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How can you tell how old a bronze statue is?
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To tell how old a bronze statue is, first check the base or back for markings. Some pieces may be stamped with the year of production. Others may display a brand or artisan's name. You can research the maker by consulting trusted online resources to learn when they produced statues like yours. Alternatively, you can seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Explore a wide range of bronze statues on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
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Isidore Bonheur Bronze Bull, End 19th C.
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Antique Bronze Bull by Isidore Bonheur (1827–1901), Cast by Peyrol Foundry, France, Late 19th Century.
A striking antique bronze sculpture of a bull by renowned French animalier scu...
Category
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A trio of Elongated African Bronze Sculptures, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of vintage African bronze sculptures. One depicts a naked man/tribes man with stretched arm, one a female carrying a bowl on her head and another female loin cloth carrying a ...
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20th Century African Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Patinated Bronze Wounded Sparrow Bird, after Comolera
Located in Pearland, TX
A 19th century antique wounded sparrow bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased patinated bronze, after Comolera (1818-1897). Sourced from a French collector.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Wounded Sparrow Bird, after Comolera
Located in Pearland, TX
A 19th century antique wounded sparrow bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased gilt bronze, after Comolera (1818-1897). Mounted on green marble. Sourced from a French collector.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria
By Carl Kauba
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria
A captivating and rare Art Deco automaton bronze sculpture by Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865–1922), depicti...
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
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
