Are bronze statues valuable?

Whether bronze statues are valuable depends on the piece. Statues may be worth something due to their age, maker and theme or subject matter. The condition of statues, how rare works similar to it are and the current demand for pieces like it will also impact the value. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser who can evaluate the specific statue and give you an estimate of how much you could expect to receive if you sold a particular statue. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze statues.

What do bronze statues symbolize?

Depending on the time frame and place they were created, bronze statues can symbolize many aspects of society and culture. For centuries, artists created stunning bronze sculptures to honor gods and leaders. You’ll find a broad selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Why are there so few bronze Greek statues?

There are so few surviving bronze sculptures because many of the works of art were melted down to create weapons. In addition, some others became lost over the centuries. You can find a variety of antique bronze statues on 1stDibs.

Are bronze statues worth anything?

Yes, some bronze statues are worth something. Many well-known sculptors have worked with the metal. Among them are Constantin Brancusi, Auguste Rodin, Alberto Giacometti, Thomas Schütte and Kiki Smith. Bronze pieces by these and other famous artists may be worth hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. Sculptures by lesser-known artists and those mass-produced for display in homes and gardens will typically be worth less. Valuations depend on the artist, age, style, type, condition and other factors. To learn how much a particular piece may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of bronze sculptures.

How can I tell if a bronze statue is real?

To verify if a bronze statue is real, first check the metal by gently scratching the patina. If it is a reddish-brown color, or a color in the yellow to onyx range, it is likely real. Anything too black or matted could indicate a fake. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze statues from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.

Can I put bronze statues outside?

Yes, bronze statues can be displayed outside as long as they are properly cared for. To best maintain bronze statues, it is recommended that a paste wax is applied twice annually to ensure the statue can be enjoyed for many years. Shop a selection of bronze statues on 1stDibs.

How can you tell how old a bronze statue is?

To tell how old a bronze statue is, first check the base or back for markings. Some pieces may be stamped with the year of production. Others may display a brand or artisan's name. You can research the maker by consulting trusted online resources to learn when they produced statues like yours. Alternatively, you can seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Explore a wide range of bronze statues on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a statue is real bronze?

To tell if a statue is real bronze, try striking it with the handle of a butter knife. Bronze will typically produce a sustained ringing sound. Other metals will usually produce a duller, more muffled or shorter-lived sound. Researching the artist can also be beneficial. By learning what types of materials they worked with, you may be able to determine whether your piece is likely to be bronze. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer inspect your statue for you. On 1stDibs, explore a range of bronze statues.

How do you tell the age of a bronze statue?

To tell the age of a bronze statue, search the back or bottom for the maker's markings or an artist’s signature. Some makers have stamped the year or date of production right onto the metal, making it easy for you to calculate the age of a statue. Research the maker using trusted online resources if your piece doesn't have a date stamp. By exploring maker catalogues, you may be able to determine when they produced statues similar to yours. For an artist’s signature, you can use a reverse image search or compare it to images of work by the artist published by trusted online resources. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer to date your statue. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of bronze statues.

Statue Bronze Lamp

Lighted Statue

Marble Female Sculpture

Moreau Lamp French

Life Sized Statue

Art Deco Marble Statues

Entry Statue

Female Lamp

Sculpture Lamp Antique

XL Statue of Liberty Bronze Statue New York Lamp

$5,124

XL Statue of Liberty Bronze Statue New York Lamp

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful bronze casting of the Statue of Liberty One of the most famous statues which also functions as a light Good size at over six feet tall - 200 cm Love the verdis gris pati...

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Vintage 1980s Statues

Materials

Bronze

XL Bronze Roman Gladiator Statues Lamps Figures 8 Ft 246 CM Security Guards

$15,714

XL Bronze Roman Gladiator Statues Lamps Figures 8 Ft 246 CM Security Guards

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pair of monumental Italian bronze gladiator figures mounted on integral plinth bases Incredible size at over 8 feet tall - 246 CM Each statue holds aloft a lamp and these come pre-wi...

Category

Vintage 1980s Statues

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Lampers Representing Zeus and His Wife Hera

$91,733 / set

Pair of Bronze Lampers Representing Zeus and His Wife Hera

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of large tall lampers representing Zeus and his wife Hera, cast in bronze, hand painted and varnished.

