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How can you tell if a statue is real bronze?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
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Shop for Bronze Sculptures on 1stDibs
Early 20th Cent Elegant Dance Ball Bird Couple Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture sh...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sergio Bustamante Surrealist Bronze Moon Sculpture Signed Mexico 1996
Located in Troy, MI
Surrealist bronze sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Mexico 1996
Gymnastic moon edition of 100
Solid bronze moon form with with surrealist face details and outstretched arms and legs
S...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Penguin Sculptures in Wood and Bronze
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Exceptional pair of penguin sculptures, finely carved from wood with an elegant black lacquer finish that accentuates their sleek, streamlined forms. Their wings, beaks, and feet are...
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20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 4ft Bronze "Lady Justice" Statue 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly stunning large bronze 'Lady Justice' statue set upon a bronze base, dating from the late 20th century.
This high quality bronze was hot cast using the 'lost wax' pro...
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Late 20th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Imperial Roman Bronze Signet Ring Depicting a Male Portrait, Circa 200AD
Located in Elkhart, IN
A remarkable ancient Roman bronze signet ring dating to the Imperial period, circa 200 AD, featuring an engraved oval bezel depicting a male portrait framed by ornamental decoration....
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Frederic Remington Roman Bronze Works The Cheyenne Statue Sculpture 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Frederic Remington bronze sculpture titled The Cheyenne, produced by Roman Bronze Works, New York. The Cheyenne was his sixth sculpture and his most daring design. Moun...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
