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Henry Perichon Gilt Metal Jeweled Clip Earrings
By Henry Perichon
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Jewelry designer Henry Perichon (aka Henry) signed clip-on earrings. Gilt metal rounded
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Vintage 1960s French Medieval Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unusual Surrealist Maison Gripoix Lady Bug Earrings
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
and black poured glass in gilt bronze with clip back fittings. Excellent condition. 1.5" x 1.25" wide
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Chanel Turquoise and Floral Filigree Earclips
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel classic earclips of faux turquoise pate de verre cabochons set in gilt bronze floral
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Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Maison Denez for Yves Saint Laurent African Collection Long Earclips
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
1967. Of antique gilt bronze with jute tassel accents wrapped with gold bullion threads. Clip back
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Vintage 1960s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal Earrings from the late 1980's. Large natural rock crystals are caged in patinaed silvered wire to form this incredible i...
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Starburst Earclips
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent classic starburst ear clips of gilt hammered metal. Workshop of Maison Goossens
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Starburst Earclips
Yves Saint Laurent Starburst Earclips
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W 2.25 in L 2.25 in
Maison Gripoix Chanel Emerald Camelia Ear Clips
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
cabochon Camelia ear clips. Settings of hand made gilt bronze wire work. 1990's France. Excellent
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1990s French Romantic Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

 Maison Gripoix Chanel Emerald Camelia Ear Clips
 Maison Gripoix Chanel Emerald Camelia Ear Clips
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W 1.63 in L 1.63 in
Carved Glass Fruit Salad Tri Color Shell Earclips
Located in New York, NY
glass carved and ribbed scallop shell cabocheons set in gilt plate metal with crystal rhinestone accents
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Vintage 1980s Italian Anglo-Indian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal Earrings from the late 1980's. Large natural rock crystals are caged in golden wire to form this incredible iconic desig...
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Poured Glass Pave Star Earrings
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Maison Gripoix for Chanel Pave Star Earrings handmade in France circa 1950. Settings are step soldered individually so stars gently cup the ear lobe. Poured glass accents ...
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Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze

Miriam Haskell Ruby Melon Bead Gripoix Glass Earclips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
montes on signature floraform gilt filigrees. Rare collectible series in the Moghul style. Excellent
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Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Sapphire and Opaline Earclips
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Charming Louis Rousselet button ear clips of hand made faux sapphire cabocheons and opal flower buds in pate de verre. Sllver plate clip back fittings. Excellent Condition, Marked ...
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Vintage 1930s French Romantic Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Sapphire and Opaline Earclips
Louis Rousselet Sapphire and Opaline Earclips
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W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Mother of Pearl Lacquer and Pink Glass Earrings
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Gripoix for Chanel Mother of Pearl lacquer and Pink Glass Earrings from the 1980's. Large flower heads with Mother of pearl nacred petals and central poured glass cabochon. ...
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Jade Pate de Verre Earclips
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Rare Rousselet unusual jade pate de verre earclips circa 1940 composed of handmade round and tube art glass beads. Louis Rousselet (1892-1980) was born in Paris and apprenticed at ...
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Vintage 1940s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Chanel Ruby Poured Glass Earrings, Maison Gripoix
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
runway samples of ruby poured glass for Chanel. Handmade with gilt bronze twisted surround. 1 3/8". Mid
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Bronze

Italian Abstract Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Earrings in these odd colorations could have only been made in Italy. Set on a dark bronze ground
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Vintage 1950s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Butterfly Earclips of Poured Glass. Maison Gripoix
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
rose glass in hand made settings of gilt bronze metal. Clip back fittings. Excellent Condition, Signed
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre and Faux Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
pearls with the rawness of faux rubies. A row of gilt filigreed caps surrounds the entire large
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Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Bronze

Line Vautrin Stylized heart and Dove Earrings
By Line Vautrin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare pair of 20th-century gilt bronze clip-on drop earrings by Line Vautrin depicting stylized
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Mid-20th Century French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Turquoise and Floral Filigree Earclips
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel classic earclips of faux turquoise pate de verre cabochons set in gilt bronze floral
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Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings

Monumental Antique Roman Bronze Works Gilt American Bald Eagle Sculpture Statue
By Roman Bronze Works
Located in Dayton, OH
Museum quality antique solid bronze 70lb sculpture by Roman Bronze Works of an eagle seated on the
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Early 20th Century American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bouillotte Side Table Lamp Mood Light Gilt Bronze Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bouillotte Side Table Lamp Mood Light Gilt Bronze Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA . A very high end
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Tin

