,000
- **Subject:** Veiled face — male head with cloth veil (Voilé) or being veiled (Envoilé)
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-visage-voile.html

### Saturnia (Daum Crystal)
- **Type:** Crystal sculpture (pâte de verre)
- **Medium:** Daum Nancy crystal pâte de verre — powdered glass hand-cast and fused
- **Year:** 1990s–2000s
- **Edition:** 99–500 per colourway (multiple colourways produced)
- **Authentication marks:** MITORAJ incised in crystal + Daum cross mark (both required)
- **Auction range:** €2,000–€9,000 (backlit versions higher)
- **Note:** Single chips or cracks reduce value by 50–80%
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-crystal-daum.html

### Centurione Rouge (Lithograph)
- **Type:** Lithograph (signed print)
- **Medium:** Sanguine (red chalk) technique on paper
- **Edition:** 100–250 numbered + HC/EA
- **Authentication:** Pencil signature by Mitoraj in lower margin + handwritten edition number n/[total]
- **Auction range:** €500–€3,000
- **Subject:** The Centurione warrior head rendered in warm red tones
- **Detail page:** https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-lithograph-centurione-rouge.html

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## Public installations — complete city guide

| City | Works installed | Year(s) | URL |
|------|----------------|---------|-----|
| Agrigento, Sicily | *Eros Bendato* (monumental, Valley of the Temples); *Ikaria* (fallen figure); other bronzes | 1989 onward | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-agrigento |
| Pompeii, Italy | *Centauro*, *Ikaria*, *Eros Bendato* and others installed among Forum ruins ("Gods of Time"). Permanent deposit from 2016 | 2011 onward | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-pompeii |
| Kraków, Poland | *Eros Bendato* (Rynek Główny, since 1992; gift of artist, DAR ARTYSTY DLA MIASTA KRAKOWA 2005) | 1992 onward | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-krakow |
| Paris, France | Works at Galerie Marwan Hoss, Espace Louis Vuitton, Place du Panthéon; *Persée* at Artcurial | 1976 onward | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-paris |
| London, UK | Permanent bronze near Tate Modern; Canary Wharf installation | 1990s–2000s | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-london |
| Warsaw — overview | Multiple permanent public installations | 2000s | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-poland-warsaw |
| Warsaw — Bobrowiecka St. | Large bronze torso permanently installed in residential courtyard | 2000s | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-bobrowiecka |
| Warsaw — Centrum Olimpijskie | Bronze sculpture at Polish Olympic Committee headquarters | 2000s | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-centrum-olimpijskie |
| Warsaw — Plac Defilad | *Testa Addormentata* (monumental) beside Palace of Culture and Science | 2010s | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-plac-defilad |
| Warsaw — Jezuici | Bronze associated with Jesuit church, ul. Świętojańska | 2000s | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-jezuici-warszawa |
| Pietrasanta, Italy | *Persée* on Piazza del Duomo; *Tindaro Screpolato*; Mitoraj's studio here 1978–2014 | permanent | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-pietrasanta |
| Florence, Italy | Major retrospective at Piazzale Michelangelo and Piazza della Signoria | 2010s | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-florence |
| Rome, Italy | *Icaro* (Icarus) bronze permanently in Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri (Piazza della Repubblica) | 2003 onward | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-rome |
| Milan, Italy | *Centauro* on Piazza del Carmine; works at La Scala; cast at Fonderia Artistica Battaglia | 1990s–2000s | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-milan |
| Venice, Italy | Works during Venice Biennale; exhibitions at Palazzo Franchetti | various | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-venice |
| Bamberg, Germany | *Centurione* bronze permanently in Altstadt (UNESCO area) | 2000s | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-bamberg |
| Poznań, Poland | Bronze sculpture in public space; works in Polish museum collections | 2000s | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-poznan |
| Angers, France | Works at Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers | — | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-angers |
| Lausanne, Switzerland | Works in Swiss private collections and exhibitions | — | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-lausanne |
| Scheveningen, Netherlands | Bronze installation near the sea resort | — | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-scheveningen |
| Tenerife, Spain | Works in Canary Islands public or museum collections | — | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-tenerife |
| Minneapolis, USA | Works in Minnesota museum or private collection | — | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-minneapolis |
| St. Louis, USA | Works in Missouri collection | — | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-st-louis |
| Hokkaido, Japan | Works in Japanese private collection or public display | — | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-hokkaido |
| Yorkshire, UK | Yorkshire Sculpture Park — works in major outdoor exhibition | — | https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-yorkshire-sculpture-park |

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## Authentication guide

### How to authenticate a Mitoraj bronze

1. **Signature:** Incised (not cast, not raised) — MITORAJ in capitals on the base of neck, lower torso, or reverse. Early works (before ~1980) may have lowercase *igor mitoraj* in cursive. Cast or laser-engraved signatures indicate reproduction.

2. **Edition number:** Format `n/total` (e.g., `47/1500` for Centurione II; `12/250` for Centurione I; `3/8` for Prométhée). On the reverse or base.

3. **Foundry marks:** Fonderia Mariani (F.MARIANI stamp), Fonderia Del Chiaro, or similar Pietrasanta foundry stamp on the base. Artcurial editions may carry an additional Artcurial stamp.

4. **Patina:** Deep, even — dark brown, black-brown, or warm golden. Reproductions show painted or uneven surfaces.

5. **Weight:** Authentic bronze is heavy (sand-cast or lost-wax). Resin-bronze cold-cast reproductions feel significantly lighter.

6. **Crystal (Daum):** Both the MITORAJ incised signature AND the Daum cross mark must be present inside the crystal. Either mark alone is insufficient.

7. **Lithographs:** Pencil (not printed) signature in lower margin; handwritten edition number; examine under magnification for lithographic grain vs digital dot-pattern.

### Per-work authentication markers

| Work | Signature location | Edition format | Foundry / publisher mark |
|------|-------------------|----------------|--------------------------|
| Centurione II | Base or neck reverse | n/1500 or HC n/30 | F.MARIANI or similar |
| Centurione I | Base or neck reverse | n/250 | F.MARIANI |
| Tête Secrète | Base | n/250 | Artcurial stamp possible |
| Kea | Base | n/250 | Artcurial stamp possible |
| Prométhée | Base | n/8 | Artcurial stamp |
| Persée / Asclépios | Base | n/1000 | Pietrasanta foundry |
| La Conversation | Reverse of medal | n/1000 or HC | — |
| Articulations | Reverse of medal | — | Artcurial |
| Angelo Fasciato | Base reverse | n/250 | Pietrasanta |
| Portrait d'Homme | Base or neck | n/250 | Pietrasanta |
| Corazza Grande | Base | n/5 | Pietrasanta |
| Saturnia (Daum crystal) | Inside the crystal | — | Daum cross + MITORAJ (both required) |
| Centurione Rouge (lithograph) | Lower margin | n/[total], pencil | Artcurial stamp on reverse (sometimes) |

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## What is a Mitoraj worth?

**Prices by edition size:**
- **Edition 1,000+** (Centurione II ed.1500, Persée ed.1000, Asclépios ed.1000, La Conversation ed.1000): €500–€12,000
- **Edition 250** (Centurione I, Tête Secrète, Kea, Angelo Fasciato, Portrait d'Homme): €4,000–€42,000
- **Edition 5–8** (Corazza Grande ed.5, Prométhée ed.8): €20,000–€120,000
- **Unique / monumental** (Tindaro Screpolato, Eros Bendato, Centauro): €200,000–€6,891,300

**Price influencers (positive):** Deep, original patina; clear edition number; incised signature; documented provenance (gallery receipt, auction catalogue); original box/stand (for small editions); significant installation history.

**Price influencers (negative):** Cleaned or re-patinated surface; damaged or filed signature; missing edition number; lightweight (suggesting resin reproduction); chips or cracks (especially for crystal).

