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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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Bruno Cassinari Italian Art Horse Sculpture Bronze 13/28
Located in Brescia, IT
"Horse Head"
Bruno Cassinari
Italy, 1970
Bronze Sculpture
Artist Sign engraved on the bronze base
Limited Edition 13/28
Excellent Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Finely Cast Asian Bronze Birds Animal Statue with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of finely cast Asian bronze birds animal statue with stand.
Age: Contemporary
Size of birds only: Height 12.8 - 13.6 C.M. / Width 8.8 - 9 C.M. / Length 17.6 - 18.5 C.M.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair 18th Century Eleanora & M. Magdalena Medici Wax Portraits On Slate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eleanora & M. Magdalena Dei Medici Wax Portraits on Slate
Measures: 4.5" DA
18th Century or Earlier Wax Portraits of Eleonora de' Medici and Maria Magdalena de' Medici in Ormolu F...
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Bronze
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Alexandre Ouline
Located in Houston, TX
1930s French Art Deco bronze figural sculpture on a black marble base, signed by Alexandre Ouline.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Spelter
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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Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze