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19th Century Bronze Statue of a Minstrel, Signed Paul Fournier
19th Century Bronze Statue of a Minstrel, Signed Paul Fournier

19th Century Bronze Statue of a Minstrel, Signed Paul Fournier

By Paul Fournier

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Paul Fournier (French, 1859-1926): A large bronze figure of a minstrel playing a lute the figure in

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Statue Of A Monkey Dressed As A Marquis, 19th Century
Bronze Statue Of A Monkey Dressed As A Marquis, 19th Century

Bronze Statue Of A Monkey Dressed As A Marquis, 19th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Very high quality bronze statue of a monkey dressed as a marquis from the end of the 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Chinese Bronze Shakyamuni/Amitabha Buddha Statue
Mid 20th Century Chinese Bronze Shakyamuni/Amitabha Buddha Statue

Mid 20th Century Chinese Bronze Shakyamuni/Amitabha Buddha Statue

Located in Pomona, CA

This image shows a bronze-cast Buddha statue, likely depicting Shakyamuni or Amitabha Buddha. The

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century bronze statue of Zeus riding an eagle
19th Century bronze statue of Zeus riding an eagle

19th Century bronze statue of Zeus riding an eagle

Located in Reepham, GB

A fine cast and patinated 19th Century bronze statue of Zeus riding an eagle, mounted on a machine

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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Statue of Dogs Hunting Grouse Signed F. Pautrot
19th Century Bronze Statue of Dogs Hunting Grouse Signed F. Pautrot

19th Century Bronze Statue of Dogs Hunting Grouse Signed F. Pautrot

By Ferdinand Pautrot

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century bronze statue of a pointer and spaniel hunting grouse with signature of F. Pautrot

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Antique Late 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Female Nude Statue by Georges Flamand.
Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Female Nude Statue by Georges Flamand.

Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Female Nude Statue by Georges Flamand.

By Georges Flamand

Located in Sarasota, FL

Art Nouveau gilded bronze nude statue by George Flamand. Very fine period work. Sits on 3 3./4

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Statue of a Nymph by A. Carrier
19th Century Bronze Statue of a Nymph by A. Carrier

19th Century Bronze Statue of a Nymph by A. Carrier

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very fine cast and chased bronze showing a beautiful standing nude nymph, parting and emerging

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Unique Antique Hand Crafted Bronze Golf Player in Backswing Sculpture / Statue
Unique Antique Hand Crafted Bronze Golf Player in Backswing Sculpture / Statue

Unique Antique Hand Crafted Bronze Golf Player in Backswing Sculpture / Statue

Located in Lisse, NL

else on this rare antique golf statue. This heavy bronze has a beautiful patina and it is in perfect

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze, Metal

A Signed Bronze Statue of a Nymph set on a Rouge marble gilt bronze clock base
A Signed Bronze Statue of a Nymph set on a Rouge marble gilt bronze clock base

A Signed Bronze Statue of a Nymph set on a Rouge marble gilt bronze clock base

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A figurative patinated bronze statue with a stepped griottte marble base paired with a griotte

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

A Patinated Bronze Statue  of a Seated Classical Scholar Signed  Doriot
A Patinated Bronze Statue  of a Seated Classical Scholar Signed  Doriot

A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated Classical Scholar Signed Doriot

By Theodore Doriot

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A finely cast bronze sculpture of an expressive classically draped Greek scholar seated on a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

15th century Antique bronze Burmese Ava Buddha statue from Burma
15th century Antique bronze Burmese Ava Buddha statue from Burma

15th century Antique bronze Burmese Ava Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

originating from Burma (Myanmar). Finely cast in bronze, the statue stands 28.1 cm high and measures 15 cm

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Figurative Cast Bronze Candle Holders, Pair
Vintage Figurative Cast Bronze Candle Holders, Pair

Vintage Figurative Cast Bronze Candle Holders, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful pair of cast bronze figurative statues of men carrying two candle cups USA, Late

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Late 20th Century American Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Classical Bronze Statue of Young Girl with Mandolin 'Mignon' Signed A. Gaudez
Classical Bronze Statue of Young Girl with Mandolin 'Mignon' Signed A. Gaudez

Classical Bronze Statue of Young Girl with Mandolin 'Mignon' Signed A. Gaudez

By Adrien Étienne Gaudez

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Bronze statue of a young girl leaning against a tree, holding a mandolin. 'Mignon' Signed

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Pegasus Statue by Laszio Ispanky Numbered 2/25 Excalibur NY
Bronze Pegasus Statue by Laszio Ispanky Numbered 2/25 Excalibur NY

Bronze Pegasus Statue by Laszio Ispanky Numbered 2/25 Excalibur NY

By Laszlo Ispanky

Located in Stamford, CT

contemporary marble base. This large stallion with wings is bronze and signed by Laszlo Ispanky. Pegasus' have

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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Figural Bronze Statue Depicting L' Amazon Captive by A. Carrier Belleuse
Figural Bronze Statue Depicting L' Amazon Captive by A. Carrier Belleuse

