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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... See more
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African Hardwood Carving

Graham Deakin Antiques

African Hardwood Carving

£ 225

€263
$283
African Hardwood Carving

African Hardwood Carving

£ 225

€263
$283

Graham Deakin Antiques

Japanese/chinese Very Rare Mini Bronze Teapot.

£ 475

€555
$597
Japanese/chinese Very Rare Mini Bronze Teapot.

Japanese/chinese Very Rare Mini Bronze Teapot.

£ 475

€555
$597

Koos Limburg Jnr

19th Century Black Forest Carving

£ 1,450

€1,694
$1,824
19th Century Black Forest Carving

19th Century Black Forest Carving

£ 1,450

€1694
$1824

Martlesham Antiques

19th Century French Bronze Figure of a Gentleman

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

19th Century French Bronze Figure of a Gentleman

£ 300

€350
$377
19th Century French Bronze Figure of a Gentleman

19th Century French Bronze Figure of a Gentleman

£ 300

€350
$377

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Art Deco Spelter Lady Lamp Circa 1930s

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Art Deco Spelter Lady Lamp Circa 1930s

£ 750

€876
$943
Art Deco Spelter Lady Lamp Circa 1930s

Art Deco Spelter Lady Lamp Circa 1930s

£ 750

€876
$943

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

19th Century Black Forest Carving of a Fox

£ 850

€993
$1,069
19th Century Black Forest Carving of a Fox

19th Century Black Forest Carving of a Fox

£ 850

€993
$1069

Martlesham Antiques

Early 20th Century Zinc Column Circa 1920

£ 725

€847
$912
Early 20th Century Zinc Column Circa 1920

Early 20th Century Zinc Column Circa 1920

£ 725

€847
$912

Whites Antiques

Antique Victorian Quality Bronze Figure

£ 575

€672
$723
Antique Victorian Quality Bronze Figure

Antique Victorian Quality Bronze Figure

£ 575

€672
$723

London City Antiques

Attractive Walnut Model of Fencer

£ 1,650

€1,927
$2,075
Attractive Walnut Model of Fencer

Attractive Walnut Model of Fencer

£ 1,650

€1927
$2075

Wick Antiques Ltd

4 Owl Inkwells Black Forest  Glass Eyes 1880

£ 425

€496
$535
4 Owl Inkwells Black Forest  Glass Eyes 1880

4 Owl Inkwells Black Forest Glass Eyes 1880

£ 425

€496
$535

Trade Antiques

Mother & Baby Garden Sculpture

Graham Deakin Antiques

Mother & Baby Garden Sculpture

£ 220

€257
$277
Mother & Baby Garden Sculpture

Mother & Baby Garden Sculpture

£ 220

€257
$277

Graham Deakin Antiques

Silver Sculpture of a Dog by A.E. Jones

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Silver Sculpture of a Dog by A.E. Jones

£ 720

€841
$906
Silver Sculpture of a Dog by A.E. Jones

Silver Sculpture of a Dog by A.E. Jones

£ 720

€841
$906

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Salon Des Beaux Arts, Paris - A Patinated Bronze Figure of a Hound

£ 495

€578
$623
Salon Des Beaux Arts, Paris - A Patinated Bronze Figure of a Hound

Salon Des Beaux Arts, Paris - A Patinated Bronze Figure of a Hound

£ 495

€578
$623

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Max Le Verrier - Art Deco Spelter Galloping Horse c.1930

£ 2,750

€3,212
$3,459
Max Le Verrier - Art Deco Spelter Galloping Horse c.1930

Max Le Verrier - Art Deco Spelter Galloping Horse c.1930

£ 2,750

€3212
$3459

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Paul Thomas - 'Lion Aux Aguets' - Large Patinated Bronze Lion

£ 2,750

€3,212
$3,459
Paul Thomas - 'Lion Aux Aguets' - Large Patinated Bronze Lion

Paul Thomas - 'Lion Aux Aguets' - Large Patinated Bronze Lion

£ 2,750

€3212
$3459

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Paul Aichele - A Large Patinated Bronze Figure of a Nude

£ 2,750

€3,212
$3,459
Paul Aichele - A Large Patinated Bronze Figure of a Nude

Paul Aichele - A Large Patinated Bronze Figure of a Nude

£ 2,750

€3212
$3459

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

A.Tchernochtchekov - Pair of Russian Patinated Bronze Racehorse's

£ 4,950

€5,782
$6,226
A.Tchernochtchekov - Pair of Russian Patinated Bronze Racehorse's

A.Tchernochtchekov - Pair of Russian Patinated Bronze Racehorse's

£ 4,950

€5782
$6226

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Black Forest Walnut Hand Carved William Tell and His Son

£ 1,050

€1,227
$1,321
Black Forest Walnut Hand Carved William Tell and His Son

Black Forest Walnut Hand Carved William Tell and His Son

£ 1,050

€1227
$1321

Robert Belcher Antiques

Equestrian Specimen Carved Marble Study of Stallion & Mare

£ 765

€894
$962
Equestrian Specimen Carved Marble Study of Stallion & Mare

Equestrian Specimen Carved Marble Study of Stallion & Mare

£ 765

€894
$962

Robert Belcher Antiques

Carved Indian Soldier Statue 19th Century Polychrome

£ 1,450

€1,694
$1,824
Carved Corpus Christi 18th Century Figure c.1750

£ 385

€450
$484
Carved Corpus Christi 18th Century Figure c.1750

Carved Corpus Christi 18th Century Figure c.1750

£ 385

€450
$484

Cloverleaf Home Interiors

Patinated Verdigris Bronze Race Horse & Jockey Group with Stable Hands Sculpture

£ 5,000

€5,841
$6,289
Wonderful Urn Clock Garnitures – ca 1900

£ 150

€175
$189
Wonderful Urn Clock Garnitures – ca 1900

Wonderful Urn Clock Garnitures – ca 1900

£ 150

€175
$189

Vintage Clocks

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.