Are bronze statues valuable?

Whether bronze statues are valuable depends on the piece. Statues may be worth something due to their age, maker and theme or subject matter. The condition of statues, how rare works similar to it are and the current demand for pieces like it will also impact the value. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser who can evaluate the specific statue and give you an estimate of how much you could expect to receive if you sold a particular statue. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze statues.

What do bronze statues symbolize?

Depending on the time frame and place they were created, bronze statues can symbolize many aspects of society and culture. For centuries, artists created stunning bronze sculptures to honor gods and leaders. You’ll find a broad selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Why are there so few bronze Greek statues?

There are so few surviving bronze sculptures because many of the works of art were melted down to create weapons. In addition, some others became lost over the centuries. You can find a variety of antique bronze statues on 1stDibs.

Are bronze statues worth anything?

Yes, some bronze statues are worth something. Many well-known sculptors have worked with the metal. Among them are Constantin Brancusi, Auguste Rodin, Alberto Giacometti, Thomas Schütte and Kiki Smith. Bronze pieces by these and other famous artists may be worth hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. Sculptures by lesser-known artists and those mass-produced for display in homes and gardens will typically be worth less. Valuations depend on the artist, age, style, type, condition and other factors. To learn how much a particular piece may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of bronze sculptures.

How can I tell if a bronze statue is real?

To verify if a bronze statue is real, first check the metal by gently scratching the patina. If it is a reddish-brown color, or a color in the yellow to onyx range, it is likely real. Anything too black or matted could indicate a fake. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze statues from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.

Can I put bronze statues outside?

Yes, bronze statues can be displayed outside as long as they are properly cared for. To best maintain bronze statues, it is recommended that a paste wax is applied twice annually to ensure the statue can be enjoyed for many years. Shop a selection of bronze statues on 1stDibs.

How can you tell how old a bronze statue is?

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.

How can you tell if a statue is real bronze?

To tell if a statue is real bronze, try striking it with the handle of a butter knife. Bronze will typically produce a sustained ringing sound. Other metals will usually produce a duller, more muffled or shorter-lived sound. Researching the artist can also be beneficial. By learning what types of materials they worked with, you may be able to determine whether your piece is likely to be bronze. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer inspect your statue for you. On 1stDibs, explore a range of bronze statues.

How do you tell the age of a bronze statue?

To tell the age of a bronze statue, search the back or bottom for the maker's markings or an artist’s signature. Some makers have stamped the year or date of production right onto the metal, making it easy for you to calculate the age of a statue. Research the maker using trusted online resources if your piece doesn't have a date stamp. By exploring maker catalogues, you may be able to determine when they produced statues similar to yours. For an artist’s signature, you can use a reverse image search or compare it to images of work by the artist published by trusted online resources. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer to date your statue. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of bronze statues.

Bronze Cambodia Statue

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine 11-13thC Cambodian Uma Statue - 8323

$19,500

H 10.25 in W 2 in D 2 in

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Cambodian Bronze Walking Buddha Statue

Located in New York, NY

Sixty inch tall bronze Cambodian walking Buddha sculpture mounted on a wooden stand.

Category

Vintage 1960s Thai Sculptures

Cambodian Bronze Walking Buddha Statue

H 63 in

Khmer Bronze Brahma Statue Cambodia

Located in Atlanta, GA

A cast bronze statue of Hindu god Brahma on wood stand in the style of Khmer Angkor Kingdom

Category

Antique 19th Century Cambodian Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Khmer Bronze Brahma Statue Cambodia

H 17.5 in W 7.75 in D 4.5 in

Cambodian Bronze Statue Buddha under Naga

Located in Atlanta, GA

A cast bronze statue of Buddha in deep mediation on a throne and canopy formed by Mucalinda Naga, a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cambodian Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Cambodian Bronze Statue Buddha under Naga

