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Antique Sculptures For Sale

Vintage & Antique Sculptures for Sale

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Since Ancient times humans have moulded the materials around them to create 3D representations of the world that matters to them. From energetic animals and figures to far more serious Busts and abstractions, Sculpture offers probably the most engaging form of art. It is extremely tactile as well as created in the round, and this helps provides both a sense of physical weight and presence to the piece. It also allows light and shadow to envelope the item.


Throughout history there have been countless Masters of sculpture creating in materials as diverse as wood, stone, metal and resins. Of these the most respected today is Bronze and Marble. Bronze is essentially a mixture of copper and tin and has been in use for at least seven centuries.


In contrast items carved in wood or stone require the artist to carefully chip away at the piece until the form is created. Compared to Bronze these materials are whittled down slowly and methodically but can be just as prone to failure with a single misguided blow of the mallet. This is particularly true with Stonework where the craftsman needs to understand the natural striations in the rock to predict where the crack or fissure of each blow will occur. 

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17th Century Saint

Youngs Antiques

17th Century Saint

£ 1,100

€1,267
$1,369
17th Century Saint

17th Century Saint

£ 1,100

€1267
$1369

Youngs Antiques

Small 17th Century Bronze Crouching Venus

£ 2,000

€2,303
$2,489
Small 17th Century Bronze Crouching Venus

Small 17th Century Bronze Crouching Venus

£ 2,000

€2303
$2489

Youngs Antiques

Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha

£ 255

€294
$317
Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha

Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha

£ 255

€294
$317

Antique and Unique

Late 16th - Early 17th Century Polychrome Figure

£ 1,850

€2,130
$2,302
Late 16th - Early 17th Century Polychrome Figure

Late 16th - Early 17th Century Polychrome Figure

£ 1,850

€2130
$2302

Youngs Antiques

Travertine Giraffe Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli

£ 325

€374
$404
Travertine Giraffe Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli

Travertine Giraffe Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli

£ 325

€374
$404

Barcroft and Kidd

Edwardian Bronze of Boys Fighting

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

Edwardian Bronze of Boys Fighting

£ 395

€455
$492
Edwardian Bronze of Boys Fighting

Edwardian Bronze of Boys Fighting

£ 395

€455
$492

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

Fine Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Ebonised Figures

£ 2,495

€2,873
$3,105
Fine Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Ebonised Figures

Fine Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Ebonised Figures

£ 2,495

€2873
$3105

London City Antiques

Large Painted Terracotta Bust of Madame Du Barry After Augustin Pajou

£ 1,620

€1,865
$2,016
Large Painted Terracotta Bust of Madame Du Barry After Augustin Pajou

Large Painted Terracotta Bust of Madame Du Barry After Augustin Pajou

£ 1,620

€1865
$2016

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Bronze Figure Of Boy After August Moreau

£ 1,200

€1,382
$1,494
Bronze Figure Of Boy After August Moreau

Bronze Figure Of Boy After August Moreau

£ 1,200

€1382
$1494

Hawkins Antiques

Large Marble and Alabaster Sculpture

£ 1,650

€1,900
$2,054
Large Marble and Alabaster Sculpture

Large Marble and Alabaster Sculpture

£ 1,650

€1900
$2054

Tony Youll Antiques

Patinated Bronze Group of Two Borzoi Hounds by Mark Thomas

£ 4,400

€5,067
$5,476
A 19th Century Sculpture of a Female

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

A 19th Century Sculpture of a Female

£ 3,950

€4,549
$4,916
A 19th Century Sculpture of a Female

A 19th Century Sculpture of a Female

£ 3,950

€4549
$4916

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

19th Century French Bronze Bust Of Apollo

£ 925

€1,065
$1,151
19th Century French Bronze Bust Of Apollo

19th Century French Bronze Bust Of Apollo

£ 925

€1065
$1151

Antique & Modern Living

Large & Impressive Romanesque Bust

£ 1,250

€1,439
$1,556
Large & Impressive Romanesque Bust

Large & Impressive Romanesque Bust

£ 1,250

€1439
$1556

Rams Head Antiques

Large Japanese Root Wood Okimono

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

Large Japanese Root Wood Okimono

£ 535

€616
$666
Large Japanese Root Wood Okimono

Large Japanese Root Wood Okimono

£ 535

€616
$666

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust

£ 1,650

€1,900
$2,054
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust

£ 1,650

€1900
$2054

London City Antiques

Wooden Statue of Monk with Bible & Ciborium - 16th Century

€ 1,700

£1,476
$1,837
Wooden Statue of Monk with Bible & Ciborium - 16th Century

Wooden Statue of Monk with Bible & Ciborium - 16th Century

€ 1,700

£1476
$1837

Alain Michel Antiques

Antique Continental Gilt Bronze Storks

£ 295

€340
$367
Antique Continental Gilt Bronze Storks

Antique Continental Gilt Bronze Storks

£ 295

€340
$367

Antique and Unique

Artists Lay Figure by Lechertier Barbe Ltd

£ 1,650

€1,900
$2,054
Artists Lay Figure by Lechertier Barbe Ltd

Artists Lay Figure by Lechertier Barbe Ltd

£ 1,650

€1900
$2054

Antique & Modern Living

Ukraine Interest, Amusing Sculpture of Night Watchman

£ 3,250

€3,743
$4,045
Ukraine Interest, Amusing Sculpture of Night Watchman

Ukraine Interest, Amusing Sculpture of Night Watchman

£ 3,250

€3743
$4045

Koos Limburg Jnr

Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of Mother & Son by Atsuyoshi

