How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?

Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.

How can I tell if my bronze is antique?

One way to tell if your bronze is antique is to study its color. As it ages, bronze develops a natural patina, darkening in color. As a result, shiny, light-colored pieces are unlikely to be antiques. Another approach is to research the maker using trusted online resources to find out when they produced bronzes similar to yours. For assistance with the dating process, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a selection of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.

What is antique bronze finish?

The metallic finish known as antique bronze boasts a profound, dark chocolate finish that nearly approaches black. The antique bronze color is primarily a color from the brown color family.

Buddha Bronze Antique

Bronze Sculpture From Asia

Category

19th Century Tibetan Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha

$2,250

Tibetan Bronze Buddha

Located in New Orleans, LA

TIBETAN BRONZE BUDDHA H 35½" W 23¾" D 9½"

Category

19th Century Tibetan Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Bronze Buddha

$2,950

Japanese Bronze Buddha

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese bronze of buddha Daruma founder of Zen sect of Buddhism. 19th Century, artist signed

Category

19th Century Japanese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Buddha

$1,800

Bronze Buddha Hand

Located in Norwalk, CT

Thai Bronze Buddha hand

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha Hand

$750

Bronze Buddha Bust

Located in New York, NY

A striking, small Thai bronze Buddha bust floating over a simple black base. Thailand, c. 1920

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha Bust

$1,100

Gilt Bronze Buddha

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Burmese gilt bronze Buddha dressed in royal attire. Holding an inscribed tablet in his right

Category

19th Century Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Buddha

Bronze Buddha

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19thC. Thai Bronze Seated Buddha

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Bronze Buddha

$2,400

Bronze Buddha

Located in San Francisco, CA

Two available, priced separately.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Buddha Bronze Antique

Bronze Buddha

$5,250

Nepalese Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha

Located in Fossano, IT

A Nepalese bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, seated on a lotus base with the right hand in

Category

18th Century Nepalese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Nepalese Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha

$2,610

19th Century Bronze Buddha

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Bronze Buddha

Category

19th Century Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Buddha

$450

Antique bronze Buddha head.

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique bronze Buddha head with traces of gold.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique bronze Buddha head.

$3,880

Small Bronze Buddha Head

Located in New York, NY

A classically shaped and simply mounted small bronze Buddha head from Thailand, c. 1920. Head lifts

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Small Bronze Buddha Head

$600

Ming Bronze Buddha Head

Located in New York, NY

A large bronze Buddha head form the Ming Period with outstanding patina. Fully formed in the round

Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Ming Bronze Buddha Head

$12,000

Thai Gold Bronze Buddha

Located in Sarasota, FL

This Thailand BUDDHA is of bronze with a gold gilt overlay have red lacquer "steps" to the

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Thai Gold Bronze Buddha

$2,900

A gilt-bronze Buddha

Located in Winter Park, FL

A seated bronze figure of Buddha wearing a gilt robe with chiseled brocade, both hands placed on

Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

A gilt-bronze Buddha

$14,000

Gilded Bronze Buddha

Located in Seattle, WA

Gilded Bronze Buddha standing on pedestal with hands raised in gesture, octogonal wood base.

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Gilded Bronze Buddha

$8,500

Bronze Ayutthaya Buddha Head

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Handsome traditional rendering of a Buddha head in the style of the Ayutthaya period (Siamese

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Ayutthaya Buddha Head

$9,500

Dramatic Standing Bronze Buddha

Located in Woodbury, CT

THE FIGURE SITS ON A SEPARATE LOTUS FORM BRONZE BASE, BRONZE PINS BELOW THE FEET ATTACH TO THE

Category

19th Century Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Dramatic Standing Bronze Buddha

$3,500

Burmese Cast Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in Seattle, WA

Bronze seated Buddha from Burma. Very simply and yet dynamically cast, seated on a tall pedestal

Category

18th Century and Earlier Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Cast Bronze Seated Buddha

$1,800

16th century bronze Buddha head

Located in Norwalk, CT

Well sculpted bronze head of Buddha his oval face with a serene contemplative expression.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

16th century bronze Buddha head

$7,500

Cast Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in Wilton, CT

The Gilt Bronze Buddha Shown Seated in the Lotus Postion With His Hands in the Position of Turning

Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Cast Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha

$9,500

19th Century Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in London, west Sussex

This wonderful 19th century gilded bronze Buddha is seated in the ‘Calling the Earth to Witness

Category

19th Century Asian Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha

$890

Ming Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha

Located in Fossano, IT

A small gilt bronze figure of Buddha, seated on a lotus base. China, Ming Dynasty, XVII century.