Category

Late 20th Century European Statues

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Bronze Statues Mounted as Lamps

$7,800 / set

Pair of Antique Bronze Statues Mounted as Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair 19th Century bronze sculptures mounted on early bakelite bases and wired as lamps. Signed Louis Valentin Elias Robert.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Table Lamp Green Bronze Dancer Statue, 20th Century

$16,846

Art Deco Table Lamp Green Bronze Dancer Statue, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Art Deco table lamp with a statue: An emerald green metal figure of a dancer in full extension, dancing on one foot. She stands atop a frosted glass globe that diffuses light soft...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Pair 19th Century Bronze maiden statues / lamps by H. Moreau

$3,826

Pair 19th Century Bronze maiden statues / lamps by H. Moreau

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of 19th Century patinated bronze statues of classical maidens supporting lamps and raised on rouge marble bases.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp After Pierre-Etienne Champagne Statue LA JEUNESSE

$5,950

Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp After Pierre-Etienne Champagne Statue LA JEUNESSE

Located in Stamford, CT

Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp After Pierre-Etienne Champagne, Statue LA JEUNESSE.

Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Art Deco Marble & Bronze Statue Articulated Shade Table Lamp Wall Light

$2,527

Stunning Art Deco Marble & Bronze Statue Articulated Shade Table Lamp Wall Light

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Art Deco table lamp with marble base, bronze statue and gold gilt bronze shell shade A good looking well made a decorative ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Turn of the 20th Century Bronze Statues Mounted into Lamps, Signed Moreau

$16,000 / set

French Turn of the 20th Century Bronze Statues Mounted into Lamps, Signed Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of very attractive French turn of the 20th century patinated bronze statues of a young boy and girl mounted into lamps, signed Moreau.

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Life-Size Bronze Pharaoh Verdigris Lamp Statues with Torchieres

$9,023Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Art Deco Life-Size Bronze Pharaoh Verdigris Lamp Statues with Torchieres

Located in Lomita, CA

Pharaohs light the way from atop their geometric base. The bronze Egyptian-style statues will dominate the entryway and the conversation.

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

The Flying Horse of Gansu Set as a Lamp This is a bronze statue

$751

The Flying Horse of Gansu Set as a Lamp This is a bronze statue

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The Flying Horse of Gansu Set as a Lamp This is a bronze statue of The Flying Horse of Gansu otherwise known as the Galloping Horse, he is standing on a Flying Swallow A Beautiful ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Unique Bronze Miner or Gold Digger Sculpture / Statue Table Lamp w Silvered Base

$2,522

Unique Bronze Miner or Gold Digger Sculpture / Statue Table Lamp w Silvered Base

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and highly decorative, hard-labour-table-lamp. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we have seen a lot of unique light fixtures of all kinds, but n...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Man and Women Candle Holder, Large Statues with Flame

$8,903 / set

Bronze Man and Women Candle Holder, Large Statues with Flame

Located in Mortsel, BE

Unique set of two flameholders, men and women.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

true pair of French Turn of the Century Verdigris Bronze Torchière statues

$29,800 / set

true pair of French Turn of the Century Verdigris Bronze Torchière statues

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite and finely detailed true pair of French Turn of the Century Verdigris Bronze Torchière statues. Each attractive statue/floor lamp displays a beautiful maiden dressed in ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Cherub Bronze "Le Petit Malin" by Benoit Rougelet Circa 1882

$9,425Sale Price|35% Off

Cherub Bronze "Le Petit Malin" by Benoit Rougelet Circa 1882

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Solid bronze statue lamp "Le Petit Malin" Playful Cupid by Benoit Rougelet on a wooden base with two adjustable spotlight bulb sockets.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Geisha Statue Figure Lamp Signed 1890

$5,500 / set

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Geisha Statue Figure Lamp Signed 1890

By Eisuke Miyao 1

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & large antique Japanese Meiji period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture lamp and stand, by Miyao Eisuke (1850-1920), circa 1890. This beautiful large bronze sculpture is by the p...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Classical Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Narcissus Mounted as a Lamp

$650

Classical Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Narcissus Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Rochester, NY

Grand Tour 19th century bronze sculpture of Narcissus after the original found in 1862 at Pompeii. When first found in Pompeii it was identified as Narcissus. Years later it was iden...

Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Life-Size Pair of Gilt Bronze Female Statue Torcheré Standing Lamps on Base

$17,200 / set

Life-Size Pair of Gilt Bronze Female Statue Torcheré Standing Lamps on Base

Located in Marbella, ES

Life-size pair of gilt bronze torcheré female statue standing lamps on white and black marble bases.

Category

1990s European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Turn Of The Century Patinated Bronze Electrified Statue/Lamp Of Hebe

$25,800

French Turn Of The Century Patinated Bronze Electrified Statue/Lamp Of Hebe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most decorative and large scaled French turn of the century patinated Bronze electrified statue/lamp of Hebe. The stunning Hebe is standing on an elevated platform and wearing clas...

