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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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Miyao Eisuke Meiji Japanese Gilt Bronze Okimono Warrior

£ 2,450

€2,862
$3,082
Bronze Statue on a Marble Base

Stalham Antique Gallery

Bronze Statue on a Marble Base

£ 220

€257
$277
Bronze Statue on a Marble Base

Bronze Statue on a Marble Base

£ 220

€257
$277

Stalham Antique Gallery

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Pierette by Louis Fontinelle

£ 1,295

€1,513
$1,629
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Pierette by Louis Fontinelle

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Pierette by Louis Fontinelle

£ 1,295

€1513
$1629

20th Century Art Sculptures

Art Deco Bronze Lion by Jeanne Hugues

20th Century Art Sculptures

Art Deco Bronze Lion by Jeanne Hugues

£ 895

€1,045
$1,126
Art Deco Bronze Lion by Jeanne Hugues

Art Deco Bronze Lion by Jeanne Hugues

£ 895

€1045
$1126

20th Century Art Sculptures

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Herons Signed E. Garin

£ 495

€578
$623
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Herons Signed E. Garin

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Herons Signed E. Garin

£ 495

€578
$623

20th Century Art Sculptures

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Nude Dancer by Joseph Decomps

£ 2,250

€2,628
$2,830
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Nude Dancer by Joseph Decomps

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Nude Dancer by Joseph Decomps

£ 2,250

€2628
$2830

20th Century Art Sculptures

Art Deco Bronze Dancer Signed S. Melani

20th Century Art Sculptures

Art Deco Bronze Dancer Signed S. Melani

£ 1,695

€1,980
$2,132
Art Deco Bronze Dancer Signed S. Melani

Art Deco Bronze Dancer Signed S. Melani

£ 1,695

€1980
$2132

20th Century Art Sculptures

Early 20th Century Silvered Pheasant Sculpture Signed Frecourt

£ 695

€812
$874
Early 20th Century Silvered Pheasant Sculpture Signed Frecourt

Early 20th Century Silvered Pheasant Sculpture Signed Frecourt

£ 695

€812
$874

20th Century Art Sculptures

Art Deco Bronze Hunter & Eagle by Michel Decoux

£ 1,295

€1,513
$1,629
Art Deco Bronze Hunter & Eagle by Michel Decoux

Art Deco Bronze Hunter & Eagle by Michel Decoux

£ 1,295

€1513
$1629

20th Century Art Sculptures

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Fu Temple Lions 1830

£ 1,250

€1,460
$1,572
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Fu Temple Lions 1830

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Fu Temple Lions 1830

£ 1,250

€1460
$1572

Trade Antiques

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant

£ 1,495

€1,746
$1,881
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant

£ 1,495

€1746
$1881

Antique & Modern Living

Antique Gilt Bronze 'Tambourine Dancer' by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

£ 1,995

€2,330
$2,509
Stunning Quality Pair of Carved Hardwood Oriental Buffalo

£ 495

€578
$623
Stunning Quality Pair of Carved Hardwood Oriental Buffalo

Stunning Quality Pair of Carved Hardwood Oriental Buffalo

£ 495

€578
$623

Norfolk Trade Antiques

Country House Bronze Statue on Wooden Pedestal

£ 3,295

€3,849
$4,145
Country House Bronze Statue on Wooden Pedestal

Country House Bronze Statue on Wooden Pedestal

£ 3,295

€3849
$4145

Antiques & Chic

Pair of Hand Carved Oak Angels

£ 695

€812
$874
Pair of Hand Carved Oak Angels

Pair of Hand Carved Oak Angels

£ 695

€812
$874

Treehouse Antiques

Antique Carved Oak Angel

Treehouse Antiques

Antique Carved Oak Angel

£ 380

€444
$478
Antique Carved Oak Angel

Antique Carved Oak Angel

£ 380

€444
$478

Treehouse Antiques

Carved Oriental Goats / Rams

Norfolk Trade Antiques

Carved Oriental Goats / Rams

£ 145

€169
$182
Carved Oriental Goats / Rams

Carved Oriental Goats / Rams

£ 145

€169
$182

Norfolk Trade Antiques

Gilt Bronze Kneeling Angel by Jean Francois Theodore Gechter

£ 1,295

€1,513
$1,629
Gilt Bronze Kneeling Angel by Jean Francois Theodore Gechter

Gilt Bronze Kneeling Angel by Jean Francois Theodore Gechter

£ 1,295

€1513
$1629

20th Century Art Sculptures

A Bronze Netsuke Modeled as a Wild Boar

£ 475

€555
$597
A Bronze Netsuke Modeled as a Wild Boar

A Bronze Netsuke Modeled as a Wild Boar

£ 475

€555
$597

Roger Grimes Antiques

French 19th Century Bronzel Sculpture Bull by Isidore Jules Bonheur

£ 8,500

€9,929
$10,692
French 19th Century Bronzel Sculpture Bull by Isidore Jules Bonheur

French 19th Century Bronzel Sculpture Bull by Isidore Jules Bonheur

£ 8,500

€9929
$10692

Cheshire Antiques Consultant

Large Pair Chinese Terracotta Soldiers

£ 895

€1,045
$1,126
Large Pair Chinese Terracotta Soldiers

Large Pair Chinese Terracotta Soldiers

£ 895

€1045
$1126

Vintage Garden UK

Pair Stone Seated Lions on Plinths

£ 695

€812
$874
Pair Stone Seated Lions on Plinths

Pair Stone Seated Lions on Plinths

£ 695

€812
$874

Vintage Garden UK

Pair Stone Seated Lions on Plinths

£ 695

€812
$874
Pair Stone Seated Lions on Plinths

Pair Stone Seated Lions on Plinths

£ 695

€812
$874

Vintage Garden UK

Large Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono

£ 125

€146
$157
Large Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono

Large Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono

£ 125

€146
$157

Rarebits

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust

£ 1,650

€1,927
$2,075
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust

£ 1,650

€1927
$2075

London City Antiques

Art Deco Tiger Signed Rousseau

20th Century Art Sculptures

Art Deco Tiger Signed Rousseau

£ 1,995

€2,330
$2,509
Art Deco Tiger Signed Rousseau

Art Deco Tiger Signed Rousseau

£ 1,995

€2330
$2509

20th Century Art Sculptures

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.