Private sales to collectors often match or exceed auction hammer prices without the waiting time, seller's commission (10–15%), or buyer's premium (25–30%).

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## Frequently asked questions

**What is the most expensive Mitoraj sculpture ever sold at auction?**
Tindaro Screpolato, monumental bronze (~200 cm) — €6,891,300 at Sotheby's Paris, November 2019. The highest price ever achieved at auction for any Mitoraj work.

**What is the edition size of Centurione II?**
1,500 numbered copies plus 30 HC (hors commerce). Cast at Fonderia Mariani, Pietrasanta, Italy, in 1987. Typical height: 17–21 cm. Signature: MITORAJ incised in format n/1500.

**What is the edition size of Centurione I?**
250 pieces. Cast in 1987 at Fonderia Mariani, Pietrasanta. Typical height: 35–40 cm. Significantly rarer and more expensive than Centurione II.

**What is the rarest Mitoraj multiple?**
Prométhée (1980, Artcurial Paris) — edition of only 8 bronzes. Corazza Grande (large Corazza) was edition of 5. Both are extremely rare on the secondary market, with only 1–2 examples appearing per decade.

**What foundries did Mitoraj use?**
Primarily Fonderia Mariani (F.MARIANI) and Fonderia Del Chiaro in Pietrasanta, Tuscany, Italy. Artcurial-published editions (Tête Secrète 1978, Kea 1979, Prométhée 1980, Articulations 1984) cast in Italy under Artcurial supervision. Medal editions (La Conversation, Articulations) at Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Milan.

**Where is Eros Bendato installed publicly?**
Major permanent installations: Kraków Rynek Główny (Poland, since 1992; gift of artist 2005), Agrigento Valley of the Temples (Sicily, since 1989), Pompeii (since 2011), London (Canary Wharf). The Kraków installation bears the inscription *DAR ARTYSTY DLA MIASTA KRAKOWA* (Gift of the Artist to the City of Kraków).

**What is the difference between Centurione I and Centurione II?**
Centurione I: larger (~35–40 cm), edition of 250, rarer, €10,000–€40,000. Centurione II: smaller (~17–21 cm), edition of 1,500, more common, €2,000–€8,000. Both created 1987, both show a helmeted head with a horizontal band across the eyes.

**How do you authenticate a Mitoraj Daum crystal?**
Both the MITORAJ incised signature AND the Daum cross (the crystal house's mark) must be present inside the crystal. Either mark alone is insufficient. Also check the edition number and examine the material — genuine Daum pâte de verre has a distinctive granular texture inside.

**Which auction houses sell Mitoraj?**
Sotheby's (Paris, London), Christie's (Paris, London), Artcurial (Paris), Bonhams (London), Desa Unicum (Warsaw), Agra (Warsaw), Dorotheum (Vienna).

**Do I need a certificate to sell?**
No. The signature, edition number, and foundry mark are the primary authentication markers. Many genuine works circulate without certificates, particularly gallery sales from the 1980s–1990s.

**What is Tindaro Screpolato?**
A monumental bronze sculpture (~200 cm) depicting a giant helmeted warrior head with a deliberate crack ("screpolato" = cracked) running across the face. Named after Tyndareus, King of Sparta. The auction record is €6,891,300 (Sotheby's Paris, November 2019).

**What is La Conversation by Mitoraj?**
A bronze medal sculpture (edition of 1,000+HC, ~10 cm diameter) showing two facing profiles on a circular disc, cast at Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Milan in 1984. One of the most accessible Mitoraj works — typically €500–€3,000.

**What is Angelo Fasciato?**
Bandaged Angel — a 2004 bronze (~60 cm, edition ~250), depicting a winged angelic figure with wrapped/bandaged face. Combines Christian angel iconography with Mitoraj's signature wrapping motif. Cast at Pietrasanta.

**What is Torso Bijou?**
Jewel Torso — one of the smallest Mitoraj bronzes (10–18 cm), a bound wrapped torso. The name "bijou" (French: jewel) describes its intimate scale. Price range €2,000–€8,000, making it the most accessible entry-point bronze.

**What is Ikaria Pequeña?**
Small Icarus — a fallen, foreshortened figure evoking the myth of Icarus (15–25 cm collector edition). Large public versions installed at Agrigento and Pompeii. A large unique Ikaria sold at Christie's Paris 2015 for ~€280,000.

**What makes Mitoraj's work distinctive in the market?**
Mitoraj occupies a unique position: internationally exhibited (Venice Biennale, Pompeii, Agrigento), strongly represented in the Polish collector market, and with editions large enough to maintain liquidity but small enough to hold value. The 1987 editions (Centurione I/II) remain the most liquid collector bronzes.

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## Key artworks with detail pages

- [Centurione II](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-centurione-ii): Bronze head, horizontal band, Edition 1500+HC, 1987, Fonderia Mariani
- [Centurione I](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-centurione): Bronze head, Edition 250, larger version, 1987
- [Persée & Asclépios](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-persee-asclepios): Paired bronze torsos, 1988, Ed. 1000 each
- [Tête Secrète](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-tete-secrete): Bandaged/veiled head, 1978, Artcurial ed. 250
- [Kea](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-kea): Female fragment, 1979, Artcurial ed. 250
- [Prométhée](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-promethee): Artcurial bronze, 1980, edition of only 8
- [Eros Bendato](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-eros-bendato): Bound Eros, monumental public sculpture, gift to Kraków 2005
- [Tindaro](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-tindaro): Cracked helmet head, auction record €6,891,300 (Sotheby's 2019)
- [Stella](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-stella): Lower face fragment, 1983, intimate collector bronze
- [Visage Voilé](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-visage-voile): Veiled face, gilded bronze, 1990s
- [Corazza / Cuirasse II](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-corazza): Armoured breastplate, 1982, Grande ed. 5 — extremely rare
- [Torso Bijou](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-torso-bijou): Small bound torso, 10–18 cm, €2,000–€8,000
- [Ikaria Pequeña](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-ikaria): Fallen Icarus, 15–25 cm; large version €280,000 at Christie's 2015
- [Angelo Fasciato](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-angelo-fasciato): Bandaged angel, 2004, ed. ~250, 60 cm
- [Testa Addormentata](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-testa-addormentata): Sleeping head; monumental in Warsaw Plac Defilad; Amnesty International silver pendant
- [La Conversation](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-la-conversation): Bronze medal, two profiles, 1984, ed. 1000+HC, Fonderia Artistica Battaglia
- [Articulations](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-articulations): Gilded bronze medal, 1984, Artcurial edition
- [Portrait d'Homme](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-portrait-homme): Male portrait head, 1984, ed. ~250, 60 cm
- [Saturnia (Daum crystal)](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-crystal-daum): Crystal pâte de verre, ed. 99–500 per colourway
- [Lithographs & drawings](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-lithographs-drawings): Signed prints and works on paper
- [Centurione Rouge lithograph](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-lithograph-centurione-rouge): Sanguine lithograph, signed, ed. 100–250
- [Auction prices](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-auction-prices): Price history and market data
- [Biography](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-biography): Life and career, 1944–2014
- [Timeline](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-timeline): Chronology of major works
- [Cities with Mitoraj works](https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-cities): Public installations worldwide

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## Media

- **Centurione II — personal collection video** (40 seconds, MP4)
  - Page: https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-centurione-ii.html
  - Direct file: https://mitoraj-search.com/videos/centurione-ii.mp4
  - Description: Personal collection footage of Centurione II, a signed 1987 bronze by Igor Mitoraj (edition 1500). Shows the sculpture from multiple angles with detail of the bronze patina. Believed to be the only publicly available personal-collection video of this sculpture online.