Category

20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Life-Size Pair of Gilt Bronze Female Statue Torcheré Standing Lamps on Base

$16,626 / set

Life-Size Pair of Gilt Bronze Female Statue Torcheré Standing Lamps on Base

Located in Marbella, ES

Life-size pair of gilt bronze torcheré female statue standing lamps on white and black marble bases.

Category

Late 20th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Life-Size Pair of Gilt Bronze Female Statue Torcheré Standing Lamps on Base

$17,200 / set

Life-Size Pair of Gilt Bronze Female Statue Torcheré Standing Lamps on Base

Located in Marbella, ES

Life-size pair of gilt bronze torcheré female statue standing lamps on white and black marble bases.

Category

Late 20th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto

$6,400Sale Price|20% Off

Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare bronze statue of na Nymph and a clinging putto by famous French 19 Century sculptor Mathurin Moreau which was custom transformed into an oil lamp.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Aug. Moreau Large Bronze putti lamp, 19th Century.

$9,292

Aug. Moreau Large Bronze putti lamp, 19th Century.

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting 19th Century patinated bronze statue / lamp of a young semi clad putti holding aloft foliage, mounted on a wooden base.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Recent Sales

Vintage Dutch Bronze Statue Lamp of a Hunter

Unavailable

H 26.38 in W 15.56 in D 11.03 in

Vintage Dutch Bronze Statue Lamp of a Hunter

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage bronze statue lamp of a 19th century Dutch rabbit hunter.

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

H. Fugere Sculpture, Lamp, Large Bronze Art Deco Statue / Lighting

Unavailable

H 18.51 in W 27.56 in D 7.09 in

H. Fugere Sculpture, Lamp, Large Bronze Art Deco Statue / Lighting

Located in Ulestraten, Limburg

Art Deco was a popular style movement from 1920 to 1939 that had an impact on the decorative and applied arts, in architecture, graphic, industrial and interior design, as well as in...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Style Bronze Figurine Lamp Light Statue, 1920s

Unavailable

H 17 in W 12 in D 8 in

Art Deco Style Bronze Figurine Lamp Light Statue, 1920s

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

This is based in the US where we will ship from. Please contact for shipping quotes. This piece is based in the US where we will ship from. You are viewing a gorgeous Art Deco lam...

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2010s Art Deco Table Lamps

Large bronze statues of Cupids carrying a torch

Unavailable

H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in

Large bronze statues of Cupids carrying a torch

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

Large bronze statues of Cupids carrying a torch Pair of cupids carrying a torch. The sculptures are heavy and detailed. Shades are handmade from frosted etched glass. The sculptures...

Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Ruffony Premiere Cigarette Boys Statue Table Lamp, 19th Century, France

Unavailable

H 23.23 in W 5.52 in D 6.7 in

Ruffony Premiere Cigarette Boys Statue Table Lamp, 19th Century, France

Located in Notting Hill, GB

Ruffony premiere cigarette boys statue table lamp, 19th century, France.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Art Deco Style Biba Figurine Statue Clarte Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 15 in W 4 in D 8 in

Bronze Art Deco Style Biba Figurine Statue Clarte Table Lamp

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

You are viewing a wonderful Art Deco figurine lamp in silver bronze. The female is a wonderful Biba style rendition of a naked female and her form is the epitome of Art Deco style an...

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2010s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Pair of Bronze Lights Signed Gregoire Statue Liberty Torcheres Lamp

Unavailable

H 39 in W 10 in D 10 in

Pair of Bronze Lights Signed Gregoire Statue Liberty Torcheres Lamp

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of French female figurines in the form of torcheres or lights - they really remind me of the great Statue of Liberty, the gift from France to the Unit...

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2010s Figurative Sculptures

Extra Large Silver Bronze Art Deco Style Biba Lamp Floor Light Lamps Statue

Unavailable

H 33 in W 16 in D 36 in

Extra Large Silver Bronze Art Deco Style Biba Lamp Floor Light Lamps Statue

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Bronze statue somehow embodies the 1920s aesthetic.

Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Vintage Pair Monumental Gilded Bronze Lamps on Marble Bases 20th Century

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H 87.8 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Vintage Pair Monumental Gilded Bronze Lamps on Marble Bases 20th Century

Located in London, GB

After Milo, Miguel Fernando Lopez, Portuguese, contemporary, a magnificent monumental pair of gilded life size lady statue bronze lamps set on circular two colour solid marble bases,...

