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Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Mirror on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful bronze mirror c. 1900. This Chinese mirror sits atop a custom steel mount. Bronze
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha Head, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
towards enlightenment. A fragment of a larger sculpture, this bronze face nevertheless displays a number
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs, Bronze Silver Plated
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Chinese foo dogs. Bronze silver plated solid heavy decorative foo dogs. These large and
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Jiang Tie Feng Bronze Sculpture Moonlight Dance
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This vibrant bronze sculpture titled ""Moonlight Dance"" by Jiang Tie Feng captures the joyous
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20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Chinese Patinated Bronze Fu Lions
Located in Cypress, CA
Decorative matching pair of Chinese patinated bronze seated fu lions. Mid-20th century.  
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Guanyin Buddha in Meditation Chinese Sculpture from the Minguo Period
Located in Madrid, ES
Guanyin buddha in meditation Chinese sculpture from the Minguo period (1912-1949) in bronze
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Ho Ho Boy Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
, and possibly amusement as well. It was forged of bronze in China’s Shanxi province in the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Petite Chinese Bronze Rooster Scale Weight, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
out opium, spices, or other valuable goods. The petite weight is cast in bronze in the form of a
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Petite Chinese Bronze Rooster Scale Weight, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
out opium, spices, or other valuable goods. The petite weight is cast in bronze in the form of a
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze Vaishravana deity figurine
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Tibeto Chinese gilt bronze figurine depicting a three-headed, six-armed deity Vaishravana riding
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Plate

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Over Bronze Figure Of Ox
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chinese bronze and enamel figure. The figure depicts a lying ox. The figure is engraved with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Enamel

20th Century Chinese Pair of Bronze Tang Horses/War Horses
Located in Pomona, CA
D each Origin: China Circa: 20th Century Material: bronze Condition: Overall in very good vintage
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Rachid Khimoune French Algerian Arab Art Brut Bronze Sculpture Abstract Figure
Located in Surfside, FL
sculptures, Shanghai. China «The Christmas Tree of Rachid Khimoune», The 15th Anniversary of Les Sapins de
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20th Century Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Exceptional pair of ormoulu mounted bronze Chinese statues
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of matching objects depicting Chinese children with animals, double patina, chiselled crystal
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Crystal, Bronze

Mid-Century Sculpture of a Chinese Egret with Egg
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage decorative sculpture of a Chinese Egret Bird. It has silvered bronze head and legs and a
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Bronze

Intricately Etched Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Diety Figure
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Intricately etched bronze sculpture of seated Diety figure.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Bronze "Wise Elder" Pocket Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
hand as a talisman for wisdom, good luck, and protection. Cast of bronze in Shanxi province in the mid
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Seated Bronze Figure of an Official
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Chinese Ming Dynasty seated bronze figure of an official. Having some original gold leaf areas
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Bronze Animal Unicorn Beast Kylin Chi-lin Qilin
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Chinese Bronze Animal Unicorn Beast Kylin Chi-lin Qilin FREE SHIPPING Shipping directly from china
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

