Isidor Konti Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Isidor Konti Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 03, 2026
Isidore Konti, Jewish commemorative medal
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Isidore Konti Jewish commemorative medal Austria/USA, 1905 silver 0.125 d x 3 dia in (0 x 8 cm) The present work was created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Jewish settlement in the United States and features allegorical figures representing Justice and Liberty overcoming an eagle that stands for Intolerance. Cast signature, date, and inscription 'Commemorating the 250 Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in the United States Isadore Konti sc IK 1905'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 29, 2026
Isidore Konti (1862-1938), A near pair of patinated bronze figural bookends, 1914
Est: $300 - $500
Isidore Konti (1862-1938) A near-pair of patinated bronze figural bookends, 1914 Each signed and dated in the casting: © I. Konti. 2 pieces
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 29, 2026
Isidore Konti (1862-1938), A pair of patinated bronze "Pushing Men" bookends, circa 1909
Est: $400 - $600
Isidore Konti (1862-1938) A pair of patinated bronze "Pushing Men" bookends, circa 1909 Signed in the casting: I. Konti; foundry mark: ROMAN BRONZE WORKS NY; inscribed: COPYRIGTH [sic] 1909 / BY R. HOLSTEIN
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 28, 2026
ISIDORE KONTI (NY/AUSTRIA, 1862-1938)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ISIDORE KONTI (NY/AUSTRIA, 1862-1938) Playing Pan Pipes for His Lover, with man and woman seated leaning against each other languidly, eyes downcast, cast and patinated bronze, signed on back "I. Konti". Tiny bright rub on his toe. The female model here is considered the first "supermodel" in modern history. She was Audrey Munson, who became the face of the Beaux Arts movement in her short four-year career. Born in 1891 in Rochester, she was noticed by the artist while walking down Broadway with her mother at age 15. He immediately took her into his studio, wherein she was immortalized by many pieces still decorating NYC. She even made one of the screen's earliest nude appearances in a silent film of 1915, "Inspiration," later reissued as "The Perfect Model." Her career was disrupted in 1919 when her landlord murdered his wife to be with her in an imagined tryst. In 1931 she was committed to an asylum by her mother, where she died in 1996 at age 104!
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Apr. 30, 2026
ISIDORE KONTI, American 1862-1938, Scherzo (Woman and Child), 1914, bronze, h. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ISIDORE KONTI American, 1862-1938 Scherzo (Woman and Child), 1914 bronze signed on the base "I. Konti", foundry mark on the base "Roman Bronze Works N.Y."
Shannon's
Feb. 22, 2026
ISIDORE KONTI (NY/AUSTRIA, 1862-1938)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ISIDORE KONTI (NY/AUSTRIA, 1862-1938) Playing Pan Pipes for His Lover, with man and woman seated leaning against each other languidly, eyes downcast, cast and patinated bronze, signed on back "I. Konti". Tiny bright rub on his toe. The female model here is considered the first "supermodel" in modern history. She was Audrey Munson, who became the face of the Beaux Arts movement in her short four-year career. Born in 1891 in Rochester, she was noticed by the artist while walking down Broadway with her mother at age 15. He immediately took her into his studio, wherein she was immortalized by many pieces still decorating NYC. She even made one of the screen's earliest nude appearances in a silent film of 1915, "Inspiration," later reissued as "The Perfect Model." Her career was disrupted in 1919 when her landlord murdered his wife to be with her in an imagined tryst. In 1931 she was committed to an asylum by her mother, where she died in 1996 at age 104!
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Dec. 03, 2025
SIGNED NUDE BRONZE DATED 1912
Est: $2,500 - $5,000
SIGNED NUDE BRONZE DATED 1912 ISIDORE KONTI (Austrian 1862-1938) Surprise Bronze with dark greenish brown patina Signed and dated on base 1912 and with Roman Bronze Works N.Y. foundry mark Height 24 inches (61cm)
Jackson's International
Aug. 31, 2025
ISIDORE KONTI (NY/AUSTRIA, 1862-1938)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ISIDORE KONTI (NY/AUSTRIA, 1862-1938) Playing Pan Pipes for His Lover, with man and woman seated leaning against each other languidly, eyes downcast, cast and patinated bronze, signed on back "I. Konti". Tiny bright rub on his toe. The female model here is the first supermodel in modern history, named Audrey Munson, who became the face of the Beaux Arts movement in her short four-year career. Born in 1891 in Rochester, she was noticed by the artist while walking down Broadway with her mother at age 15. He immediately took her into his studio, wherein she was immortalized by many pieces still decorating NYC. She even made one of the screen's earliest nude appearances in a silent film of 1915. Her career was destroyed in 1919 when her landlord murdered his wife to be with her in an imagined tryst. In 1931 she was committed to an asylum by her mother, where she died in 1996 at age 104!