Category

Vintage 1980s Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronzed Lamp Figure on a Plinth

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H 78 in W 18 in D 18 in

19th Century Bronzed Lamp Figure on a Plinth

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century bronzed figure of a Spanish Conquistador with conforming floor standing plinth, the soldier dressed in full armour with feathered Morion and supporting a lamp, mounted o...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Statues

Bronze Statue , Caesar

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Bronze Statue , Caesar

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th Century bronze statue depicting Julius Caesar, mounted as lamp.

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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Bronze Statue Lamp Featuring Kneeling Playing Musical Instrument, 1960

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H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 29.14 in

Bronze Statue Lamp Featuring Kneeling Playing Musical Instrument, 1960

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Hand cast bronze statue lamp and shade, featuring kneeling Thai angel playing a musical instrument.

Category

Vintage 1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Style Life-Size Bronze Lamp Statue with Torchiere

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H 69 in W 28.5 in D 25.5 in

French Art Deco Style Life-Size Bronze Lamp Statue with Torchiere

Located in Miami, FL

The bronze lamp statue with torchiere will dominate the entryway and is a wonderful conversational piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze & Marble Statue Sculpture Table Lamp The Three Graces 1900

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H 26 in Dm 7 in

Antique French Bronze & Marble Statue Sculpture Table Lamp The Three Graces 1900

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & large antique French bronze statue/sculpture lamp modeled as The Three Graces, Circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Style Nude Danseuse Bronze Statue

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H 24 in W 5 in D 8 in

French Art Deco Style Nude Danseuse Bronze Statue

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This gorgeous looking lamp features a casted bronze nude ballet dancer statue with an antique silver finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamps Set of Bronze Gilded Musicians , France 1970s

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H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Table Lamps Set of Bronze Gilded Musicians , France 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Modern bedside lamps bronze statues of Indian Hindu Goddesses playing music Table lamp, produced by J.L.B. decorative table lamps, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze, Lady w/ Lamp Statue

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H 38 in W 9 in D 9 in

Antique Bronze, Lady w/ Lamp Statue

Located in Pasadena, CA

It features an authentic antique finish that will have guests wondering at its true age. An Antique Bronze Statue, Lady raised arm holding holding a lamp.

Category

Late 19th Century French School Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th century antique bronze Nepali Oil lamp (Sukunda) with Ganesh statue

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H 6.34 in W 2.76 in D 5.83 in

19th century antique bronze Nepali Oil lamp (Sukunda) with Ganesh statue

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique bronze Nepali Oil lamp Material : bronze 16,1 cm high 7 cm wide and 14,8 cm deep With Ganesha statue 19th century Weight: 549 grams Originating from Nepal

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Antique 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze Arab Orientalist Figural Statue Lamp 1920

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H 6.25 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

Antique Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze Arab Orientalist Figural Statue Lamp 1920

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique Austrian Orientalist cold-painted bronze figural desk lamp, in the manner of Franz Bergmann, signed "Coronet Austria", circa 1920. The lamp depicting a scantily clad ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Deco Bronze Nude Female Statue Sculpture Lamp Demetre Chiparus 1925

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H 14.5 in Dm 3 in

Antique Art Deco Bronze Nude Female Statue Sculpture Lamp Demetre Chiparus 1925

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Portland, OR

A very rare original Art Deco bronze statue lamp modeled as a beautiful nude dancer, by Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886-1947), circa 1925.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Spelter Bronze Medieval Warrior Newel Post Lamp Statue Torch 48"

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H 48 in W 12 in D 16 in

Antique French Spelter Bronze Medieval Warrior Newel Post Lamp Statue Torch 48"

Located in Dayton, OH

A large French early 20th century Newel Post or Floor Lamp. Features a bronzed spelter figure in the form of a 16th century warrior or knight in full armour and draped cloaks with f...

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Antique Early 1900s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Pair of 19th C. Walnut Pedestals

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H 31 in W 12 in D 12 in

Pair of 19th C. Walnut Pedestals

Located in Dallas, TX

The top is 11.5" square, perfect for lamps, statues, or bronzes.

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Antique 19th Century French Pedestals

Rare Suite of Four 1940s Myers Old Street Shop Pharmacy Cabinets or Bookcases

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H 88.19 in W 48.04 in D 12.21 in

Rare Suite of Four 1940s Myers Old Street Shop Pharmacy Cabinets or Bookcases

By Myers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of four mahogany Unisec Pharmacy cabinets or bookcases made by Myers of Old Street London A very rare set indeed, I have be...

