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Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century gilt bronze and champlevé enameled inkstand with single well with hinge cover and pen
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Antique Late 19th Century British Inkwells

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Bronze

Bronze and Champleve Clock, E.F. Caldwell and Co., circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and champleve clock, E.F. Caldwell and Co., circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamel Urns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamel Urns
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Pair of 19th Century Miniature Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of gilt bronze and champlevé enamel vases Constructed from solid fire-gilded bronze, the
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Antique 19th Century French Vases

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamel Mounted Onyx Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamel Mounted Onyx Pedestal Rectangle onyx top above
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Pedestals

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Byzantine Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Garniture by Raingo Frères
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
Byzantine style gilt bronze and champlevé enamel clock garniture by Raingo Frères French, late
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Fine Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine gilt bronze and champlevé enamel clock. French, circa 1880. The movement with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French Ormolu Bronze and Champlevé Enamel 8-Day Regulator Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A late 19th century French ormolu bronze and champlevé enamel 8-day regulator clock, circa 1890
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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Fine Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Garniture Set, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine gilt bronze and Champlevé Enamel Garniture Set comprising a pair of candelabra and a brûle
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Sèvres Style Centerpiece
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A nice late 19th century gilt bronze and champlevé enamel mounted Sèvres style centerpiece The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Champlevé Enameled Censer
Located in New York, NY
This Japanese censer incense burner, inspired by Chinese pieces, is of spheroidal form, the bronze
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze and Champleve Enamel Clock Set
By Neo Craft
Located in London, GB
French late 19th century clock set, consisting of a clock and a pair of matching candelabras.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze and Champleve Candelabras
Located in New Orleans, LA
This unusual pair of 19th century three branch candelabra is made of bronze and features Champleve
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Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set
Located in London, GB
France in circa 1870 in a wonderful Renaissance Revival style. The set has been crafted from gilt bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) and champlevé enamel. While a popular crafts material in ancient times
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Exceptional Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Egyptian Onyx Garniture
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Egyptian Onyx Garniture. Date: 19th Century Origin: French Dimension: 21 3/4 in x 12 1/2 in.
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

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Onyx, Bronze

Oriental Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set
Located in London, GB
bronze (ormolu) and ornately decorated with champlevé enamel. In the champlevé method, designs are cut
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and opulent Japanese gilt bronze moon flask vase with champleve enamel decoration, late
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

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Bronze, Enamel

Bronze and Champleve Enamel Table Clock, E.F. Caldwell, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The face of the clock surrounded by eight applied panels (four round and four rectangular), All surmounted on the backs of four lions, above a platform with additional applied plaque...
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Antique Early 1900s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set, Japy Freres, circa 1870
By Japy Frères
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
of matching vases, circa 1870, gilt bronze with ornate champlevé enameling. The rectangular break
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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Fine Antique French Gilded Bronze and Champleve Enamel Photograph Frame, c1890
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning antique French Bronze Dore photograph frame standing on an easel back stand and also has
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Picture Frames

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Pair of Sevres Style Champlevé Enamel Mounted Vases
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of Sevres-style porcelain vases with bronze and champlevé enamel mounts. Signed P
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Antique 19th Century French Vases

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Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of French Champlevé Enamel and Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in London, GB
This magnificent pair of vases is wrought from gilt bronze and champlevé enamel in the distinctive
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Garniture

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Clock Set
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality and attractive French champleve gilt bronze and light blue champleve enamel clock set
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

A Pair of Unique Ferdinand Barbedienne Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of extremely unique Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Figural ormolu bronze and champleve enamel
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Centerpieces

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Bronze, Enamel

Champlevé and Cloisonné Enamel Mounted White Onyx and Gilt Bronze Table
Located in London, GB
This stunning occasional table is crafted from onyx, gilt bronze, and champlevé enamel, the result
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Tables

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Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Asian Etched Bronze & Champleve Enamel Urn Vase as Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century, patinated, cast bronze and champleve enamel vase that has been converted
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Antique Early 1900s Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set A fine 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Tall Black Champleve Enamel Bronze Lamp W/ Polychrome Flower Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century, black patinated, cast bronze and champleve enamel lamp; in an elongated
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Antique Early 1900s Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Ormulu Bronze Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock Garniture
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guaynabo, PR
bronze and champlevé work and the stem has at its top center a crane finial. Around the case of the clock
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Antique Late 19th Century American Japonisme Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Bronze and Champ Leve Censer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese bronze and champleve censer jar. Large elephant handles and a standing elephant finial on
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Early 20th Century Japanese Qing Metalwork

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Bronze

A Renaissance Revival Onyx and Champlevé Planter with Cloisonné Enamel Urns
Located in New York, NY
A very fine quality renaissance revival gilt-bronze and champlevé planter, with oval bowl and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Planters, Cachepots ...