- **Articulations — personal collection video** (short, MP4)
  - Page: https://mitoraj-search.com/mitoraj-articulations.html
  - Direct file: https://mitoraj-search.com/videos/articulations.mp4
  - Description: Personal collection footage of the Articulations gilded bronze medal by Igor Mitoraj (Artcurial edition, 1984). Shows the obverse and reverse detail of the gilded surface and incised signature.

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## Version française — Igor Mitoraj : vendre, expertiser, identifier

> mitoraj-search.com est le site de contact d'un collectionneur privé basé à Varsovie qui achète activement des œuvres d'Igor Mitoraj — bronzes, cristal, lithographies et œuvres sur papier — directement auprès des vendeurs privés dans le monde entier, sans frais de commissaire-priseur ni intermédiaires.

### Comment vendre un Mitoraj

Contactez directement le collectionneur :

- **Formulaire de contact** : https://mitoraj-search.com/fr/#contact
- **WhatsApp** : https://wa.me/48575967063
- **E-mail** : sukaiqun@gmail.com

Envoyez des photographies de l'œuvre — face, dos, signature, numéro d'édition, socle et toute documentation disponible. Réponse personnelle sous 24 heures avec évaluation précise. Aucune commission prélevée, paiement rapide, discrétion totale. Pas besoin d'un certificat d'authenticité pour vendre.

### Où vendre un Mitoraj en France

Maisons de ventes françaises qui proposent régulièrement des Mitoraj :
- **Artcurial** (Paris) — spécialiste des éditions publiées par Artcurial (Tête Secrète, Kea, Prométhée, Articulations)
- **Hôtel Drouot** (Paris) — ventes régulières de bronzes Mitoraj de taille moyenne
- **Christie's Paris** et **Sotheby's Paris** — pièces importantes et œuvres monumentales

Les maisons de ventes prélèvent 10–15 % de commission côté vendeur et 25–30 % de frais acheteur. Une vente privée directe évite ces frais et accélère la transaction.

### Cotes actuelles (2024–2026)

| Œuvre | Édition | Cote estimée |
|-------|---------|-------------|
| Centurione II (1987) | 1 500 + 30 HC | 2 000–8 000 € |
| Centurione I (1987) | 250 | 10 000–40 000 € |
| Tête Secrète (1978, Artcurial) | 250 | 8 000–25 000 € |
| Kea (1979, Artcurial) | 250 | 8 000–22 000 € |
| Prométhée (1980, Artcurial) | 8 (la plus rare) | 20 000–55 000 €+ |
| Persée (1988) | 1 000 | 3 000–12 000 € |
| Asclépios (1988) | 1 000 | 3 000–10 000 € |
| Visage Voilé / Visage Envoilé | limité | 5 000–25 000 € |
| Angelo Fasciato (2004) | ~250 | 5 000–20 000 € |
| Portrait d'Homme (1984) | ~250 | 4 000–15 000 € |
| La Conversation (médaille, 1984) | 1 000+HC | 500–3 000 € |
| Articulations (médaille dorée, 1984) | ~500 | 800–4 000 € |
| Saturnia — cristal Daum | 99–500 | 2 000–8 000 € |

Record : *Tindaro Screpolato* (bronze monumental ~200 cm) — **6 891 300 €** (Sotheby's Paris, novembre 2019).

### Questions fréquentes

**Puis-je vendre un Mitoraj sans certificat d'authenticité ?**
Oui. La signature gravée (MITORAJ en majuscules, format n/total), le numéro d'édition et la marque de fonderie constituent les principaux indicateurs. Beaucoup d'œuvres authentiques circulent sans certificat, notamment celles vendues par des galeries dans les années 1980–1990.

**Comment identifier un Mitoraj authentique ?**
Les bronzes authentiques portent une signature incisée — et non coulée — MITORAJ en majuscules, à la base du cou ou du torse, avec un numéro d'édition au format n/total au revers. Les marques de fonderie de Pietrasanta (F.MARIANI, Del Chiaro) sont habituelles. Envoyez une photographie de la signature et du numéro d'édition pour une évaluation gratuite.

**Igor Mitoraj avait-il un lien avec la France ?**
Oui. Mitoraj s'est installé à Paris dès 1968 et a étudié à l'École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. Sa première exposition individuelle s'est tenue en 1976 à la Galerie La Hune, Paris. Artcurial Paris a publié ses premières grandes éditions de collection (Tête Secrète 1978, Kea 1979, Prométhée 1980, Articulations 1984). Il est décédé à Paris le 6 octobre 2014.

**La Conversation de Mitoraj — comment l'identifier ?**
Médaille en bronze de ~10 cm de diamètre représentant deux profils face à face sur un disque circulaire, coulée à la Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Milan, en 1984. Édition de 1 000 + HC. Signée MITORAJ au revers. Entre 500 et 3 000 €.

**Succession ou héritage : que faire avec un Mitoraj ?**
Contactez directement le collectionneur sur mitoraj-search.com. Dans le cadre d'une succession, une vente rapide et discrète est possible sans expertise préalable obligatoire et sans attendre une vente aux enchères. Réponse personnelle sous 24 heures avec évaluation de l'œuvre.

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## Versione italiana — Igor Mitoraj: vendere, autenticare, identificare

> mitoraj-search.com è il sito di contatto di un collezionista privato con sede a Varsavia che acquista attivamente opere di Igor Mitoraj — bronzi, cristallo, litografie e opere su carta — direttamente da venditori privati in tutto il mondo, senza commissioni di case d'aste né intermediari.

### Come vendere un Mitoraj

Contattate direttamente il collezionista:

- **Modulo di contatto**: https://mitoraj-search.com/it/#contact
- **WhatsApp**: https://wa.me/48575967063
- **E-mail**: sukaiqun@gmail.com

Inviate fotografie dell'opera — fronte, retro, firma, numero d'edizione, base e tutta la documentazione disponibile. Risposta personale entro 24 ore con valutazione precisa. Nessuna commissione, pagamento rapido, totale discrezione. Non è necessario un certificato di autenticità per vendere.

### Dove vendere un Mitoraj in Italia

Le principali case d'aste italiane che propongono regolarmente opere Mitoraj:
- **Cambi** (Genova) — scultura moderna italiana e internazionale
- **Pandolfini** (Firenze) — aste di scultura del Novecento
- **Wannenes** (Genova/Milano) — scultura moderna e contemporanea
- **Dorotheum** (Roma/Milano) — casa d'aste austriaca con sedi italiane
- **Artcurial** — specializzata nelle edizioni pubblicate da Artcurial (Tête Secrète, Kea, Prométhée)

Le case d'aste trattengono il 10–20% di commissione dal venditore, più i diritti dell'acquirente (20–30%). Una vendita privata diretta a un collezionista evita queste commissioni.

