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Bronze Sculpture for Sale

The technique of creating bronze sculptures has remained largely unchanged since ancient times. Sculptors begin by molding the subject in wax, then encase it in clay, before pouring molten bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, into the mold. Once the bronze cools, the clay is broken away, leaving the bronze sculpture behind. This time-tested process allows for high levels of detail, making bronze a highly valued material for sculptors, particularly for outdoor works due to its robustness and resistance to the elements. Additionally, bronze sculptures can be enhanced with patinas, which give them a range of color nuances, adding to their appeal and uniqueness.

Bronze is one of the oldest materials used in art, dating back to around 2800 BC, when it was first used to create tools and sculptures in ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China. In Mesopotamia, bronze was used to represent animals in sacred art, while in Egypt, it was used to personify gods and create small statues for tombs. However, it was in ancient Greece where the material truly flourished, as craftsmen began to create remarkably lifelike human figures and deities. This innovation cemented bronze's place in the history of art, with many Greek works being imported to Rome. In Rome, the demand for bronze sculptures grew, and the production of bronze statues became a popular way to decorate theatres and the homes of the wealthy.

As Christianity rose to prominence, the focus shifted to church decorations, leading to the replacement of bronze sculptures with stone carvings. It wasn't until the 14th century that the art form experienced a revival, with the rediscovery of bronze masterpieces during archaeological excavations in Italy. This resurgence continued into the 15th century, when artists like Filippo Brunelleschi and Lorenzo Ghiberti used bronze to decorate the Florence Baptistery doors, marking the beginning of the Renaissance. Donatello, influenced by Roman art, was a pioneer in conveying emotion through bronze sculptures, followed by his pupil, Andrea del Verrocchio, who also trained Leonardo da Vinci. As the Renaissance spread across Europe, bronze sculptures became highly sought after, particularly in Italy, where artists competed to produce the most impressive works.

The 16th century saw the Flemish sculptor Jean de Bologne rise to prominence as the master of bronze sculpture, and his influence played a key role in spreading the technique across Europe. In France, however, the demand for bronze sculptures fluctuated with the political regime, especially during the reign of Louis XIV, when sculptors were commissioned to create bronze works to decorate the royal court, including the grand halls of Versailles.

The 19th century saw a revival of bronze sculpture, with artists like Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel pushing the boundaries of the medium. The 20th century saw further innovation, with movements like Cubism and Art Deco incorporating bronze into their works. While bronze is a heavy and expensive material, which can make it less accessible for collectors, contemporary artists continue to use it for large-scale, striking sculptures. On Artsper, you can find bronze works by renowned contemporary artists such as Giuseppe Penone, Alberto Giacometti, César Baldaccini, and Philippe Pasqua. From Giacometti's surreal, elongated figures to the whimsical butterflies and still-life sculptures of Pasqua, bronze continues to captivate with its enduring appeal, blending tradition and innovation in the modern art world.

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Sculpture, Atlas - MVP edition, Emre

Atlas - MVP edition

Emre

Sculpture - 55 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

€15,000

Sculpture, Brutus, Lolek

Brutus

Lolek

Sculpture - 90 x 120 x 65 cm Sculpture - 35.4 x 47.2 x 25.6 inch

€36,000 €34,200

Sculpture, Shut Up, Jaromir Gargulak

Shut Up

Jaromir Gargulak

Sculpture - 20 x 31 x 20 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 12.2 x 7.9 inch

€6,000 €5,400

Sculpture, Napoleon, Petr Kuba

Napoleon

Petr Kuba

Sculpture - 27.8 x 16 x 6 cm Sculpture - 10.9 x 6.3 x 2.4 inch

€2,990 €2,691

Sculpture, Ukulele, Arman

Ukulele

Arman

Sculpture - 52 x 30 x 20 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 11.8 x 7.9 inch

€7,500

Sculpture, Dos de Valentine, Arman

Dos de Valentine

Arman

Sculpture - 54 x 30 x 4 cm Sculpture - 21.3 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch

€6,500

Sculpture, Untitled 1, Layla Dagher

Untitled 1

Layla Dagher

Sculpture - 20 x 20 x 1 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch

€1,823

Sculpture, Untitled 21, Boshra Mustafa

Untitled 21

Boshra Mustafa

Sculpture - 40 x 14 x 10 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 5.5 x 3.9 inch

€2,962

Sculpture, Le grand chef, Eric Liot

Le grand chef

Eric Liot

Sculpture - 135 x 78 x 82 cm Sculpture - 53.1 x 30.7 x 32.3 inch

€66,000

Sculpture, Fly, Eléonore de Moffarts

Fly

Eléonore de Moffarts

Sculpture - 100 x 80 x 32 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 31.5 x 12.6 inch

€9,800

Sculpture, Angel Home, Emre

Angel Home

Emre

Sculpture - 80 x 100 x 80 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 39.4 x 31.5 inch