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Onyx, Bronze, Gold Leaf, Enamel

Pair of Candlesticks Napoleon III
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of candlesticks Napoleon III circa 1900 gilt bronze and champleve enamel Origin France
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Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Candlesticks Napoleon III
Pair of Candlesticks Napoleon III
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H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
19th Century Centrepiece
Located in London, GB
A fine quality 19th century gilt bronze and champleve enamel and alabaster centrepiece.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Centrepiece
19th Century Centrepiece
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
19th Century French Bronze and Cloisonne Wall Barometer and Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
bronze and champleve wall piece has wonderful details; it is in excellent working order. A wonderful gift
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Chinese Champlevé, Cloisonné Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
designs; typically they are gilded in medieval work 19th century bronze and champlevé, cloisonné vase
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Chinese Champlevé, Cloisonné Lamps
Chinese Champlevé, Cloisonné Lamps
H 38.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Louis XVI Style Champlevé Enamel and Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1880
By LeRoy
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An exceptional Louis XVI style champlevé enamel and gilt-bronze mantel clock with finely painted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Napoléon III Champlevé Enamel Centrepiece after Maison Giroux, circa 1870
By Maison Giroux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoléon III gilt bronze and Champlevé enamel centrepiece, in the manner of Maison Alphonse
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Centerpieces

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Enamel, Bronze

Antique French Japonisme Mantel Clock with Floral Champlevé Enamel
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: Height 51cm, width 27.5cm, depth 22cm Beautifully wrought from patinated bronze and champlevé
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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Orientalist/Moorish Silver/Gilt Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock
Located in New York, NY
beautiful blue champleve enamel. It is very rare and difficult to do a silvered and gilt bronze finish on
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Antique 1880s French Moorish Mantel Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

Lapis, enamel, and gilt bronze clock garniture
Located in London, GB
champlevé enamel. From the stem of the vase spring two gilt bronze scrolled handles, which are mounted with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Lapis, enamel, and gilt bronze clock garniture
Lapis, enamel, and gilt bronze clock garniture
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in
Pr. E.F. Caldwell Enamel, Bz. Candlesticks, Renaissance Islamic/Orientalist
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and unusual pair of antique bronze and champlevé enamel candlesticks/lamps, by E. F
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Vintage 1910s American Renaissance Table Lamps

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Champleve and Bronze Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous Japanese Meiji Champleve and bronze urn. Made in Japan during the Meiji
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze, Enamel

Belle Époque Period Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set
Located in London, GB
gilt bronze and champlevé enamel. The mantel clock is architecturally formed, its shaped articulated
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of late 19th century gilt bronze and champlevé enamel mounted white Sèvres style
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Pair of Ormolu and Marble Seven-Light Candelabras Attributed to Eugène Cornu
By Eugène Cornu
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Pair of Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico Marble Seven-Light Candelabras attributed to
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Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Napoleon III Candlesticks
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
A pair of Napoleon III candlesticks gilt bronze and Champleve enamel Origin France 19th century
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Napoleon III Candlesticks
Pair of Napoleon III Candlesticks
H 14.97 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
French Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Mounted Onyx Longcase Clock
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in London, GB
gilt bronze and champlevé enamel. The clock consists of a circular enamel dial, mounted onto a cube
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Marble, Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Early 20th century Champlevé Enamel and Bronze Large Vase
Located in Savannah, GA
Large 24" tall antique Chinese Champlevé enamel and bronze vase. Fine cloisonne floral decoration
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Bronze

Pair of Vases Champleve, Enameled Crystal and Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare pair of crystal,onyx and champleve bronze vase by the size Onyx base surmounted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

