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Small to Mid Size, Rare and Serene African Male Bronze Bust on Black Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique bronze sculpture and a fine work of art. This serene yet strong face on an evenly strong
Category

Late 20th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Loet Vanderveen Art Bronze Kudu Sculpture Limited Edition # 303 Signed
By Loet Vanderveen, Franz Hagenauer
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. African animal bronze sculpture.
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Hagenauer Wooden Canoe with 4 Standing African Paddlers
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Karl Hagenauer sculpted wooden canoe with four bronze standing African paddlers with black patina
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Midcentury Tribal Figure
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Impressive Benin Oda King Lost Wax 'Bronze' sculpture from the mid-20th century Centuries old, the
Category

Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of African Bornzo Statues, Dating Back to the Early Twentieth Century
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of African bornzo statues, dating back to the early twentieth century. The statues represent
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Benin Queen Mother Commemorative Ceramic Head by the Edo people
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Queen Mother commemorative head by the Edo people (present day Nigeria, Africa). Made after a bronze
Category

20th Century Italian Tribal Busts

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Erotic Themed Couple Art African Sculpture in Bronze
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Couple Art Erotic Theme small Sculpture in Bronze Unmarked. 1.25 tall x 2 D x 1 W. Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

African Art Deco Style Elephant In Bronze 1970 From Benin
Located in Encino, CA
Very interesting Art Deco Style elephant in Bronze 1970. This sculpture comes from France
Category

Vintage 1970s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Benin Bronze Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze sculpture- a strong example of Benin culture. Figure playing instrument.
Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Bronze Fish Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical and naive bronze African fish sculpture. Lends itself to the modernist interior due its
Category

20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A pair of West African Nigeria Benin Tribe Bronze sculptures
Located in West Hollywood, CA
from the Benin Tribe of West Africa. The sculptures are made of bronze and they are hollow inside.
Category

Antique 19th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze African Dancer Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
a number of African figures and animals made by the company, although more commonly in cast bronze
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze African Dancer Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
a number of African figures and animals made by the company, although more commonly in cast bronze
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze African Dancer Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
a number of African figures and animals made by the company, although more commonly in cast bronze
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Bronze Male Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze African bust from the Benin region dating late 19th early 20th century. The sculpture is
Category

Early 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze African Dancer Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1930s Vienna sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze African Dancer Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1930s Vienna sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze African Dancer Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1930s Vienna sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Benin bronze. Nineteenth Century. Africa.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Museum quality antique Benin bronze with hole in top of head to accommodate ivory tusk, a show of
Category

Antique 19th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Interesting Old Bronze African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
An interesting and large old African bronze currency mounted on a later custom steel stand.
Category

Early 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Interesting Old African Bronze Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and interesting African bronze currency
Category

Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Wood African Head Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1930s Vienna sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
African Bronze "Currency" Sculpture on stand
Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Hagenauer Bronze Sculpture Art Deco Dancing African Woman
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
During the Art Deco period of the 1930s, the European designers were greatly influenced by African
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wood and Bronze Kneeling African Girl Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hagenauer's skills are a stylist and sculpture. Her full wood body is accented with bronze arm bracelets. She
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wood and Bronze Kneeling African Girl Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1930s Vienna sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Native Warrior Bronze Sculpture, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Hand made African Native Warrior bronze sculpture with brass accents, from Werkstätte Hagenauer
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of African Bronze Currency
Located in Highland Park, IL
A pair of african bronze currency with spikes.
Category

Early 20th Century African Abstract Sculptures

African Art Pair of Bronze Benin Leopard Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
African sculpture: Benin Pair of bronze leopard figures with great curling tails. The Benin
Category

African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1970s Bronze Abstract Figure Sculpture by African Artist Francois Tamba Ndembe
By François Tamba Ndembe
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1970s sculpture by African artist Francois Tamba Ndembe. Abstract male and female figurative
Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze and Wood Palm Tree Hagenauer Sculpture, African Theme
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This wonderful Hagenauer sculpture employs both wood and bronze in its' composition. The small
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze sculpture by Naomi Jacobsen
Located in Stamford, CT
Bronze sculpture of a seated female nude. Signed.
Category

Vintage 1970s South African Sculptures

Conrad Botes, "Martyr", Bronze Sculpture
Located in Capetown, ZA
Conrad Botes’ biting satire, frequently directed at South African society, politics and religion is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Modernist Stylized African Warrior Sculpture by Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful sculpture was made by Hagenauer for the Wiener Werkstatte in the 1930's. The figure
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Modernist Stylized African Warrior Sculpture by Hagenauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful sculpture was made by Hagenauer for the Wiener Werkstatte in the 1930's. The figure
Category

20th Century Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wood and Bronze African Rowers by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
remembered, however. Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956) created a wide array of decorative and functional sculptures
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wood and Bronze African Rowers by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1930s Vienna sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Signed Cast Brass African Warrior Sculpture by Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Los Angeles, CA
larger African bronze pieces by Hagenauer, the gracefulness of this design makes a strong statement
Category

