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.
The
overall factor in determining value is quality of the statues. Although the
concept matters it is the quality which can only be described as 'very finely
made' in collecting circles that matters most. The taste and execution of the
styling is extremely refined and yet exciting. Once a collector of this sort of
object gets few of these figure personally it is easy to see how they can
become obsessed by them and so strive to obtain more. And this shows in the
auction prices. So to value these is a question of moving in the circles and
seeing and handing these. You should obtain a knowledge of what is desirable
and rare and who the artist is.
Size
matters, the bigger, the more valuable. Woman figures are most desirable, but
they must be in good stylish mode and exciting, satisfying to look at. They
should be tasteful and elegant. Movement is better than a fixed pose while a
'good' group will be more valued than a single figure.
The
artist is most important. There are about hundreds of main artists known but
the main ones get the support and the money. There are some popular names that
get the accolades and attention.
The
condition and damage to the statues is crucial to desirability and value. Check
the patination and determine any bad scratches or bad rubbing. Check the base
for cracks and or replacement.
There
is the question of fakes on the market and these are very well done. Buy a book
or series of catalogues to determine some measurements, such as height from
records of genuine pieces and check these out as well as the presence of the
correct signature.
Our
dreams seem to have surpassed the dreamer. It is amazing to see all of our
bronze statues for sale are popping up all over the world. At times on the
road, you would trade a statue or a sculpture with a notice farmer for the
simple living necessities.
Being
creative and achieving design goals in interior and exterior design has been
the reason of our website. We want to offer bronze statues for sale that
is finished in our specially formulated finishes that are not found anywhere
else. We offer other metal products, pictures and ideas for decorative
applications.
So
visit us today at Chrisnavarro.com to get a beautiful
statue at an affordable price.
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