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Onyx, Bronze

Bronze Champlevé Enamel Elephant
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A Japanese bronze champlevé enamel elephant of fine proportions.
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Champlevé  Enamel Elephant
Bronze Champlevé  Enamel Elephant
H 8 in W 14 in D 4.5 in
Antique Bronze Enamel Elephant Incense Sculpture Cloissone Champleve
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Enameled bronze elephant incense scupture, figure. Either Japanese Cloissone or French Champleve
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Religious Items

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Bronze, Enamel

20th Century Japanese Bronze Champlevé Enamel Vase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful 20th century Japanese bronze champlevé vase with a vibrant enamel decoration. Adorned with
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20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vases

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Bronze, Enamel

French 19th Century Bronze Champlevé Centerpiece w/ Onyx Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French centerpiece from the 19th century showcases the remarkable artistry of bronze champlevé
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Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

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Onyx, Bronze

Antique Japanese Persian Style Champlevé Enameled Bronze Vase Set, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Persian style vase set offers Champlevé enameled bronze urn form vessels with
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Champleve and Capodimonte Porcelain Pair of Small Urns
By Capodimonte
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Champleve and Capodimonte porcelain small urns. It depicts a pair of urns with
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Urns

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Champlevé Bronze Kannon Figure
Located in Savannah, GA
Japanese champlevé bronze Kannon Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara figure, Meiji period. 9 ¾ inches wide
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Miniature Handmade Bronze Champleve Vase Pair
Located in Glasgow, GB
Meet our Antique Miniature Bronze Champleve Vases – tiny time travelers from the late 1800s
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Bronze

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique French Bronze Champleve Alhambra Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique mid-19th century French gilt bronze vases. The elongated form with figurative
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Meiji Vases

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Bronze

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Bronze And Champleve For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bronze and champleve you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and enamel, every bronze and champleve was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a bronze and champleve, we have 207 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bronze and champleve, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bronze and champleve, those designed in Neoclassical, Louis XVI and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bronze and champleve over the years, but those crafted by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Tiffany & Co. and Allan Beagle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bronze And Champleve?

A bronze and champleve can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $175,000.
Questions About Bronze And Champleve
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    A bronze relief refers to a sculptural technique that sees a form added or raised up from a solid background made from the same material. Check out On 1stDibs, find a wide range of sculptures for your home.
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    A brazier is a compact, short container for burning incense to scent a room, or charcoal for heating or light. Originating in Asia, many were crafted from bronze for durability and a beautiful gleaming look. Browse 1stDibs to find a variety of antique braziers from top sellers around the world.
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    A bronze cannon is a type of heavy weapon used during the 17th century. They became popular tools for warfare because they were lighter than iron guns and therefore easier to transport by land and sea. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique cannons.
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    Chinese bronzes refer to bronze objects that were cast in China before 1500 BCE. These bronze items were most likely used as ritual pieces for worship of the user’s ancestors, whose names were often inscribed on the bronze. You’ll find a variety of Chinese bronzes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Depending on the time frame and place they were created, bronze statues can symbolize many aspects of society and culture. For centuries, artists created stunning bronze sculptures to honor gods and leaders. You’ll find a broad selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    To make a bronze cannon, it was first cast in molds of clay and suspended vertically in a pit. Although bronze was expensive, it was the material chosen over wrought and cast iron because of its durability. You can shop a collection of bronze cannons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. The material was influential in China’s growth and development from roughly 3300 to 1200 B.C. Due to its durability and abundance, bronze was used to make weapons and tools during this time. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze goods on 1stDibs.
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    A Chinese bronze censer is a decorative bowl fashioned out of bronze metal. Its purpose is to hold burning incense. In addition to bronze, the Chinese made censers out of copper, porcelain and stone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chinese bronze censers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The metallic finish known as antique bronze boasts a profound, dark chocolate finish that nearly approaches black. The antique bronze color is primarily a color from the brown color family.
  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
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    Whether bronze statues are valuable depends on the piece. Statues may be worth something due to their age, maker and theme or subject matter. The condition of statues, how rare works similar to it are and the current demand for pieces like it will also impact the value. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser who can evaluate the specific statue and give you an estimate of how much you could expect to receive if you sold a particular statue. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze statues.
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    Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
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    There are so few surviving bronze sculptures because many of the works of art were melted down to create weapons. In addition, some others became lost over the centuries. You can find a variety of antique bronze statues on 1stDibs.
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    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
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    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.