Marble carvings sell like any other sculpture; the better the artist, the higher the price. Size is also a factor. Busts and small figures sell for hundreds of dollars. Busts became more popular and more expensive about 2015. Decorators liked the aura of early Greek and Roman statues in a modern-style apartment. Life-sized statues, especially those suitable for a garden, sell for thousands of dollars. The price is determined by the fame of the artist; unmarked statues sell for much lower prices. Life-size busts by known artists or of famous people are selling to decorators for very modern apartments and houses. Try to sell your marble near your home. Shipping costs are high, and it is difficult to move a heavy statue out of the house.
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