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

18th Century Burmese Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, Lacquered Bronze, Buddha in Abhaya Mudra, Art of Burma

$36,000

Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Earth Touching Buddha Figure, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Thai gilt bronze figure of a seated Buddha, depicted with legs crossed in the virasana position

Category

Late 19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Earth Touching Buddha Figure, Late 19th Century

$2,600

Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Mandalay Buddha with gilt and lacquer finish

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

A fine early gilt lacquered bronze Buddha seated in the padmasana (lotus) position with

Category

Early 19th Century Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Mandalay Buddha with gilt and lacquer finish

$26,800

18th Century, Gilded Bronze, Crowned Buddha in Abhaya Mudra, Art of Thailand

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

originality and its verve. Unlike the Buddha depicted in a monk’s simple garments, this standing Buddha

Category

18th Century Thai Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, Gilded Bronze, Crowned Buddha in Abhaya Mudra, Art of Thailand

$21,800

Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Urn with Buddha Figure Lid, c. 1915

Located in San Francisco, CA

A circa 1915 antique Japanese Taishō period larger-size bronze champlevé urn or vessel with buddha

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Taishō Period Bronze Champlevé Urn with Buddha Figure Lid, c. 1915

$2,400

Late 17th Century, Gilded Bronze Buddha in Abhaya Mudra, Art of Thailand

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

This gilded bronze statue is exceptional both in size and presence. The master is here

Category

Late 17th Century Thai Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Late 17th Century, Gilded Bronze Buddha in Abhaya Mudra, Art of Thailand

$18,000

Unusual Bronze-Silver Alloy Buddha Seated on a Bell

Located in London, GB

Burma, Tai Yai (Shan States) 18th-19th century H. (Overall) 14.5 cms, 5 ¾ ins H. (Buddha only

Category

18th Century Asian Buddha Bronze Antique

Unusual Bronze-Silver Alloy Buddha Seated on a Bell

$4,461

Store closing March 31. Gilt Bronze Buddha Touching the Earth Myanmar Burma

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Store closing March 31. Elegant, refined form, bronze votive with layered patina of gilt and some

Category

Early 19th Century Burmese Qing Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Store closing March 31. Gilt Bronze Buddha Touching the Earth Myanmar Burma

$1,190

Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of a Standing Buddha, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Thai Gilt Bronze figure of a Standing Buddha Image, upright with both hands extended forward and

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of a Standing Buddha, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century

$1,250

Extremely Rare 19th Century Gilded and Lacquered Bronze Fasting Buddha

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare gilded and lacquered bronze fasting Buddha seated in dhyanamudra beneath a Bodhi

Category

Early 19th Century Buddha Bronze Antique

Extremely Rare 19th Century Gilded and Lacquered Bronze Fasting Buddha

$7,550

Late 17th Century, Bronze Buddha Head, Ayutthaya Kingdom, Art of Thailand

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

. Through the medium of bronze, the sculptor worked the surface into most minute details to capture the

Category

Late 17th Century Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Late 17th Century, Bronze Buddha Head, Ayutthaya Kingdom, Art of Thailand

$18,000

Buddha - A very large bronze figure of Sho Kannon. Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912

By Artisan-Craftsmen, Inc.

Located in TOULON, FR

Standing on a double lotus above an octagonal pedestal, holding a lotus bud and leaf in the left hand, the right hand hangs down in varadamudra, the shawl covers the shoulders and cr...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Buddha - A very large bronze figure of Sho Kannon. Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912

$215,445

Large Rattanakosin Standing Buddha in Full Regalia

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

city walls and public buildings of Rattanakosin. At the same time, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha or

Category

Late 18th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large Rattanakosin Standing Buddha in Full Regalia

$102,957

Buddha Sitting in the Position of Bhumisparsa Mudra, Thailand, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

A sitting Buddha in lacquered and gilt bronze, in the position of the earth touching gesture

Category

1850s Southeast Asian Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Buddha Sitting in the Position of Bhumisparsa Mudra, Thailand, 19th Century

$19,749

Store closing March 31.. Buddha Myanmar Burma Ancient Layered Patina

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Store closing March 31. A small but monumental bronze with layered patina of gilt and paint or

Category

Early 19th Century Burmese Qing Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Store closing March 31.. Buddha Myanmar Burma Ancient Layered Patina

$890

Burmese Eroded Teak Sitting Buddha (Reference # A01936/S)

Located in San Francisco, CA

Teak Sitting Buddha on a bronze base. Very detailed considering age and that the piece was exposed

Category

18th Century and Earlier Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Burmese Eroded Teak Sitting Buddha (Reference # A01936/S)

$2,200

Reclining Buddha, bronze.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Reclining Buddha, bronze. Auydhya-style, 18c., Thailand. Length: 21 cm. In good condition.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Buddha Bronze Antique

Reclining Buddha, bronze.

