Who is famous for bronze sculptures?

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.

Are bronze sculptures cast?

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.

What is the meaning of bronze sculpture?

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How can I tell if a bronze sculpture is real?

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.

How can I tell how old a bronze sculpture is?

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.

Who made the first bronze sculpture?

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.

Which is the famous Chola bronze sculpture?

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.

Are bronze sculptures worth anything?

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.

Which dynasty bronze sculptures are most famous?

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.

How did Giacometti make his bronze sculptures?

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.

What is the name of the famous bronze sculpture of a man created by Auguste Rodin?

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.

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Benson A. Selzer, Woman IX, Contemporary Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1980s

By Benson A. Selzer

Located in New York, NY

Benson A. Selzer (1921-1999) was an American artist, known for sculpture and painting.

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Benson A. Selzer, Woman IX, Contemporary Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1980s

$5,900

Bust Of A Young Woman bronze

By Kevin Berlin

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Bust Of A Young Woman Bronze sculpture signed by the artist inside the cast and dated 1988, 1st

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1980s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Kevin Berlin
Bust Of A Young Woman bronze, 1988

$7,500

Joy of Life (sculpture on table mirror)

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Bronze relief sculpture on table mirror. Incised Erte signature with stamped numbered edition

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1980s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Erté
Joy of Life (sculpture on table mirror), 1985

$2,450 Sale Price

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Charles O. Perry Cassini Bronze MIT Mathematical Geometric Desk Sculpture

By Charles O. Perry

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rare and Early MOMA/MIT Mathematical Statuette, 80/1000. Solid Bronze Swiveling Sphere on Bronze

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Charles O. Perry Cassini Bronze MIT Mathematical Geometric Desk Sculpture

$7,500

Christopher Schumaker Set of 2 Wood, Lead and Bronze Sculptures

Located in Mexico City, MX

A set of abstract wood, lead and bronze sculpture by Canadian artist Christopher Schumaker. One

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Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze, Lead

Christopher Schumaker Set of 2 Wood, Lead and Bronze Sculptures

$1,800 / set

Vintage Bronze Cast Newly Refinished (Gilt) Pug Dog Sculpture by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Bronze Cast Newly Refinished (Gilded) Resting Pug Dog Art Sculpture by Maitland Smith

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Vintage 1980s Thai Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Bronze Cast Newly Refinished (Gilt) Pug Dog Sculpture by Maitland Smith

$1,599

Reclining Figure II, by Allan Houser, Apache, abstract, figurative, bronze

By Allan Houser

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Green family. He created a large body of sculpture in stone, wood and bronze. For many years Glenn

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Allan Houser
Reclining Figure II, by Allan Houser, Apache, abstract, figurative, bronze, 1982

Price Upon Request

"Kaitha" Figurative Sculpture of a Women in a Hand

Located in Houston, TX

Abstract figurative sculpture of a women holding a globe above her head and is sitting in the palm

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Chris Tompkins
"Kaitha" Figurative Sculpture of a Women in a Hand, 1986

$2,200

Dennis Westwood Mid-Century Modern Abstract Bronze Table Sculpture 14/20

By Dennis Westwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Heavy solid patinated bronze standing form by Dennis Westwood. Numbered 14 of 20.

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Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Dennis Westwood Mid-Century Modern Abstract Bronze Table Sculpture 14/20

$4,500

Victor Salmones Bronze Sculpture Titled "La Cuerda Floja" Signed Number 6/10

By Victor Salmones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning bronze sculpture envisioned and executed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico by the listed sculptor

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Vintage 1980s North American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Victor Salmones Bronze Sculpture Titled "La Cuerda Floja" Signed Number 6/10

$9,850

Italy 1982 Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture Lucky Charm by Concetto Pozzati

By Concetto Pozzati

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a joyful bronze sculpture; this art work has signed by the well known Italian artist

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Italy 1982 Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture Lucky Charm by Concetto Pozzati

$1,435

Bronzed Pierrot Sculpture, David Fisher, Austin Productions, 1986, Signed

By Austin Productions, David Fisher

Located in Doylestown, PA

Art Deco style seated Pierrot hollow-cast sculpture by David Fisher, Austin Productions, 1986. A

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Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Composition, Stone

Bronzed Pierrot Sculpture, David Fisher, Austin Productions, 1986, Signed

$1,250

-The Gymnast- Bronze Sculpture by Rebecca J. Grob, (20th Century American) Signe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage bronze sculpture by American artist Rebecca J. Grob. The piece depicts a female

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Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