Figural Bronze Statue Depicting L' Amazon Captive by A. Carrier Belleuse

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

were notorious for brutality, aggressiveness and lust for war. The chasing of this bronze (detailing

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

17th century Very special antique bronze Lao Buddha statue - Lanxan style
17th century Very special antique bronze Lao Buddha statue - Lanxan style

17th century Very special antique bronze Lao Buddha statue - Lanxan style

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Xang (Lanxan) style craftsmanship, originating from Laos. Cast in thick, solid bronze, the statue

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Antique 17th Century Vietnamese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

German Bauhaus Wiener Werkstatte B. Grundmann Bronze Statue of a Male Smelter
German Bauhaus Wiener Werkstatte B. Grundmann Bronze Statue of a Male Smelter

German Bauhaus Wiener Werkstatte B. Grundmann Bronze Statue of a Male Smelter

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Striking German Bauhaus Art Deco Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Young Male Smelter by Bernard Grundmann

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Deco Bronze Nude Female Statue Sculpture Lamp Demetre Chiparus 1925
Antique Art Deco Bronze Nude Female Statue Sculpture Lamp Demetre Chiparus 1925

Antique Art Deco Bronze Nude Female Statue Sculpture Lamp Demetre Chiparus 1925

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Portland, OR

A very rare original Art Deco bronze statue lamp modeled as a beautiful nude dancer, by Demetre

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late 19th century Antique bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue from Nepal
Late 19th century Antique bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue from Nepal

Late 19th century Antique bronze Nepali Maitreya Buddha statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

craftsmanship, originating from Nepal. Expertly cast in solid bronze, the statue stands 52.8 cm high and

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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze & Marble Statue Clock of Homer by Ravrio 1810
Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze & Marble Statue Clock of Homer by Ravrio 1810

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze & Marble Statue Clock of Homer by Ravrio 1810

By André-Antoine Ravrio

Located in Portland, OR

A very Fine antique French Empire gilt bronze statue clock, depicting Homer in the Ruins of Troy

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Bronze Statue of  "Boy with Rooster " after Adriano Cecioni ( 1838-1886)
A Bronze Statue of  "Boy with Rooster " after Adriano Cecioni ( 1838-1886)

A Bronze Statue of "Boy with Rooster " after Adriano Cecioni ( 1838-1886)

By Adriano Cecioni

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A bronze statue of a young boy standing and holding a tethered rooster with wildly flapping wings

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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th century Pair of antique bronze Burmese Monk statues from Burma
Early 20th century Pair of antique bronze Burmese Monk statues from Burma

Early 20th century Pair of antique bronze Burmese Monk statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

craftsmanship, originating from Burma (Myanmar). Expertly cast in solid bronze, each statue stands 24.5 cm high

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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Life-Size Bronze Pharaoh Verdigris Lamp Statues with Torchieres
Pair of Art Deco Life-Size Bronze Pharaoh Verdigris Lamp Statues with Torchieres

Pair of Art Deco Life-Size Bronze Pharaoh Verdigris Lamp Statues with Torchieres

Located in Lomita, CA

quality. Pharaohs light the way from atop their geometric base. The bronze Egyptian-style statues will

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture 19th Century Brown Patinated Roaring Lion Statue
Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture 19th Century Brown Patinated Roaring Lion Statue

Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture 19th Century Brown Patinated Roaring Lion Statue

Located in Wembley, GB

appeal. Cast in rich dark brown patinated bronze, the lion is depicted in a dynamic striding pose with

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Antique 1880s French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

A Rare Bronze Statue of a Baboon in the manner of Bugatti by Sirio Tofanari
A Rare Bronze Statue of a Baboon in the manner of Bugatti by Sirio Tofanari

A Rare Bronze Statue of a Baboon in the manner of Bugatti by Sirio Tofanari

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

. Tofanari. It is possible that thje sculptor was inspired by a very similar statue of patinated bronze

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Statue of Mercury or Hermes by Emile Bruchon
A Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Statue of Mercury or Hermes by Emile Bruchon

A Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Statue of Mercury or Hermes by Emile Bruchon

By Emile Bruchon

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare finely cast Grand Tour patinated bronze statue of the Roman God Mercury ( Hermes in Greek

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Orientalist Arab 8 Day Gilt Bronze Statue Clock Garniture, 1880
Antique French Orientalist Arab 8 Day Gilt Bronze Statue Clock Garniture, 1880

Antique French Orientalist Arab 8 Day Gilt Bronze Statue Clock Garniture, 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A Fine & important French bronze statue 8 day clock garniture in the Orientalist style, circa 1880

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Antique 1880s French Islamic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

French Mid-Century Statue of a Stork
French Mid-Century Statue of a Stork

French Mid-Century Statue of a Stork

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French, early-to-mid 20th century petite statue of a stork, cast in bronze, mounted on a diamond

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Bronze

A 19 Century Bronze Statue of St Joan of Arc in full body armour on horseback
A 19 Century Bronze Statue of St Joan of Arc in full body armour on horseback

A 19 Century Bronze Statue of St Joan of Arc in full body armour on horseback

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An small but exquisitely cast and highly detailed bronze statue of St Joan of Arc in full body

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Elegant Bronze Sculptures
Pair of Elegant Bronze Sculptures

Pair of Elegant Bronze Sculptures

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of beautiful bronze cast female figure statues holding lamps, would make for wonderful

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Gilt and Polychrome Oversized Statue of Avalokiteshvara Nepal 7.5 ft H.
A Gilt and Polychrome Oversized Statue of Avalokiteshvara Nepal 7.5 ft H.