€60,000

Sculpture, Call, Lyubka Kyrilova

Call

Lyubka Kyrilova

Sculpture - 27 x 9 x 8 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 3.5 x 3.1 inch

€1,300

Sculpture, Stooped, Uwe Schloen

Stooped

Uwe Schloen

Sculpture - 32 x 17 x 9 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 6.7 x 3.5 inch

€1,599

Sculpture, Woman, Uwe Schloen

Woman

Uwe Schloen

Sculpture - 30.5 x 7.5 x 6.5 cm Sculpture - 12 x 3 x 2.6 inch

€1,490

Sculpture, Longleg, Uwe Schloen

Longleg

Uwe Schloen

Sculpture - 29.5 x 9 x 7.5 cm Sculpture - 11.6 x 3.5 x 3 inch

€1,699

Sculpture, Man in coat, Uwe Schloen

Man in coat

Uwe Schloen

Sculpture - 33.5 x 8.5 x 7 cm Sculpture - 13.2 x 3.3 x 2.8 inch

€1,490

Sculpture, Bad Mood, Sandrine Piani

Bad Mood

Sandrine Piani

Sculpture - 20 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch

€4,500

Sculpture, Avion, Yannis Lagresle

Avion

Yannis Lagresle

Sculpture - 76 x 60 x 52 cm Sculpture - 29.9 x 23.6 x 20.5 inch

€4,400

Sculpture, Sand clock, Milko Dobrev

Sand clock

Milko Dobrev

Sculpture - 26 x 11 x 5.5 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 4.3 x 2.2 inch

€1,300

Sculpture, Silky dream, Luo Li Rong

Silky dream

Luo Li Rong

Sculpture - 59 x 48 x 28 cm Sculpture - 23.2 x 18.9 x 11 inch

€19,500

Sculpture, Angel, Gor Avetisyan

Angel

Gor Avetisyan

Sculpture - 47 x 14 x 8 cm Sculpture - 18.5 x 5.5 x 3.1 inch

€2,900 €2,668

Sculpture, Isa, Jacques Coquillay

Isa

Jacques Coquillay

Sculpture - 30 x 31 x 21 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 12.2 x 8.3 inch

€8,000

Sculpture, The balance, Alex Radionov

The balance

Alex Radionov

Sculpture - 42 x 11 x 7 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 4.3 x 2.8 inch

€2,279

Sculpture, Awakening, Alex Radionov

Awakening

Alex Radionov

Sculpture - 62 x 15 x 12 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 5.9 x 4.7 inch

€4,557

Sculpture, Yvelines, Jacques Coquillay

Yvelines

Jacques Coquillay

Sculpture - 32 x 22 x 16 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 8.7 x 6.3 inch

€6,800

Sculpture, Marianne, Jacques Coquillay

Marianne

Jacques Coquillay

Sculpture - 37 x 17 x 34 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 6.7 x 13.4 inch

€6,500

Sculpture, Pointe shoes, Alex Radionov

Pointe shoes

Alex Radionov

Sculpture - 39 x 12 x 10 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 4.7 x 3.9 inch

€4,882

Sculpture, Nude lady, Theo Mackaay

Nude lady

Theo Mackaay

Sculpture - 130 x 35 x 30 cm Sculpture - 51.2 x 13.8 x 11.8 inch

€14,500

Sculpture, Zero gravity, Alex Radionov

Zero gravity

Alex Radionov

Sculpture - 35 x 29 x 13 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 11.4 x 5.1 inch

€6,103

Sculpture, Athena, Spas Kirichev

Athena

Spas Kirichev

Sculpture - 114 x 43 x 27 cm Sculpture - 44.9 x 16.9 x 10.6 inch

€25,000

Sculpture, Circus, Le Maghien

Circus

Le Maghien

Sculpture - 40 x 20 x 15 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 7.9 x 5.9 inch

€8,700

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Sculpture, König, Nando Kallweit

König

Nando Kallweit

Sculpture - 26 x 7 x 4 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 2.8 x 1.6 inch

€710

Sculpture, Development, Milko Dobrev

Development

Milko Dobrev

Sculpture - 28 x 13 x 5 cm Sculpture - 11 x 5.1 x 2 inch

€850

Sculpture, Spirits, Liselotte Andersen

Spirits

Liselotte Andersen

Sculpture - 60 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch

€1,750

Need help with Bronze Sculpture for Sale ?
How is a bronze sculpture made?

Bronze sculptures are made from a series of wax molds, into which the sculptor pours melted bronze to create the final sculpture.

Why is bronze used for sculptures?

Bronze is used for sculptures because it expands just before it hardens, resulting in the accentuation of fine details. The bronze then shrinks slightly as it cools down, which makes it easy to remove the cast. 

How can you tell if a sculpture is bronze?

You can tell if a sculpture is bronze by testing if a magnet sticks to it, as iron is magnetic. Bronze also does not have the ability to rust, so a bronze sculpture will not have signs of corrosion on its surface.