Gilt Bronze Lion on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze lion on marble base. Antique chased gilt bronze recumbent lion on rare green speckled
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze Lion on Marble Base
Gilt Bronze Lion on Marble Base
H 3 in W 5.88 in D 4 in
Gilt Copper Sterling Bronze Co. Cigarette Box with Angel Details, Circa 1920s
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in New York, NY
ATA1389 A beautiful, finely-detailed copper and gilt brass cigarette box. The action of lifting the
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Early 20th Century American Boxes

Materials

Copper, Ormolu

Gilded Bronze Andirons with Scrolls Attributed to Sterling Bronze Co. Circa 1920
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in New York, NY
AFP0514 A pair of gilded bronze andirons supported on foliate form double S scrolls. The torch
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Vintage 1920s American Georgian Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Large Spinach Bowl On Gilt Bronze Stand
Located in Reepham, GB
Century gilt bronze stand.
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
French. Pair of gilt bronze and patinated bronze neoclassical style seven light candelabra having
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Sculpture, Little Girl Setting on Wooden Fence
Located in Fairfax, VA
Mini gilt bronze sculpture of little girl dressed un sitting on wooden fence.
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Antique Early 1900s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Reclining Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A finely made gilt bronze reclining Buddha. Lying on his right side with flexed feet on double
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Reclining Buddha
Gilt Bronze Reclining Buddha
H 3.25 in W 7.75 in D 2.25 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Lion on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold this exquisite 19th-century French gilt bronze lion head architectural fragment, a
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Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Boy On Marble Shell With Crab
Located in Norwood, NJ
White Carrara marble carved sea shell with gilt bronze child reaching for a patinated bronze crab
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Dishes and Vide...

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Sèvres Blue Porcelain Urn on Gilt Bronze Plinth
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
flowers. A gilt bronze plinth raises the urn off the ground. This stands on four, inward-curving legs
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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Indian Gilt Bronze Ganesha on Swing Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Indian gilt bronze statue sculpture of the Hindu Lord Ganesh seated on a swing between two columns
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue is very special and beautiful, Buddha
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Antique 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue
Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue
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H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
19th Century Canton Porcelain Vase Mounted on Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
enhanced by a stunning and elaborate rocaille-style gilt bronze mount, covering the entire height of the
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Gilt Dore Bronze Fireplace Tools Set On Stand Holder
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Gilt Dore Bronze Fireplace Tools Set On Stand / Holder
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze & Marble Cherubs on Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, late 19th to early 20th century. Pair of gilt bronze cupid mantel statuettes, one with bow
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Manjushree
Located in Somis, CA
A large, beautiful gilt bronze, 6.35 lb statue of Tibetan Bodhisattva Manjushree. This special
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Horn and Gilt Bronze Ornaments on Cast Stand Mounted Cornucopia
Located in Verviers, BE
Horn and Gilt Bronze Ornaments on Stand Mounted Cornucopia. Mounted, and richly embellished with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Jockey on A Horse, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A french "Jockey à cheval" in patinated bronze figure of a gil jockey and his faithful mount on a
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Highly Important Exhibition Pair of Gilt Silvered Bronze Candelabra on Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Highly important exhibition pair of 19th century large French gilt and silvered bronze candelabra
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Antique Late 19th Century French Torchères

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Lily Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze lily candelabra. Gilt lilies candelabra sculptural centrepiece of five stems with lily
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20th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Lily Candelabra
Gilt Bronze Lily Candelabra
H 22.25 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
Italian Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Putti on Crocodile Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Putti on Crocodile Candlestick Italy, Late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Buddha in Patchwork Robe
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 6.7 lb gilt bronze statue of young Buddha. Seated in dhyana asana on a beaded lotus
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ewer on Stand, Attributed to Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
ewer on a large round basin platter and a tripod form stand. The stand rests on three gilt bronze human
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Clock, Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze on White Marble Base
Located in Houston, TX
Very fine museum quality clock by J. B. Marchand. The casting and gilding Are exquisite, circa 1860 featuring a woman in classical dress reading to a youth, sitting at the top of th...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Clock, circa 1850 on Marble Base Signed Dussault
Located in Houston, TX
Gilt bronze clock with patinated bronze figures of two angels sitting on the Crest of the clock
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian gilt bronze sculpture of an eagle on a rectangular white Carrera piece of marble. The high
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Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Bust of Shakyamuni Buddha
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
. Wonderful worn gilt bronze patina, with the perfect amount of wear and a contemplative expression. The eyes
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Early 20th Century Thai Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Bronze Standing Gilt Bronze Buddha Offering Protection
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tibetan bronze standing gilt bronze buddha offering protection China, 20th century A fine example
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Russian Lapis Lazuli Bowls on Gilt Bronze Stands
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of bowls made of lapis lazuli in the 20th century are set up on older gilded bronze
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20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

