Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
20th Century "The Last Supper" Dark Metal Relief
Located in Miami, FL
"The Last Supper" metal relief.
Relief measurements without frame: 24 in x 14 in.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
English Architectural Ceramic Sculpture Wall Fragment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This painted wall pocket or sculpture is beautifully constructed and ornamented with an English Woman in the center. This piece would be a wonderful architectural element standing al...
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Ceramic
18th Century Neo-Classical Italian Carved, Painted and Gilt Wall Panel
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous
ca. 1790; Italy
Wood panel and plaster, painted, gilt and lacquered
Approximate size: 118.5 x 82.5 x 5 cm
The present panel is probably of late 18th century origin,...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Old Solid Iron Stove
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Old solid iron stove, it is a very old stove is unknown the origin and manufacture, has slight details for the antiquity. It is very heavy and solid.
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1820s English Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Panels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian gilt carved panels. Pair Neoclassical carved gilt wood open work panels with alternating square and round paterae with acanthus and further egg and dart borders in or...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Marble Plaque of a Roman Emperor
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A weathered late 18th century Italian white statuary marble plaque of a Roman emperor, possibly Julius Caesar, circa 1780.
At over 240 years old, this plaque resembles an old, ancie...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Pair of Burmantofts Neoclassical Style Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of Burmantofts neoclassical style tiles dating to the 19th century.
Modelled in relief, each 6-inch tile is picked out in a tonal deep majolica glaze, one decorated with a po...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Thorvaldsen Neoclassical Roundels - Denmark, c. 1825
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Beautiful pair of c. 1825 repoussé sheet-brass roundels depicting Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen's 'Day' and 'Night'. As opposites they represent the two halves of a day, and to...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Jean Baptist Stahl Pate-sur-pate / Phanolith Neoclassical Court Scene Charger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jean Baptist Stahl Pate-sur-Pate/ Phanolith neoclassical court scene charger
Germany, circa 1899
An exceptional large pâte-sur-pâte/ phanol...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Architectural
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning late 18th-early 19th century Italian painted and parcel carved giltwood architectural over door, architectural element or fragment. A ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Frame with a Marble Profile Portraits Vespesian Roman Emperor
Located in Firenze, IT
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In terracotta with black marble medallion centered by a white marble profile...
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Cast Stone Wall Hanging or Fountain Spout of Bacchus, God of Wine
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in France, using a mixture of pulverized stone and cement, this large wall hanging of Bacchus, God of Wine, can also be used as a fountain spo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
Vintage Cast Iron American Eagle Wall Plaque Fragment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Circa 1930's Cast Iron Eagle Wall Building Fragment
Fantastic patina on this cast American Eagle. This is a very versatile patriotic piece that can be used indoors or out.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
19th Century Bas Relief in Gilt Rococo Frame
Located in Buxton, GB
This Beautiful 19th century bas relief carving depicts a portrait of Venus and a cherub, framed beautifully in a gilded wood Rococo frame.
The...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Early 19th Century Italian Carved Wood Gold Gilded Eagle
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 19th century Italian carved wood gold gilded Eagle. Its wings spread and clutching a set of white gold gilded lightning bolt arrows in its talons.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Stunning Pair of Vintage Pierced and Etched Brass Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of rectangular vintage etched and cut out brass panels having figural busts, urns and curlicues in an elaborate symmetrical design.
Category
1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Large Bas Relief Parisian Church
Located in Buxton, GB
This antique French bas relief plaque features a stunning plaster sculpture of a female figure, circa early 20th century. The intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship make it a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Plaster
Italian Neoclassical-Style Carved Giltwood Sunburst and Putti Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassical-style carved giltwood wall plaque centering a putti face surrounded by a carved sunburst.
Panels are separating, losses to finish.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Americana Gilt and Forest Green Painted Plaster Spread Wing Eagle
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., Americana, a large scale gilt and forest green painted cast plaster eagle, depicted spread-wing, with crisply detailed overlapping feathers. With mounting bracket on reverse. This is a very handsome example of an iconic form. The combination of the gilt and forest green paint is striking.
Depictions of eagles can be seen across American art. The national bird of the United States, the eagle has been used as a symbol of American freedom for centuries. This is a fine example in the style of John Haley Bellamy...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Antique Royal Copenhagen Bisquit Relief After Thorvaldsen, 1870s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Royal Copenhagen bisquit relief after Thorvaldsen, 1870s.