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Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon Bronze Statue Lamp Signed Schmidt-Felling

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H 20 in W 10 in D 12 in

Napoleon Bronze Statue Lamp Signed Schmidt-Felling

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bronze statue of Napoleon on marble base with a brass mesh and sand shade.

Category

Early 20th Century German Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large French Gilt Bronze Marly Horse Figural Table Lamp Statue Signed Coustou

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H 37 in W 19 in D 11 in

Large French Gilt Bronze Marly Horse Figural Table Lamp Statue Signed Coustou

By Guillaume Coustou

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large gilt bronze Marly horse table lamp after Guillaume Coustou which is stamped "Coustou" on the base. This is a rare find and the only lamp form of the famous Marly horse sculptur...

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Solid Bronze circa 1920 Table Lamp with Statue Original Shade Rare Find

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H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 5.71 in

Stunning Solid Bronze circa 1920 Table Lamp with Statue Original Shade Rare Find

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1920’s continental solid bronze lamp with statue and original shade This lamp was bought in Bruges by a specialist in...

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Statue of a Thai Teppanom Kneeling Angel Buddha Table Lamp

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H 26 in W 20 in D 10 in

Bronze Statue of a Thai Teppanom Kneeling Angel Buddha Table Lamp

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Bronze statue of a Thai Teppanom kneeling Angel Buddha made into a table lamp.

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Antique 19th Century Thai Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Statue Signed Auguste Moreau Table Lamp

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H 17.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

Bronze Statue Signed Auguste Moreau Table Lamp

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Fairfax, VA

A 19th century bronze statue signed Auguste Moreau, an angel holding an urn that has been electrified as a table lamp.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Romanesque Bronze & Marble Statue Table Lamp

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H 33.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

20th Century Romanesque Bronze & Marble Statue Table Lamp

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Romanesque style statue formed as a table lamp, unbranded. Bronze statue of a woman holding a candle urn set onto a marble & bronze base.

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Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th C Bronze Statues Made Into Lamps

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H 24 in Dm 5 in

Pair of 19th C Bronze Statues Made Into Lamps

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

very well done bronzes of pairs of lovers drilled and mounted to bases for lamps

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Diana the Huntress Bronze Statue Holding Torchlight Table Lamp

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H 33 in W 6.5 in D 9.5 in

Diana the Huntress Bronze Statue Holding Torchlight Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Bronze Diane the Hunter one hand over the arrow and other holding the torchlight withe glass flame.

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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1920s Asian Emperor and Empress Statue Lamps

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H 25 in Dm 8 in

1920s Asian Emperor and Empress Statue Lamps

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a stunning pair of 1920s, Asian emperor and empress figural statue lamps. Rested upon decorative bronze bases.

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20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Bronzed Statue of the Head of Mercury, Now Wired

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H 16 in W 6 in D 6 in

Bronzed Statue of the Head of Mercury, Now Wired

By Antonio Canova

Located in Vancouver, BC

A hollow, (weighted), bronze statue of the head of the winged Mercury now mounted as a lamp on an ebonized wooden base; French/Italian circa 1920;

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Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Statue of Young Man Newell Post Lamp after Etienne-Henri Dumaige

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H 48 in W 12.5 in D 13 in

Statue of Young Man Newell Post Lamp after Etienne-Henri Dumaige

By Etienne-Henri Dumaige

Located in Fairfax, VA

A fantastic large neoclassical style of young man holding a tree branch with three lights.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Unique French Art Deco statue light by, Balleste

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H 22.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

Unique French Art Deco statue light by, Balleste

By Enrique Molins-Balleste

Located in Oakland, CA

Here is a wonderful unique statues lamp combination. Cold painted patinated metal all original. The lamp is signed Balleste on the foot of the women, in metal. Very much in the tradi...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Antique Pair of Bronze Signed Knights Statue Converted to Lamps

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H 38 in W 10 in D 7.5 in

Antique Pair of Bronze Signed Knights Statue Converted to Lamps

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

These Gothic style 19th century nights are fabulous bronze statues in the own right and have been converted to lamps with trapezoidal shades.

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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze and Marble Lamp by J. Lormier Statue Sculpture

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H 18 in W 12 in D 5 in

French Art Deco Bronze and Marble Lamp by J. Lormier Statue Sculpture

By J. Lormier

Located in Oakland, CA

A French Art Deco bronze depicting stylized Art Deco nude woman holding a frosted globe. Cold patinated finish in excellent condition executed by J. Lormier, circa 1930. Stunning dou...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cambodian Bronze Apsara Statue Lamp

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H 23 in W 10.5 in D 8 in

Cambodian Bronze Apsara Statue Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

The bronze has been mounted on a statue base lamp Stand in the 1960s where it was used in the Parisian apartment of a set designer.

