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

Mid-19th Century Laotian Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Laos, 19th Century, Ancient Bronze Maravijaya Buddha with Dark Patina

$1,900

Large Sino-Tibetan Bronze Hand of the Buddha

Located in Seattle, WA

Large Sino-Tibetan gilded bronze hand of the Buddha. Modeled and cast in one of the six "fist

Category

Early 20th Century Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Large Sino-Tibetan Bronze Hand of the Buddha

$2,400

Buddha Head Fragment

Located in New York, NY

Bronze fragment of a Buddha head in the U-Thong style, delicate and classically articulated.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Buddha Head Fragment

Thai Gilded Bronze Figure of a Standing Buddha

Located in Seattle, WA

Tall standing gilded bronze Buddha with right hand held up, elbow at a right angle the left arm in

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Thai Gilded Bronze Figure of a Standing Buddha

$2,200

Buddha Standing in Abhaya Mudra Gesture, Lacquered Bronze, Thailand, circa 1860

Located in Paris, FR

Buddha standing in Abhaya Mudra Gesture, lacquered bronze, Thailand, circa 1860 The Abhaya Mudra

Category

Late 19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Buddha Standing in Abhaya Mudra Gesture, Lacquered Bronze, Thailand, circa 1860

$9,256

Cambodia, Khmer Kingdom, 12th-13th Century, Bronze Buddha In Vitarka Mudra

Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR

Ancient Khmer Kingdom, representation of Buddha in Vitarka Mudra position Cambodia 12th-13th

Category

15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Cambodia, Khmer Kingdom, 12th-13th Century, Bronze Buddha In Vitarka Mudra

$1,500

Buddha Head in Lost-Wax Casting Bronze, Ayutthaya, 17th Century, Thailand

Located in Paris, FR

Buddha head in lost-wax casting bronze, Ayutthaya, 17th Century, Thailand. Missing Rani and his

Category

17th Century Thai Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Buddha Head in Lost-Wax Casting Bronze, Ayutthaya, 17th Century, Thailand

$7,713

Ayutthaya Style Standing Bronze Figure of Buddha, Mid-17th Century, Thailand

Located in Paris, FR

Ayutthaya style, bronze figure of Buddha 17th century, standing in samabhanga, both hands in

Category

17th Century Thai Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Ayutthaya Style Standing Bronze Figure of Buddha, Mid-17th Century, Thailand

$12,460

Late 17th Century Gilt Bronze Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

expressing the exceptional radiance of the body of Buddha. The monastic dress is, with the "folds of

Category

Late 17th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Late 17th Century Gilt Bronze Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra, Ayutthaya, Thailand

$28,000

Collection of Bronze Buddha Hands (8) Likely 19th Century

Located in Montecito, CA

Beautiful and interesting collection of bronze buddha hands likely Thai.

Category

19th Century Asian Buddha Bronze Antique

Collection of Bronze Buddha Hands (8) Likely 19th Century

$2,800

Thai Standing Buddha

Located in Hudson, NY

A beautiful and ornate standing Buddha from Thailand with gilt detail. Figure is holding a round

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Thai Standing Buddha

$1,450

Set of Three Large Chinese Ming Style Gold Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha s

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This magnificent set of three Ming style gold gilt bronze seated Buddhas are seated upon a double

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Large Chinese Ming Style Gold Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha s

$2,700 / item

Standing Thailand Buddha

Located in Sarasota, FL

Bangkok Period having gold leaf over bronze ver well done with a red lacquer finish to the "steps" of the

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Standing Thailand Buddha

$3,195

Laos, 18th-19th Century, Ancient Buddha Maravijaya in Bronze with Green Patina

Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR

Boudhha Maravijaya with green patina Laos 18th-19th century The Buddha is represented

Category

Late 18th Century Laotian Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Laos, 18th-19th Century, Ancient Buddha Maravijaya in Bronze with Green Patina

$1,642

Elegant Chinese Bronze Buddha circa 18th Century or Earlier 中国古董

Located in London, GB

A small elegant gilt bronze Guanyin Buddha with eyes downcast, hands holding a water vase, with

Category

17th Century Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Chinese Bronze Buddha circa 18th Century or Earlier 中国古董

$890

Monumental 65" 19thC Temple Size Thai Gilt Lacquer Bronze Buddha In Abhaya Mudra

Located in Long Beach, CA

Monumental 65" tall 19th Century Temple Size Thai Gilt Lacquer Bronze Buddha with it hands In

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Monumental 65" 19thC Temple Size Thai Gilt Lacquer Bronze Buddha In Abhaya Mudra

$15,000

Three Large Chinese Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Buddha’s Seated on Lotus Flower

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Offered is this magnificent set of three large Buddha's with cloisonné enamel for the garments and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Three Large Chinese Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Buddha’s Seated on Lotus Flower