20th Century Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pr. Bronze LionCubs Benin, Africa Great Patina, Verde Aging Collectable
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
These lions, male and female are most charming, will add a sophisticated look to any room we have seen the large versions over the years, bur never theses charming animals female i...
Category

Vintage 1980s African Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze African Head by Richard Rohac Stamped
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in London, GB
A Bronze African Head by Richard Rohac stamped 1950s Part of a Collection all available to
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Busts

Materials

Bronze

African Head in Bronze No. 4373 by Hagenauer Vienna
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
bronzes and objects of daily use. Hagenauer produced african figures since the late 1930ies due to the
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Justine Mahoney, "Initiation", Special Edition, Bronze Sculpture
By Justine Mahoney
Located in Capetown, ZA
A special edition of Justine Mahoney's bronze sculpture," Initiation", with the body finished in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

OUT OF AFRICA, PR.MAGNIFICENT AND LARGE BRONZE LIONS
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
HARD TO FIND PAIR OF BRONZE LIONS THE LION WITH THE TAIL IS 31" LONG INCLUDING THE TAIL
Category

20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of African Bronze Bamileke Cameroon Statues
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of African bronze Bamileke tribe well carved horn Tribe, Cameroon West Region with hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hagenauer Art Deco Dancing Woman African Sculpture
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This streamlined figure is from the "African Period" of Karl Hagenauer's output. She is in
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Bronze Seated Boy Holding Fish Sculpture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a boy seated cross legged on a cushion holding a fish
Category

Mid-20th Century African Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco French Bronze "out of Africa" Elephant Statue
Located in Oakland, CA
bronze. Purchased in France and although unsigned, it is of incredible quality and details. The
Category

Vintage 1930s French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Conrad Botes, "Large Naked Communist", Bronze Sculpture
Located in Capetown, ZA
Conrad Botes’ biting satire, frequently directed at South African society, politics and religion is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco African Head Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely African sculpture was created by Karl Hagenauer of Vienna Austria. There was a
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Astrid Dahl, "Small Campanula Flower", Bronze Sculpture
By Astrid Dahl
Located in Capetown, ZA
Astrid Dahl’s love of working with clay and creating forms all began when she met her ceramic lecturer, Hendrik Stroebel at the Durban Technikon of KwaZulu-Natal in 1995. She moved t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stanislaw Trebinski, "Water Barer s Vessel", Bronze Sculpture
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Stanislaw grew up in Nairobi, Kenya in a richly creative household filled with paintings by his late father – accomplished artist Tonio Trzebinski – artworks by close friends such as...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Justine Mahoney, "Mighty Ndebele", Special Edition, Bronze Sculpture
By Justine Mahoney
Located in Capetown, ZA
taken from the media and African sculpture. Justine creates collages and sculptures that mirror her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stanislaw Trzebinksi, "Pulchellus Pelagicus (Thorny)", Bronze Sculpture
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Stanislaw grew up in Nairobi, Kenya in a richly creative household filled with paintings by his late father – accomplished artist Tonio Trzebinski – artworks by close friends such as...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Stanislaw Trzebinski, "Pulchellus Pelagicus (Stovepipe)", Bronze Sculpture
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Stanislaw grew up in Nairobi, Kenya in a richly creative household filled with paintings by his late father – accomplished artist Tonio Trzebinski – artworks by close friends such as...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Stanislaw Trzebinski, "Pulchellus Pelagicus (Rufous)", Bronze Sculpture
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Stanislaw grew up in Nairobi, Kenya in a richly creative household filled with paintings by his late father – accomplished artist Tonio Trzebinski – artworks by close friends such as...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Stanislaw Trzebinski, "Pulchellus Pelagicus (Frilled)", Bronze Sculpture
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Stanislaw grew up in Nairobi, Kenya in a richly creative household filled with paintings by his late father – accomplished artist Tonio Trzebinski – artworks by close friends such as...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Two African Dancers, Bronze Signed Arsene Matton, Belgium School
By Arsène Matton
Located in Paris, FR
Two African dancers, bronze with a beautiful brown patina, signed Arsene Matton (1873-1953
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of African bronze sculpture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. Find 246 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of African bronze sculpture now, or shop our selection of 32 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of African bronze sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of African bronze sculpture made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of African bronze sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien and Heinrich Filter Bronze Art produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a piece of African bronze sculpture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $502,615, while the average can fetch as much as $3,779.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

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Questions About African Bronze Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, bronze sculptures may be worth something. The artist, age, size, subject matter and condition of sculptures all play a role in determining their value. Bronze pieces by well-known artists like Alberto Giacometti and Constantin Brâncuși have sold for millions in the past. If a sculpture doesn't have much value based on its artistic merit, historical importance or other characteristics, the bronze metal itself may have value as scrap metal. For a valuation of a particular piece, use the services of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.