Bronze sculpture signed 'Laran Ghiglieri' (not authenticated)

This is a substantial figurative sculpture depicting a golfer in a dynamic follow-through swing pose. The sculpture is rendered in a dark-toned cast metal with warm highlights on the cap and shoes, mounted on an integrated cast base which rests upon a polished rectangular black marble plinth. Visible at the base is an inscribed signature that appears to read 'Laran Ghiglieri' alongside numbering. A small identification plaque is affixed to the front of the marble base, bearing text. The physical condition appears generally well-preserved with typical patination consistent with modern cast bronze works. The user-supplied attribution claims this piece is titled 'Eagle Approach' by artist Laran Ghiglieri, a limited edition numbered 443/475, weighing approximately 62 lbs and standing 24 inches tall, sourced through Michelangelo Studios with accompanying provenance documents; however, all user-supplied claims and the ultimate authenticity of the signature remain unverified by physical inspection. The identification rests upon the visually observed inscription at the base and the attached title plaque.

Based on the visual evidence in the photograph, I can observe a substantial dark-toned cast metal figurative sculpture of a golfer mounted on a polished black marble plinth, bearing an inscription that reads 'Laran Ghiglieri' alongside numbering, as well as an affixed title plaque. However, I cannot verify from a photo alone whether the signature is contemporary to the casting, whether the casting itself is an authorized edition, or whether the materials are solid bronze as opposed to a cold-cast composite. Per user submission: the owner identifies this as a limited edition solid bronze sculpture titled 'Eagle Approach' by Laran Ghiglieri, weighing 62 lbs, standing 24 inches tall, sourced through Michelangelo Studios with accompanying provenance documents and a restored club head. My value estimate of $1,500 to $2,500 assumes the user-supplied attribution is correct and that the piece is an authorized limited edition bronze work by the named artist in good overall condition with typical modern patination. Large decorative figurative bronzes of this scale generally appeal to collectors of sports-themed art and contemporary foundry works, though secondary market demand can be niche. If physical inspection reveals the item to be a later replica, reproduction, copy, or produced 'in the style of' rather than an authorized studio edition, the value would decrease significantly, likely falling into the $300 to $600 decorative range. To more fully evaluate this item and establish a higher level of certainty regarding its attribution and value, I would need an in-person physical inspection, direct examination of the provenance and studio documentation, and potentially consultation with a fine art foundry expert.