Bronze

Bronze is a metal alloy similar to brass, consisting of copper and tin, often with the addition of other metals.

In ancient Europe and Asia, bronze sculpture was regarded as the highest form of art. Indeed, in many areas of the world, large supplies of bronze artefacts have been found that often show no signs of wear. These were often buried alongside the dead, suggesting that bronze objects were an indicator of wealth and social status. Chinese ritual bronzes, for example, were made in vast quantities for noble burials in addition to being used for ritual offerings by the living.

However, it was the ancient Greeks who truly explored the possibilities of bronze casting work. The Greeks were the first to create life sized models in bronze, which beautifully caputured naturalistic detailing of the human form. Sadly, few of these ancient bronzes survive, as many were melted down on account of their precious value, or to make weapons in times of war. 

Indeed, many 'ancient' bronzes are actually Roman copies of Greek originals, which were created centuries later. It wasn't until the 17th Century that bronzework would once again be created to an exceptionally high standard. As a result, bronze sculpture and decoration became highly desired by aristocrats across the world. 

Patinated bronze sculpture, of a stunning rich brown colour, became particularly fashionable in the 18th and 19th Centuries. In addition to patination, cast bronze can also be gilded, which is known as the ormolu technique.

Bronze works can also be painted, which was a popular technique for 19th Century sculptural bronzes. With the addition of colour, the works are really brought to life to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Today, bronze continues to be highly prized as an artistic material, and is often the choice of medium for contemporary sculptural artists.

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  1. Figurative Art 58
  2. Neoclassical 28
  3. Orientalist 25
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  25. 20th and 21st Century Design 2
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  48. Regency 1
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  50. Romantic 1
  51. Royal / Monarchy 1
  52. Urban Views / Townscapes 1
Material
  1. Bronze 139
  2. Patinated Bronze 60
  3. Ormolu (Gilt Bronze) 46
  4. Marble 28
  5. Enamel - Cloisonné 13
  6. Gilt 13
  7. Malachite 5
  8. Metal 5
  9. Porcelain 4
  10. Silvered bronze 4
  11. Wood 4
  12. Glass 3
  13. Brass 2
  14. Lapis Lazuli 2
  15. Mahogany 2
  16. Alabaster 1
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  20. Ivory 1
  21. Marquetry 1
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  23. Oak 1
  24. Onyx 1
  25. Rosewood 1
  26. Silver-plate 1
  27. Silvered Metal 1
Colour
  1. Brown 78
  2. Gold 55
  3. Multi-coloured 38
  4. Black 31
  5. Metallic 28
  6. Green 13
  7. Turquoise 13
  8. White 8
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  11. Silver 5
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  13. Cream 3
  14. Clear 1
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  18. Yellow 1
Country Of Origin
  1. French 76
  2. Austrian 26
  3. Chinese 14
  4. Italian 6
  5. Continental 4
  6. Japanese 4
  7. Belgian 2
  8. English 2
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Period
  1. Early 20th Century 54
  2. Late 19th Century 49
  3. 19th Century 18
  4. 20th Century 11
  5. 18th Century and Earlier 3
  6. Early 19th Century 3
  7. 21st Century 1
Artist / Maker
  1. Bergman, Franz Xaver 15
  2. Barbedienne, Ferdinand 6
  3. Debut, Marcel 3
  4. Moigniez, Jules 3
  5. Giambologna 2
  6. Guillemin, Emile Coriolan Hippolyte 2
  7. Larche, François-Raoul 2
  8. Mêne, Pierre-Jules 2
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  12. Berry, Philippe 1
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  26. Fulconis, Louis Guillaume 1
  27. Gervais, Ferdinand 1
  28. Goldscheider 1
  29. Gorham Manufacturing Co 1
  30. Herbert, Pierre-Eugène-Emile 1
  31. Houdon, Jean-Antoine 1
  32. Laporte, Emile 1
  33. Le Roy et fils 1
  34. Levillain, Ferdinand 1
  35. Linke, François 1
  36. Mercié, Marius Jean Antonin 1
  37. Moreau, Hippolyte François 1
  38. Morelli e Rinaldi 1
  39. Pinedo, Emile 1
  40. Popelin, Claudius 1
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  44. Rousseau, Victor 1
  45. Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory 1
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  47. Splieth, Heinrich 1
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