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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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Japanese Meiji Period Twin Handled Bronze Vase

£ 175

€204
$220
Japanese Meiji Period Twin Handled Bronze Vase

Japanese Meiji Period Twin Handled Bronze Vase

£ 175

€204
$220

William Rand Antiques

Good Pair of Baroque Style Giltwood Cherubs

£ 395

€461
$497
Good Pair of Baroque Style Giltwood Cherubs

Good Pair of Baroque Style Giltwood Cherubs

£ 395

€461
$497

Rams Head Antiques

Decorative Cast Stone Wild Cat Head with Iron Collar

£ 625

€730
$786
Decorative Cast Stone Wild Cat Head with Iron Collar

Decorative Cast Stone Wild Cat Head with Iron Collar

£ 625

€730
$786

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

French Gilded Bronze Birdcage Crystal Chandelier

£ 4,750

€5,549
$5,975
French Gilded Bronze Birdcage Crystal Chandelier

French Gilded Bronze Birdcage Crystal Chandelier

£ 4,750

€5549
$5975

O Keeffe Antiques

French Gilded & Crystal Twin Arm Wall Lights

£ 695

€812
$874
French Gilded & Crystal Twin Arm Wall Lights

French Gilded & Crystal Twin Arm Wall Lights

£ 695

€812
$874

O Keeffe Antiques

French Art Deco Alsatian Dogs on Marble Base

£ 140

€164
$176
French Art Deco Alsatian Dogs on Marble Base

French Art Deco Alsatian Dogs on Marble Base

£ 140

€164
$176

Warner & Watts Antiques

Art Deco Plaster Figure of a Nude Lady

£ 75

€88
$94
Art Deco Plaster Figure of a Nude Lady

Art Deco Plaster Figure of a Nude Lady

£ 75

€88
$94

Warner & Watts Antiques

19th Century Italian Wood Carving of the Holy Family

£ 175

€204
$220
19th Century Italian Wood Carving of the Holy Family

19th Century Italian Wood Carving of the Holy Family

£ 175

€204
$220

Warner & Watts Antiques

Large Carved & Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

£ 1,100

€1,285
$1,384
Large Carved & Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Large Carved & Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

£ 1,100

€1285
$1384

Elmgarden Antiques

Bronze Mother with Child

Warner & Watts Antiques

Bronze Mother with Child

£ 165

€193
$208
Bronze Mother with Child

Bronze Mother with Child

£ 165

€193
$208

Warner & Watts Antiques

Art Deco Figure on Marble Base

£ 2,950

€3,446
$3,711
Art Deco Figure on Marble Base

Art Deco Figure on Marble Base

£ 2,950

€3446
$3711

Sovereign Antiques

Bronze Bust of Dantes

Warner & Watts Antiques

Bronze Bust of Dantes

£ 195

€228
$245
Bronze Bust of Dantes

Bronze Bust of Dantes

£ 195

€228
$245

Warner & Watts Antiques

Silvered Bronze Figure ‘Sultry Awakening'

£ 150

€175
$189
Silvered Bronze Figure ‘Sultry Awakening'

Silvered Bronze Figure ‘Sultry Awakening'

£ 150

€175
$189

Warner & Watts Antiques

Fine Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Tiger

£ 210

€245
$264
Fine Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Tiger

Fine Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Tiger

£ 210

€245
$264

Warner & Watts Antiques

French Bronze Sculpture of 2 Classical Maidens

£ 650

€759
$818
French Bronze Sculpture of 2 Classical Maidens

French Bronze Sculpture of 2 Classical Maidens

£ 650

€759
$818

Time to Admire Ltd

Art Deco Cold Painted Crocodile

Merchant House Antiques

Art Deco Cold Painted Crocodile

£ 895

€1,045
$1,126
Art Deco Cold Painted Crocodile

Art Deco Cold Painted Crocodile

£ 895

€1045
$1126

Merchant House Antiques

A Pair of French Classical 19th Century Bronze Marley Horses

£ 750

€876
$943
A Pair of French Classical 19th Century Bronze Marley Horses

A Pair of French Classical 19th Century Bronze Marley Horses

£ 750

€876
$943

Christian Davies Antiques

A Charming Bronze By Louis Kley (1833-1911)

£ 975

€1,139
$1,226
A Charming Bronze By Louis Kley (1833-1911)

A Charming Bronze By Louis Kley (1833-1911)

£ 975

€1139
$1226

Antique & Modern Living

Gold Wall Mask of Bacchus

Elmgarden Antiques

Gold Wall Mask of Bacchus

£ 400

€467
$503
Gold Wall Mask of Bacchus

Gold Wall Mask of Bacchus

£ 400

€467
$503

Elmgarden Antiques

Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Leopard Sculptures

£ 875

€1,022
$1,101
Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Leopard Sculptures

Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Leopard Sculptures

£ 875

€1022
$1101

Marylebone Antiques

A Statue of Saint Martín de Porres Velázquez OP

£ 600

€701
$755
A Statue of Saint Martín de Porres Velázquez OP

A Statue of Saint Martín de Porres Velázquez OP

£ 600

€701
$755

Elmgarden Antiques

Well Weathered Stone Four Seasons

£ 1,600

€1,869
$2,013
Well Weathered Stone Four Seasons

Well Weathered Stone Four Seasons

£ 1,600

€1869
$2013

Vintage Garden UK

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

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

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

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.