Diameter: 32 cm.
In very good condition.
1st factory quality.
Category
1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Greek Key Carved Dog Wall Hanging
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a distinctive statement with this fascinating vintage wall hanging, blending classical motifs with a touch of Boho intrigue. Featuring a skillfully carved dog head (reminiscent ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Carved Lime wood Frieze Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 19th century carved lime wood frieze panel.
This architectural panel displays a scrolling design of foliage with a Neoclassical flair, showcasing a look of elegance and c...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Royal Copenhagen after Thorvaldsen, Antique Rare Biscuit Plaque, 1870s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen after Thorvaldsen. Antique rare biscuit plaque. Three angel boys, 1870s.
Measures: 12.5 x 10.5 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect condition, 1s...
Category
1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Other
18th Century Silvered Eagle Carving
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original 18th century silvered and carved pine eagle, circa 1780.
Likely once used as an architectural pediment, this architectural eagle ornament i...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Oak Sphinx Brackets
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very decorative pair of antique neoclassical style oak brackets carved as stylised sphinx with flaming torches. A facing pair, these antique carvings date from the late 18th / earl...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Italian Terracotta Garden Wall Hanging with Central Ribbon Flower Basket, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Terracotta garden wall hanging with central decorative ribbon flower basket flanked by a rake and shovel with an incised lambs tongue border. Mid...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Striking Wall Sconces of Sexy Male Torso
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handmade one of a kind wall sculpture sconce in the shape of a male torso that is electrified from behind. Plaster in a dark green made to look antique.
Category
1980s North American Vintage Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair, Vintage Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Satyr Form Wall Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely French, mid 20th century.
A pair of gilt bronze wall accents in the Neoclassical taste. Each depicting a Satyr face above a laurel wreath. Hanger to verso. Unmarked.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Neoclassical Hand Carved White Marble Bas Relief / Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental 19th century French hand carved white marble architectural bas-relief depicting two floating cherubs / cupids supporting a cartouche. The cartouche centered by a detaile...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Grand 19th Century French Louis XVI Hand-Carved Oak Panel, over 9 Feet Tall
Located in Dallas, TX
This grand 19th century French Louis XVI hand-carved oak panel is over nine feet tall! Incorporate it into a decorative architectural feature, or just hang on the wall to makes a gr...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Italian Neoclassic Wall Plaque of Gilt Urn
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic (18th Century) gilt carved wood and metal wall plaque with a centered column and capital with an eminating scroll and cornicopia design
Fair Condition...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Gilded Brackets Decorative Wall Mount Decoration Shelves Antique LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Gilded Brackets Decorative Wall Mount Decoration Shelves Antique LA CA . Finely carved Demilune and water gilt Pair of wall brackets Scrolled foli...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Other
Life-Size Original 3-Dimensional "Garden of Versailles" Two-Panel Wall Mural
Located in Chicago, IL
Painted by our very own starving artist here at Old Plank. A Garden in Versailles. This stunning Wall Art is 3- dimensional, so you actually feel as though you are in the garden, per...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Striking Romantic Large Plaster Wall Sculpture of Apollo
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking large plaster 3-D wall sculpture of a neoclassical style head, perhaps of Apollo or other God with handsome chiseled physiognamy.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. marble and Ormolu plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Rosso Verona, Black Belgian marble and Ormolu plaque of Bacchus. The wonderful oval plaque is set within a...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Maritime Bowsprits Architectural Fragments
Located in Essex, MA
These unusual Bowsprits are John Haley Bellamy quality, intricately carved, tapered boards with traces of colored paint in the recessed portions. La...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
An Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood and Giltwood plaque.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique and richly carved Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood and Giltwood plaque. This wonderful demi lune shaped plaque/trophy is centered at the bottom by ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Neoclassical Musical Carved Wall Hanging Plaque
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Neoclassical Musical Carved Wall Hanging Plaque
This exquisite large antique neoclassical wall-hanging plaque showcases intricate carvings of musical instruments. Crafted wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
20th C. Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Supper, Rare
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Super.
