Max Kalish Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Max Kalish Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 08, 2024
Max Kalish (American, 1891-1945) Untitled (Laborer), 1930
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Max Kalish (American, 1891-1945) Untitled (Laborer), 1930 bronze with dark brown patina signed M KALISH and dated (along edge, behind right foot) height: 17 3/4 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Nov. 10, 2024
A MAX KALISH, AMERICAN, CARVED MARBLE STATUE OF A RECLINING NUDE
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
Max Kalish, a carved marble figure of a reclining nude woman without a head. The figure has a carved signature 'Kalish' on the base. Max Kalish (1891-1945) was a Polish-born American sculpture. He studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art, the Academie Colarossi in Paris, France and the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Kalish was elected an Associate of the National Academy of Design in 1933, and later became a member of the National Sculpture Society. His works are in collections of many US museums, including Smithsonian American Art Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, and North Carolina Museum of Art. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided.
Helios Auctions
Apr. 07, 2024
Max Kalish Worker Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Max Kalish (Belarusian/American, 1891-1945), Standing Worker, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, signed to base with Cire Perdue Paris bronze foundry mark. 15.75" H x 5.5" W x 4" D. Provenance: From a New York City collector. Keywords: Statue, Figural, Male figure, Laborer, Mechanic, Antique
Auctions at Showplace
Sep. 17, 2023
Max Kalish (1891-1945) Bronze
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
"Man Power", inscribed and dated 'M•KALISH/1930' and stamped 'MERONI RADICE CIRE PERDUE PARIS' (along the base) bronze with dark greenish-brown patina. Dimensions: The base is 12" x 4", the overall height is 17 1/2".
Locati LLC
Sep. 08, 2022
Max Kalish, Marble, Female Torso
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
(American, 1891-1945) ca. 1933, signed "M. Kalish" on lower right of base Appx. 18"h x 5-3/4"dia Provenance: Conner Rosenkranz, New York; Property from the Estates of David and Laura Finn, Westchester County, NY
Nye & Company
Jul. 30, 2022
DANCE BRONZE FIGURE BY MAX KALISH AFTER RENOIR
Est: $100 - $150
A vintage bronze figure, The Dance, by Max Kalish, American, 1891 to 1945, after the original oil painting on canvas, Dance in the Country, 1883, by Pierre Auguste Renoir, French, 1841 to 1919. A gold tone plate showing the title of the artwork on a base on the front. Signed and copyright on the base. An embossed stamp, Collection Connoisseur, on the base. Max Kalish was an American sculptor born in Valozhyn, Belarus, and best known for his sculptures of laborers. Antique and Vintage Bronze Figures, Figurines, Statues, Home Decor, and Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 30, 2021
MAX KALISH Harmony.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
MAX KALISH Harmony. Bronze with green marble base, circa 1930. 365x225x125 mm; 14 1/2x9x5 inches (excluding base). Artist's signature incised on the right upper side of the bronze base. Ex-collection private collection, Cleveland; sold Christie's, New York, March 1, 2012, sale 2539, lot 156; private collection, New Hampshire.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 09, 2020
Max Kalish bronze figure of a young boy
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Max Kalish (Polish/American 1891-1945), bronze figure of a young boy, inscribed Gorham Co. Founders, OBIC, signed, 14 1/2" h.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jun. 27, 2020
Max Kalish (1891-1945), Bronze Plaque
Est: $400 - $600
Max Kalish (1891-1945), bronze commemorative plaque "REVERENTLY DEDICATED/ TO THE MEMORY OF / MORITZ JONAS ROSE/ CO-FOUNDER OF / ROSE BROTHERS / IN THE YEAR 1887....". Marked LLC "Max Kalish In Colaboration with Albert R. Louis". 15 1/4" x 22".
Copake Auction Inc.
May. 23, 2020
Max Kalish (1891-1945), Bronze Plaque
Est: $400 - $600
Max Kalish (1891-1945), bronze commemorative plaque "REVERENTLY DEDICATED/ TO THE MEMORY OF / MORITZ JONAS ROSE/ CO-FOUNDER OF / ROSE BROTHERS / IN THE YEAR 1887....". Marked LLC "Max Kalish In Colaboration with Albert R. Louis". 15 1/4" x 22".