$900

Shakyamuni Medicine Buddha Bronze Figure, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

A Chinese bronze medicine Buddha figure, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The Buddha is seated in

Category

1890s Chinese Chinese Export Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Shakyamuni Medicine Buddha Bronze Figure, 19th Century

$1,700

Large Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha

Located in Dallas, TX

a large seated Buddha, bronze with worn gilt surface, on wooden stand

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha

$3,250

Bronze Buddha

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Thai bronze seated Buddha with hands in the Bhumisparsha mudra, calling upon

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha

$680

Antique Bronze Buddha, Young Buddha

Located in Somis, CA

A bronze statue of Buddha seated on double lotus base. Small, youthful face with arched eyebrows

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Buddha, Young Buddha

$1,200

Bronze Standing Buddha

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze standing buddha from the 18th century

Category

18th Century and Earlier Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Standing Buddha

Chinese Bronze Buddha

Located in Stamford, CT

A Chinese bronze Buddha with exceptional carving and great patination.

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Buddha

$3,250

Bronze Buddha Head

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A Tibetan Gilt Bronze Buddha Head 17th/18th Century From what originally would have been a life

Category

19th Century Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha Head

$2,500

Chinese Bronze Buddha Head

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Chinese bronze Buddha head This is an old artisan made piece dating from the 19th century, it is

Category

Late 19th Century Primitive Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Buddha Head

$892

Japanese Meiji Bronze Buddha

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Japanese Meiji bronze Buddha.

Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Buddha

$1,375

Gilded Bronze Buddha Bust

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Beautifully gilded bronze Buddha head.

Category

Late 19th Century South Asian Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Bronze Buddha Bust

$3,700

19th Century Bronze Buddha

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Thai gilt bronze Buddha with hands clasped in meditation, seated on a lotus throne.

Category

19th Century Laotian Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Buddha

$1,480

Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in Chicago, IL

A bronze repoussé image of Buddha in the Bhumisparsha Mudra (the gesture with which the Buddha

Category

19th Century Nepalese Buddha Bronze Antique

Bronze Seated Buddha

$1,880

Cloisonne Bronze Buddha on Base

Located in Marseille, FR

Cloisonne bronze Buddha on its wooden base. XIXth century. Additional information: Material

Category

19th Century Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Cloisonne Bronze Buddha on Base

$2,992

Bronze Antique Buddha

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional beautiful bronze buddha with mysterious smile. Some parts are hand painted and

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Bronze Antique Buddha

$2,600

Seated Bronze Buddha

Located in Stamford, CT

Bronze buddha is seated in Maravijaya on an attractive high stepped two tier base. Right hand in

Category

19th Century Asian Buddha Bronze Antique

Seated Bronze Buddha

$4,950

19th Century Thai Bronze Buddha

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Thai bronze figure of Buddha seated with hands clasped in meditation. Pagoda Red

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Thai Bronze Buddha

$588

Antique bronze Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 45

Category

19th Century Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique bronze Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma Original Buddhas

$6,709 / item

Pair of Gilt Bronze Buddha

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of gilt bronze Buddha. China, 20th century. Measures: H: 21cm, W: 15 cm, D: 8 cm.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Buddha

$2,872 / set

19th Century Thai Bronze Buddha

Located in Chicago, IL

This serene Buddha figure was cast in bronze by a Thai artisan over a century ago.The flame-like

Category

Mid-19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Thai Bronze Buddha

$980

An antique Bronze Buddha Head

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A beautiful Asian Bronze Buddha Head from Thailand, Rattana Period Bangkok, 19 th Century, great

