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How can you tell fake bronze?
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To tell fake bronze, try striking the metal with the handle of a butter knife. Real bronze will produce a sustained ringing sound, similar to a bell. Other metals will produce a duller thud, while bronze-toned resin will usually give off a fainter sound. When in doubt about materials, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of bronze furniture and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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Early 20th Century Dachshund Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figurine
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Vienna bronze figurine. This bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze or dachshund item collector. Found at an estate sale in Klagenfurt, A...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
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...
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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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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
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