Continental tropical baroque heavy solid wood frame, carved by a master carver. The piece has elaborately carved opulent heavy foliage frame around a meticulously hand carved fugures of Jesus and the 12 Apostles...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Four Roman Style Marble Round Plaques
Located in Southall, GB
Attractive Roman Style Marble Wall Plaques. Detailed figurative carvings depicting Spring with floral wreaths and cupids, a Summer harvest, Autumn grapes and hunting and Winter cooki...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Large Antique Roman Style Carved Roundels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive pair of large scale antique Roman style carved roundels dating from the mid 19th century. Striking in subject and scale, these spectacular roundels will make stylish wa...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Large Italian Neo-Classical Style Gilt and Gesso Painted Wall Mounted Urns -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an incredible pair of wall mounted Italian neo-classical style urns. They appear to be gilded and painted gesso over cast plaster. They are large in scale and unmarked. The u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood and patinated Wood wall decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and most decorative Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood and patinated Wood wall decor. This beautiful piece of wall decor is ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 20th Century Plaster Sculpture of Nike
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 20th century plaster sculpture of a Nike, the Greek goddess of victory.
Constructed from fibrous plaster with a painted finish, this unique sculpture depicts the headless...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Set of 3 Georgian Carved Pine Anthemion Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of three Georgian carved pine anthemion panels. Dating from the early 19th century, these neoclassical panels of similar size are originals from the Georgian period. Stripped a...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
Neoclassical French Square Carved-Wood Plaque w/Early or Original Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved-wood wall plaque from the early 19th century. This antique wall decoration from France features the Neoclassical stylings of swirling leaves and florals splaying outw...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of carved wooden corbels. Venice, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of carved wooden corbels. Venice, 19th century.
Pair of figurative corbels from the 19th century, carved in wood in a round shape, with a beau...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Framed Siena Marble Roman Bust
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Italian Grand tour carved Siena marble plaque of a Roman bust. In a contemporary gilt frame, the Siena marble displays excellent veining complimenting the side profile of ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
Two Large Sculpted Marble Relief Plaques of St John and St James
Located in London, GB
These exquisitely carved marble relief plaques, are notable for their large size and fine detailing, and were made after two famous plaques of the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Sink Plaquette with Relief of a Roman Adonis in Loincloth Posing as Le Penseur
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This plain and austere plaquette shows us a muscular Roman young man wearing just a loincloth. Squatting on the ground he sits, in the typical position of the Le Penseur artwork by R...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
18th Century Neoclassical Statuary Marble Tablet
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 18th century neoclassical white statuary marble tablet depicting the marriage of Cupid and Psyche, after the study by Giovanni Battista Cipriani and further after the antique ...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
19th Century Cast Iron Bust Portrait Plaque of Benjamin Franklin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century cast iron bust portrait plaque of Benjamin Franklin
Cast iron bust portrait plaque of Benjamin Franklin one of the Foundling Fathers of the USA,
19th century, round ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique Decorative Embossed Hammered Tin Panel w Trophy Urn 52"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage decorative embossed and hammered tin panel featuring a trophy urn with flowers, fleur de lis and acanthus accents.
Dimensions:
28" x 52"
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Tin
Antique Neoclassical Plaster Relief Panel After the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 20th century neoclassical plaster relief panel depicting the marriage of Peleus and Thetis after the antique, indistinctly marked to the bottom right corner.
This decorativ...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Painted and Parcel Gilt Wall Urns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant painted plaster wall urns with gold leaf accents. Painted in a soft grayish white, the urns feature lovely carved detail, including a small flame at the top. This p...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
The Virgin Mary Handing an Apple to Jesus as a Child, 19th Century, Carved-Wood
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 19th Century Italian carved-wood in high relief composed of various types of woods set into a marquetry panel with flat inlaid scrolling fruit tree foliage. The piece is compri...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Wood, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut, Burl
Pair of Decorative Buff Terracotta Composite Order Capitals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of English antique terracotta capitals by renowned terracotta English manufacturer JM Blashfield.
Dating to circa 1860, this pair of decorative composite order capitals are a...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Neoclassic Style Plaster Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style plaster wall plaque with painted faux porphyry scene of 3 figures within a white and gilt frame.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Neoclassical wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall-mounted sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical wall-mounted sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall-mounted sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Jean-Baptiste Stahl, Mettlach, Villeroy & Boch, and Royal Vienna Porcelain. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall-mounted sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $380 and tops out at $68,131 while the average work can sell for $3,325.