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How can I tell if my bronze is antique?
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One way to tell if your bronze is antique is to study its color. As it ages, bronze develops a natural patina, darkening in color. As a result, shiny, light-colored pieces are unlikely to be antiques. Another approach is to research the maker using trusted online resources to find out when they produced bronzes similar to yours. For assistance with the dating process, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a selection of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Bronze sculpture of two flamingos standing on a stepped plinth, signed Franz Maz
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Bronze sculpture of two flamingos standing on a stepped plinth, signed Franz Mazura. The birds are modeled with detailed feather and leg work, shown clearly in the close-up of the ba...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Plated Flying Lady Sculpture (Golden)
By Charles Sykes
Located in London, GB
Large Magnificent plated Flying Lady on Marble Base
After the Rolls Royce Mascot
In the Charles Sykes Manner
Spirit of Ecstasy
Very Striking
Category
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A large and heavy Egyptian Revival cat, cast in a dark-patinated bronze alloy, modeled in the manner of the ancient Bastet figures of dynastic Egypt. This piece captures both eleganc...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Modernist Bronze Sculpture Figural with Brutalist Relief Texture 1970s
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Troy, MI
Unique post-war abstract sculpture in solid bronze
Anonymous artist circa 1970's
Slab like torso cast in deep relief texture and nuanced patinas
Three elongated legs and subtly offs...
Category
20th Century Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pierre Le Faguays (Fayral), “Lysis” Art Deco Bronze Sculpture for Max Le Verrier
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exceptional and exceedingly rare Art Deco bronze sculpture titled “Lysis”, designed by Pierre Le Faguays under his well-known pseudonym Fayral, and cast by the Max Le Verrier foun...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Antique French Bronze Grand Tour Model of The Arc de Triomphe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful French bronze Grand Tour model of the Arc De Triomphe, circa 1860 in date.
The beautifully realistic model is cast in high relief and is mounted on a black marble base....
Category
Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