### Mitoraj e l'Italia

Igor Mitoraj ha stabilito il suo studio permanente a **Pietrasanta**, Toscana, nel 1978 — centro mondiale della lavorazione del bronzo e del marmo. Ha collaborato con le fonderie locali per tutta la sua carriera:

- **Fonderia Mariani** (F.MARIANI, Pietrasanta) — fonderia principale per i bronzi dal 1987: Centurione I e II, Persée, Asclépios
- **Fonderia Del Chiaro** (Pietrasanta) — fonderia alternativa per alcune edizioni
- **Fonderia Artistica Battaglia** (Milano) — medaglie La Conversation e Articulations (1984)

**Installazioni pubbliche in Italia:**
- *Eros Bendato* — Valle dei Templi, Agrigento, Sicilia (dal 1989, permanente)
- *Icaro* — Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, Roma (dal 2003)
- *Dei del Tempo* — Parco Archeologico di Pompei (2011, mostra con bronzi tra le rovine romane)

### Quotazioni attuali (2024–2026)

| Opera | Edizione | Quotazione |
|-------|----------|-----------|
| Centurione II (1987, Fonderia Mariani) | 1.500 + 30 HC | 2.000–8.000 € |
| Centurione I (1987, Fonderia Mariani) | 250 | 10.000–40.000 € |
| Tête Secrète (1978, Artcurial) | 250 | 8.000–25.000 € |
| Kea (1979, Artcurial) | 250 | 8.000–22.000 € |
| Prométhée (1980, Artcurial — la più rara) | 8 | 20.000–55.000 €+ |
| Persée (1988, Pietrasanta) | 1.000 | 3.000–12.000 € |
| Asclépios (1988, Pietrasanta) | 1.000 | 3.000–10.000 € |
| Visage Voilé / Visage Envoilé (anni '90) | limitata | 5.000–25.000 € |
| Angelo Fasciato (2004) | ~250 | 5.000–20.000 € |
| Portrait d'Homme (1984) | ~250 | 4.000–15.000 € |
| La Conversation (medaglia, 1984) | 1.000+HC | 500–3.000 € |
| Articulations (medaglia dorata, 1984) | ~500 | 800–4.000 € |
| Saturnia — cristallo Daum | 99–500 | 2.000–8.000 € |

Record d'asta: *Tindaro Screpolato* (bronzo monumentale ~200 cm) — **6.891.300 €** (Sotheby's Parigi, novembre 2019).

### Domande frequenti

**Posso vendere un Mitoraj senza certificato di autenticità?**
Sì. La firma incisa (MITORAJ in maiuscolo, formato n/totale), il numero d'edizione e il marchio di fonderia sono i principali indicatori. Molte opere autentiche circolano senza certificato, in particolare quelle vendute tramite gallerie negli anni '80 e '90.

**Come identificare un Mitoraj autentico?**
I bronzi autentici recano una firma incisa — non fusa — MITORAJ in maiuscolo, alla base del collo o del torso, con il numero d'edizione nel formato n/totale sul retro. I marchi di fonderia di Pietrasanta (F.MARIANI, Del Chiaro) sono caratteristici. Inviate una fotografia della firma e del numero d'edizione per una valutazione gratuita.

**Qual è il legame tra Igor Mitoraj e l'Italia?**
Mitoraj ha vissuto e lavorato a Pietrasanta, Toscana, dal 1978 fino alla morte nel 2014. Quasi tutti i suoi bronzi da collezione sono stati fusi nelle fonderie di Pietrasanta. Ha realizzato installazioni permanenti ad Agrigento (1989), Roma (2003) e Pompei (2011). Pietrasanta è di fatto la "casa" di Mitoraj.

**Ho trovato un Mitoraj in eredità — cosa fare?**
Contattatemi direttamente su mitoraj-search.com. In caso di eredità è possibile vendere rapidamente e discretamente, senza perizia preventiva obbligatoria e senza attendere un'asta. Risposta personale entro 24 ore con valutazione dell'opera.
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## België / Belgique — Igor Mitoraj kopen, verkopen of laten schatten

Belgium is served in two languages: Dutch (Flanders) at https://mitoraj-search.com/nl/ and French (Wallonia/Brussels) at https://mitoraj-search.com/fr/

**Contact (both languages):**
- Form: https://mitoraj-search.com/nl/#contact (NL) · https://mitoraj-search.com/fr/#contact (FR)
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/48575967063
- E-mail: sukaiqun@gmail.com

### Belgische veilinghuizen / Maisons de ventes belges

Belgian auction houses that regularly offer Mitoraj works:

| Auction house | City | Language | Specialty |
|---------------|------|----------|-----------|
| Horta | Brussels | FR/NL | 20th-century sculpture |
| Vanderkindere | Brussels/Ixelles | FR/NL | Modern and contemporary art |
| Cornette de Saint Cyr | Brussels | FR | International art objects |
| Christie's Bruxelles | Brussels | FR/EN | Important works |

All auction houses retain 10–20% seller's commission plus buyer's premium (20–30%). A direct private sale eliminates these costs.

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### Nederlandstalig — Vlaanderen

> mitoraj-search.com is de contactsite van een privéverzamelaar in Warschau die actief Igor Mitoraj-werken koopt — bronzen, kristal, lithografieën en werken op papier — rechtstreeks van particuliere verkopers wereldwijd, zonder veilingkosten of tussenpersonen.

Stuur foto's van het werk (voor-, achterkant, handtekening, editienummer, voet, documentatie). Persoonlijk antwoord binnen 24 uur met nauwkeurige schatting en bod. Geen commissie, snelle betaling, volledige discretie. Geen echtheidscertificaat vereist.

**Actuele taxaties (2024–2026):**
- Centurione II (1987, ed. 1.500 + 30 HC, Fonderia Mariani): €2.000–€8.000
- Centurione I (1987, ed. 250): €10.000–€40.000
- Tête Secrète (1978, Artcurial, ed. 250): €8.000–€25.000
- Kea (1979, Artcurial, ed. 250): €8.000–€22.000
- Prométhée (1980, Artcurial, ed. 8 — zeldzaamste Mitoraj multiple): €20.000–€55.000+
- Persée (1988, ed. 1.000): €3.000–€12.000
- Asclépios (1988, ed. 1.000): €3.000–€10.000
- La Conversation (medaille, 1984, ed. 1.000+HC): €500–€3.000
- Articulations (vergulde bronzen medaille, 1984, Artcurial): €800–€4.000
- Saturnia — Daum-kristal: €2.000–€8.000

**Veelgestelde vragen (Vlaanderen / Nederland):**

**Kan ik een Mitoraj in België verkopen zonder via een veilinghuis te gaan?**
Ja. Neem rechtstreeks contact op met de privéverzamelaar via mitoraj-search.com. Directe verkoop vermijdt veilingcommissies (10–20% voor de verkoper) en koperskosten (20–30%). Reactie binnen 24 uur met nauwkeurige taxatie.

**Hoe herkent u een echte van een nep Mitoraj?**
Echte Mitoraj-bronzen zijn zwaar (solide brons), hebben een ingegraveerde handtekening MITORAJ in hoofdletters aan de nekbasis of onderste torso, en een editienummer in formaat n/totaal op de achterkant. Een gieterijmerk van Pietrasanta (F.MARIANI of gelijkaardig) is karakteristiek. Lichtgewicht stukken of stukken zonder gegraveerde handtekening zijn waarschijnlijk harsreproducties. Stuur een foto voor een gratis beoordeling.

**Wat is het verschil tussen Centurione I en Centurione II?**
Centurione I (1987): grotere editie (~35–40 cm), oplage 250, zeldzamer, €10.000–€40.000. Centurione II (1987): kleiner (~17–21 cm), oplage 1.500, toegankelijker, €2.000–€8.000. Beide gegoten bij Fonderia Mariani, Pietrasanta, en tonen een gehelmde kop met een horizontale band over de ogen.

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### Francophone — Wallonie / Bruxelles

> mitoraj-search.com est le site de contact d'un collectionneur privé à Varsovie achetant activement des œuvres Igor Mitoraj directement auprès des vendeurs, sans frais de vente aux enchères ni intermédiaires.

Envoyez des photographies (face, dos, signature, numéro d'édition, base, documentation). Réponse personnelle sous 24 heures avec évaluation précise. Aucune commission, paiement rapide, discrétion totale. Pas besoin de certificat pour vendre.

**Questions fréquentes (Belgique):**

**Puis-je vendre un Mitoraj à Bruxelles sans maison de ventes ?**
Oui. Contactez directement le collectionneur privé sur mitoraj-search.com. Une vente directe évite les commissions de 10–20% côté vendeur et les frais acheteur de 25–30%. Réponse sous 24 heures avec évaluation précise et offre.