CHINESE LEGEND
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
"Chinese Legend" (Bronze) by Erte Type: Sculpture Media: Patina on Bronze Image Dimensions: 22" x 6
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1980s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large 19th Century Chinese Bronze Fenghuang Bird Incense Burner
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 19th century Chinese bronze fenghuang bird incense burner, circa 1870. The Fenghuang bird
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinese Bronze Dragon Unicorn Beast Kylin Chi-lin Qilin
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Chinese Bronze Dragon Unicorn Beast Kylin Chi-lin Qilin
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Chinese Fine Large Antique Bronze 47" Dragon , Qing Dynasty
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese huge antique bronze "4-clawed" dragon- fine quality, late Qing dynasty, 1900 Quality
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Set of Three Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Crabs
Located in Chicago, IL
each crustaceans' shell. The Chinese perfected the art of bronze casting over many generations – the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Magical Aged Metal Chinese Horse with Bronze Patina
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Character rich aged gilded metal horse having a tribal Chinese vibe and wonderful patina.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Pair of Chinese Bronze Dragon Cabinet Pulls, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These sculptural objects are 19th-century cast bronze cabinet handles in the form of sinuous
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Gorgeous Patinated Bronze and Gilded Stag Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An elegant pair of bronze stag sculptures having meticulous gilded decoration and gorgeous
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Patinated Bronze Standing Guanyin Buddha Statue / Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Guanyin statue in patinated bronze with gilt highlights, holding a bottle of purifying water
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 20th century Chinese bronze Guan Yin statue from China
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze 24 cm high 15 cm wide and 10,2 cm deep Late 20th century Weight: 1,12 kgs
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Late 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Cold-Painted Bronze Horse Form Censer
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Cold-Painted Bronze Horse Form Censer. Lid and ears lacking. 8.75" H x 11.5" W x 4.5" D
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Early 20th Century Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Bronze Anthropomorphic Penguin Sculpture by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking mid century figural bronze sculpture of a penguin dressed in formal attire using three
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Chinese Flying Horse of Gansu Green Patinated Cast Bronze Statue
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An antique Chinese patinated green cast bronze statue depicting a flying horse from the Gansu
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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinese Bronze Pendant Charm with God of Longevity, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
professional success. The round amulet is cast of bronze in low relief and decorated with three central
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Orientalist Design Gilt Bronze Royal Horses Elaborately Detailed
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous, large, and quite decorative pair of Chinese orientalist design gilt bronze royal horses
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Guardian Lion Figure, Chinese, Bronze Ornament, Buddhist Icon, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique guardian lion figure. A Chinese, bronze Buddhist icon ornament, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronze Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These tall bronze Fu lions once guarded the entrance to a grand Chinese home. Also known as shizi
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs Great look to this pair which are a perfect left and right
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Vintage 1920s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Bronze Pagoda Form Sensor with Carved Wood Base C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Bronze Pagoda Form Sensor with Carved Wood Base C1920 Measures - 13.25"H x 8.5"W x
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Chinese Crane Standing on Heavenly Lo Shu Tortoise Dragon Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive bronze Chinese crane on heavenly lo shu tortoise statue. The ancient Feng Shui texts
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Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinese Style Bronzed Metal Standing Buddha with Verdigris Patina
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional Chinese style cast bronzed metal Buddha featuring a beautifully aged patina finish with
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Late 20th Century Thai Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Zinc

Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese 19th Century Terracotta Hippopotamus Patinated to Simulate Bronze
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Chinese terracotta model of a hippopotamus, patinated to simulate bronze.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Chinese Antique "Tea Ceremony" Bronze Hand Bell 19th Century, Lovely Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
travels. Seldom seen. This is an extraordinary opportunity to collect and acquire a scarce Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Late 19th Century, Chinese Gilt Bronze Pair of Chenets
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of unique late 19th century, Chinese gilt bronze chenets, featuring two men portraying an
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Impressive Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Mandarin with a Chinese Bronze Pipe
Located in Marseille, FR
Late 19th century mandarin with a Chinese bronze pipe. Medal patina. Used to store opium with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

China Pair of Gilt Silver Bronze Fragrance Incense Holders, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
China beautiful pair of gilt silver and bronze fragrance incense holders, Qing Dynasty, 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Silver

Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell. Imperial Qing Dynasty
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Chinese Children Mabel White 1925
By Mabel White
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of Art Deco bronze bookends with Chinese students, one is reading the other is standing
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Bronze

Chinese Bronze Buddha Head on a Wood Flat Top Pyramid Stylized Base
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese bronze Buddha head on a wood flat top pyramid stylized base, nice old patina with rich
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs on Pedestals in Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Foo (alternatively 'Fu') Dog statues, the western name for Chinese Imperial Guardian
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Koi Carp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Bronze Koi Carp Very Good Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures

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Bronze

17th Century Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Duck form Censer
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Chinese gilt bronze duck form censer, late Ming dynasty, 17th century. The
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold, Bronze

Bronze Rabbit Incense Burner.
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese 19th century Bronze Rabbit Incense Burner.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Bronze

Tibeto Chinese 18th-19th Century Gild Bronze Tsong Khapa Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
A gilt bronze figure of Tsong Khapa Tibeto-Chinese, 18th-19th century Seated on a double-lotus
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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Large Finely Cast Chinese Bronze Sui or Tang Style Horse, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
& cultural importance of the horse in China can be found in the artistic legacy of both the literature & art
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chinese Peasants" Bronze Wall Plaque
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze acid etched polychromed hand painted enamels plaque by Philip and Kelvin Laverne wall plaque
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze, Enamel

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Bronze Chinese Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of bronze Chinese sculpture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. There are 269 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of bronze Chinese sculpture you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of bronze Chinese 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 bronze Chinese sculpture made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of bronze Chinese sculpture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mabel White, Ernest Patris and Erté are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bronze Chinese Sculpture?

The average selling price for a piece of bronze Chinese sculpture at 1stDibs is $1,870, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $184,235 for the highest priced.
Questions About Bronze Chinese Sculpture
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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.
  • 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 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
    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 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.
  • 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.