Category

1850s Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

An antique Bronze Buddha Head

$5,685

Antique bronze Shan Buddha statue from Burma Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 38,5 cm high 20 cm wide and 10,7 cm deep Weight: 2.95 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style

Category

18th Century Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique bronze Shan Buddha statue from Burma Original Buddhas

$4,474

19th Century Thai Bronze Buddha

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Thai bronze buddha seated in prayer with hands clasped in meditative posture

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Thai Bronze Buddha

$1,080

Bronze Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze Measures: 43 cm high 33,5 cm wide Weight: 9.1 kgs With porcelain eyes

Category

19th Century Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$2,684

Bronze Buddha, China, 17th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze Buddha, China, 17th century Measures: H 33 cm, W 20 cm, D 12 cm.

Category

17th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha, China, 17th Century

$14,363

18th Century Thai Bronze Buddha

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th century (at the very latest) bronze buddha figure on custom made wood base. Height of statue

Category

18th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Thai Bronze Buddha

$4,275

Burmese Mandalay Style Bronze Buddha

Located in Austin, TX

A large, well cast Burmese bronze seated Buddha. The historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is portrayed

Category

19th Century Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Mandalay Style Bronze Buddha

$17,500

Large Original Bronze Pyu Buddha Statue from Burma Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 18

Category

15th Century and Earlier Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large Original Bronze Pyu Buddha Statue from Burma Original Buddhas

$31,315

Thai Seated Buddha Patinated Bronze Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

Thai Seated Buddha Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 19th century, the figure atop a lotus pedestal. 8.5

Category

19th Century Asian Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Thai Seated Buddha Patinated Bronze Sculpture

$1,450

Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Buddha

Located in San Marino, CA

A 20th century bronze figure of Chinese Buddha sitting upon a pedestal base.

Category

1920s Chinese Qing Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Buddha

$1,309

Monumental 19th Century Bronze Thai Buddha

Located in Chicago, IL

A monumental 19th century bronze Thai Buddha seated in meditation. Pagoda Red

Category

19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Monumental 19th Century Bronze Thai Buddha

$4,800

Large bronze Buddha , Ayuthaya , 17th century.

Located in PARIS, FR

Bronze statue of Buddha seated in Bhumisparsa mùdra, or gesture of taking the earth as witness

Category

17th Century Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large bronze Buddha , Ayuthaya , 17th century.

$11,370

19th Century Chinese Bronze Medicine Buddha

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese bronze medicine Buddha depicted with elaborate robes and alms offering bowl

Category

19th Century Chinese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Bronze Medicine Buddha

$880

18th Century Tibetan Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha

Located in Vero Beach, FL

18th century Tibetan bronze Shakyamuni Buddha A rare and important bronze figure of Shakyamuni

Category

18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Tibetan Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha

$2,150

Antique Thai Bronze Seated Buddha Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

A Thai bronze sculpture of Buddha seated and posed in the bhumisparsa-dhyana mudra (symbolizing him

Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Thai Bronze Seated Buddha Sculpture

$12,500

19th Century Sukhothai Bronze Buddha Fragment

Located in Chicago, IL

Once ornately gilt and painted, this fragment of a serene bronze Buddha was created in Thailand in

Category

Mid-19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Sukhothai Bronze Buddha Fragment

$1,780

Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

Southeast Asian Cast Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture, on a fitted stepped wood base. Overall: 4.5" H x

Category

Late 19th Century Asian Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture

$950

Thai Rattanakosin Period Gilt Bronze Buddha

Located in Astoria, NY

Thai Rattanakosin period cast gilt bronze Buddha from the mid-19th century, seated on a multi

Category

Mid-19th Century Thai Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Thai Rattanakosin Period Gilt Bronze Buddha

$4,800

Thai Bronze Buddha s Hand, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century Buddha's hand sculpture from Thailand is finely cast of bronze with lifelike

Category

Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Thai Bronze Buddha s Hand, c. 1850

$880

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 43,5 cm high 32,5 cm wide and 20,6 cm deep Weight: 12.2 kgs With inlayed eyes

Category

19th Century Burmese Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$1,789

Bronze Buddha Head from Northern Thailand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A cast bronze Buddha head fragment mounted on a wood base. Based on the typical facial expression

Category

Late 19th Century Thai Other Buddha Bronze Antique

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha Head from Northern Thailand

$4,000

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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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