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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, Mi-Siren, Arman

Mi-Siren

Arman

Sculpture - 25 x 26 x 17 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 10.2 x 6.7 inch

$7,020

Sculpture, Untitled, Guy Ghazanchyan

Untitled

Guy Ghazanchyan

Sculpture - 90 x 59 x 40 cm Sculpture - 35.4 x 23.2 x 15.7 inch

$8,892

Sculpture, Bridge, Binbin Liang

Bridge

Binbin Liang

Sculpture - 21 x 45 x 18 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 17.7 x 7.1 inch

$6,786

Sculpture, Complicidad, Alberto Ascaso

Complicidad

Alberto Ascaso

Sculpture - 200 x 130 x 120 cm Sculpture - 78.7 x 51.2 x 47.2 inch

$111,149

Sculpture, Nous deux, Fanjol

Nous deux

Fanjol

Sculpture - 29 x 16 x 10 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 6.3 x 3.9 inch

$7,488

Sculpture, El vuelo, Alberto Ascaso

El vuelo

Alberto Ascaso

Sculpture - 100 x 100 x 20 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 39.4 x 7.9 inch

$18,720

Sculpture, La Ronde, Jean Laniau

La Ronde

Jean Laniau

Sculpture - 51 x 48 x 28 cm Sculpture - 20.1 x 18.9 x 11 inch

$17,550

Sculpture, Mimosa, Isabel Miramontes

Mimosa

Isabel Miramontes

Sculpture - 104 x 26 x 26 cm Sculpture - 40.9 x 10.2 x 10.2 inch

Price upon request

Sculpture, Primavera, Isabel Miramontes

Primavera

Isabel Miramontes

Sculpture - 115 x 70 x 70 cm Sculpture - 45.3 x 27.6 x 27.6 inch

Price upon request

Sculpture, Cercle Bleu, Ciris Vell

Cercle Bleu

Ciris Vell

Sculpture - 100 x 100 x 5 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 39.4 x 2 inch

Sold

Sculpture, Horse 1/4, Palolo Valdes

Horse 1/4

Palolo Valdes

Sculpture - 35 x 35 x 7 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 13.8 x 2.8 inch

Sold

Sculpture, Amélie, Yves Pires

Amélie

Yves Pires

Sculpture - 36 x 12 x 15 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 4.7 x 5.9 inch

Sold

Sculpture, Espiègle, Jean Laniau

Espiègle

Jean Laniau

Sculpture - 92 x 84 x 45 cm Sculpture - 36.2 x 33.1 x 17.7 inch

Sold

Sculpture, Violon grand archet, Arman

Violon grand archet

Arman

Sculpture - 73 x 30 x 12 cm Sculpture - 28.7 x 11.8 x 4.7 inch

$14,625

Sculpture, N°204, Mario Dilitz

N°204

Mario Dilitz

Sculpture - 210 x 70 x 45 cm Sculpture - 82.7 x 27.6 x 17.7 inch

$86,579

Sculpture, Éphèbe, Roland Masson

Éphèbe

Roland Masson

Sculpture - 45 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch

$2,574

Sculpture, Colombe, Roland Masson

Colombe

Roland Masson

Sculpture - 39 x 11 x 11 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 4.3 x 4.3 inch

$2,808

Sculpture, Face, Valérie Hadida

Face

Valérie Hadida

Sculpture - 58 x 20 x 21 cm Sculpture - 22.8 x 7.9 x 8.3 inch

$11,817

Sculpture, Décision, Sophie Barut

Décision

Sophie Barut

Sculpture - 30 x 33 x 12 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 13 x 4.7 inch

$2,808

Sculpture, Cuatro, Jesus Curia

Cuatro

Jesus Curia

Sculpture - 49 x 29 x 12 cm Sculpture - 19.3 x 11.4 x 4.7 inch

$4,329

Sculpture, Ganador, Jesus Curia

Ganador

Jesus Curia

Sculpture - 47 x 38 x 15 cm Sculpture - 18.5 x 15 x 5.9 inch

$3,978

Sculpture, Panda 2, Erekle Tsuladze

Panda 2

Erekle Tsuladze

Sculpture - 90 x 40 x 58 cm Sculpture - 35.4 x 15.7 x 22.8 inch

$4,680

Sculpture, Panda 1, Erekle Tsuladze

Panda 1

Erekle Tsuladze

Sculpture - 65 x 56 x 57 cm Sculpture - 25.6 x 22 x 22.4 inch

$4,680

Sculpture, Confidence, Dotty

Confidence

Dotty

Sculpture - 22 x 26 x 16 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 10.2 x 6.3 inch

$2,668

Sculpture, Together, Sophie Verger

Together

Sophie Verger

Sculpture - 28.5 x 40 x 16 cm Sculpture - 11.2 x 15.7 x 6.3 inch

$6,786

Sculpture, Dressage, Sophie Verger

Dressage

Sophie Verger

Sculpture - 100 x 53 x 18 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 20.9 x 7.1 inch

$18,720

Sculpture, Bear's nest, Sophie Verger

Bear's nest

Sophie Verger

Sculpture - 41 x 35 x 41 cm Sculpture - 16.1 x 13.8 x 16.1 inch

$8,073

Sculpture, Not too fast, Sophie Verger

Not too fast

Sophie Verger

Sculpture - 31.5 x 68 x 15 cm Sculpture - 12.4 x 26.8 x 5.9 inch

$9,243

Sculpture, Big Mahout, Sophie Verger

Big Mahout

Sophie Verger

Sculpture - 55 x 65 x 35 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 25.6 x 13.8 inch

$10,998

Sculpture, Bembeleza, Sophie Verger

Bembeleza

Sophie Verger

Sculpture - 26 x 54 x 17 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 21.3 x 6.7 inch

$6,435

Sculpture, Promontory, Sophie Verger

Promontory

Sophie Verger

Sculpture - 65 x 28 x 34 cm Sculpture - 25.6 x 11 x 13.4 inch

$11,583

Sculpture, Four pizzlys, Sophie Verger

Four pizzlys

Sophie Verger

Sculpture - 111 x 23 x 25 cm Sculpture - 43.7 x 9.1 x 9.8 inch

$13,104

Sculpture, Les Nurses, Sophie Verger

Les Nurses

Sophie Verger

Sculpture - 37 x 57 x 19 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 22.4 x 7.5 inch

$9,243

Sculpture, Codex V, Bernard Métranve

Codex V

Bernard Métranve

Sculpture - 47 x 38 x 31 cm Sculpture - 18.5 x 15 x 12.2 inch

$7,839

Sculpture, Cha'pollon, Lolek

Cha'pollon

Lolek

Sculpture - 26 x 24 x 11 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 9.4 x 4.3 inch

$2,434

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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

$800

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.