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20th Century Cambodian Table Lamps

XL Silver Bronze Art Deco Biba Lamp Floor Light Lamps Statue

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H 58 in W 16 in D 36 in

XL Silver Bronze Art Deco Biba Lamp Floor Light Lamps Statue

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

. - Bronze statue somehow embodies the 1920s aesthetic

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1990s Art Deco Floor Lamps

Pair of Early 20th Century Bronzed Zamak Figurines on Wooden Pedestals

$602Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 18.31 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in

Pair of Early 20th Century Bronzed Zamak Figurines on Wooden Pedestals

Located in Opole, PL

We present you two figurines depicting Hermes and Iris, announcing the mankind the invention of telegram. These casts are placed on marble-like wooden pedestals. The items are in...

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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Vintage Grand Tour Bronze Gladiator Statue

$575

H 13.5 in W 8 in D 4 in

Vintage Grand Tour Bronze Gladiator Statue

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This bronze-toned figure captures the poised intensity of a classical warrior, frozen in the moment before launching his spear. Wearing only a crested Corinthian helmet and loincloth...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Fernandez ArmanLe fantome de la liberte - Statue of Liberty, Contemporary, Iron, Sculpture, 2000

$40,133

H 51.19 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in

Le fantome de la liberte - Statue of Liberty, Contemporary, Iron, Sculpture

By Fernandez Arman

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Edition of 8 ex. Publisher GKM. Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipment worldwide. Arman wrote, “The bow on the strings releases an explosion of sounds,” in the book Trio à...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Lamps

$4,300 / set

H 31.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in

Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Lamps

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of neoclassical bronze urns made into lamps mounted on polished slate bases.

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Bronze

19th Century Pair of Large (2) Bronze Sculptures Empire

$13,358

H 27.56 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

19th Century Pair of Large (2) Bronze Sculptures Empire

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of (2) monumental Empire bronze sculptures, Paris. Gilded bronze sculptures standing on multi-tiered rectangular bases. Very elegant and decorative, it is a guaranteed eye-ca...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Liberty Statue United States Flag Sculpture

$13,645

H 96.46 in W 33.08 in D 22.64 in

Liberty Statue United States Flag Sculpture

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture Liberty Statue United States flag painted. Sculpture in melting. Unique and Exceptional Piece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 4ft Bronze "Lady Justice" Statue 20th Century

$1,981

H 47.45 in W 24.02 in D 13.78 in

Vintage 4ft Bronze "Lady Justice" Statue 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a truly stunning large bronze 'Lady Justice' statue set upon a bronze base, dating from the late 20th century. This high quality bronze was hot cast using the 'lost wax' pro...

Category

Late 20th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Statue of Liberty Statue Garden Casting 8 Ft

$5,459

H 96 in W 32 in D 24 in

Bronze Statue of Liberty Statue Garden Casting 8 Ft

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A striking large sculpture of the Statue of Liberty, cast in metal with a verdigris patinated finish, capturing the iconic form of the famous New York monument Good size at eight fee...

Category

Vintage 1980s Statues

Materials

Bronze

Statue of Liberty Limited Edition 250 Luxury Sculpture, 250th Anniversary

$1,776

H 21 in W 7 in D 6 in

Statue of Liberty Limited Edition 250 Luxury Sculpture, 250th Anniversary

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

Statue of Liberty — Limited Edition 250 Luxury Porcelain Sculpture, 250th Anniversary of American Independence Few symbols in human history carry the universal weight of Lady Libert...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sc...

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Resin Statue of Liberty Sculpture by Goldleaf Corporation

$250

H 21.5 in W 5.375 in D 5.375 in

Large Vintage Resin Statue of Liberty Sculpture by Goldleaf Corporation

Located in San Diego, CA

Large vintage resin Statue of Liberty sculpture by Goldleaf Corporation, circa 1984. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5.375"W x 5....

