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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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William Tell with His Son, a Black Forest Carving

£ 1,050

€1,227
$1,321
William Tell with His Son, a Black Forest Carving

William Tell with His Son, a Black Forest Carving

£ 1,050

€1227
$1321

Robert Belcher Antiques

A Large Pair of Italian Terracotta Decorative Lions

£ 2,650

€3,096
$3,333
A Large Pair of Italian Terracotta Decorative Lions

A Large Pair of Italian Terracotta Decorative Lions

£ 2,650

€3096
$3333

Robert Belcher Antiques

French Set Of 4 Bronze Antique Wall Sconces

£ 1,950

€2,278
$2,453
French Set Of 4 Bronze Antique Wall Sconces

French Set Of 4 Bronze Antique Wall Sconces

£ 1,950

€2278
$2453

O Keeffe Antiques

Thoroughbred Horse by Pierre-Jules Mene

£ 320

€374
$403
Thoroughbred Horse by Pierre-Jules Mene

Thoroughbred Horse by Pierre-Jules Mene

£ 320

€374
$403

Time to Admire Ltd

Large Scale 19th Century Carved Wood Stag’s Head

£ 3,600

€4,205
$4,528
Large Scale 19th Century Carved Wood Stag’s Head

Large Scale 19th Century Carved Wood Stag’s Head

£ 3,600

€4205
$4528

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

Angelot En Bois Sculpté - 18th Siècle

€ 900

£770
$969
Angelot En Bois Sculpté - 18th Siècle

Angelot En Bois Sculpté - 18th Siècle

€ 900

£770
$969

Alain Michel Antiques

Good Classical Weathered Bust of Lady

£ 700

€818
$881
Good Classical Weathered Bust of Lady

Good Classical Weathered Bust of Lady

£ 700

€818
$881

Elmgarden Antiques

A Fine Large Bronze Figure Of A Dancing Fawn

£ 1,850

€2,161
$2,327
A Fine Large Bronze Figure Of A Dancing Fawn

A Fine Large Bronze Figure Of A Dancing Fawn

£ 1,850

€2161
$2327

Antique & Modern Living

Sculpture of Guan Yin

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Sculpture of Guan Yin

£ 360

€421
$453
Sculpture of Guan Yin

Sculpture of Guan Yin

£ 360

€421
$453

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Resin Chinese Emperor Figure

£ 45

€53
$57
Resin Chinese Emperor Figure

Resin Chinese Emperor Figure

£ 45

€53
$57

Vintage House

Coco de Mer on Stand

Georgian Antiques

Coco de Mer on Stand

£ 600

€701
$755
Coco de Mer on Stand

Coco de Mer on Stand

£ 600

€701
$755

Georgian Antiques

A Pair of Very Elaborate French Bronze Brackets

£ 900

€1,051
$1,132
A Pair of Very Elaborate French Bronze Brackets

A Pair of Very Elaborate French Bronze Brackets

£ 900

€1051
$1132

Elmgarden Antiques

17th Century Carved Oak Figure of Bishop

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

17th Century Carved Oak Figure of Bishop

£ 1,870

€2,184
$2,352
17th Century Carved Oak Figure of Bishop

17th Century Carved Oak Figure of Bishop

£ 1,870

€2184
$2352

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

19th Century Artist Lay Figure

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

19th Century Artist Lay Figure

£ 1,030

€1,203
$1,296
19th Century Artist Lay Figure

19th Century Artist Lay Figure

£ 1,030

€1203
$1296

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Bronze Mortar - Italy - 16th Century

€ 4,800

£4,109
$5,169
Bronze Mortar - Italy - 16th Century

Bronze Mortar - Italy - 16th Century

€ 4,800

£4109
$5169

Alain Michel Antiques

19th Century Majolica Pottery Figure of Gnome c.1880

£ 485

€567
$610
19th Century Majolica Pottery Figure of Gnome c.1880

19th Century Majolica Pottery Figure of Gnome c.1880

£ 485

€567
$610

Robert Belcher Antiques

Alfred Dubucand: Bronze Study of Egyptian Boy & His Donkey - French

£ 2,150

€2,512
$2,704
Antique Victorian Quality Bronze Figure

£ 575

€672
$723
Antique Victorian Quality Bronze Figure

Antique Victorian Quality Bronze Figure

£ 575

€672
$723

London City Antiques

Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb

£ 5,000

€5,841
$6,289
16th Century Reliquary Bust of the Blessed Virgin

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

16th Century Reliquary Bust of the Blessed Virgin

£ 1,940

€2,266
$2,440
16th Century Reliquary Bust of the Blessed Virgin

16th Century Reliquary Bust of the Blessed Virgin

£ 1,940

€2266
$2440

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Pair of 17th Century Wooden Romanesque Figures

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Pair of 17th Century Wooden Romanesque Figures

£ 1,810

€2,114
$2,277
Pair of 17th Century Wooden Romanesque Figures

Pair of 17th Century Wooden Romanesque Figures

£ 1,810

€2114
$2277

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Pair of 15th / 16th Century Carved Oak Saints

£ 10,000

€11,682
$12,579
Pair of 15th / 16th Century Carved Oak Saints

Pair of 15th / 16th Century Carved Oak Saints

£ 10,000

€11682
$12579

Treaders

Bronze of a Classical Maiden Reading a Book 1830

£ 885

€1,034
$1,113
Bronze of a Classical Maiden Reading a Book 1830

Bronze of a Classical Maiden Reading a Book 1830

£ 885

€1034
$1113

Trade Antiques

19th Century Japanese Root Carving

£ 600

€701
$755
19th Century Japanese Root Carving

19th Century Japanese Root Carving

£ 600

€701
$755

Swans of Oakham

18th Century Carved Walnut Pediment from France

£ 625

€730
$786
18th Century Carved Walnut Pediment from France

18th Century Carved Walnut Pediment from France

£ 625

€730
$786

Aeology at Relic Antiques

A Pair of Classical Bronze Figures

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

A Pair of Classical Bronze Figures

£ 2,365

€2,763
$2,975
A Pair of Classical Bronze Figures

A Pair of Classical Bronze Figures

£ 2,365

€2763
$2975

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Huge Pair of 20th Century Medici Lion Statues

£ 4,995

€5,835
$6,283
Huge Pair of 20th Century Medici Lion Statues

Huge Pair of 20th Century Medici Lion Statues

£ 4,995

€5835
$6283

JMR Antiques Ltd

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.