-The Gymnast- Bronze Sculpture by Rebecca J. Grob, (20th Century American) Signe

$4,950

Organic or Tribal Influence Bronze Garden Sculpture by Noted Sculptor Tim Doyle

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in St. Louis, MO

Organic form bronze garden or yard sculpture by California Sculptor Tim Doyle. Influenced by

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Organic or Tribal Influence Bronze Garden Sculpture by Noted Sculptor Tim Doyle

$7,500

Ernest Trova Study/Falling Man (Tableman) Life Size Sculpture Chrome-Bronze #3/8

By Ernest Trova

Located in St. Louis, MO

and numbered 3/8 Chrome plated bronze and stainless steel, Height 81 inches (205.74 cm) From an

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Ernest Trova Study/Falling Man (Tableman) Life Size Sculpture Chrome-Bronze #3/8

$90,000

Bronze Fairey Fishing Statue Elph Goblin Mushroom Casting

Located in Potters Bar, GB

dangerous! Gorgeous bronze pixe statue sitting atop the magic mushroom What a quirky, whimsical delight Of

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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Fairey Fishing Statue Elph Goblin Mushroom Casting

$3,217

Mid-Century Modern Sculpture in Patinated Bronze and Marble by S. Monachesi

By Sante Monachesi

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern sculpture in patinated bronze and marble by Sante Monachesi, an impressive

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Sculpture in Patinated Bronze and Marble by S. Monachesi

$3,475

Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021

By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Rome, IT

Arnaldo Pomodoro bronze sculpture "medaglia" for Tecno, bronze signed on verso "A Pomodoro" and

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021

$2,047 Sale Price

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Solid Bronze Desk Top Whale and Calf Sculpture on Wood Base by S. Nelles, 1986

By Rembrandt Bugatti, Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Solid Bronze Desk Top Whale and Calf Sculpture On Wood Base by Scott Nelles (American) Signed and

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Vintage 1980s American American Classical Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Solid Bronze Desk Top Whale and Calf Sculpture on Wood Base by S. Nelles, 1986

$500 / item

Bronze French Sculpture by Paul Sylvester "Leda and the Swan"

By Paul Silvestre

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning bronze French sculpture "Leda and the Swan"; by Paul Silvestre (French, 1884-1976). This

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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

Bronze French Sculpture by Paul Sylvester "Leda and the Swan"

$2,800

Giant Bronze Bull Statue - Bullock Garden Animals

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Large bronze bull statue - Perfect for the garden and of course being bronze can live outside

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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Giant Bronze Bull Statue - Bullock Garden Animals

$6,367

Large Bronze Elephant Statue Garden Casting

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Amazing bronze casting of a cute elephant that measures over six feet tail to trunk - 193 CM Very

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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Bronze Elephant Statue Garden Casting

$4,929

Farmer Han and the Farmer s Wife, 30" figurative bronze

By Dee Clements

Located in Loveland, CO

Farmer Han and the Farmer's Wife by Dee Clements Figurative Bronze Pair. Excellent condition

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1980s American Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Dee Clements
Farmer Han and the Farmer s Wife, 30" figurative bronze, 1986

$15,000

Trail of Prayers 66" tall bronze bust on walnut pedestal

By Denny Haskew

Located in Loveland, CO

all the foundry processes involved in producing a desirable and lasting monumental bronze sculpture

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Denny Haskew
Trail of Prayers 66" tall bronze bust on walnut pedestal, 1989

$14,000

Rope Trap /// Abstract Expressionist Female Nancy Graves Huge Metal Sculpture NY

By Nancy Graves

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

-dimensional work - her camels - to her most recent works in bronze, her sculpture has been innovative and

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze, Metal

Nancy Graves
Rope Trap /// Abstract Expressionist Female Nancy Graves Huge Metal Sculpture NY, 1985

$140,000

Pair Bronze Pixie Statues Elph Fairey Piper Casting

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of bronze pixies or elphs Such a whimsical pair, one is playing a

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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair Bronze Pixie Statues Elph Fairey Piper Casting

$1,916

Abstract Geometric, small abstract bronze, dark brown patina, life cast, marble

By Allan Houser

Located in Santa Fe, NM

sculpture in stone, wood and bronze. For many years Glenn Green Galleries co-sponsored many editions of his

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1980s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Allan Houser
Abstract Geometric, small abstract bronze, dark brown patina, life cast, marble

$7,500

Bronze Seated Monkey Chimp Statue Chimpanzee Casting

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Quirky and characterful bronze seated chimpanzee statue Good size at three feet tall - 91 CM Lovely