H 10.5 in W 5 in D 3 in

Khmer Bronze Statue of Vishnu Cambodia

Located in Atlanta, GA

Khmer art of Cambodia was heavily influenced by Hinduism before it was infused with Theravada

Category

Antique 19th Century Cambodian Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Khmer Bronze Statue of Vishnu Cambodia

H 17 in W 5 in D 5 in

Cambodian Antique Statue Bronze of Vishnu Style Bayon

Located in Milano, IT

Cambodian sculpture of the Vishnu deity of the Angkor kingdom dating from the 13th century, bronze

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Cambodian Antique Statue Bronze of Vishnu Style Bayon

H 18.12 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

Khmer Art Divinity Statue Cambodia Early 20th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very beautiful realization of a chiseled bronze deity of the Khmer art in Cambodia, a production of

Category

Early 20th Century Cambodian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Khmer Art Divinity Statue Cambodia Early 20th Century

H 15.36 in W 3.35 in D 3.15 in

Antique Asian Bronze Statue of an Archer

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Cambodian, Balinese or Thai bronze with fine form and excellent deep green speckled with white

Category

Antique 19th Century Cambodian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Asian Bronze Statue of an Archer

H 43 in W 24 in D 7 in

Cambodian Bronze Apsara Statue Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

A very fine 20th century bronze statue with hand applied gold leaf of the ancient Cambodian dancing

Category

20th Century Cambodian Table Lamps

Cambodian Bronze Apsara Statue Lamp

H 23 in W 10.5 in D 8 in

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Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully sand stone-carved Asian deity figure / sculpture likely from Cambodia. The detailed head is likely that of the divinity deity Shiva, sometimes referred to as the smilin...

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Antique 19th Century Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

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Asian Khmer Cambodia Stoned Carved Head Bust of Male Buddhist Buddha Shiva Deity

$1,495

H 7 in W 4.5 in D 4 in

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Located in Austin, TX

A fine early Thai Lopburi figure of a crowned and adorned Buddha, cast bronze, mid-13th century. The unusual figure of the Buddha sits in virasana upon a stylized lotus pedestal. He...

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Thai Lopburi Cast Bronze Seated Buddha, 13th Century

$4,200

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Antique Lopburi Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Antique Late 18th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Lopburi Buddha Statue from Thailand

$3,800

H 22.5 in W 6 in D 5 in

Cambodian Khmer Bronze Figure

Located in Savannah, GA

A Cambodian Khmer bronze fragmentary figure in the manner of the art of the Angkor Wat period, 20th century. 7 inches wide by 5 inches deep by 27 ½ inches tall

Category

20th Century Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Cambodian Khmer Bronze Figure

$1,200

H 27.5 in W 7 in D 5 in

Khmer Sandstone Figure of a Female Deity

Located in Austin, TX

A wonderfully sensual Khmer statue of a female divinity delicately carved from gray sandstone. Her face radiates a cool serenity. Almond shaped eyes gaze out eternally from under ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures

Materials

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Khmer Sandstone Figure of a Female Deity

$65,000

H 27.25 in W 10 in D 5 in

Large Burmese Bronze Medicine Buddha, Pagan Style, Late 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A large and magnificent cast bronze image of the Medicine Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, rendered in the Burmese Pagan style, and most likely based on a period example that was either damage...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Burmese Bronze Medicine Buddha, Pagan Style, Late 19th Century

$27,000

H 29 in W 24 in D 13.5 in

17/18thC Antique Vietnamese Bronze Shiva, 7903

Located in Ukiah, CA

Very rare antique Vietnamese bronze Shiva. 6 inches tall, 7.25 inches on a custom stand. Has many Cham features. While he looks to have significant age, he does not appear to be a pe...

Category

20th Century Vietnamese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

17/18thC Antique Vietnamese Bronze Shiva, 7903

$3,120

H 6 in W 5 in D 2.75 in

Stunning Sculpture of Vishnu in Sandstone

By John Brevard

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This stunning sculpture of Vishnu in sandstone is pre-Khmer, from Cambodia and dates circa 7th century. The size of this elegant artifact is 29 x 12.5 x 34 and it is currently locate...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Stunning Sculpture of Vishnu in Sandstone

$49,750

H 34 in W 12.5 in D 29 in

Bronze 10-11thC Cambodian Khmer Era Guardian Figure.