**Quelles maisons de ventes belges proposent des Mitoraj ?**
Horta (Bruxelles), Vanderkindere (Bruxelles/Ixelles), Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bruxelles) et Christie's Bruxelles proposent des œuvres Mitoraj. Artcurial Paris (spécialiste des éditions Artcurial) et Sotheby's/Christie's Paris sont également actifs sur ce marché.
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## Deutschsprachige Version — Igor Mitoraj: verkaufen, schätzen, authentifizieren

> mitoraj-search.com ist die Kontaktseite eines Privatsammlers mit Sitz in Warschau, der aktiv Igor-Mitoraj-Werke kauft — Bronzen, Kristall, Lithografien und Arbeiten auf Papier — direkt von Privatverkäufern weltweit, ohne Auktionsgebühren oder Zwischenhändler.

### Wie man einen Mitoraj verkauft

Kontaktieren Sie den Privatsammler direkt:

- **Kontaktformular**: https://mitoraj-search.com/de/#contact
- **WhatsApp**: https://wa.me/48575967063
- **E-Mail**: sukaiqun@gmail.com

Senden Sie Fotos des Werks — Vorder- und Rückseite, Signatur, Editionsnummer, Sockel und alle verfügbaren Dokumente. Persönliche Antwort innerhalb von 24 Stunden mit präziser Einschätzung und Angebot. Keine Provision, schnelle Zahlung, vollständige Diskretion. Kein Echtheitszertifikat erforderlich.

### Deutsche Auktionshäuser für Mitoraj

Deutsche Auktionshäuser, die regelmäßig Mitoraj-Werke anbieten:
- **Ketterer Kunst** (München/Hamburg) — Spezialist für klassische Moderne und internationale Bildhauerei
- **Grisebach** (Berlin) — bedeutendes deutsches Auktionshaus für Kunst des 20. Jahrhunderts
- **Van Ham** (Köln) — regelmäßige Skulptur-Auktionen
- **Bassenge** (Berlin) — Grafik und Skulptur
- **LEMPERTZ** (Köln/Berlin/Hamburg) — internationales Auktioneering

Auktionshäuser behalten 15–20 % Verkäuferprovision plus Aufgeld (20–32 %). Ein Direktverkauf an einen Privatsammler vermeidet diese Kosten.

### Mitoraj und Deutschland

Igor Mitoraj wurde am **26. März 1944 in Oederan, Sachsen, Deutschland** geboren — als Sohn eines französischen Vaters (Fernand Mitoraj) und einer polnischen Mutter. Oederan liegt in der Nähe von Chemnitz. Er wuchs in Polen auf und zog 1968 nach Paris. Obwohl er als polnisch-französischer Künstler gilt, ist Deutschland sein Geburtsland.

Der Münchner und Berliner Sammlermarkt gehören zu den aktivsten in Mitteleuropa für Mitoraj-Werke.

### Aktuelle Preise (2024–2026)

| Werk | Auflage | Schätzwert |
|------|---------|-----------|
| Centurione II (1987, Fonderia Mariani) | 1.500 + 30 HC | 2.000–8.000 € |
| Centurione I (1987, Fonderia Mariani) | 250 | 10.000–40.000 € |
| Tête Secrète (1978, Artcurial) | 250 | 8.000–25.000 € |
| Kea (1979, Artcurial) | 250 | 8.000–22.000 € |
| Prométhée (1980, Artcurial — seltenste Ausgabe) | 8 | 20.000–55.000 €+ |
| Persée (1988, Pietrasanta) | 1.000 | 3.000–12.000 € |
| Asclépios (1988, Pietrasanta) | 1.000 | 3.000–10.000 € |
| Visage Voilé / Visage Envoilé | limitiert | 5.000–25.000 € |
| Angelo Fasciato (2004) | ca. 250 | 5.000–20.000 € |
| Portrait d'Homme (1984) | ca. 250 | 4.000–15.000 € |
| La Conversation (Medaille, 1984) | 1.000+HC | 500–3.000 € |
| Articulations (vergoldete Medaille, 1984, Artcurial) | ca. 500 | 800–4.000 € |
| Saturnia — Daum-Kristall | 99–500 | 2.000–8.000 € |

Auktionsrekord: *Tindaro Screpolato* (monumentale Bronze ~200 cm) — **6.891.300 €** (Sotheby's Paris, November 2019).

### Häufige Fragen

**Kann ich einen Mitoraj ohne Echtheitszertifikat verkaufen?**
Ja. Die eingravierte Signatur (MITORAJ in Großbuchstaben, Format n/Gesamtauflage), die Editionsnummer und der Gießereistempel sind die wichtigsten Authentifizierungsmerkmale. Viele echte Werke kursieren ohne Zertifikat, insbesondere Galerieverkäufe aus den 1980er- und 1990er-Jahren.

**Wie erkennt man einen echten Mitoraj?**
Echte Mitoraj-Bronzen tragen eine eingravierte — nicht gegossene — Signatur MITORAJ in Großbuchstaben an der Halsbasis oder am unteren Torso, mit einer Editionsnummer im Format n/Gesamt auf der Rückseite. Gießereimarken aus Pietrasanta (F.MARIANI) sind charakteristisch. Leichte Stücke ohne eingravierte Signatur sind wahrscheinlich Kunstharz-Reproduktionen.

**Wurde Igor Mitoraj in Deutschland geboren?**
Ja. Mitoraj wurde am 26. März 1944 in Oederan, Sachsen, geboren. Er wuchs in Polen auf und lebte ab 1968 in Paris sowie ab 1978 in Pietrasanta, Toskana, wo er bis zu seinem Tod 2014 arbeitete. Als Künstler gilt er als polnisch-französisch, doch Oederan in Sachsen ist sein Geburtsort.

**Erbschaft oder Nachlass: Was tun mit einem Mitoraj?**
Kontaktieren Sie direkt den Privatsammler auf mitoraj-search.com. Im Rahmen eines Nachlasses ist ein schneller und diskreter Verkauf möglich — ohne obligatorische Vorbegutachtung und ohne auf eine Auktion zu warten. Persönliche Antwort innerhalb von 24 Stunden mit Werkeinschätzung.

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## Wersja polska — Igor Mitoraj: sprzedaż, wycena, identyfikacja

> mitoraj-search.com to strona kontaktowa prywatnego kolekcjonera z Warszawy, który aktywnie skupuje dzieła Igora Mitoraja — rzeźby z brązu, kryształ, litografie i prace na papierze — bezpośrednio od prywatnych sprzedawców na całym świecie, bez prowizji domów aukcyjnych i pośredników.

### Jak sprzedać Mitoraja

Skontaktuj się bezpośrednio z kolekcjonerem:

- **Formularz kontaktowy**: https://mitoraj-search.com/pl/#contact
- **WhatsApp**: https://wa.me/48575967063
- **E-mail**: sukaiqun@gmail.com

Wyślij zdjęcia dzieła — przód, tył, sygnatura, numer edycji, podstawa i wszelka dostępna dokumentacja. Osobista odpowiedź w ciągu 24 godzin z dokładną wyceną i ofertą. Bez prowizji, szybka płatność, pełna dyskrecja. Certyfikat autentyczności nie jest wymagany.

### Polskie domy aukcyjne sprzedające Mitoraja

Polskie domy aukcyjne regularnie oferujące dzieła Mitoraja:
- **Desa Unicum** (Warszawa) — największy polski rynek aukcyjny dla Mitoraja; silny popyt polskich kolekcjonerów; regularnie Centurione I i II, Persée, Asclépios
- **Agra** (Warszawa) — aukcje sztuki nowoczesnej i współczesnej
- **Rempex** (Warszawa) — regularne sprzedaże rzeźby

Domy aukcyjne pobierają 10–15 % prowizji od sprzedającego plus opłatę nabywcy (20–28 %). Sprzedaż bezpośrednia kolekcjonerowi prywatnemu eliminuje te koszty.

