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Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, Signed, 25"
Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, Signed, 25"

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, Signed, 25"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese Large 25" Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement
19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement

Located in Denton, TX

a bronze bell. This movement is in non working condition and is used for decorative purposes.

Category

19th Century French Directoire Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Iron

Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Swan Catchall
Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Swan Catchall

Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Swan Catchall

By Pal-Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze bowl in the shape of a swan by Pal-Bell. The piece features a curved neck and hammered

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Pal-Bell Rectangular Cast Bronze Ashtray
Pal-Bell Rectangular Cast Bronze Ashtray

Pal-Bell Rectangular Cast Bronze Ashtray

By Pal-Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century brass Pal-Bell ashtray features a rectangular shape with a deep square hammered well

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Japanese 19th Century Temple Gong
Japanese 19th Century Temple Gong

Japanese 19th Century Temple Gong

Located in Hudson, NY

bronze bell, silk pillow, red lacquer stand and striker with wear consistent with age and use. When

Category

19th Century Japanese Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Peace Bell, Tsurigane, 45" Tall, Hand-Crafted, 1947
Japanese Bronze Peace Bell, Tsurigane, 45" Tall, Hand-Crafted, 1947

Japanese Bronze Peace Bell, Tsurigane, 45" Tall, Hand-Crafted, 1947

Located in South Burlington, VT

Massive Japanese Bronze Bell "Tsurigane" Inscribed and dedicated to peace and humanity, 1947

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large 1842 Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Serene Resonating Sound
Japanese Large 1842 Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Serene Resonating Sound

Japanese Large 1842 Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Serene Resonating Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a rare dated large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, Edo period , incised and dated

Category

1840s Japanese Edo Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

1920s Art Déco Bronze Rabbit Bell Ring by E.M. Sandoz for Susse Frères, France
1920s Art Déco Bronze Rabbit Bell Ring by E.M. Sandoz for Susse Frères, France

1920s Art Déco Bronze Rabbit Bell Ring by E.M. Sandoz for Susse Frères, France

By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in North Miami, FL

1920s Art Déco bronze rabbit bell ring with base by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz manufactured by Susse

Category

1920s French Art Deco Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Rare Pair of Louis XVI Style Mounted Parquetry Gueridons
Rare Pair of Louis XVI Style Mounted Parquetry Gueridons

Rare Pair of Louis XVI Style Mounted Parquetry Gueridons

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

bell flower mounts and united by a circular parquetry undertier with corresponding pierced gilt-bronze

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

silver plated bronze bell. Runs for 8-day with thread suspension of the pendulum. White enamel dial with

Category

1770s French Louis XVI Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel

Lapis 7 Bell Pod Beads Necklace in Yellow Bronze by Kirsten Muenster Jewelry
Lapis 7 Bell Pod Beads Necklace in Yellow Bronze by Kirsten Muenster Jewelry

Lapis 7 Bell Pod Beads Necklace in Yellow Bronze by Kirsten Muenster Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Lapis 7 Bell Pod Beads Necklace in Yellow Bronze by Kirsten Muenster Jewelry. Dimensions: L 81.3 cm

Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain
19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

bronze bell. The clockwork has been fully checked by a clockmaker and runs well. All in good condition

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Vintage Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Stylized Snail Ashtrays with Green Patina
Pair of Vintage Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Stylized Snail Ashtrays with Green Patina

Pair of Vintage Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Stylized Snail Ashtrays with Green Patina

By Pal-Bell

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair vintage patinated cast bronze ashtrays in the form of stylized snails with polished antennae

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Pal-Bell Cast Swan Bowl
Pal-Bell Cast Swan Bowl

Pal-Bell Cast Swan Bowl

By Pal-Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze bowl in the shape of a swan by Pal-Bell. The piece features a curved neck and all over

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Maurice Ascalon Solid Bronze Candlestick for Pal-Bell, 1950s
Maurice Ascalon Solid Bronze Candlestick for Pal-Bell, 1950s

Maurice Ascalon Solid Bronze Candlestick for Pal-Bell, 1950s

By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell

Located in Malmö, SE

A bronze candle holder with verdigris patina. Designed by Maurice Ascalon and produced by Pal-Bell

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Maurice Ascalon Solid Bronze Bowl for Pal-Bell, 1950s
Maurice Ascalon Solid Bronze Bowl for Pal-Bell, 1950s

Maurice Ascalon Solid Bronze Bowl for Pal-Bell, 1950s

By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell

Located in Malmö, SE

. Pal-Bell Company was founded in Tel-Aviv by designer Maurice Ascalon. The company produced bronze and

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Pal-Bell Ashtray in Cast Bronze by Maurice Ascalon
Pal-Bell Ashtray in Cast Bronze by Maurice Ascalon

