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How can you tell fake bronze?
To tell fake bronze, try striking the metal with the handle of a butter knife. Real bronze will produce a sustained ringing sound, similar to a bell. Other metals will produce a duller thud, while bronze-toned resin will usually give off a fainter sound. When in doubt about materials, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of bronze furniture and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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Frederic Remington Roman Bronze Works Bronco Buster Cowboy Sculpture Statue 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Frederic Remington bronze sculpture titled "The Bronco Buster," produced by Roman Bronze Works, New York. Depicts an American cowboy holding a twisting whip, seated on th...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Abstracted Guitar Sculpture in Black Enamel Bronze on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
This striking Mid-Century Modernist sculpture, crafted circa 1960, is an artistic interpretation of a guitar, showcasing the era’s penchant for abstraction and inventive use of mater...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Abstract Modernist Bronze Sculpture Figural with Brutalist Relief Texture 1970s
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Troy, MI
Unique post-war abstract sculpture in solid bronze Anonymous artist circa 1970's Slab like torso cast in deep relief texture and nuanced patinas Three elongated legs and subtly offs...
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20th Century Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A large and heavy Egyptian Revival cat, cast in a dark-patinated bronze alloy, modeled in the manner of the ancient Bastet figures of dynastic Egypt. This piece captures both eleganc...
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Vintage 1970s French Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Le Faguays (Fayral), “Lysis” Art Deco Bronze Sculpture for Max Le Verrier
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exceptional and exceedingly rare Art Deco bronze sculpture titled “Lysis”, designed by Pierre Le Faguays under his well-known pseudonym Fayral, and cast by the Max Le Verrier foun...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture - Hermes - France
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant and finely cast bronze sculpture of Hermes, France circa 1890. Hermes, the messenger of the gods in classical mythology, is a symbol of communication, travel, intelligence, a...
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Antique 1880s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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