Category

17th Century Chinese Ming Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Ming Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha

$3,560

Bronze Buddha Hand in Wisdom Gesture

Located in Essex, MA

A 19th century Thai bronze buddha hand sculpture, depicting his right hand with fingers in

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha Hand in Wisdom Gesture

$2,300

19th Century Chinese Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in Sarasota, FL

A Chinese Bronze figure of Buddha with both hands palm up in a geitare of meditation, seated in

Category

19th Century Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Bronze Seated Buddha

Bronze Buddha, 17th or 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

A very nice partially gilt bronze figure of Buddha sitted in dhyanasana on a rectangular stand. His

Category

17th Century Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha, 17th or 18th Century

$5,800

Large Bronze Buddha, 17th-18th Century

Located in Odense SV, DK

Large beautiful sitting Awa bronze Buddha from Burma. This Buddha is sitting on a very large throne

Category

Late 17th Century Burmese Arts and Crafts Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Buddha, 17th-18th Century

$5,399

Burmese 18th Century Bronze Shan Buddha

Located in Sarasota, FL

Burmese 18th Century Bronze Shan Buddha. This Buddha is placed in temples and at stupas as objects

Category

Early 19th Century Indian Chinese Export Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Burmese 18th Century Bronze Shan Buddha

$1,835

Antique Bronze Buddha Goddess Deity Figurine

Located in Ferndale, MI

I've never seen anything like this before...weathered bronze medicine goddess figurine with orange

Category

Early 20th Century Archaistic Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Buddha Goddess Deity Figurine

$245

Lifesize Pair of Seated Bronze Buddhas

Located in Woodbury, CT

Each Buddha in different poses. One in the meditation pose and one in the teaching pose (hand

Category

19th Century Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Lifesize Pair of Seated Bronze Buddhas

$35,000

Thai Mounted Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite sculpture comprising a bronze hand in the upright position with slender outstretched

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Thai Mounted Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture

$950

Sukothai Seated Gilt Bronze Buddha

Located in Sarasota, FL

An extremely old Thai seated gilt Bronze Buddha from the Sukothai period.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Sukothai Seated Gilt Bronze Buddha

$3,795

17thC Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha

Located in London, GB

Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha, seated in the cross-legged yogic posture of Satvaparyankasana with hands

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Ormolu

17thC Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha

$20,000

Bronze Black Thailand Buddha Head

Located in Sarasota, FL

This Black Bronze Buddha came from a Collection which took 40 years in the making. The

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Teak

Bronze Black Thailand Buddha Head

Modern Midcentury Bronze Chinese Seated Buddha Statue

Located in Pasadena, CA

Buddha, gilded base. One of the world's oldest traditions, Chinese art spans thousands of years and

Category

Early 20th Century Hong Kong Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Modern Midcentury Bronze Chinese Seated Buddha Statue

$995

Southeast Asian Gilt Bronze Head of Buddha

Located in Hudson, NY

Southeast Asian gilt bronze head of Buddha, likely Northern Thailand or Ayudhya. The head with

Category

19th Century Asian Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Southeast Asian Gilt Bronze Head of Buddha

$1,600

Indian Buddha Shan Bronze with Prayer Inside

Located in Sarasota, FL

Indian Buddha Shan bronze sitting in lotus Pposition, 4 level step throne, eyes down, serene

Category

19th Century Indian Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Indian Buddha Shan Bronze with Prayer Inside

$1,567

Bangkok Style Bronze Buddha with Gold Paint

Located in New York, NY

Classic Bangkok (Rattanakosin) Style Standing Buddha in Abhaya Mudra (Fearlessness & Peace). With

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Bangkok Style Bronze Buddha with Gold Paint

$7,500

Japanese Bronze Of The Great Buddha At Kamakura

Located in Christchurch, GB

-1912, finely rendered bronze study of the great Buddha at the Kotoku-in at Kamakura, a most enchanting

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Of The Great Buddha At Kamakura

$4,050

Large Mid-19th Century Gilt Bronze Buddha, Thailand

Located in Paris, FR

Large Buddha, Rattanakosin style (second half of the 19th century) in one of the most common iconic

Category

1870s Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large Mid-19th Century Gilt Bronze Buddha, Thailand

$22,547

Hand of Buddha in Bronze, Thailand 15th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Hand of the Shākyamuni Buddha. Representing the right hand making the gesture of reassurance from

Category

15th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Hand of Buddha in Bronze, Thailand 15th Century

$7,500

Tibetan Gilt Bronze and Copper Buddha

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very nice Tibetan part gilt bronze and copper figure of Buddha made during the 19th century

Category

19th Century Chinese Tibetan Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Ormolu, Copper

Tibetan Gilt Bronze and Copper Buddha

Thai Cast Bronze Figure of a Meditating Buddha

Located in Seattle, WA

Cast bronze Seated figure of a meditating Buddha. Finely worked lacquered and gilded surface