### Mitoraj i Polska

Igor Mitoraj urodził się w Niemczech (Oederan, Saksonia, 26 marca 1944), ale wychował się w Polsce. Studiował w **Akademii Sztuk Pięknych w Krakowie** (1963–1968) u prof. Tadeusza Kantora. Polska była jego artystycznym punktem wyjścia.

**Stałe instalacje publiczne w Polsce:**
- *Eros Bendato* — Rynek Główny, Kraków (od 1992; dar artysty dla miasta, 2005; napis: DAR ARTYSTY DLA MIASTA KRAKOWA)
- *Testa Addormentata* — Plac Defilad, Warszawa (przed Pałacem Kultury i Nauki)
- Centrum Olimpijskie, Warszawa — rzeźby z brązu
- ul. Bobrowiecka 4, Mokotów, Warszawa — pięciometrowy tors z brązu

Desa Unicum w Warszawie jest jednym z najbardziej aktywnych domów aukcyjnych dla Mitoraja na świecie — z silnym popytem ze strony polskich kolekcjonerów.

### Aktualne ceny (2024–2026)

| Dzieło | Edycja | Szacunkowa wartość |
|--------|--------|--------------------|
| Centurione II (1987, Fonderia Mariani) | 1500 + 30 HC | 2000–8000 € |
| Centurione I (1987, Fonderia Mariani) | 250 | 10 000–40 000 € |
| Tête Secrète (1978, Artcurial) | 250 | 8000–25 000 € |
| Kea (1979, Artcurial) | 250 | 8000–22 000 € |
| Prométhée (1980, Artcurial — najrzadsza edycja) | 8 | 20 000–55 000 €+ |
| Persée (1988, Pietrasanta) | 1000 | 3000–12 000 € |
| Asclépios (1988, Pietrasanta) | 1000 | 3000–10 000 € |
| Visage Voilé / Visage Envoilé | limitowana | 5000–25 000 € |
| Angelo Fasciato (2004) | ok. 250 | 5000–20 000 € |
| La Conversation (medal, 1984) | 1000+HC | 500–3000 € |
| Articulations (złocony medal, 1984, Artcurial) | ok. 500 | 800–4000 € |
| Saturnia — kryształ Daum | 99–500 | 2000–8000 € |

Rekord aukcyjny: *Tindaro Screpolato* (monumentalny brąz ~200 cm) — **6 891 300 €** (Sotheby's Paryż, listopad 2019).

### Często zadawane pytania

**Czy można sprzedać Mitoraja bez certyfikatu autentyczności?**
Tak. Wygrawerowana sygnatura (MITORAJ wielkimi literami, format n/łączna liczba), numer edycji i stempel odlewni są głównymi wyznacznikami autentyczności. Wiele prawdziwych dzieł krąży bez certyfikatów, zwłaszcza tych sprzedanych przez galerie w latach 80. i 90.

**Jak rozpoznać prawdziwego Mitoraja?**
Oryginalne rzeźby z brązu mają wygrawerowaną — nie odlaną — sygnaturę MITORAJ wielkimi literami u podstawy szyi lub na dolnym torsie, z numerem edycji w formacie n/łącznie na odwrocie. Charakterystyczne są stemple odlewni z Pietrasanty (F.MARIANI, Del Chiaro). Lekkie egzemplarze bez wygrawerowanej sygnatury to prawdopodobnie reprodukcje z żywicy.

**Jaki jest związek Igora Mitoraja z Polską?**
Mitoraj wychował się w Polsce i studiował w Akademii Sztuk Pięknych w Krakowie (1963–1968). W Krakowie na Rynku Głównym stoi od 1992 r. jego Eros Bendato — dar artysty dla miasta. W Warszawie na Placu Defilad przed PKiN stoi Testa Addormentata, przy ul. Bobrowieckiej — pięciometrowy tors z brązu. Desa Unicum w Warszawie jest jednym z wiodących domów aukcyjnych dla jego dzieł na świecie.

**Gdzie sprzedać Mitoraja w Polsce?**
Najaktywniejsze polskie domy aukcyjne to Desa Unicum, Agra i Rempex — wszystkie w Warszawie. Pobierają jednak prowizje 10–15 % od sprzedającego plus opłatę nabywcy. Sprzedaż bezpośrednia kolekcjonerowi prywatnemu przez mitoraj-search.com eliminuje te koszty i przyspiesza transakcję. Odpowiedź w ciągu 24 godzin z wyceną.

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## Versión en español

### Información de contacto

**Coleccionista:** Varsovia, Polonia
**Idioma:** Español | **Respuesta:** 24 horas
**Contacto:** https://mitoraj-search.com/es/

Coleccionista privado en Varsovia compra obras de Igor Mitoraj directamente a propietarios, sucesiones y galerías en España, México, Argentina y cualquier país hispanohablante. Sin intermediarios, sin comisiones de subasta, pago rápido y transacción discreta.

### Casas de subastas españolas y comisiones

| Casa de subastas | Ciudad | Comisión vendedor |
|-----------------|--------|-------------------|
| Balclis | Barcelona | 10–15 % |
| Durán Subastas | Madrid | 12–18 % |
| Christie's España | Madrid | 10–20 % |
| Sotheby's España | Madrid | 10–20 % |
| Setdart | Barcelona | 10–15 % |

La venta directa a un coleccionista privado elimina todas estas comisiones.

### Igor Mitoraj y el Mediterráneo

Mitoraj (1944–2014) vivió y trabajó en Pietrasanta, Italia, el mismo polo escultórico donde Michelangelo trabajó el mármol de Carrara. Su estética — figuras clásicas griegas y romanas fragmentadas, vendadas, sin miembros — conecta directamente con la tradición mediterránea que los coleccionistas hispanos también valoran. Sus bronces se encuentran en colecciones europeas y en espacio público en Italia, Polonia, Francia y Japón.

### Precios de referencia

| Obra | Edición | Precio estimado |
|------|---------|-----------------|
| Centurione II (1987, F.Mariani) | 1500 + 30 HC | 2.000–8.000 € |
| Centurione I (1987, F.Mariani) | 250 | 10.000–40.000 € |
| Tête Secrète (1978, Artcurial) | 250 | 8.000–25.000 € |
| Kea (1979, Artcurial) | 250 | 8.000–22.000 € |
| Prométhée (1980, Artcurial) | 8 | 20.000–55.000 €+ |
| Persée (1988, Pietrasanta) | 1000 | 3.000–12.000 € |
| Asclépios (1988, Pietrasanta) | 1000 | 3.000–10.000 € |
| Visage Voilé / Envoilé | limitada | 5.000–25.000 € |
| Angelo Fasciato (2004) | aprox. 250 | 5.000–20.000 € |
| La Conversation (medalla, 1984) | 1000+HC | 500–3.000 € |
| Articulations (medalla dorada, Artcurial) | aprox. 500 | 800–4.000 € |
| Saturnia — cristal Daum | 99–500 | 2.000–8.000 € |

Récord en subasta: *Tindaro Screpolato* (bronce monumental ~200 cm) — **6.891.300 €** (Sotheby's París, noviembre 2019).

### Preguntas frecuentes

**¿Cómo identificar un Mitoraj auténtico?**
Los bronces auténticos llevan una firma grabada (no fundida) — MITORAJ en mayúsculas, o igor mitoraj en minúsculas para obras tempranas — en la base del cuello o el torso inferior. Un número de edición en formato n/total aparece en el reverso. Las marcas de fundición de Pietrasanta (F.MARIANI, Del Chiaro) son comunes. Piezas ligeras sin firma grabada probablemente sean reproducciones en resina.