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 05, 2024
Isidore Konti, Nude
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
(New York/Austrian, 1862-1938) Figure of a woman seated on a stump by a lizard, 1912, signed and dated '1912 I. Konti', patinated bronze, 24 x 9 x 9 in. (60.96 x 22.86 x 22.86 cm.) Provenance: The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut Note: See Rago Arts, Reingold Collection, May 20, 2007, lot 1276, for a different casting, which sold for $9,000. 05/20/2007 (all lots)Auction: Reingold Collection 5/20/07By: Rago Arts and Auction CenterLot: 1276
Brunk Auctions
Jan. 23, 2024
A PAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE BOOKENDS
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
A PAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE BOOKENDS, Isidore Konti (Austrian/American, 1862-1938), cast by Gorham Co. Founders, #148, two semi-nude male figures, artist signed I Konti, 6-1/4"H.
O'Gallerie
Apr. 27, 2023
ISIDORE KONTI, American (1862-1938), Pushing Men, bronze, h. 6 1/2 inches
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ISIDORE KONTI American, (1862-1938) Pushing Men bronze signed on the base "I Konti", stamped on the base "#165 Gorham Co. Q 471"
Shannon's
Apr. 27, 2023
ISIDORE KONTI, American (1862-1938), Pursuit of Happiness, bronze, h. 20 1/4 inches
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ISIDORE KONTI American, (1862-1938) Pursuit of Happiness bronze signed on the bottom "I Konti / C.R.", with foundry mark "Roman Bronze Works N.Y."
Shannon's
Feb. 25, 2023
ISIDORE KONTI (Austrian/American 1862-1938) A PAIR OF ART DECO BOOKENDS, "Pushing Men," CIRCA 1910
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
ISIDORE KONTI (Austrian/American 1862-1938) A PAIR OF ART DECO BOOKENDS, "Pushing Men," CIRCA 1910, two bronzes with brown patina, each signed on base, "© I. Konti," and marked along edges, "GORHAM CO. FOUNDERS / 0471 / #121." Height: 6 1/2" Width: 6 1/2" Depth: 3 1/2"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Jan. 25, 2023
ISIDORE KONTI - BRONZE BOOKENDS
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Isidore Konti Bronze Bookends, inscribed in casting (c) 1911 I. Konti.
Litchfield Auctions
Nov. 12, 2022
Isisdore Konti, Genius of Immortality, Large Scale Bronze
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Isidore Konti ( American 1862-1938) Genius of Immortality, c.1910-11, cast c. 1912, bronze with green and verdigris patination, signed I. Konti, with foundry mark; Roman Bronze Works, N-Y. Cast as a seated contemplative youth. This lot includes the publication "The Sculpture of Isidore Konti, 1862-1938," Hudson River Museum, Yonkers, New York, Morgan Press, 1975, where a model of the present sculpture is pictured as figure 40. Dimensions: 25 in.h. x 14 in.w. x 13 in.d. Condition: Very Good with verdigris patina and some oxidation and corrosion of surface from use as garden sculpture. This large scale work was formerly sited in a garden in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Isidore Konti, while born in Austria, relocated to New York and settled in Yonkers, where he became an important cultural figure, and was instrumental in the founding of the Museum there, now called the Hudson River Museum. Genius of Immortality was, during his lifetime, one of his most loved and admired works. Examples can be found in the collections of the Hudson River Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY.