£ 4,800

€5,527
$5,974
Bronze of an Edwardian Lady on a Window Seat

£ 6,500

€7,485
$8,090
Bronze of an Edwardian Lady on a Window Seat

Bronze of an Edwardian Lady on a Window Seat

£ 6,500

€7485
$8090

Wick Antiques Ltd

Large Pair of Hand Carved African Figures King & Queen Carvings

£ 795

€915
$989
Large Pair of Hand Carved African Figures King & Queen Carvings

Large Pair of Hand Carved African Figures King & Queen Carvings

£ 795

€915
$989

Elder Books & Collectables

Impressive Pair of Chinese Terracotta Fo Dogs

£ 825

€950
$1,027
Impressive Pair of Chinese Terracotta Fo Dogs

Impressive Pair of Chinese Terracotta Fo Dogs

£ 825

€950
$1027

Rams Head Antiques

Bronze Mountaineer

Witch Antiques

Bronze Mountaineer

£ 285

€328
$355
Bronze Mountaineer

Bronze Mountaineer

£ 285

€328
$355

Witch Antiques

Bird Bronze c.1930

£ 175

€202
$218
Bird Bronze c.1930

Bird Bronze c.1930

£ 175

€202
$218

Jo Brayshaw

Bronze Race Horses & Jockeys About to Jump Fence Sculpture by Barry Foley

£ 2,500

€2,879
$3,111
Vintage Hand Made French Cockerel c.1970

£ 175

€202
$218
Vintage Hand Made French Cockerel c.1970

Vintage Hand Made French Cockerel c.1970

£ 175

€202
$218

Elder Books & Collectables

Carved Jade Crane Figure on Lacquered Wooden Base

£ 425

€489
$529
Carved Jade Crane Figure on Lacquered Wooden Base

Carved Jade Crane Figure on Lacquered Wooden Base

£ 425

€489
$529

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Pair of Bronze Figures of Ladies by Jean-Louis Gregoire

£ 16,500

€19,000
$20,536
Pair of Bronze Figures of Ladies by Jean-Louis Gregoire

Pair of Bronze Figures of Ladies by Jean-Louis Gregoire

£ 16,500

€19000
$20536

Hawkins Antiques

Traditional Vintage Kokeshi Doll 1001612

£ 88

€101
$110
Traditional Vintage Kokeshi Doll 1001612

Traditional Vintage Kokeshi Doll 1001612

£ 88

€101
$110

Campbell Vintage

Antique Sculptures FAQs


What are the 4 basic types of sculpture?

Sculptures are categorised into four basic types including moulded, cast, assembled, or carved. A typical moulded sculpture would be hand-cast with wax, clay, Papier-Mache, or plaster usually using a wooden mould. Antique cast sculptures were typically cast in Bronze, Brass or Spelter (a combination of zinc and lead). The model would first be carved and created from wax which was then encased in clay. The wax is melted off and the mould is then filled with the hot metal. Carved art is produced by cutting or chipping away a piece of stone, wood, or other solid material until the sculpture is created. Assembled sculptures involve combinations of different materials to create a three-dimensional style. Sculptures in glass are created by manipulating the molten glass into the shape desired or filling a mould with the glass.


Where to buy Bronze statues?

There are many places where you can buy Bronze Statues but when looking for genuine antique examples it is important to purchase them from reputable dealers like ours on LoveAntiques. This is because bronzes are still being produced new today so can easily be confused as being old if you don’t have the relevant skills to tell the difference. There are also sadly many fakes and copies out there usually of the more desirable makers and statues. These have been produced for many years so may have begun to acquire some of its own genuine patina (as well as the faux patina given to it when made). Most new bronzes are given a coat of patinating fluid which is brushed on and will darken the metal to a deep brown/black. There is no depth or variation to this finish but over time it will wear and soften. Therefore with a bit of skill it is possible to spot new from old bronzes, but a skilled professional will also give you the peace of mind necessary and point out the features which make their items genuine.


How to date antique statues?

Dating an antique statue will depending on several factors and sadly often years of experience. The main things to consider are the materials used and how it has aged, the overall artistic quality and detail of the piece, as well as how accurate the poses or details are. All materials and finishes age over time and understanding how the main material used ages will help a lot. Wood will not only crack but will also attract dust to give a unique look, paintwork will chip and details will wear if handled. The timber will also darken. Stone and marble left outdoors will weather in different depending on how soft it is, and metal will usually oxidize. Kept indoors these materials won't weather much but an accumulation of dust and particles in the atmosphere may darken the finish. Once you have ascertained the degree of aging then it is important to understand the fine details and attributes of that statue.  Many modern statues tend not to be as detailed because they are more interested in creating movement and abstract forms, but also copies of older pieces will usually lack the necessary attention to detail because time is money. If you have an antique statue which you believe is old then it is a good idea to show it to a reputable dealer who should be able to confirm its age and authenticity.