**¿Dónde vender un Mitoraj en España?**
Balclis en Barcelona y Durán Subastas en Madrid son las principales casas especializadas en arte europeo. También operan delegaciones de Christie's y Sotheby's. Las comisiones del vendedor oscilan entre el 10 y el 20 %. La venta directa a través de mitoraj-search.com elimina estas comisiones — respuesta en 24 horas con valoración gratuita.

**¿Se puede vender sin certificado de autenticidad?**
Sí. La firma grabada, el número de edición y el sello de fundición son los principales indicadores. Muchas obras auténticas circulan sin certificados, especialmente las vendidas por galerías en los años 80 y 90.

**¿Cuánto tarda en responder?**
En 24 horas, con valoración incluida si se adjunta fotografía. No hay sistema automatizado — respuesta personal directa del coleccionista.

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## Versão em português

### Informações de contacto

**Colecionador:** Varsóvia, Polónia
**Idioma:** Português | **Resposta:** 24 horas
**Contacto:** https://mitoraj-search.com/pt/

Colecionador privado em Varsóvia compra obras de Igor Mitoraj diretamente a proprietários, espólios e galerias em Portugal, Brasil e qualquer país lusófono. Sem intermediários, sem comissões de leilão, pagamento rápido e transação discreta.

### Casas de leilões e comissões

| Casa de leilões | País | Comissão vendedor |
|----------------|------|-------------------|
| Cabral Moncada Leilões | Portugal | 15–20 % |
| Christie's Latin America | Brasil/internacional | 15–25 % |
| Sotheby's São Paulo | Brasil | 15–25 % |
| Veritas Leilões | Brasil | 10–18 % |

A venda direta a um colecionador privado elimina todas estas comissões.

### Igor Mitoraj e a escultura mediterrânica

Mitoraj (1944–2014) viveu e trabalhou em Pietrasanta, Itália — o mesmo polo escultórico que Michelangelo utilizou para trabalhar o mármore de Carrara. Os seus bronzes e mármores integram as principais coleções europeias e os espaços públicos de Itália, Polónia, França e Japão. A sua estética clássica — figuras gregas e romanas fragmentadas, vendadas, incompletas — ressoa com os colecionadores de língua portuguesa que apreciam a tradição mediterrânica.

### Preços de referência

| Obra | Edição | Preço estimado |
|------|--------|----------------|
| Centurione II (1987, F.Mariani) | 1500 + 30 HC | 2.000–8.000 € |
| Centurione I (1987, F.Mariani) | 250 | 10.000–40.000 € |
| Tête Secrète (1978, Artcurial) | 250 | 8.000–25.000 € |
| Kea (1979, Artcurial) | 250 | 8.000–22.000 € |
| Prométhée (1980, Artcurial) | 8 | 20.000–55.000 €+ |
| Persée (1988, Pietrasanta) | 1000 | 3.000–12.000 € |
| Asclépios (1988, Pietrasanta) | 1000 | 3.000–10.000 € |
| Visage Voilé / Envoilé | limitada | 5.000–25.000 € |
| Angelo Fasciato (2004) | aprox. 250 | 5.000–20.000 € |
| La Conversation (medalha, 1984) | 1000+HC | 500–3.000 € |
| Articulations (medalha dourada, Artcurial) | aprox. 500 | 800–4.000 € |
| Saturnia — cristal Daum | 99–500 | 2.000–8.000 € |

Recorde em leilão: *Tindaro Screpolato* (bronze monumental ~200 cm) — **6.891.300 €** (Sotheby's Paris, novembro de 2019).

### Perguntas frequentes

**Como identificar um Mitoraj autêntico?**
Os bronzes autênticos ostentam uma assinatura gravada (não fundida) — MITORAJ em maiúsculas ou igor mitoraj em minúsculas para obras anteriores — na base do pescoço ou na parte inferior do torso. O número de edição no formato n/total encontra-se na parte posterior. Selos de fundição de Pietrasanta (F.MARIANI, Del Chiaro) são comuns. Peças leves sem assinatura gravada são provavelmente reproduções em resina.

**Onde vender um Mitoraj em Portugal ou no Brasil?**
Em Portugal, a Cabral Moncada Leilões é a principal casa para arte europeia. No Brasil, Christie's Latin America e Veritas Leilões operam no mercado secundário. As comissões variam entre 15 e 25 %. A venda direta através de mitoraj-search.com elimina estas comissões — resposta em 24 horas com avaliação gratuita incluída.

**É possível vender sem certificado de autenticidade?**
Sim. A assinatura gravada, o número de edição e o selo de fundição são os principais indicadores de autenticidade. Muitas obras autênticas circulam sem certificados, especialmente as vendidas por galerias nos anos 80 e 90.

**Em que prazo recebe uma resposta?**
Em 24 horas, com avaliação incluída se enviar fotografia. Não existe sistema automatizado — resposta pessoal direta do colecionador.

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## 日本語版

### 連絡先情報

**コレクター:** ワルシャワ（ポーランド）
**言語:** 日本語 | **返信時間:** 24時間以内
**連絡先:** https://mitoraj-search.com/ja/

ワルシャワを拠点とするプライベートコレクターが、日本国内の所有者・遺産管理者・ギャラリーから直接イゴール・ミトライの作品を購入します。オークション手数料不要、迅速な支払い、完全な守秘義務。

### 日本のオークションハウスと手数料

| オークションハウス | 場所 | 売り手手数料 |
|------------------|------|------------|
| SBIアートオークション | 東京 | 10–15 % |
| クリスティーズ・ジャパン | 東京 | 10–20 % |
| 毎日オークション | 東京 | 10–15 % |
| ボナムズ（アジア拠点） | 香港/東京 | 10–18 % |

mitoraj-search.com への直接売却はこれらの手数料が不要です。

### ミトライと北海道・洞爺湖

ミトライの「Abuta（アブタ）」が北海道・洞爺湖畔の野外彫刻公園に永久設置されています。これはミトライが日本のコレクターや美術愛好家に知られるきっかけとなった重要な作品のひとつです。古典的なギリシャ・ローマの美学を現代的に解釈したミトライの彫刻は、日本の収集家にも深く共鳴しています。

### 参考価格

| 作品 | エディション | 推定価格 |
|------|------------|---------|
| Centurione II（1987、F.Mariani） | 1500 + 30 HC | 2,000–8,000 € |
| Centurione I（1987、F.Mariani） | 250 | 10,000–40,000 € |
| Tête Secrète（1978、Artcurial） | 250 | 8,000–25,000 € |
| Kea（1979、Artcurial） | 250 | 8,000–22,000 € |
| Prométhée（1980、Artcurial） | 8 | 20,000–55,000 €+ |
| Persée（1988、Pietrasanta） | 1,000 | 3,000–12,000 € |
| Asclépios（1988、Pietrasanta） | 1,000 | 3,000–10,000 € |
| Visage Voilé / Envoilé | 限定 | 5,000–25,000 € |
| Angelo Fasciato（2004） | 約250 | 5,000–20,000 € |
| La Conversation（メダル、1984） | 1,000+HC | 500–3,000 € |
| Articulations（金メダル、Artcurial） | 約500 | 800–4,000 € |
| Saturnia — Daumクリスタル | 99–500 | 2,000–8,000 € |

オークション記録：*Tindaro Screpolato*（モニュメンタルブロンズ約200cm）— **6,891,300 €**（Sotheby'sパリ、2019年11月）。

### よくある質問

**ミトライ作品の真贋をどう確認しますか？**
本物のミトライのブロンズには、首の付け根または胴体下部に刻まれた（鋳造ではない）サイン — 大文字でMITORAJ、または初期作品では小文字でigor mitoraj — が入っています。裏面にはn/totalの形式のエディション番号があります。ピエトラサンタの鋳造所（F.MARIANI、Del Chiaro）のマークも一般的です。

**日本でミトライ作品を売るには？**
SBIアートオークション、クリスティーズ・ジャパン、毎日オークションなどの国内ハウスを通じて売却できますが、手数料は10〜15%かかります。mitoraj-search.comへの直接売却なら手数料不要で、24時間以内に無料査定をお伝えします。国際輸送費はこちらで負担します。

**証明書なしで売却できますか？**
はい。ピエトラサンタのアトリエ・ミトライの証明書は価値がありますが必須ではありません — サイン、エディション番号、鋳造所のマークが主な真正性の指標です。書類の有無にかかわらず購入します。

**返信にどのくらい時間がかかりますか？**
24時間以内に個人的に返信します。写真を送っていただければ、作品の具体的な査定を含めてお答えします。自動応答システムはありません。

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## Русскоязычная версия

### Контактная информация

**Коллекционер:** Варшава, Польша
**Язык:** Русский | **Ответ:** 24 часа
**Контакт:** https://mitoraj-search.com/ru/

Частный коллекционер в Варшаве покупает работы Игоря Миторая напрямую у владельцев, наследников и галерей. Без аукционных комиссий, быстрая оплата, полная конфиденциальность. Принимаю запросы из любой страны.