Pal-Bell Ashtray in Cast Bronze by Maurice Ascalon

By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A heavy, cast bronze ashtray by Maurice Ascalon in a nautilus shape has a fluted, flat edge that

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

MID-18th CENTUR LOUIS XV WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
MID-18th CENTUR LOUIS XV WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

MID-18th CENTUR LOUIS XV WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in Firenze, FI

, ideal for storing objects, decorated with walnut burl fillet inlays and featuring lost-wax cast bronze

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Guibal Paris
Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Guibal Paris

Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Guibal Paris

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

. Including a bronze bell, pendulum and key The clock is in good condition, it have original gilding. The

Category

1870s French Louis XVI Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Bronze Sleigh Bells
Bronze Sleigh Bells

Bronze Sleigh Bells

Located in Queens, NY

Bronze sleigh bells

Category

Late 19th Century American Rustic Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Pal-Bell Brass Oval Tray with Curved Handles
Pal-Bell Brass Oval Tray with Curved Handles

Pal-Bell Brass Oval Tray with Curved Handles

By Pal-Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century brass Pal-Bell tray features an elongated oval shape with two curved handles at the

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Verdigris Bronze Vide-Poche Bowl by Maurice Ascalon for Pal Bell Isreal 1950's
Verdigris Bronze Vide-Poche Bowl by Maurice Ascalon for Pal Bell Isreal 1950's

Verdigris Bronze Vide-Poche Bowl by Maurice Ascalon for Pal Bell Isreal 1950's

By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell

Located in Troy, MI

Cast bronze vide-poch bowl designed by Maurice Ascalon Pal-Bell Isreal circa 1950's Solid bronze

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Indian Bronze Elephant Bell
Indian Bronze Elephant Bell

Indian Bronze Elephant Bell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Elephant bell and clapper that rings with a deep rich tone and cast in bronze. Having acquired a

Category

Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

brass clock surround and pendulum, each with a gold sheaf of wheat against a blue ground. Bronze bell

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Indian Bronze Elephant Bell
Indian Bronze Elephant Bell

Indian Bronze Elephant Bell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Elephant bell and clapper that rings with a deep rich tone and cast in bronze. Having acquired a

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Campaign Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Bronze School Bell or Town Crier Bell
Patinated Bronze School Bell or Town Crier Bell

Patinated Bronze School Bell or Town Crier Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully patinated school or town crier bell. While it works great, it would be a terrific

Category

19th Century Early Victorian Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century Bronze Temple Bell
19th Century Bronze Temple Bell

19th Century Bronze Temple Bell

Located in Tarrytown, NY

This 19th C. Japanese Buddhist bronze temple or monastery bell, features a stylized two-headed

Category

19th Century Tibetan Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell
Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell

Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell A Great piece, the bell is made in solid bronze

Category

19th Century Victorian Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell
Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell

Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell

By Gustav Bergmann

Located in Dereham, GB

Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell. In the Form of a Circular dining table. The Etched Table

Category

19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Pal-Bell Decorative Bowl by Maurice Ascalon, Mid-20th Century
Pal-Bell Decorative Bowl by Maurice Ascalon, Mid-20th Century

Pal-Bell Decorative Bowl by Maurice Ascalon, Mid-20th Century

By Maurice Ascalon, Pal-Bell

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A solid bronze object bowl with verdigris patina and hand hammered inside designed by Hungarian

Category

Mid-20th Century Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell

Located in Point Richmond, CA

activities, hunting, and combat. While most wooden components decayed over time, bronze fittings, bridle

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Medieval Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri
Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri

Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri

By Paolo Soleri

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century English Bronze Ship’s Bell
Early 20th Century English Bronze Ship’s Bell

Early 20th Century English Bronze Ship’s Bell

Located in Worcester, GB

Early 20th Century English Bronze Ship’s Bell A finely cast English ship’s bell dating to the early

Category

Early 20th Century British Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Large Vernis Martin Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Console
18th Century French Large Vernis Martin Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Console

18th Century French Large Vernis Martin Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Console

Located in Berlin, DE

striking half and full hours on a silvered bronze bell. The large dial enameled cartouches showing Roman

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Dan Bell, Cote d'Ivoire, 1960s
Bronze Dan Bell, Cote d'Ivoire, 1960s

Bronze Dan Bell, Cote d'Ivoire, 1960s

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Bronze Dan (also called Yakuba) bell, Cote d'Ivoire, circa 1960s. This Dan bell is made from the

Category

1960s Ivorian Tribal Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Asian Antique Bronze Tibetan Ceremonial Prayer Vajra Bell
Asian Antique Bronze Tibetan Ceremonial Prayer Vajra Bell

Asian Antique Bronze Tibetan Ceremonial Prayer Vajra Bell

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Ceremonial Prayer Vajra Bell and Scepter