"Versailles" Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Versailles" gilt bronze hall fixture. The canopied support featuring a crown with "Fleur de Lis
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
gallery ornated with gilt bronze flames. The four main ribs separate the frosted glass panels. In between
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Antique Early 1900s French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gothic Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Lymington, GB
An English 19th-century Gothic gilt-bronze hall lantern. George IV period, circa 1820-1830. In
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Italian Gilt Bronze Cherub, c1860
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Italian gilt bronze cherub c1860 A small cherub praying on a cushion, cast around 1860 in Italy
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Antique 1860s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Gilt Bronze Cherub, c1860
Italian Gilt Bronze Cherub, c1860
H 5.91 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Late 17th Century French Gilt Bronze Figure of Venus on Boulle Pedestal
Located in PARIS, FR
Late 17th century French Gilt Bronze Figure of a Crouching Venus Gilt bronze crouching Venus on a
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Sculpture Statue on Marble Base, circa 19th C.
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small. French gilt bronze statue in the style of sculptor Hippolyte Francois Moreau
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Of Bronze Gilt Candelabras
Located in Southall, GB
An ornate pair of gilt bronze candelabras depicting two cupids on ornate plinths holding floral
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Bronze Gilt Candelabras
Pair Of Bronze Gilt Candelabras
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
19th Century Patinated Bronze Putto Seated on a Gilt Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
A Majestic patinated bronze putto seated on a gilt mantel clock. Modelled with a seated putto
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Large Mandalay Style Gilt Bronze Reclining Buddha Sculpture on Black Marble Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Mandalay Style Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Buddha on a Heavy Solid Rectangular
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

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Gilt On Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of gilt on bronze you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every item from our selection of gilt on bronze was constructed with great care. Find 306 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of gilt on bronze now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of gilt on bronze — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of gilt on bronze is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, Louis XVI and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Dresden Porcelain, Georges Récipon and Henri Pernot each produced at least one beautiful piece of gilt on bronze that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gilt On Bronze?

The average selling price for a piece of gilt on bronze at 1stDibs is $3,650, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $378,397 for the highest priced.
Questions About Gilt On Bronze
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A gilt chair is a chair whose frame is made of gold or is covered with a small substance that looks like gold. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gilt chairs from different periods and in a range of design styles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gold gilt mirror has gold decorative details along the frame. Gilt mirrors often have a thin layer of gold leaf around the edges to create an attractive gold finish. Shop a collection of gold gilt mirrors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A brazier is a compact, short container for burning incense to scent a room, or charcoal for heating or light. Originating in Asia, many were crafted from bronze for durability and a beautiful gleaming look. Browse 1stDibs to find a variety of antique braziers from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bronze cannon is a type of heavy weapon used during the 17th century. They became popular tools for warfare because they were lighter than iron guns and therefore easier to transport by land and sea. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique cannons.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese bronzes refer to bronze objects that were cast in China before 1500 BCE. These bronze items were most likely used as ritual pieces for worship of the user’s ancestors, whose names were often inscribed on the bronze. You’ll find a variety of Chinese bronzes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A bronze relief refers to a sculptural technique that sees a form added or raised up from a solid background made from the same material. Check out On 1stDibs, find a wide range of sculptures for your home.
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    Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese bronze bells are bells crafted from bronze that were used as instruments in China. Many were typically hung in a frame and used to create a melody by hitting them with a mallet. Some date back up to 3,600 years. They are also known as bianzhong. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze bells from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Benin bronzes represent the original king and queen of the Edo people as well as other historical figures. The more than 3,000 statues and plaques tell the history of the West African Kingdom of Benin. Shop a collection of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make a bronze cannon, it was first cast in molds of clay and suspended vertically in a pit. Although bronze was expensive, it was the material chosen over wrought and cast iron because of its durability. You can shop a collection of bronze cannons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. The material was influential in China’s growth and development from roughly 3300 to 1200 B.C. Due to its durability and abundance, bronze was used to make weapons and tools during this time. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze goods on 1stDibs.
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    A Chinese bronze censer is a decorative bowl fashioned out of bronze metal. Its purpose is to hold burning incense. In addition to bronze, the Chinese made censers out of copper, porcelain and stone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chinese bronze censers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The metallic finish known as antique bronze boasts a profound, dark chocolate finish that nearly approaches black. The antique bronze color is primarily a color from the brown color family.
  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.