While there is no requirement for the statue to remain in situ, the preferred outcome is for it to remain on display at Eden Park.
Mitch Booth, a senior managing director at Gordon Brothers, said the sale gives somebody the chance to own a piece of rugby history.
“The Michael Jones statue is more than a work of art, it’s a symbol of sporting excellence and national pride,” Booth said.
“Owning this piece means embracing a legacy that unites the community and celebrates the spirit of rugby, which is a connection that goes beyond the game itself.”
The buyer of the piece will also receive a miniature version of the statue while they can display their name on the commemorative plaque.
Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner said the statue is a special piece and urged any buyer to keep it in its rightful place.
“We welcome engagement with any potential buyer of the Sir Michael Jones bronze statue which is proudly located at Eden Park, the home of rugby in New Zealand and the fortress where many of the game’s most historic moments have been made,” Sautner said.
“Sir Michael scored the first try of the first-ever 1987 Rugby World Cup at Eden Park in his very first match for the All Blacks. This statue has deep significance, honouring not only that defining try, but Sir Michael’s continued contribution at Eden Park and the legacy of all All Blacks who have played on this ground.
“It is fitting that it remains at New Zealand’s national stadium, accessible to everyone who comes to Eden Park to reflect on our rugby history and share in those moments.”