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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Seated Monkey Chimp Statue Chimpanzee Casting

$1,574

Susana Espinosa Cabeza Mujer Bronze Sculpture Puerto Rico Isla del Sol Artist PR

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful and Rare version of the Cabeza de Mujer series in Bronze. Signed and Number; Espinosa 246

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Vintage 1980s Puerto Rican Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Bronze

Susana Espinosa Cabeza Mujer Bronze Sculpture Puerto Rico Isla del Sol Artist PR

$2,120 Sale Price

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Bronze Mercury Statue Hermes Classical Art Giambologna

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Incredible giant bronze statue of the famous Mercury statue The original version of this was by

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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Mercury Statue Hermes Classical Art Giambologna

$3,560

Bronze Polo Player Statue - Horse Jockey Casting

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning English Bronze statue showing polo player on a bucking bronze Stands in at over two feet

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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Polo Player Statue - Horse Jockey Casting

$1,300

Sun City by Italian Walter Valentini Abstract Patinated Cast Bronze Panel 1985

Located in Brescia, IT

This Walter Valentini art work is made in cast lost wax bronze: "sun city" represent the dream of

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1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Walter Valentini
Sun City by Italian Walter Valentini Abstract Patinated Cast Bronze Panel 1985, 1985

$14,240

Abstract Bamboo and Brass Sculpture

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This unique abstract sculpture is made of granite, bamboo and bronze. Three bamboo sticks are held

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Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Abstract Bamboo and Brass Sculpture

$283

Bronze Black Panther Statue Art Deco Cat

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous bronze casting of a large black leopard in the Art Deco style Good size at almost four

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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Black Panther Statue Art Deco Cat

$2,396

Woman bust in bronze by Michel Jaubert

By Michel Jaubert

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Buste féminin par Michel Jaubert, moulé sur la poitrine de la femme de l’artiste, édition sur 100 exemplaires, signé, numéroté.

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Busts

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Bronze

Woman bust in bronze by Michel Jaubert

$4,746

Classical Bronze Cherub Fountain Fish Geese Garden Statue

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a classical bronze statue of a boy / cherub fountain The cherub holds aloft the

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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Classical Bronze Cherub Fountain Fish Geese Garden Statue

$1,985

Large Bronze Tiger Cat Statue Lion Panther Casting

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful bronze casting of a tiger cat At over two mentres from head to tail this is almost

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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Bronze Tiger Cat Statue Lion Panther Casting

$4,039

Clement Meadmore Sculpture

By Clement Meadmore

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Clement Meadmore Bronze Sculpture Chocolate Brown Patina Dark Onyx Green Marble Base Artist

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Vintage 1980s Australian Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Clement Meadmore Sculpture

$18,000

Late 20th Century Bronze Buddha Hand

Located in New York, NY

A large cast bronze sculpture of a Buddha's left hand. Indonesia, circa 1980. Dark brown patinated

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Vintage 1980s Indonesian Other Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 20th Century Bronze Buddha Hand

$2,400 Sale Price

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David Kimball Anderson Sculpture Flowers in a Vase

By David Kimball Anderson

Located in Surfside, FL

"Singular Visions: Contemporary Sculpture in New Mexico," Museum of Fine Arts, Santa Fe, NM 1980 "Sculpture

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1980s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

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Bronze, Enamel, Steel

David Kimball Anderson
David Kimball Anderson Sculpture Flowers in a Vase, 1987

$6,500

Bronze Skeleton

Located in Rome, IT

Patinated bronze skeleton, dark green patina, very well finished in details and details. exact copy

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Vintage 1980s Italian Busts

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Bronze

Bronze Skeleton

$5,696 Sale Price

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Bronze Stags Signed Moigniez Pair Stag Moose Elk Statues

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of French bronze stags which are signed by Moigniez on the base

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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Stags Signed Moigniez Pair Stag Moose Elk Statues

$1,225

Bronze Bust of Athena by Fonderia Chiurazzi, Italy, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Refined bronze bust of the Greek goddess Athena, cast in the 20th century by the renowned Fonderia

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Vintage 1980s Busts

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Bronze

Bronze Bust of Athena by Fonderia Chiurazzi, Italy, 20th Century

$3,094 Sale Price

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Unusual Painted Bronze and Brass Kinetic Sculpture on Granite Base Signed

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Unusual painted bronze and brass kinetic sculpture on granite base. Signed by Charles Ringer.

