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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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Large 17th Century Carved St Andreas (Andrew)

£ 3,000

€3,481
$3,818
Large 17th Century Carved St Andreas (Andrew)

Large 17th Century Carved St Andreas (Andrew)

£ 3,000

€3481
$3818

Youngs Antiques

17th Century Carved Walnut Figure

£ 1,250

€1,450
$1,591
17th Century Carved Walnut Figure

17th Century Carved Walnut Figure

£ 1,250

€1450
$1591

Youngs Antiques

Italian Carrara Marble Bust Of A Young Boy, Signed

£ 2,000

€2,321
$2,545
Italian Carrara Marble Bust Of A Young Boy, Signed

Italian Carrara Marble Bust Of A Young Boy, Signed

£ 2,000

€2321
$2545

William Rand Antiques

Lladro Gypsy with Brother Matte No 4800

£ 150

€174
$191
Lladro Gypsy with Brother Matte No 4800

Lladro Gypsy with Brother Matte No 4800

£ 150

€174
$191

Collectaline

19th Century French Moreau Bronze Lady

£ 1,295

€1,503
$1,648
19th Century French Moreau Bronze Lady

19th Century French Moreau Bronze Lady

£ 1,295

€1503
$1648

Carse Antiques

Medieval Romanesque Limestone Fragment

£ 1,800

€2,089
$2,291
Medieval Romanesque Limestone Fragment

Medieval Romanesque Limestone Fragment

£ 1,800

€2089
$2291

Youngs Antiques

J Dauvergne Birds of Paradise Art Deco

£ 1,250

€1,450
$1,591
J Dauvergne Birds of Paradise Art Deco

J Dauvergne Birds of Paradise Art Deco

£ 1,250

€1450
$1591

Sovereign Antiques

German Bronze Eagle World War 2 on Marble Base

£ 1,750

€2,031
$2,227
German Bronze Eagle World War 2 on Marble Base

German Bronze Eagle World War 2 on Marble Base

£ 1,750

€2031
$2227

Sovereign Antiques

Plaster Bust of a Victorian Gentleman by Boehm

£ 1,650

€1,915
$2,100
Plaster Bust of a Victorian Gentleman by Boehm

Plaster Bust of a Victorian Gentleman by Boehm

£ 1,650

€1915
$2100

Wick Antiques Ltd

Mid 19th Century Large Unusual Carved Wooden Figure Group

£ 5,500

€6,382
$7,000
Mid 19th Century Large Unusual Carved Wooden Figure Group

Mid 19th Century Large Unusual Carved Wooden Figure Group

£ 5,500

€6382
$7000

Carradale Farm Antiques Ltd

Vintage Glass Head

Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative

Vintage Glass Head

£ 69

€80
$88
Vintage Glass Head

Vintage Glass Head

£ 69

€80
$88

Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative

Plaster Bust of a Victorian Gentleman by Boehm

£ 1,650

€1,915
$2,100
Plaster Bust of a Victorian Gentleman by Boehm

Plaster Bust of a Victorian Gentleman by Boehm

£ 1,650

€1915
$2100

Wick Antiques Ltd

Museum Type Composite Bust of Ancient Greek

£ 495

€574
$630
Museum Type Composite Bust of Ancient Greek

Museum Type Composite Bust of Ancient Greek

£ 495

€574
$630

Fontaine Decorative

Composition Phreonology Bust

Fontaine Decorative

Composition Phreonology Bust

£ 495

€574
$630
Composition Phreonology Bust

Composition Phreonology Bust

£ 495

€574
$630

Fontaine Decorative

David Sharp Large Pottery Mountain Goat

£ 125

€145
$159
David Sharp Large Pottery Mountain Goat

David Sharp Large Pottery Mountain Goat

£ 125

€145
$159

Collectaline

Bronze Recumbent Greyhound Dog on Rectangular Base

£ 245

€284
$312
Bronze Recumbent Greyhound Dog on Rectangular Base

Bronze Recumbent Greyhound Dog on Rectangular Base

£ 245

€284
$312

Fontaine Decorative

Pair of Miniature Spelter Busts

£ 280

€325
$356
Pair of Miniature Spelter Busts

Pair of Miniature Spelter Busts

£ 280

€325
$356

Fontaine Decorative

19th Century French Bronze Figure of a Boatman

£ 1,250

€1,450
$1,591
19th Century French Bronze Figure of a Boatman

19th Century French Bronze Figure of a Boatman

£ 1,250

€1450
$1591

Antique & Modern Living

Grand Tour Type Silvered Metal Library Sculpture

£ 325

€377
$414
Grand Tour Type Silvered Metal Library Sculpture

Grand Tour Type Silvered Metal Library Sculpture

£ 325

€377
$414

Fontaine Decorative

Rectangular Pietra Dura Plaque Inlaid

£ 280

€325
$356
Rectangular Pietra Dura Plaque Inlaid

Rectangular Pietra Dura Plaque Inlaid

£ 280

€325
$356

Fontaine Decorative

19th Century Oriental Root Carving

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

19th Century Oriental Root Carving

£ 175

€203
$223
19th Century Oriental Root Carving

19th Century Oriental Root Carving

£ 175

€203
$223

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Art Deco Bronze Diana Goddess Signed R Henn

£ 2,000

€2,321
$2,545
Art Deco Bronze Diana Goddess Signed R Henn

Art Deco Bronze Diana Goddess Signed R Henn

£ 2,000

€2321
$2545

Cheshire Antiques Consultant

Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Queen Victoria Plaque

£ 750

€870
$955
Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Queen Victoria Plaque

Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Queen Victoria Plaque

£ 750

€870
$955

Cheshire Antiques Consultant

Early 20th Century Black Forest Carved Parrot

£ 795

€922
$1,012
Early 20th Century Black Forest Carved Parrot

Early 20th Century Black Forest Carved Parrot

£ 795

€922
$1012

Antique & Modern Living

Anglo Indian Brass Cockerel

Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative

Anglo Indian Brass Cockerel

£ 59

€68
$75
Anglo Indian Brass Cockerel

Anglo Indian Brass Cockerel

£ 59

€68
$75

Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative

Duke of Wellington

Those Were The Days

Duke of Wellington

£ 175

€203
$223
Duke of Wellington

Duke of Wellington

£ 175

€203
$223

Those Were The Days

Fine Historical Figure of Nelson

£ 175

€203
$223
Fine Historical Figure of Nelson

Fine Historical Figure of Nelson

£ 175

€203
$223

Those Were The Days

Medium Size Leather Elephant

£ 135

€157
$172
Medium Size Leather Elephant

Medium Size Leather Elephant

£ 135

€157
$172

Planet Antiques

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.