Category

Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Pair of Bronze Regency Figures on Neoclassical Bases

$3,928

H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in

Pair of Bronze Regency Figures on Neoclassical Bases

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A dramatic pair of antique regency era bronze figures, depicting the Roman God Mars and Goddess Minerva, elevated by stepped black marble bases with neoclassical style columns to the...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

The Riace Warriors, A Fine Pair of Cold-Cast Copper and Resin Replica Figures

$6,760Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 19.75 in W 8 in D 6 in

The Riace Warriors, A Fine Pair of Cold-Cast Copper and Resin Replica Figures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Riace Warriors, a fine pair of cold cast copper and resin figures of the Riace Warriors, reduced replicas of the original bronze sculptures currently located at the Museo Naziona...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders

$3,061 / set

H 21 in Dm 6 in

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of heavy patinated bronze sculpture candelabra, France, mid-19th century. Two female sculptures holding a candleholder raised on a bronze circular base, signed by the artist. ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze Lamp Figure ‘La Paix’ by Jean-Jules Cambos

$8,130

H 48.82 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in

Antique French Bronze Lamp Figure ‘La Paix’ by Jean-Jules Cambos

By Jean Jules Cambos

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique French bronze lamp figure ‘La Paix’ by Jean-Jules Cambos (1828-1917). This dates from around the 1880-1890 period. It is very large and impressive, it is of ou...

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Statue of Liberty Souvenir Building Grand Tour Metal Vintage, 1960s

$220

H 9.63 in W 2.38 in D 2.38 in

Statue of Liberty Souvenir Building Grand Tour Metal Vintage, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This vintage Statue of Liberty souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as shown. It is impressive in size, measurin...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

$3,720Sale Price|20% Off

H 23 in W 5 in D 6 in

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

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$12,000

H 13 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in

Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp on Circular Fluted Base, New York. Circa 1920

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Charleston, SC

Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp with original iridescent shade, scrolled bulbous harp, and resting on circular fluted base with the original five ball feet. Shade is etched LCT on r...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Wire

French Belle Époque Patinated and Gilt Bronze & Metal Hovering Cherub Chandelier

$5,750

H 18 in W 17 in D 12 in

French Belle Époque Patinated and Gilt Bronze & Metal Hovering Cherub Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Pair of 19th Century Bronze Marly Horses, after Coustou

$6,559 / set

H 22.45 in W 19.69 in D 9.06 in

Large Pair of 19th Century Bronze Marly Horses, after Coustou

By Coustou

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive pair of 19th century bronze Marly horse, having a good patina, after Guillaume Coustou the elder 1677-1746.

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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Restoration Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers with Carrara Marble, Circa 183

$6,450

H 37 in W 47 in D 21 in

French Restoration Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers with Carrara Marble, Circa 183

Located in Austin, TX

A superb French Restoration period chest of drawers, circa 1830, distinguished by its spectacular burled walnut veneer, exceptionally rich in figure, depth, and movement. The beautif...

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Antique 1830s French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870

$42,500

H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870

By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Beauvais Tapestry from the Late 17th Century

$8,200

H 42.5 in W 118.25 in D 0.25 in

Antique French Beauvais Tapestry from the Late 17th Century

By Beauvais Royal Manufactory

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a large, horizontal fragment of a late 17th century Beauvais tapestry. Beauvais tapestry manufacture was one of the most well-known tapestry workshops in France. Beauvais was...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,053Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century French Bronze Lamp of Male Indian Figure

$20,497

H 39 in W 13 in D 13 in

19th Century French Bronze Lamp of Male Indian Figure

By A. Toussaint - G. Chaudoir

Located in London, GB

A well patinated bronze figure, representing an American Indian, wearing a draped headdress, robe and a pendant hooped earring. Signed to the plinth 'A.Tossaint 1850', and the foundr...

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Antique 19th Century French Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Renaissance-Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Walnut

$6,890

H 93.25 in W 59 in D 24.25 in

19th Century French Renaissance-Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Walnut

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Belle Époque French buffet a deux corps in a medium, brown-colored walnut. This very beautiful Renaissance-style buffet features exceptional carvings of urns, flowers & foliage tha...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique Exhibition Quality Irish Killarney Marquetry Inlay Yew Wood Centre Table

$203,604

H 27.76 in W 58.27 in D 18.9 in

Antique Exhibition Quality Irish Killarney Marquetry Inlay Yew Wood Centre Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

An exceptional and large Irish Killarney marquetry inlaid centre table in beautifully figured yew wood, a striking exhibition quality piece designed as a statement table for an entry...

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Antique 19th Century Irish Center Tables

Materials

Yew

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina

$14,900

H 15.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina

By Josef Kratnia

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Czech artist Josef Kratina lived in Paris for several years and was a student of Auguste Rodin. He lived in New York from around 1907 onwards. Note: We highly recommend shipping thr...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table

$14,985Sale Price|49% Off

H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gildwood carved center hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Center Tables

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Marble

19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design

$65,000

H 56 in W 98 in D 72 in

19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style mahogany and bronze and gilt trimmed queen size bed with swan design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails). (19th Century reproduction of Josephine Bonaparte's ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Marble torso

$6,421

H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in L 36.23 in

Marble torso

Located in Rome, IT

Sculpture, Marble Torso - 92 cm - XX century. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING QUOTE CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL Indicative shipping costs in Italy: 15...