Located in Ukiah, CA

Large Well cast bronze 10-11thC Cambodian Khmer Era Guardian Figure. The dating may be a century or two earlier or later, but this is a large, Angkor Wat period piece. Wear as seen...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze 10-11thC Cambodian Khmer Era Guardian Figure.

$7,500

H 19 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

$24,500

H 32 in W 22.25 in D 16 in

Khmer Bayon Bronze Garuda on Naga Finial, 12th/14th Century, Cambodia

Located in Austin, TX

A large and impressive Khmer cast bronze finial or standard featuring a fantastic image of Garuda atop Naga, Angkor Period, Style of the Bayon, 12th to 14th century, Cambodia. The t...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Khmer Bayon Bronze Garuda on Naga Finial, 12th/14th Century, Cambodia

$27,500

H 19.5 in W 6 in D 5 in

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Questions About Bronze Cambodia Statue

Are bronze statues valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Whether bronze statues are valuable depends on the piece. Statues may be worth something due to their age, maker and theme or subject matter. The condition of statues, how rare works similar to it are and the current demand for pieces like it will also impact the value. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser who can evaluate the specific statue and give you an estimate of how much you could expect to receive if you sold a particular statue. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze statues.
What do bronze statues symbolize?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Depending on the time frame and place they were created, bronze statues can symbolize many aspects of society and culture. For centuries, artists created stunning bronze sculptures to honor gods and leaders. You’ll find a broad selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
Why are there so few bronze Greek statues?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are so few surviving bronze sculptures because many of the works of art were melted down to create weapons. In addition, some others became lost over the centuries. You can find a variety of antique bronze statues on 1stDibs.
Are bronze statues worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
Yes, some bronze statues are worth something. Many well-known sculptors have worked with the metal. Among them are Constantin Brancusi, Auguste Rodin, Alberto Giacometti, Thomas Schütte and Kiki Smith. Bronze pieces by these and other famous artists may be worth hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. Sculptures by lesser-known artists and those mass-produced for display in homes and gardens will typically be worth less. Valuations depend on the artist, age, style, type, condition and other factors. To learn how much a particular piece may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of bronze sculptures.
How can I tell if a bronze statue is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To verify if a bronze statue is real, first check the metal by gently scratching the patina. If it is a reddish-brown color, or a color in the yellow to onyx range, it is likely real. Anything too black or matted could indicate a fake. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze statues from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
Can I put bronze statues outside?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, bronze statues can be displayed outside as long as they are properly cared for. To best maintain bronze statues, it is recommended that a paste wax is applied twice annually to ensure the statue can be enjoyed for many years. Shop a selection of bronze statues on 1stDibs.
How can you tell how old a bronze statue is?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
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.
How can you tell if a statue is real bronze?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell if a statue is real bronze, try striking it with the handle of a butter knife. Bronze will typically produce a sustained ringing sound. Other metals will usually produce a duller, more muffled or shorter-lived sound. Researching the artist can also be beneficial. By learning what types of materials they worked with, you may be able to determine whether your piece is likely to be bronze. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer inspect your statue for you. On 1stDibs, explore a range of bronze statues.
How do you tell the age of a bronze statue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell the age of a bronze statue, search the back or bottom for the maker's markings or an artist’s signature. Some makers have stamped the year or date of production right onto the metal, making it easy for you to calculate the age of a statue. Research the maker using trusted online resources if your piece doesn't have a date stamp. By exploring maker catalogues, you may be able to determine when they produced statues similar to yours. For an artist’s signature, you can use a reverse image search or compare it to images of work by the artist published by trusted online resources. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer to date your statue. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of bronze statues.

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