A Gilt and Polychrome Oversized Statue of Avalokiteshvara Nepal 7.5 ft H.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An oversized Gilt and Polychrome Cast Metal Copper alloy Sculpture of Sahasrabhuja Lokeshvara

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Late 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper

19th Century Gold Gilded Bronze Buddha Sculpture, Qing Dynasty, China
19th Century Gold Gilded Bronze Buddha Sculpture, Qing Dynasty, China

19th Century Gold Gilded Bronze Buddha Sculpture, Qing Dynasty, China

Located in Vero Beach, FL

19th century gold gilded bronze Buddha A finely cast bronze Buddha statue in gold gilt with

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Spelter Statue of Sarah Bernhardt as Napoleon II in L' Aiglon with Marble Base
Spelter Statue of Sarah Bernhardt as Napoleon II in L' Aiglon with Marble Base

Spelter Statue of Sarah Bernhardt as Napoleon II in L' Aiglon with Marble Base

Located in North Miami, FL

marble base By: unknown Material: aluminum, bronze, marble, metal, spelter, zinc Technique: cast

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Metal, Aluminum, Zinc, Spelter

Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand
Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand

Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand

Located in Austin, TX

trapezoidal base, all decorated with relief designs. The statue cast in bronze, covered in red and black

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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand
Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand

Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand

Located in Austin, TX

. The statue cast in bronze, covered in red and black lacquer, and richly gilt. The gilding still

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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

A  Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Napoleon after Guillemin
A  Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Napoleon after Guillemin

A Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Napoleon after Guillemin

By Émile Guillemin

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A small solidly cast nicely patinated bronze statue of a uniformed standing Napoleon arms crossed

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Bull with Dark Patina
Contemporary Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Bull with Dark Patina

Contemporary Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Bull with Dark Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

. Placed anywhere in a home, on a commode, buffet or console table, this cast bronze bull statue with dark

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Rare Important Statues Signed Faberge 1912 Russian Kamer Kazak Bodyguard
Pair of Rare Important Statues Signed Faberge 1912 Russian Kamer Kazak Bodyguard

Pair of Rare Important Statues Signed Faberge 1912 Russian Kamer Kazak Bodyguard

By Fabergé

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

signed cast and cold painted bronze statues of A.A. Kudinov and N.N. Pustynnikov, personal Kamer-Kazak

Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th century Large antique bronze Shakyamuni Buddha from Nepal
19th century Large antique bronze Shakyamuni Buddha from Nepal

19th century Large antique bronze Shakyamuni Buddha from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Himalayan Buddhist art, originating from Nepal. Expertly cast in solid bronze, the statue stands 104.5 cm

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Antique 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Plaster Statue Of Jacques Callot Who Took Part In The 1869 Competition
Large Plaster Statue Of Jacques Callot Who Took Part In The 1869 Competition

Large Plaster Statue Of Jacques Callot Who Took Part In The 1869 Competition

Located in Charmes, FR

statue, cast in bronze by Barbedienne, was inaugurated in 1877 (the final plaster cast, dated 1874, is

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

18th century Antique bronze Thai Chiang Saen Buddha from Thailand
18th century Antique bronze Thai Chiang Saen Buddha from Thailand

18th century Antique bronze Thai Chiang Saen Buddha from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

art, originating from Thailand. Expertly cast in solid bronze, the statue stands 51 cm high and

Category

Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

17-18th century Stunning antique bronze Burmese Ava Buddha from Burma
17-18th century Stunning antique bronze Burmese Ava Buddha from Burma

17-18th century Stunning antique bronze Burmese Ava Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

-style Buddhist sculpture, originating from Myanmar. Finely cast in bronze, the statue stands 40 cm high

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Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of bronze Thai Teppanom kneeling Buddha table lamps. Hollywood Regency
Pair of bronze Thai Teppanom kneeling Buddha table lamps. Hollywood Regency

Pair of bronze Thai Teppanom kneeling Buddha table lamps. Hollywood Regency

Located in Las Vegas, NV

costume and jewelry. Very fine art work on cast bronze. The statues rest on wooden bases measuring 7" x 4

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Vintage 1940s Thai Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Neoclassical Bronze Doré Sculpture of Woman
18th Century Neoclassical Bronze Doré Sculpture of Woman

18th Century Neoclassical Bronze Doré Sculpture of Woman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A masterful large classical statue in cast bronze of a beautiful young woman in stride wearing a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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There is a range of cast bronze statues for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cast bronze statues was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. Cast bronze statues have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of cast bronze statues to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Victorian cast bronze statues are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made cast bronze statues over the years, but those made by F. Barbedienne Foundry, Ferdinando de Luca and Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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.
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    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.
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    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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