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Large Antique Japanese Carved Studio Porcelain Yellow Covered Urn Vase

$1,500

H 18.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Large Antique Japanese Carved Studio Porcelain Yellow Covered Urn Vase

By Japanese Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Large Japanese studio porcelain covered vase with finely carved decoration of birds amidst foliage set against a cheerful yellow ground, circa 1910. Measures: 18 1/2" high, 11 1/2" d...

Category

Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Louis XV Style Carved Gilt 3-Fold Screen with Embroidered Silk Panels

$33,000

H 84 in W 104 in D 3 in

Louis XV Style Carved Gilt 3-Fold Screen with Embroidered Silk Panels

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV style (19th Century) carved gilt 3 fold screen with blue silk embroidered panels and cornucopia design.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Statue Bronze Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal statue bronze lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and marble, every statue bronze lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer statue bronze lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each statue bronze lamp bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Auguste Moreau, Enrique Molins-Balleste and Guillaume Coustou each produced at least one beautiful statue bronze lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Statue Bronze Lamp?

The average selling price for a statue bronze lamp at 1stDibs is $2,926, while they’re typically $172 on the low end and $17,206 for the highest priced.

Questions About Statue Bronze Lamp

Are bronze statues valuable?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Whether bronze statues are valuable depends on the piece. Statues may be worth something due to their age, maker and theme or subject matter. The condition of statues, how rare works similar to it are and the current demand for pieces like it will also impact the value. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser who can evaluate the specific statue and give you an estimate of how much you could expect to receive if you sold a particular statue. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze statues.
What do bronze statues symbolize?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Depending on the time frame and place they were created, bronze statues can symbolize many aspects of society and culture. For centuries, artists created stunning bronze sculptures to honor gods and leaders. You’ll find a broad selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
Why are there so few bronze Greek statues?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are so few surviving bronze sculptures because many of the works of art were melted down to create weapons. In addition, some others became lost over the centuries. You can find a variety of antique bronze statues on 1stDibs.
Are bronze statues worth anything?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
Yes, some bronze statues are worth something. Many well-known sculptors have worked with the metal. Among them are Constantin Brancusi, Auguste Rodin, Alberto Giacometti, Thomas Schütte and Kiki Smith. Bronze pieces by these and other famous artists may be worth hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. Sculptures by lesser-known artists and those mass-produced for display in homes and gardens will typically be worth less. Valuations depend on the artist, age, style, type, condition and other factors. To learn how much a particular piece may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of bronze sculptures.
How can I tell if a bronze statue is real?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To verify if a bronze statue is real, first check the metal by gently scratching the patina. If it is a reddish-brown color, or a color in the yellow to onyx range, it is likely real. Anything too black or matted could indicate a fake. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze statues from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
Can I put bronze statues outside?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, bronze statues can be displayed outside as long as they are properly cared for. To best maintain bronze statues, it is recommended that a paste wax is applied twice annually to ensure the statue can be enjoyed for many years. Shop a selection of bronze statues on 1stDibs.
How can you tell how old a bronze statue is?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
To tell how old a bronze statue is, first check the base or back for markings. Some pieces may be stamped with the year of production. Others may display a brand or artisan's name. You can research the maker by consulting trusted online resources to learn when they produced statues like yours. Alternatively, you can seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Explore a wide range of bronze statues on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a statue is real bronze?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell if a statue is real bronze, try striking it with the handle of a butter knife. Bronze will typically produce a sustained ringing sound. Other metals will usually produce a duller, more muffled or shorter-lived sound. Researching the artist can also be beneficial. By learning what types of materials they worked with, you may be able to determine whether your piece is likely to be bronze. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer inspect your statue for you. On 1stDibs, explore a range of bronze statues.
How do you tell the age of a bronze statue?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell the age of a bronze statue, search the back or bottom for the maker's markings or an artist’s signature. Some makers have stamped the year or date of production right onto the metal, making it easy for you to calculate the age of a statue. Research the maker using trusted online resources if your piece doesn't have a date stamp. By exploring maker catalogues, you may be able to determine when they produced statues similar to yours. For an artist’s signature, you can use a reverse image search or compare it to images of work by the artist published by trusted online resources. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer to date your statue. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of bronze statues.