Neue Auctions
Oct. 27, 2022
ISIDORE KONTI, American (1862-1938), Kneeling Men (A Pair of Bookends), bronze, height: 6 1/4 inches (each)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ISIDORE KONTI American, (1862-1938) Kneeling Men (A Pair of Bookends) bronze signed, dated and inscribed on the base "© 1911 by I. Konti / Roman Bronze Works N.Y.", inscribed on the underside "R 742"
Shannon's
Feb. 20, 2022
Bronze bookends, Isidore Konti
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
(lot of 2) Isidore Konti (Austrian, 1862-1938), "Pushing Men," circa 1911, bronze bookends, each signed on base, Gorham Co Founders mark, impressed "0417 41," overall (each): 6.5"h x 6.5"w x 3.5"d
Clars Auctions
Oct. 28, 2021
ISIDORE KONTI, American (1862-1938), "Pushing Men", (A Pair of Bookends), bronze, height: 6 inches
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
ISIDORE KONTI American, (1862-1938) "Pushing Men" (A Pair of Bookends) bronze signed, numbered and inscribed "I. Konti, #192, Gorham Co. Founders Q 471"
Shannon's
Sep. 25, 2021
ISIDORE KONTI (Austrian/American 1862-1938) PAIR OF BRONZE BOOKENDS, "Pushing Men," BY GORHAM FOUNDRIES, SIGNED, CIRCA 1911,
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
ISIDORE KONTI (Austrian/American 1862-1938) PAIR OF BRONZE BOOKENDS, "Pushing Men," BY GORHAM FOUNDRIES, SIGNED, CIRCA 1911, each in patinated cast bronze and modeled as a male youth wearing a loincloth and pushing against an imaginary wall from a rectangular base, signed in bronze "I. Konti / ©," and impressed "GORHAM CO. FOUNDERS / Q471 10." Height: 6 1/8" Width: 6 1/2" Depth: 3 1/2" Note: Gorham Foundries Provenance: Estate of Alfred Cooper, Auctioneer, New York, New York
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Jul. 28, 2021
ISIDORE KONTI (New York/Austria/Italy, 1862-1938), "Pushing Men: A Pair of Bookends"., Bronzes, heights 6.25".
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
ISIDORE KONTI New York/Austria/Italy, 1862-1938 "Pushing Men: A Pair of Bookends". Tops of bases copyrighted and signed "I. Konti". Sides of bases stamped "Gorham. Co. Founders Q471 48".
Eldred's
Apr. 29, 2021
ISIDORE KONTI, American (1862-1938), Female Figure (The Brook), bronze, signed and inscribed "I. Konti, Roman Bronze Works N.Y. ", h...
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ISIDORE KONTI American (1862-1938) Female Figure (The Brook) bronze, signed and inscribed "I. Konti, Roman Bronze Works N.Y. " height: 10 1/2 inches Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland. Other Notes: tags: sculpture, bronze
Shannon's
Nov. 15, 2020
ISIDORE KONTI, (Austrian/American, 1862-1938), Pushing Men: A Pair of Bookends, bronze, each: height: 6 1/4 in., length: 6 1/2 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ISIDORE KONTI (Austrian/American, 1862-1938) Pushing Men: A Pair of Bookends bronze each figure inscribed I. Konti on base; each stamped Roman Bronze Works, N.Y. along edge of base; each stamped Copyright 1909 by R. Holstein along edge of base; each inscribed 5 on underside of base each: height: 6 1/4 in., length: 6 1/2 in.
Grogan & Company
Apr. 19, 2020
PR "PUSHING MEN" BRONZE BOOKENDS BY ISIDORE KONTI IN CHESTNUT BROWN PATINA,GORHAM (6 1/4" X 6 1/4" EACH )
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
PR "PUSHING MEN" BRONZE BOOKENDS BY ISIDORE KONTI IN CHESTNUT BROWN PATINA,GORHAM (6 1/4" X 6 1/4" EACH )
Carlsen Gallery, Inc.
Dec. 15, 2019
Isidore Konti, American (1862-1938) Bronze Figure
Est: $300 - $400
Isidore Konti, American (1862-1938) Bronze Figure of a Woman, Semi Nude Playing Tambourines. Signed I. Konti and Roman Bronze Works, NY. Provenance from Queens, NY Home. Good Condition. Dimensions- L-9" x W-6" xH-14.5".
World Auction Gallery
Nov. 09, 2019
PR ISIDORE KONTI 'PUSHING MEN' BRONZE BOOKENDS
Est: $300 - $400
Isidore Konti (Austrian/American, 1862-1938) bronze figural bookends. Titled 'Pushing Men'. Each signed to top of base and measures 6" height x 6 1/4" length.