Copake Auction Inc.
Nov. 19, 2019
MAX KALISH LABOR BRONZE
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
MAX KALISH (Polish/American 1891-1945) Road Worker Bronze with brown patina Signed on base "M.KALISH 30" and with stamped foundry mark of MERONI RADICE/CIRE/PERDUE/PARIS Height 18.1 inches (46.2 cm) and mounted on a polished stone base, height 1 inch (2 cm) Provenance: Private collection upstate New York since circa 1950's. Published: Labor Sculpture by Max Kalish, New York, 1938, illustrated as number 15. Lot is accompanied by a copy of the above referenced book. SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Nov. 19, 2019
MAX KALISH LABOR BRONZE
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
MAX KALISH (Polish/American 1891-1945) Laborer with Shovel and Coat Bronze with brown patina Signed on base "M.KALISH 30" and with stamped foundry mark of MERONI RADICE/CIRE/PERDUE/PARIS Height 16.75 inches (42.5 cm) and resting on a polished stone base, height 1 inch (2 cm) Provenance: Private collection upstate New York since circa 1950's. Published: Lot is accompanied by a period studio photograph depicting another work by Kalish titled "The Hairy Ape" and with dedicatory inscription signed by artist. SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
May. 22, 2019
Max Kalish (1891-1945) Iron Forger 17 3/4in high
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Max Kalish (1891-1945) Iron Forger inscribed 'M. Kalish / 26' (on the base) and stamped with foundry mark 'MERONI RADICE / CIRE / PERDUE / PARIS' (along the base)bronze with dark brown patina17 3/4in highModeled in 1926. Provenance: The artist.Will Allen, Sheffield Steel Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri, commissioned from the above.By descent to the present owner.LiteratureN.L. Lewis, The Sculpture of Max Kalish, Cleveland, Ohio, 1933, n.p., pl. 13, another example illustrated.E. Genaver, M. Kalish, Labor Sculpture, New York, 1938, n.p., pl. 13, another example illustrated.
Bonhams
Apr. 10, 2019
Max Kalish Polish, 1891-1945 Resting Man
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Max Kalish Polish, 1891-1945 Resting Man Signed M. Kalish and stamped with Cire Perdue Paris foundry mark Bronze with green patina Height 5 1/2 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 23, 2019
MAX KALISH POLISH/AMERICAN 1891-1945
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
Figure in an Upholstered Chair with Suit and Bow Tie, bronze with brown patina, 12 3/4 in Height, (32.39 cm), signed on left side, Gorham & Company Foundry
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Oct. 06, 2018
MAX KALISH (AMERICAN 1891-1945)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
MAX KALISH (AMERICAN 1891-1945) Reclining Female Nude, depicting a naturalistically modeled reclining nude in white marble, signed on base; height including base: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.), length of base: 51 cm (20 1/8 in.)
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Mar. 03, 2018
MAX KALISH POLISH/AMERICAN 1891-1945
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Figure in an Upholstered Chair with Suit and Bow Tie, bronze with brown patina, 12 3/4 in Height, (32.39 cm), signed on left side, Gorham & Company Foundry
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Mar. 02, 2018
Max Kalish Bronze Old Working Man Statue
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Early 20th Century; Overall height is 14.25in, bronze measures 13.5in x 6.5 wide, 4in x 4in depth, displayed on black marble base, signed at bottom edge of bronze M. Kalish, also has foundry mark on base marked Iron Iradile Cine Plaque Paris, Statue is outstanding with original patina, Figure of man without shirt holding object in right hand, has very tired facial expression, wearing cape, overall condition is outstanding and original Provenance: Recently Discovered By NC Picker. Max Kalish was active/lived in New York / France, Poland. Max Kalish is known for sculptor-laboring figure.
