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Collecting Bronze Statues Deco Figures - Outline of Value and Pitfalls to the Collector

When art forms emerged from the Art Nouveau period into the Art Deco a new form of sculpture came about. This was the interpretation of figures in the form of Bronze composition mounted on marble bases. These figures were depicted singularly or in groups. They were made from models cast in one piece of bronze with the clothing embossed into the model. The figures or groups were generally posed or caught so to speak in the midst of some movement, such as an athlete throwing a javelin. The marble bases on which they were mounted were geometric in theme and often composed of different coloured marble inserts. These bases were often very elaborate and exciting in their execution. The main figures were fashioned in bronze, but there were a lot that were made from a casting metal. The Bronze statues for sale were much popular during that period and its popularity is increasing day by day. On the other hand the bronze was patinated, the bronze being simply done in dark slag matt finish while there was also some colouration with the effect being muted.

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