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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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Shop for Bronze Sculptures on 1stDibs
1980s Neo-Classical Greco-Roman Maitland-Smith Bronze Bust / Marble Base - David
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome piece. It is a Neo-classical style bronze male bust on a marble base by Maitland-Smith. It is marked and in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
S.F. Bay Trading Bronze Egyptian Reclining Cat, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
S.F. Bay Trading Bronze Egyptian Reclining Cat, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Korean Egyptian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Deco Style Male Female Bronze Steel Vases in the manner of Franz Hagenauer
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Art Deco style male female bronze steel bust vases.
Man: 13.63"W x 6"D x 20.25"H
Woman: 14"W x 6"D x 20.25"H
Woman: 14"W x 6"D x 20.25"H
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999
Signed, Dated, and Numbered
Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H
Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris
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Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Grand Tour Statue of Poseidon
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1900 cast metal statue of Poseidon.
Measurements:
Height: 27.5"
Diameter: 15"
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Cat Statue Bronze Sculpture Cat Decorative 24cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Very decorative and heavy cat statue, cat sculpture made of patinated bronze, probably Asian, second half of the 20th century.
Simplistic and naive made and shaped, but a nice and d...
Category
Vintage 1980s Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