Mebane Antique Auction
Oct. 26, 2017
MAX KALISH, Polish (1891-1945), The Dancer, bronze, inscribed "M. Kalish" on the base., 14 1/4"H
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
MAX KALISH Polish (1891-1945) The Dancer bronze, inscribed "M. Kalish" on the base. 14 1/4"H Provenance: Private Collection, New York, 1990. Exhibitions: Cleveland Museum, 1925 (possibly, partial C.M.A. label on base). Literature: Contemporary American Sculpture, The National Sculpture Society, 1929, p. 176. Other Notes: "1st Prize Cleveland Museum of Art" plaque on base. Tags: Bronze, figurative, sculpture
Shannon's
Jun. 24, 2017
MAX KALISH (1891-1945): CLASSICAL FEMALE NUDE
Est: $400 - $800
MAX KALISH (1891-1945): CLASSICAL FEMALE NUDE White marble, inscribed ''M. Kalish 1931''; on veined red marble stand. 16 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.
STAIR
Mar. 17, 2017
Max Kalish (American/Polish, 1891-1945) Digger, circa 1935 Bronze with greenish
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Max Kalish (American/Polish, 1891-1945) Digger, circa 1935 Bronze with greenish brown patina 13-1/2 inches (34.3 cm) high Inscribed on base with 'Meroni Radice Cire Perdue Paris' Foundry mark: M. Kalish. ANA PROVENANCE: Sotheby's, New York, April 11, 2013, lot 116; Acquired by the present owner from the above. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Aug. 10, 2016
Max Kalish (Polish/American, 1891-1945), Angry Christ
Est: $750 - $1,250
Max Kalish (Polish/American, 1891-1945) Angry Christ Bronze, brown patina, inscribed 'M. KALISH' and stamped 'Meroni Radice/Cire Perdue/Paris' at base. Reporting on their hometown sculptor's recent sojourn to Paris, Cleveland newspapers in 1926 wrote: "Kalish has produced a piece that is certain to arouse unfavorable, as well as favorable comment. It is "The Risen Christ," in my opinion, the biggest thing he has done to date." When he returned from France with the sculpture, now called the "Angry Christ" newspapers noted the work had "caused a furor of discussion in Paris and New York...The bronze seems to vibrate with life. It possesses the rage of a tornado or the blinding and sudden illumination of a stroke of lightning." "Kalish's Christ is not the man of patient suffering who taught by precept and example, but the artist's conception of how Christ would react to present day surroundings, manners and customs." . H: 14 in. PROVENANCE: The Kalish family collection.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jul. 20, 2016
Max Kalish (Polish/American, 1891-1945), Torso Book Ends
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Max Kalish (Polish/American, 1891-1945) Torso Book Ends Bronze, dark green patina, each inscribed: 'M. KALISH' and stamped: 'Meroni Cardice/Cire Perdue/Paris'. One with label inscribed: '50.00/Torso #1/Max Kalish' ; other bearing traces of old label. H: 8 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: The Kalish family collection.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jul. 20, 2016
Max Kalish (Polish/American, 1891-1945), Woman with Hair
Est: $800 - $1,200
Max Kalish (Polish/American, 1891-1945) Woman with Hair Bronze, dark green patina, inscribed: 'M. KALISH 26' and stamped 'Meroni Cardice/Cire Perdue/Paris'. H: 8 1/2, L: 10 in. PROVENANCE: The Kalish family collection.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jul. 20, 2016
Max Kalish (Polish/American, 1891-1945), Eternal Springtime
Est: $800 - $1,200
Max Kalish (Polish/American, 1891-1945) Eternal Springtime Marble, inscribed: 'M. KALISH'. Repair to neck. H: 12, L: 21 in. PROVENANCE: The Kalish family collection.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jul. 20, 2016
Max Kalish (Polish/American, 1891-1945), Angry Christ
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Max Kalish (Polish/American, 1891-1945) Angry Christ Bronze, brown patina, inscribed 'M. KALISH' and stamped 'Meroni Radice/Cire Perdue/Paris' at base. Reporting on their hometown sculptor's recent sojourn to Paris, Cleveland newspapers in 1926 wrote: "Kalish has produced a piece that is certain to arouse unfavorable, as well as favorable comment. It is "The Risen Christ," in my opinion, the biggest thing he has done to date." When he returned from France with the sculpture, now called the "Angry Christ" newspapers noted the work had "caused a furor of discussion in Paris and New York...The bronze seems to vibrate with life. It possesses the rage of a tornado or the blinding and sudden illumination of a stroke of lightning." "Kalish's Christ is not the man of patient suffering who taught by precept and example, but the artist's conception of how Christ would react to present day surroundings, manners and customs." . H: 14 in. PROVENANCE: The Kalish family collection.