Category

Early 1900s Nepalese Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s

Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s Item e7311 An antique cast bronze cattle bell, made in

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s
Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s

Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

. 1920s Art Déco bronze rabbit Table bell ring with base by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz manufactured by Susse

Category

1920s French Art Deco Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Bronze School Master's Bell With Turned Handle
Antique Bronze School Master's Bell With Turned Handle

Antique Bronze School Master's Bell With Turned Handle

Located in Bridgeport, CT

style consists of a bronze body paired with a lathe-turned wooden handle and a bronze clapper. This bell

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Reclaimed Chrome-Plated Bronze Maritime Bell on Stand
Reclaimed Chrome-Plated Bronze Maritime Bell on Stand

Reclaimed Chrome-Plated Bronze Maritime Bell on Stand

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An interesting object for the nautical collector; a reclaimed chrome-plated bronze maritime bell

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Dan-Guéré Mask, fist half of the XXth century
Dan-Guéré Mask, fist half of the XXth century

Dan-Guéré Mask, fist half of the XXth century

Located in Paris, FR

, black usage patina, pigments, numerous bronze bells, plant fibers. First half of the 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Art Deco Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Farm Bell with Iron
19th Century French Bronze Farm Bell with Iron

19th Century French Bronze Farm Bell with Iron

Located in Austin, TX

19th century French heavy bronze farm bell with iron with number 20, high quality, polished.

Category

1850s French Country Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Erotic Bronze table bell. Austria, early 20th century.
Erotic Bronze table bell. Austria, early 20th century.

Erotic Bronze table bell. Austria, early 20th century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Erotic bronze table bell. Austria, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Paolo Soleri Greek God Bronze Wind Bell
Paolo Soleri Greek God Bronze Wind Bell

Paolo Soleri Greek God Bronze Wind Bell

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Paolo Soleri Greek God Bronze Wind Bell

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Brass

Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s

Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s Item e7315 An antique cast bronze cattle bell

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s

Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s Item e7313 An antique cast bronze cattle bell

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Cat Kitten On Bell Telephone Austrian Vienna Bronze circa 1900 Miniature Bronze
Cat Kitten On Bell Telephone Austrian Vienna Bronze circa 1900 Miniature Bronze

Cat Kitten On Bell Telephone Austrian Vienna Bronze circa 1900 Miniature Bronze

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A SUPERB CHARMING ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF A CAT OR KITTEN LISTENING ON TWO BELL

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Gilded Age Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Large Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s
Large Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s

Large Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Large Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Casted Bronze Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Antique Casted Bronze Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s

Antique Casted Bronze Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Casted Bronze Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s Item e7307 An antique cast bronze

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Country Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Elephant Bell with Stand
19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Elephant Bell with Stand

19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Elephant Bell with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese bronze elephant bell with stand. Age: Burma, 19th Century Size: Height 12.5 C.M

Category

19th Century Burmese Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Bronze Buddhist Ghanta Hand Bell with Vajra / Dorje Handle
Ancient Bronze Buddhist Ghanta Hand Bell with Vajra / Dorje Handle

Ancient Bronze Buddhist Ghanta Hand Bell with Vajra / Dorje Handle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine ancient bronze ghanta bell. In a Buddhist style. With engraved and embossed geometric

Category

18th Century Indian Used Bronze Bells

Materials

Bronze

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Used Bronze Bells For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used bronze bells available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, all used bronze bells available were constructed with great care. Used bronze bells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used bronze bells to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Nouveau used bronze bells are of considerable interest. Many used bronze bells are appealing in their simplicity, but Paolo Soleri, Maurice Ascalon and Arcosanti produced popular used bronze bells that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Bronze Bells?

Used bronze bells can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,000, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $128,718.
Questions About Used Bronze Bells
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bell pull is used for calling servants to a specific room in a home. During the Victorian era, owners of large estates installed elaborate bell systems. One bell pull went in every room and connected to a series of labeled bells in the servants' work area. When a person used the pull, the bell representing that room would ring to call a servant. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique bell pulls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bell pulls, often used to ring complex networks of bells, were very common from the late 18th to the early 20th century. They are still used in some applications today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique bell pulls from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Bronze dishware is generally safe to use for eating and cooking, though it requires careful use. Additionally, bronze should not be used to store food over long periods of time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    Barbara Hepworth used bronze for a few reasons. Hepworth intended for some pieces to be displayed outdoors and bronze is a weather-ready material. Because it can be melted and poured into a mold, bronze also made it possible for Hepworth to create her distinctive pierced, fluid sculptures, whereas it was more difficult to achieve the same effects with wood and stone. In addition, brass enabled Hepworth to quickly make multiple editions of the same work. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Barbara Hepworth art.