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Oct. 20, 2019
Pair, Isidore Konti Bronze Male Figural Bookends
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Isidore Konti (Austrian/American, 1862-1938) - 1911, patinated cast bronze figure, signed in mold with Gorham Fonders marks and stamped Q471/12 to the edge with a "M.B." monogram. Titled "Pushing Men" depicting two semi-nude men in the act ofpushing an object. Approx. of one, h. 6.25", w. 6.5", d. 3.25".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Oct. 06, 2019
ISIDORE KONTI: "PUSHING MEN" BOOKENDS
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
circa 1909 inscribed and dated in casting Roman Bronze Works New York 6 1/2 inches wide; 6 1/2 inches high
Abell Auction
Aug. 22, 2019
ISODORE KONTI (AMERICAN, 1862-1938) REVERENCE BEFORE KNOWLEDGE (KNEELING MEN): BOOKENDS, DESIGNED 1911 bronze with brown patina 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) high, 6 in. (15 cm.) wide, 4 in. (10 cm.) deep
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ISODORE KONTI (AMERICAN, 1862-1938) REVERENCE BEFORE KNOWLEDGE (KNEELING MEN): BOOKENDS, DESIGNED 1911 each inscribed '©/I. Konti,' on the base; stamped 'GORHAM CO. FOUNDERS / Q472' and numbered '37' (along the base) bronze with brown patina 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) high, 6 in. (15 cm.) wide, 4 in. (10 cm.) deep
Christie's
May. 02, 2019
ISIDORE KONTI, American (1862-1938), "Pushing Men" (A Pair of Bookends), bronze, signed on the base "I Konti", height: 6 1/2 inches
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ISIDORE KONTI American (1862-1938) "Pushing Men" (A Pair of Bookends) bronze, signed on the base "I Konti" height: 6 1/2 inches Provenance: Private Collection, New York. Other Notes: Tags: Bookends, Sculpture, Bronze, American
Shannon's
Oct. 13, 2018
Pair of French Patinated Bronze Bookends of "Calliope" and "Terpsichore"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Pair of French Patinated Bronze Bookends of "Calliope" and "Terpsichore" first quarter 20th century, after Isidore Konti (Austrian/New York, 1862-1938), each with cast signature, dated "1911", and with copyright mark along proper right edge. former h. 8-1/2", w. 6-1/2", d. 4-1/2", latter h. 8-3/4", w. 6", d. 4-3/4"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 05, 2018
ISIDORE KONTI | Allegro (Dancing Children)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
inscribed 'I. Konti' (on the base) and 'ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y- ' (along the base) bronze with brown patina
Sotheby's
Sep. 17, 2017
ISIDORE KONTI BRONZE BOOKENDS PAIR
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ISIDORE KONTI, BRONZE BOOKENDS PAIR H 6 1/2", L 6", "PUSHING MEN":Signed. Impressed Gorham Foundeurs #471 and #186.
DuMouchelles
Jun. 24, 2017
ISIDORE KONTI (1862-1938): KNEELING MAN, PAIR OF BOOKENDS
Est: $400 - $800
ISIDORE KONTI (1862-1938): KNEELING MAN, PAIR OF BOOKENDS Bronze, each inscribed ''I. Konti''. 6 1/4 x 4 x 6 in.
STAIR
Jun. 14, 2017
ISIDORE KONTI (AMERICAN, 1862- 1938) Reverence Before Knowledge (Kneeli
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ISIDORE KONTI (AMERICAN, 1862- 1938) Reverence Before Knowledge (Kneeling Men): Bookends each inscribed ‘©/I. Konti,’ (on the base); tamped ‘GORHAM CO FOUNDERS/ Q472’ and numbered ‘28’ (along the base) each bronze with brown patina each 6O x 6¿ x 4¿ in. (16.5 x 15.5 x 10.5 cm.) Modeled in 1911.
Christie's
May. 09, 2017
Medal Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in the U.S.