Freeman's | Hindman
Mar. 19, 2016
Max Kalish bronze sculpture
Est: $800 - $1,200
Max Kalish (American 1891-1945)- ''Boy with Curly Hair''- bronze sculpture, 1920, signed M. Kalish at base, stamped 'Gorham Co. Foundry / QBIC' base. 14''h
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Mar. 19, 2016
Max Kalish bronze sculpture
Est: $800 - $1,200
Max Kalish (American 1891-1945)- ''Colonel Louis Black''- bronze sculpture, 1916, signed M. Kalish at base, stamped 'Gorham Co. Foundry / QAND' base. 16''h
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 14, 2016
MAX KALISH (Polish, 1891-1945). PROSPECTORS: BOOKENDS, each signed. Bronze.
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
MAX KALISH (Polish, 1891-1945). PROSPECTORS: BOOKENDS, each signed. Bronze - Height: 7 1/2 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Jan. 09, 2016
Bronze Dancing Nude Figural Sculpture Max Kalish
Est: $800 - $1,200
1891-1945, Poland. Bronze figure of a female dancing nude - woman with her hands aloft in a dark greenish-brown patina. Mounted on a green marble base. Measures 15 inches in height, 5" in width. 15" H x 5" W
Peachtree & Bennett
Oct. 18, 2015
Max Kalish, A.N.A. (Polish/New York, 1891-1945)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Max Kalish, A.N.A. (Polish/New York, 1891-1945), "Maternal Love", 1930, marble, incised signature, dated, and inscribed "Created for Dr. Floyd Mowry" along back edge, h. 8-1/2", w. 21-3/8", d. 8-1/2".
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Sep. 25, 2015
Max Kalish (American, 1891-1945) Bronze Sculpture of an Athlete
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Sgn. M. Kalish 1924. Mounted on a marble base with plaque "1st Prize at the Cleveland Museum of Arts, 1925." Documented in "Contemporary American Sculpture", 1929, published by The National Sculpture Society, page 176.
Cottone Auctions
Sep. 10, 2014
Art Deco Nude Sculpture, Max Kalish??
Est: $600 - $800
Interesting art deco nude sculpture. Unsigned, however in the style of Max Kalish. Approx. 8" high x 5" wide.
Weiss Auctions
Jul. 13, 2014
Bronze by Max Kalish
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Max Kalish (Polish, 1891-1945), Resting Man, bronze sculpture, signed lower center back, foundry mark "Cire Perdue Paris" verso, mounted on black marble base, sculpture: 6"h x 8.5"w x 3.25"d, overall (with base): 7"h x 10"w x 5"d
Clars Auctions
Mar. 29, 2014
Max Kalish (American/Polish, 1891-1945)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Mother and child. Carved white marble, signed on the back "M. Kalish", also incised "created for Floyd Mowery" at the back of the base. The woman is depicted lying on a rock formation with her long tresses streaming over the crying babe. View on AspireAuctions.com"
Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
Feb. 26, 2014
Max Kalish (1891-1945)
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Max Kalish (1891-1945) >'Iron Forger' <br>inscribed 'MÂ·KALISH/26' (on the base)--stamped 'MERONI RADICE/CIRE/PERDUE/PARIS' (along the base) >bronze with greenish-brown patina <br>17Â¾ in. (45.1 cm.) high
Christie's
Feb. 05, 2014
Max Kalish (Hungarian/American, 1891-1945) Prospectors Bookends, Bronze,
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Max Kalish (Hungarian/American, 1891-1945) Prospectors Bookends, Bronze, Both signed M.Kalish. Both with foundry mark QIAZ Gorham Co. Created between 1921 - 1925 Dimensions: h: 7 1/4 in.
