How do you find out the value of numbered bronze statures by Giovanni Schoeman?

I have a couple of numbered bronze statues by the sculptor Giovanni Schoeman and would like to know their market value. How do I go about getting that info?How do you find out the value of numbered bronze statures by Giovanni Schoeman?
Several pieces are on sale on ebay at high prices. See http://item.express.ebay.com/Art_Sculptu鈥?/a>


But the best way is to contact one of the big auction houses, such as Sothebys or Christies. They do estimates for free in the hope that you will sell with them. In the first instances, they ask for photos.How do you find out the value of numbered bronze statures by Giovanni Schoeman?
If you can e-mail me a picture of them I can identify them, I worked for his foundary in Santa Barbara for four years and have much info on Giovanni.

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the best bet is to take them to a dealer in bronze statues, or the Museum, or contact an association of bronze collectors in your state,





Before you let any one handle them take pictures of statues showing front back and numbers, and do a stat beck/ statutory declaration and get some one to counter sign it. if not sure what it is





Statutory declarations


http://www.ag.gov.au/statdec





this ensures that you have proof of ownership.





preferably a digital date stamped prints.





if they are of value/ best to sell at a specialized auction, to get good percentage of true value, minus auctioneers fee.