$1,700 / item

Ancient Kingdom of Siam, 19th Century, Bronze Buddha in absence of fear Mudra

Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR

Bronze Buddha in the position of absence of fear Ancient Kingdom of Siam 19th century The Buddha

Category

Late 19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Kingdom of Siam, 19th Century, Bronze Buddha in absence of fear Mudra

$1,350

Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

A bronze figure of Buddha, seated on a lotus base. China Ming dynasty, 17th century.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

$4,153

Hand Fragment from a Monumental Buddha

Located in New York, NY

A large bronze hand fragment from a monumental Buddha, still graceful, gentle, and strong in spite

Category

18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Hand Fragment from a Monumental Buddha

19TH CENTURY SUKHOTHAI BUDDHA HEAD

Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL

REPRESENTS THE IDEAL BEING AND REVEALS THE INNER SPIRIT

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

19TH CENTURY SUKHOTHAI BUDDHA HEAD

$3,900

A 17th century head of Buddha

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

A beautiful head of 17th century bronze Buddha Ayutthaya Siam. the lips are golden.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

A 17th century head of Buddha

$5,340

Thailand 13th-15th Century Standing Buddha

Located in Sarasota, FL

This Gold gilt bronze Sukuthai BUDDHA is from the 13th-15th Century Collector was an engineer and

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Thailand 13th-15th Century Standing Buddha

$2,795

Two antique Thai buddhas

Located in Sarasota, FL

Two gold leaf over bronze buddha statues from Thailand, (one standing, two hands out representing

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Two antique Thai buddhas

$2,400

Thailand, 17th Century, Northern Province / Laos, Buddha with deep patina

Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR

Buddha Maravijaya 17th century Ancient Kingdom of Siam, Northern Province / Laos The Buddha is

Category

17th Century Thai Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Thailand, 17th Century, Northern Province / Laos, Buddha with deep patina

$2,500

Large Bronze Bouddha, Northern Thailand, First Half of the 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Large bronze Buddha in The bhumisparsa or "earth witness" mudra. Chiang Saen or Lanna style (11

Category

Early 19th Century Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Bouddha, Northern Thailand, First Half of the 19th Century

$19,936

Nepalese Bronze Buddha

Located in Fossano, IT

A Nepalese fine bronze figure of Sakyamuni Buddha. The right hand in Bhumisparsamudra and holding a

Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Nepalese Bronze Buddha

$890

Bronze Buddha Head

Located in New Haven, CT

Bronze Buddha head, probably Thailand, circa 1900. Height of head without base is 9".

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha Head

$475

Indian Bronze Amitabha Buddha

Located in Sarasota, FL

Indian Bronze Amitabha Buddha (The Buddha Eternal Life). One of the five Cosmic Buddhas of Esoteric

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Indian Bronze Amitabha Buddha

$1,320

Chinese Black Bronze Amitabha Buddha

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese black bronze Amitabha Buddha. The Buddha of "Infinite Light": He is synonymous with

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Black Bronze Amitabha Buddha

$1,622

19th c. Bronze Thai Buddha Head

Located in New York, NY

19th c. Bronze Thai Buddha Head mounted on Wooden base

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th c. Bronze Thai Buddha Head

$425

Antique Bronze Guan Yin Buddha Bust

Located in Sarasota, FL

Antique bronze Guan Yin Buddha bust with gold leaf accents. Ming Dynasty. Outstanding Craftsmanship

Category

1640s Chinese Chinese Export Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Guan Yin Buddha Bust

$1,275

Burmese Bronze 18th Century Shan Buddha

Located in Sarasota, FL

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

Category

Mid-19th Century Thai Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Bronze 18th Century Shan Buddha

$1,446

Bronze Buddha Statue, Thailand, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Statue of the Buddha in a sitting posture in dhyana or "attitude of meditation". Lacquered and

Category

Late 19th Century Thai Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha Statue, Thailand, 19th Century

$16,020

Mandalay Buddha Statue Bronze Burma, 19th Century

Located in Monterey, CA

This seated Buddha statue is a Mandalay Buddha made of bronze. It is from Burma, circa 19th century

Category

19th Century Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Mandalay Buddha Statue Bronze Burma, 19th Century

$8,500

Bronze Repousse Ink Boxes with Seated Buddha

Located in New York, NY

Small, perfectly worn bronze ink boxes with beautifully crafted repousse images of Buddha on the

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Repousse Ink Boxes with Seated Buddha

$250

19th Century Bronze Northern Thai Buddha, Sukhothai Style

Located in SOMIS, CA

protection", and the other peacefully rested on his knee, the Buddha illustrate the beloved "Sukhothai Style

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Northern Thai Buddha, Sukhothai Style

$2,400

Antique Bronze or Copper Figure of Buddha

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Classic pose with detailed casting.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Antique Bronze or Copper Figure of Buddha

$1,450

Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha Sculpture, Mandalay Style