Gray's Auctioneers
Feb. 04, 2014
MAX KALISH (American/French, 1891-1945) BUST OF RUBY RUBENSTEIN
Est: $700 - $900
Bronze having brown/bronze patina Signed on collar "M Kalish", also Roman Bronze Works SIZE: 9-1/2" h x 7-1/2" at widest PROVENANCE: Bust was a gift by artist, descended through family to our consignor CONDITION: Very good 9-90263
James D. Julia
Dec. 08, 2013
MAX KALISH, (AMERICAN/POLISH 1891-1945), "AMERICAN LABOR"
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
MAX KALISH (american/polish 1891-1945)/span "AMERICAN LABOR" Inscribed 'Max Kalish A.N.A.' on base, marble Height: 16 1/4 in. (41.3cm) Width: 16 in. (40.6cm) provenance: /spanThe Artist. By descent in the family. Private Collection, Pennsylvania. exhibited:/span "Max Kalish, Sculptor, 2006." Ganzer Gallery, Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania. 2006. literature:/span N.L. Lewis. The Sculpture of Max Kalish. Fine Arts Publishing Co, Cleveland, Ohio. 1933, pg. 22. A. Kalish. The Sculpture of Max Kalish 1891-1945. unpublished. 1984, pg. 2.
Freeman's | Hindman
Dec. 07, 2013
Max Kalish
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Max Kalish (Polish, 1891-1945) "Fatigue," bronze, 16.25"h, signed, stamped 'MERONI RADICE/CIRE/PERDUE/PARIS', held on a marble base
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Aug. 25, 2013
BRONZE SCULPTURE - Seated Nude on Stepped Plinth by Max Kalish (NY/FR, 1891-1945), signed on base and dated 1936, with foundry mark 'M
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
BRONZE SCULPTURE - Seated Nude on Stepped Plinth by Max Kalish (NY/FR, 1891-1945), signed on base and dated 1936, with foundry mark 'Meroni Radice Cire Perdue Paris'. 8 3/4" long. Fine condition, patinated in ver de gris.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
May. 22, 2013
Max Kalish (American, 1891-1945) George Elmer Brow
Est: -
Max Kalish (American, 1891-1945) George Elmer Browne 20in high
Bonhams
May. 22, 2013
Max Kalish (American, 1891-1945) Laborer 22in high
Est: -
Max Kalish (American, 1891-1945) Laborer 22in high on a marble base 1in high
Bonhams
Apr. 11, 2013
MAX KALISH
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
1891 - 1945 THE DIGGER inscribed M Kalish ANA and stamped with the Meroni Radice Cire Perdue Paris foundry mark on the base bronze, greenish and dark brown patina Height: 14 in. 35.5 cm. Length: 15 in. 38 cm.
Sotheby's
Apr. 11, 2013
MAX KALISH
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
1891-1945 THE FOUNDRYMAN inscirbed M. Kalish and stamped with the Meroni Radice Cire Perdue Paris foundry mark on the base Height: 18 1/2 in. 47 cm.
Sotheby's
Apr. 11, 2013
MAX KALISH
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
1891 - 1945 THE WALKER inscribed M. Kalish, dated '34 and stamped with the Meroni Radice Cire Perdue Paris foundry mark on the base bronze, greenish brown patina Height: 19 in. 48.2 cm.
Sotheby's
Mar. 06, 2013
Max Kalish (1891-1945) Female Torso, Marble,
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
Max Kalish (1891-1945) Female Torso, Marble, Signed and dated "Paris 1926." Dimensions: h: 18.75 x w: 7 x d: 5.5 in. Provenance: Dr. and Mrs. Robert Schermer, Shaker Heights, OH.
Gray's Auctioneers
Mar. 06, 2013
Max Kalish (1891-1945) Barge Toiler, Bronze,
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Max Kalish (1891-1945) Barge Toiler, Bronze, Signed at base. Dimensions: h: 12.5 x w: 6 x d: 8 in. Provenance: Dr. and Mrs. Robert Schermer, Shaker Heights, OH.
Gray's Auctioneers