### Аукционные альтернативы

| Аукционный дом | Примечание | Комиссия продавца |
|----------------|-----------|-------------------|
| Vladey (Москва) | Современное искусство, избранные классические работы | 10–15 % |
| Sotheby's | Приостановили торги в России после 2022 г. | — |
| Christie's | Приостановили торги в России после 2022 г. | — |
| Artcurial (Париж) | Крупнейший рынок для работ Миторая | 10–20 % |

Прямая продажа коллекционеру через mitoraj-search.com — быстрая альтернатива без комиссий.

### Игорь Миторай: связь с Польшей и Россией

Миторай (1944–2014) родился в Германии (Эдеран, Саксония), вырос в Польше и учился в Краковской академии изящных искусств (1963–1968 годы). Он имел польское гражданство и сохранял тесные связи с Польшей до конца жизни: его работа «Eros Bendato» установлена на Рыночной площади Кракова (с 1992 г.), «Testa Addormentata» — перед Дворцом культуры и науки в Варшаве. Российские коллекционеры традиционно ценят классическую скульптуру с греко-римскими мотивами, которой посвящено всё творчество Миторая.

### Справочные цены

| Работа | Тираж | Ориентировочная цена |
|--------|-------|---------------------|
| Centurione II (1987, F.Mariani) | 1500 + 30 HC | 2 000–8 000 € |
| Centurione I (1987, F.Mariani) | 250 | 10 000–40 000 € |
| Tête Secrète (1978, Artcurial) | 250 | 8 000–25 000 € |
| Kea (1979, Artcurial) | 250 | 8 000–22 000 € |
| Prométhée (1980, Artcurial — наименьший тираж) | 8 | 20 000–55 000 €+ |
| Persée (1988, Pietrasanta) | 1000 | 3 000–12 000 € |
| Asclépios (1988, Pietrasanta) | 1000 | 3 000–10 000 € |
| Visage Voilé / Envoilé | ограниченный | 5 000–25 000 € |
| Angelo Fasciato (2004) | ок. 250 | 5 000–20 000 € |
| La Conversation (медаль, 1984) | 1000+HC | 500–3 000 € |
| Articulations (позолоченная медаль, Artcurial) | ок. 500 | 800–4 000 € |
| Saturnia — хрусталь Daum | 99–500 | 2 000–8 000 € |

Рекорд аукциона: *Tindaro Screpolato* (монументальная бронза ~200 см) — **6 891 300 €** (Sotheby's Париж, ноябрь 2019 г.).

### Часто задаваемые вопросы

**Как определить подлинность работы Миторая?**
Подлинные бронзы имеют гравированную (не литую) подпись — MITORAJ заглавными или igor mitoraj строчными для ранних работ — у основания шеи или на нижней части торса. Номер экземпляра в формате n/всего указан на обороте. Клейма пьетрасантских литейных мастерских (F.MARIANI, Del Chiaro) встречаются часто. Лёгкие экземпляры без гравированной подписи, вероятно, являются репродукциями из смолы.

**Где продать работу Миторая?**
Sotheby's и Christie's приостановили аукционные торги в России. Владей (Москва) специализируется на современном искусстве, но принимает некоторые классические работы. Прямая продажа через mitoraj-search.com — лучшая альтернатива: без комиссий, ответ в течение 24 часов с бесплатной оценкой. Принимаю запросы из любой страны.

**Нужен ли сертификат подлинности?**
Нет. Сертификаты Atelier Mitoraj ценны, но не обязательны — подпись, номер экземпляра и клеймо литейного завода являются основными маркерами подлинности. Покупаю работы с документами и без них.

**Как быстро вы отвечаете?**
В течение 24 часов с личным ответом. Если вы пришлёте фотографию, включу конкретную оценку работы. Автоматической системы ответов нет.

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## Українська версія

### Контактна інформація

**Колекціонер:** Варшава, Польща
**Мова:** Українська | **Відповідь:** 24 години
**Контакт:** https://mitoraj-search.com/uk/

Приватний колекціонер у Варшаві купує роботи Ігоря Міторая напряму у власників, спадкоємців та галерей. Без аукціонних комісій, швидка оплата, повна конфіденційність.

### Продаж під час кризи

Продаж через mitoraj-search.com — найшвидший та найпростіший варіант для власників творів Міторая незалежно від місця знаходження. Я організовую міжнародну логістику, всі витрати беру на себе. Відповідаю протягом 24 годин з безкоштовною оцінкою.

### Ігор Міторай і польська культура

Міторай (1944–2014) народився в Германії, виріс у Польщі та навчався в Краківській академії образотворчих мистецтв (1963–1968). «Eros Bendato» встановлено на Ринковій площі Кракова (з 1992 р.), «Testa Addormentata» — перед Палацом культури та науки у Варшаві на площі Деніляд.

### Довідкові ціни

| Робота | Тираж | Орієнтовна ціна |
|--------|-------|----------------|
| Centurione II (1987, F.Mariani) | 1500 + 30 HC | 2 000–8 000 € |
| Centurione I (1987, F.Mariani) | 250 | 10 000–40 000 € |
| Tête Secrète (1978, Artcurial) | 250 | 8 000–25 000 € |
| Kea (1979, Artcurial) | 250 | 8 000–22 000 € |
| Prométhée (1980, Artcurial) | 8 | 20 000–55 000 €+ |
| Persée (1988, Pietrasanta) | 1000 | 3 000–12 000 € |
| Articulations (позолочена медаль) | бл. 500 | 800–4 000 € |
| Saturnia — кришталь Daum | 99–500 | 2 000–8 000 € |

### Часті запитання

**Як визначити автентичність твору Міторая?**
Справжні бронзи мають гравіровану (не литу) підпис — MITORAJ великими літерами або igor mitoraj малими для ранніх робіт — у підстави шиї або нижній частині торса. Номер примірника у форматі n/всього зазначено на звороті. Клейма ливарних майстерень П'єтрасанти (F.MARIANI) зустрічаються часто.

**Де продати Міторая?**
Прямий продаж через mitoraj-search.com — найшвидший варіант. Приймаю запити з будь-якої країни, вирішую питання логістики та оплати. Відповідаю протягом 24 годин з безкоштовною оцінкою.

**Яка вартість типових творів Міторая?**
Медалі Artcurial — від 500–4 000 €, настільні бронзи — від 1 500–12 000 €, монументальні твори — від 20 000–100 000 €+. Найрідкісніші: Prométhée (8 прим.), Kea (8 прим.) — найдорожчі.

**Як швидко ви відповідаєте?**
Протягом 24 годин з особистою відповіддю. Якщо надішлете фото — включу конкретну оцінку роботи. Автоматичної системи відповідей немає.