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The Buddha is seated on a low base in vajrasana with bhumisparshamudra, in which the finger-tips of

Category

Mid-19th Century Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha Sculpture, Mandalay Style

$5,500

Chiang Saen Period Thai Patinated Bronze Buddha Head

Located in New York, NY

Chiang Saen period Thai patinated bronze Buddha head With a sash draped over his shoulder, the

Category

15th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Chiang Saen Period Thai Patinated Bronze Buddha Head

$7,400

Gilt Bronze Thai Standing Buddha, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

19th century Thai standing Buddha in gilt bronze, wearing ornately decorated robes. Standing in a

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Gilt Bronze Thai Standing Buddha, 19th Century

$4,518

Anitque Burmese Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, Mandalay, 19th Century

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The Buddha is seated on a low base in vajrasana (lotus) position with bhumisparsha mudra, in which

Category

19th Century Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Anitque Burmese Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, Mandalay, 19th Century

$8,830

Large Antique 19th Century Thai, Rama IV Gilt Bronze Buddha

Located in Concord, MA

Large Rama IV Gilt Bronze Buddha, Thailand, 19th century; seated in touching the earth mudra on

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique 19th Century Thai, Rama IV Gilt Bronze Buddha

$18,000

Late 16th Century, Gilt Bronze Pu-Tai Laughing Buddha , Burma

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

pictures of Buddha. The lovable fat, happy, laughing Buddha represents the ideals of good health, wealth

Category

16th Century Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Late 16th Century, Gilt Bronze Pu-Tai Laughing Buddha , Burma

$9,800

Impressive Bronze Buddha Statue in Rattanakosin Style, Late 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze Buddha statue in Rattanakosin Style. Late 19th century Rama V's reign (1868–1910) Buddha

Category

Late 19th Century Thai Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Bronze Buddha Statue in Rattanakosin Style, Late 19th Century

$18,394

Thai Bronze Buddha on Black Stand, 19th Century, Old Collection

Located in New York, NY

. Matte finish on black stand. Very good condition. The Buddha is in position Bhumisparsha Mudra. In

Category

19th Century Thai Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Thai Bronze Buddha on Black Stand, 19th Century, Old Collection

$1,200

Chinese Buddha Sculpture in Bronze with Red Stones and Inscription

Located in Helsingborg, SE

Chinese Early 19th century Buddha sculpture in bronze with red stones and inscription. Untouched

Category

1820s Chinese Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Buddha Sculpture in Bronze with Red Stones and Inscription

$4,984

Standing Antique Bronze Buddha Sculpture with Crown and Elaborate Flowing Robes

Located in New York, NY

An unusually tranquil antique standing bronze Buddha with a sweet face and a remarkably calming

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Standing Antique Bronze Buddha Sculpture with Crown and Elaborate Flowing Robes

$2,900

19th Century Royal Thai Gilt Bronze Statue Buddha

Located in Concord, MA

Antique gilt bronze statue of Thai version of Buddha. Figure seated on a lotus with a double

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Metal

19th Century Royal Thai Gilt Bronze Statue Buddha

$6,300

Buddha in Bronze, Dark Brown Patina, Lao 17th or 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Buddha in bronze, dark brown patina, Lao 17th or 18th century. Buddha is represented sitting in

Category

Late 17th Century Laotian Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Buddha in Bronze, Dark Brown Patina, Lao 17th or 18th Century

$5,696

Superb Quality Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Seated Within a Lotus Flower Base

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superb quality gilt bronze Tibetan Buddha seated within a lotus flower base. The Buddha is

Category

19th Century Asian Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Superb Quality Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Seated Within a Lotus Flower Base

$2,464

16th Century, Bronze Buddha Hand, Kampaen Phet Period, Art of Thailand

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

perfection of the equal fingers constantly attributed to the Buddha. The fine, long and sharp fingers

Category

16th Century Thai Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

16th Century, Bronze Buddha Hand, Kampaen Phet Period, Art of Thailand

$7,900

Bronze Incense Burner with Buddha and Phoenix Birds, Japan, Late 19th Century

Located in Ulestraten, Limburg

Very large and heavy two-piece incense burner with a finely finished large statue of Buddha with

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Incense Burner with Buddha and Phoenix Birds, Japan, Late 19th Century

$3,085

Buddha 15th Century Uthong Style

Located in Lincoln, GB

A beautiful Torso of Buddha in burnished bronze and dating from the 15th century. The U Thong

Category

15th Century and Earlier Asian Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Buddha 15th Century Uthong Style

$13,350

Antique Pottery Torso from Thailand in a Bronze Patina

Located in Dallas, TX

Torso, likely Buddha, in bronze patina on acrylic stand. Ayutthaya, Thailand 1400-1600 AD

Category

17th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Pottery, Acrylic

Antique Pottery Torso from Thailand in a Bronze Patina

$2,250

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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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