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Thai Cast Bronze Figure of a Meditating Buddha

$925

Northern Thai Lanna Period Bronze Buddha, circa 18th Century

Located in London, GB

A northern Thai Lanna period bronze Buddha The finely cast bronze alloy figure Buddha seated in

Category

16th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Northern Thai Lanna Period Bronze Buddha, circa 18th Century

$1,711

Bronze Statue "The Laughing Buddha" by Enrico Caruso

By Enrico Caruso

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

laughing Buddha and gifted the bronze statue to Arturo Toscanini in 1909. Signed "Enrico Caruso, 1909" on

Category

Early 20th Century American Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Statue "The Laughing Buddha" by Enrico Caruso

$1,750

Large Thai Buddha, Gilt Bronze, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century

Located in Seattle, WA

Beautiful Thai Buddha Gilt bronze Rattanakosin period, 19th century Measures: 22.5

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large Thai Buddha, Gilt Bronze, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century

$2,500

Large Antique Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha on Lotus Flower

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This is a magnificent, large gilt bronze antique Buddha seated on a lotus flower. This depiction of

Category

19th Century Chinese Ming Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha on Lotus Flower

$12,950

15th Century Bronze Head of Buddha from Lanna, Thailand

Located in Djursholm, SE

A very fine 15th century bronze head of Buddha, Lanna, Thailand. The Buddha head has been part

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

15th Century Bronze Head of Buddha from Lanna, Thailand

$2,800

Laos, 19th Century, Important Bronze Representation of Maravijaya Buddha

Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR

Important bronze representation of Maravijaya Buddha Laos, 19th century The Awakened is

Category

Mid-19th Century Laotian Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Laos, 19th Century, Important Bronze Representation of Maravijaya Buddha

$2,028

17thc. Northern Thai Bronze Head of Buddha

Located in Stamford, CT

17thc. Northern Thai Bronze Head of Buddha (possibly Lan Na Period) mounted on wood block.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Buddha Bronze Antique

17thc. Northern Thai Bronze Head of Buddha

$2,500

Thai Ayutthaya Bronze Seated Buddha Figure, 14th-15th Century

Located in New York, NY

Antique bronze Figure of Maravijaya Buddha, Thailand, Lan Na, Sukhothai post-classic style, 14th

Category

15th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Thai Ayutthaya Bronze Seated Buddha Figure, 14th-15th Century

$2,400

Asian bronze Buddha head on wooden stand

Located in Vancouver, BC

Bronze Ayutthaya Buddha . Believed to be 15th C-? on later wooden stand. Bronze Buddha

Category

18th Century and Earlier Asian Buddha Bronze Antique

Asian bronze Buddha head on wooden stand

$3,800

Early 20th cent. Thai gilt bronze Buddha

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

Nice Gilt Bronze/brass figure of Buddha on a later wooden base. It is probably from thailand and it

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Early 20th cent. Thai gilt bronze Buddha

$2,450

Thailand Buddha

Located in Sarasota, FL

Bronze Thailand BUDDHA one hand in abhaya position with step up pedestal.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Thailand Buddha

$2,995

Vietnamese Cast Bronze Figure of the Buddha as an Infant

Located in Seattle, WA

Vietnamese cast bronze image of the Guatama Sakya-muni Buddha or the princely Siddartha, as an

Category

18th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Vietnamese Cast Bronze Figure of the Buddha as an Infant

$1,850

Large Buddha in Lacquered and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, Thailand

Located in Paris, FR

Large buddha in lacquered and gilt bronze. Thailand; Rattanakosin style, Rama III or IV period

Category

Late 19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large Buddha in Lacquered and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, Thailand

$27,294

Sitting Buddha

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese Buddha from the 1900's. Wonderful patina, holding a lotus flower which could be used for

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Sitting Buddha

$1,250

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Buddha Bronze Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the buddha bronze antique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A buddha bronze antique — often made from metal, bronze and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer buddha bronze antique, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each buddha bronze antique bearing Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts or Empire hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one buddha bronze antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but Enrico Caruso, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Tiffany Studios produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Buddha Bronze Antique?

A buddha bronze antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,799, while the lowest priced sells for $135 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.

Questions About Buddha Bronze Antique

How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.
How can I tell if my bronze is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
One way to tell if your bronze is antique is to study its color. As it ages, bronze develops a natural patina, darkening in color. As a result, shiny, light-colored pieces are unlikely to be antiques. Another approach is to research the maker using trusted online resources to find out when they produced bronzes similar to yours. For assistance with the dating process, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a selection of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
What is antique bronze finish?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The metallic finish known as antique bronze boasts a profound, dark chocolate finish that nearly approaches black. The antique bronze color is primarily a color from the brown color family.

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