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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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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....
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883) Roman Bull, 1858 Bronze sculpture
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883)
Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas
France, 1858
This exquisite 19th-...
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Antique 1850s French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Statue of a Man "Le Bendeur" by Jean de Roncourt
Located in New York, NY
This striking Art Deco bronze statue, titled "Le Bendeur", was sculpted by Jean de Roncourt in France, circa 1930. A masterful representation of Art Deco style, the statue captures t...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Bronze Life-Size Sculpture “Raven VII B” by Jim Eppler ca. 2005
Located in Shippensburg, PA
JIM EPPLER
American, b. 1958
"Raven VII B"
Black patinated bronze signed in cast "Eppler / (c) / VII B" numbered "8 / 50" cast executed in 2005
23" W x 9 5/8" H x 7 3/8" D
An e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Victor Salmones Signed Bronze Sculpture, Artist Proof, Mexico 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking bronze sculpture by Mexican artist Victor Salmones (1937–1989), mounted on a polished black marble base and signed along the lower edge. Marked Prueba de Artista (Artist P...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Late 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Bronze Figure of Narcissus
Italy, late 19th century
After the Antique
Cast in bronze with a rich light verdigris patina, this finely modeled figure represents Narcissus, the beaut...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
