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How can I tell if my bronze is antique?

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How can I tell if my bronze is antique?
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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Art Deco Ivorine, Bronze & Marble Reclining Flapper Sculpture After Chiparus
Located in New York, NY
This captivating Art Deco sculpture, crafted in France circa 1925, embodies the bold elegance and modern sensibilities of the Jazz Age. Depicting a reclining flapper, the piece is be...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Jean de Roncourt Rare Art Deco Hunter Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by Jean de Roncourt, France, 1920s, titled "Hunter with Spear." Rare in this patina. This stunning work is crafted from spelter with a bronze spear, and res...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Spelter

Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
By A. Petit Monsigny
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Art Deco Panther Signed V. Demanet
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco Panther circa 1930. Silver-plated bronze subject on a black and white marble base. Signed on the marble V. Demanet. In perfect condition. Total height: 17 cm Length: 40 cm ...
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture - The Dancing Faun of Pompeii
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique bronze sculpture of a dancing Faun. The statue was made at the end of the 19th century, after a famous statue from ancient Greek period, called 'The Dancing Faun ...
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Antique 1870s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Pair Lifesize Bronze Parrot Bird Sculptures Statues Camille 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite Antique Pair of French Art Deco bronze oversized Macaw Parrots or birds perched on stands with nice patina by Camille, circa 1920s. These monumental art sculptures feature ...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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