Est: $600 - $1,000
Bronze medal commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jewish settlement in the United States. U.S.A., 1905. Design: Isidore Konti (1862-1938, a Vienna-born sculptor active in the U.S.). Obverse: relief with the legend "Commemorating The 250th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement in the United States" and the artist's signature. Reverse: relief with the Hebrew legend "Liberty is born in the heavens, Justice and Law are its pillars" and the artist's signature - "I K 1905". Diameter: 75 mm. Provenance: collection of Bruno Kirschner.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Oct. 20, 2016
ISIDORE KONTI | Pushing Men: A Pair of Bookends
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
bronze, dark brown patina
Sotheby's
Apr. 30, 2016
KONZI
Est: €500 - €600
KONZI TÊTE DHOMME (Notable dAjaccio) - 1967 Bronze à la cire perdue à patine vert-noir. Fonte ancienne sans marque de fondeur. Signé au dos daté et monogrammé. H : 26,5 cm
Carvajal SVV
Oct. 02, 2015
Isidore Konti Pushing Men Bronze Book Ends
Est: $1 -
20th Century; matching pair 6.25 inches height, 6.5x3.5; bronze sculpture signed on base, depicting man with hands raised, overall excellent no foundry marks, appears to have original patina with wear in high spots overall good condition; Provenance: Private Collection Raleigh NC
Mebane Antique Auction
Sep. 30, 2015
Isidore Konti American, 1862-1938 George Fisk Comfort, 1902
Est: $800 - $1,200
Isidore Konti American, 1862-1938 George Fisk Comfort, 1902 Signed I. Konti, dated 1902 and inscribed George F. Comfort Painted plaster Height 26 3/4 inches Provenance: George Fisk Comfort, New York Ralph M. Comfort The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 31.52 (acquired from the above in 1931) Exhibited: New York, National Arts Club, Fifth Exhibition of the National Sculpture Society, Dec. 18 - 30, 1903, no. 33 Literature: Thayer Tolles, ed., American Sculpture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Volume 1. A Catalogue of Works by Artists Born Before 1865, New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1999, pp. 408-409, no. 182, illus. George Fisk Comfort (1833-1910) founded The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts. He moreover served as Dean of the College of Fine Arts at Syracuse University; President of the Southern College of Fine Arts in LaPorte, Texas; and Secretary of the American Philological Society. C Property of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 02, 2015
ISIDORE KONTI (Hungarian, 1862-1938) Literature: A Pair
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ISIDORE KONTI (Hungarian, 1862-1938) Literature: A Pair of Figural Bookends, 1911 Bronze with brown patina, each 8-1/4 inches (21.0 cm) high, each PROVENANCE: Christie's, New York, December 4, 1992, lot 100; Private collection, New York, acquired from the above; By descent to the present owner.
Heritage Auctions
Apr. 01, 2015
Isidore Konti (American, 1862-1938) Kneeling Men: A Pair of Bookends bronze
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Isidore Konti (American, 1862-1938) Kneeling Men: A Pair of Bookends bronze with brown patina each 6 3/4 x 6 x 4 in. (17.1 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm.) (2)
Christie's
Jan. 13, 2015
Isidore Konti (American, 1862-1938) Pushing Men: A
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Isidore Konti (American, 1862-1938) Pushing Men: A Pair of Bookends one: green painted bronze with brown patina; one: bronze with olive green patina each 6½ x 6½ x 3½ in. (16.5 x 16.5 x 8.9 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 17, 2014
'Pushing Men': A Pair of Bookends
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Isidore Konti (American, 1862-1938) 'Pushing Men': A Pair of Bookends each inscribed '©/I Konti' (on the base) and stamped 'GORHAM CO. FOUNDERS Q471/93' with foundry device (along the base) each bronze with dark brown and green patina each 6¼ x 6 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. (15.9 x 16.2 x 8.6 cm.), including base
Christie's
Dec. 06, 2014
Isidore Konti, (American, 1862-1938), Pushing Men (a pair of bookends), bronze, 6"h
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Isidore Konti (American, 1862-1938) Pushing Men (a pair of bookends) bronze signed 6"h
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 21, 2014
ISIDORE KONTI "(American, 1862-1938)" "Poetry and
Est: -
ISIDORE KONTI "(American, 1862-1938)" "Poetry and Thought: A Pair of Bookends each, 10 1/2in high" "
Bonhams
May. 21, 2014
ISIDORE KONTI "(American, 1862-1938)" "Kneeling
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
ISIDORE KONTI "(American, 1862-1938)" "Kneeling Men: A Pair of Bookends each, 6 1/2in high" "
Bonhams
Feb. 26, 2014
Isidore Konti (1862-1938)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Isidore Konti (1862-1938) >'Pushing Men': A Pair of Bookends <br>each, inscribed 'Â©/I Konti' (on the base)--stamped 'GORHAM CO. FOUNDERS Q471/31' with foundry device (along the base) >each, bronze with brown patina <br>each, 6Â¼ in. (15.9 cm.) high
Christie's
May. 22, 2013
Isidore Konti (American, 1862-1938) Illusion: Purs
Est: -
Isidore Konti (American, 1862-1938) Illusion: Pursuit of Happiness 21in high
Bonhams