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Vintage 1980s Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Bronze

Unusual Painted Bronze and Brass Kinetic Sculpture on Granite Base Signed

$12,500

Lifesize French Bronze Horse and Jockey Statue by Bonheur

Located in Potters Bar, GB

England. His bronze sculptures are always signed I. Bonheur and the earliest Peyrol casts from the late

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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Lifesize French Bronze Horse and Jockey Statue by Bonheur

$19,854

Silver Plated Polo Player Bronze Statue Horse Jockey Plate

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning English bronze casting of a polo player in full swing which has been finished in silver

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Vintage 1980s Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Silver Plated Polo Player Bronze Statue Horse Jockey Plate

$2,047

Art Deco Bronze Cheetah Cat - Large Silver Plate Statue

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful silver plated bronze cheetah statue in the art deco style Such a sleek cat, perfect for

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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Cheetah Cat - Large Silver Plate Statue

$2,670

Pair Lifesize Bronze Cranes Fountain - Large Bird Casting Garden

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of lifesize bronze cranes This is a fountain, water will spurt out of their beaks if

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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair Lifesize Bronze Cranes Fountain - Large Bird Casting Garden

$4,792 / set

Vintage Bronze Heron Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th Century

Located in London, GB

which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture. In industrial uses, the modern process is

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Vintage 1980s English Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Bronze Heron Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th Century

$6,161

Pair Bronze Pelicans - Large Pacific California Sea Bird Statues

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful pair of giant bronze pelicans standing on boat mooring stumps Classic Pacific sea bird

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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair Bronze Pelicans - Large Pacific California Sea Bird Statues

$7,530 / set

Large Bronze Winston Churchill Statue Seated British PM Casting

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a wonderful bronze casting of Sir Winston Churchill Great size at almost five feet

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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Bronze Winston Churchill Statue Seated British PM Casting

$13,007

Winston Churchill Bench Bronze Statue Garden Casting Seat British PM

Located in Potters Bar, GB

We'll fight them on the benches! You are viewing a wonderful bronze casting of Sir Winston

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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Winston Churchill Bench Bronze Statue Garden Casting Seat British PM

$15,746

Bronze Patinated Nude Woman "On the Wave" by Györgyi Lantos

Located in Montreal, QC

Bronze Patinated Nude Woman "On the Wave" by Györgyi Lantos signed with seal: "Lantos" Member of

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Vintage 1980s Hungarian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Patinated Nude Woman "On the Wave" by Györgyi Lantos

$18,500

Bronze Vessel by Paul Soldner

By Paul Soldner

Located in Dallas, TX

bronze, we see the influence of legendary California potter Peter Voukos who was Soldner's teacher at the

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Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Vessel by Paul Soldner

$18,000

Apollo in Gilt Bronze

Located in Rome, IT

Sculpture of Apollo in gilded bronze, 20th century.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Busts

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Bronze

Apollo in Gilt Bronze

$3,797 Sale Price

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Pair of Chinese Bronze Deity Figures, 20th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

Pair of Chinese bronze figures of deities standing on dragons. The two sculptures were made in the

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronze Deity Figures, 20th Century

$1,330 Sale Price / set

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Vintage Pair of Bronze Pelicans on Mooring Posts, Late 20th Century

Located in London, GB

detail and fine craftsmanship of these fine bronze sculptures are sure to be a talking point

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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Pair of Bronze Pelicans on Mooring Posts, Late 20th Century

$9,242 / set

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Find many varieties of an authentic bronze sculpture 1980 available at 1stDibs. A bronze sculpture 1980 — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the bronze sculpture 1980 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right bronze sculpture 1980, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Erté, Itzik Ben Shalom and Karl Springer each produced at least one beautiful bronze sculpture 1980 that is worth considering.

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Questions About Bronze Sculpture 1980

Who is famous for bronze sculptures?
1 Answer
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.
Are bronze sculptures cast?
1 Answer
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.
What is the meaning of bronze sculpture?
1 Answer
David Brooker Fine ArtMay 13, 2021
It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
How can I tell if a bronze sculpture is real?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell how old a bronze sculpture is?
1 Answer
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.
Who made the first bronze sculpture?
1 Answer
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.
Which is the famous Chola bronze sculpture?
1 Answer
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.
Are bronze sculptures worth anything?
1 Answer
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.
Which dynasty bronze sculptures are most famous?
1 Answer
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.
How did Giacometti make his bronze sculptures?
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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.
What is the name of the famous bronze sculpture of a man created by Auguste Rodin?
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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.