By Greg Smith
Bronze is widely regarded as one of the most useful alloys in the history of mankind, with the earliest examples nearly 6,000 years old. From ancient Chinese vessels to Tiffany Studios lighting, this surprisingly malleable metal survives in profusion. We searched upcoming sales and showrooms to bring you a few of our favorite bronze beauties. Happy Hunting.
Heritage Auction
Sale Date: April 12th 2016
Lot 74258
A Tiffany Studios Acid-Etched Gilt Bronze and Enameled Tazza, Corona, New York, circa 1900
The tazza with lozenge and quatrefoil decoration to the rim, blue and green mottled enamel around the quatrefoils, shallow bowl raised on a stepped, round foot
Estimate: $500/800
Nadeau’s Auction
Sale Date: April 2 2016
Lot 230
Large Bronze Eagle
Large bronze eagle with wings spread perched on sphere set on large wood box. eagle and sphere: ht. 32 1/2 in.; wd. 28 1/4 in.
Estimate: $3,500/4,500
Lark Mason
Sale Date: March 29-April 29 2016
Item # 4175931
Chinese Bronze ‘Mythical Beasts’ Gui Form Censer, Ming Dynasty
Bronze, with a mark on the underside, a similar example sold at Sotheby’s, London, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 16 May 2012, lot 147
Estimate: $15,000/25,000
Nest Egg Auctions
Sale Date: March 26 2015
Lot 97
Victorian Bronze Mirror
Tri Fold beveled glass vanity or shaving mirror with Rococo style frame. Excellent quality and weight with beautiful original applied patina. Initials “DLP” lower left on the front plaque. Unsigned.
Estimate: $400/800
William A. Smith, Inc.
Sale Date: March 31 2016
Lot 25
Arthur Waagen (German 19th C.) Orientalist Bronze
Grouping titled “Kabyle au Retour de la Chassse”. Arab hunter on horseback, hounds standing at his feet signed “Waagen Sculpt” and “G. Martin fondeur”37 ¼”H x 31”W, original untouched condition, ex collection of Perceval Colket.
William Jenack Auctioneers
Sale Date: April 3 2016
Lot 13
Marta Colvin (Chile, 1917-1995) Bronze Sculpture
Bronze Rock Formation, signed. Height 7 ¾
Estimate: $500/800
Kimball M. Sterling Auctioneers
Sale Date: March 26 2016
Lot 130.
Bronze Soldier Cane-Ca. 1900
A cast bronze French Napoleonic soldier head with fine detail and rich patina, plain silver plated collar, ebony shaft and a horn ferrule.-H. 3 ¼” x 1 ½”. O.L. 39 ½”
Estimate: $300/400
Concept Art Gallery
Sale Date: April 2 2016
Lot 543
Salvador Dali Gilt Bronze “The Menorah”
The Menorah, 1981, gilded bronze, even-branched tree form, both sides centered by a head of Moses above a Star of David, the sconces with Hebrew inscriptions, mounted on a Jerusalem Stone base, 18/250, signed and numbered near the base, from The Estate of Albert Wein
Estimate: $2,500/4,500
Material Culture
Sale Date: March 26 2016
Lot 182
Fine Antique Chinese Gold Gilt Bronze Buddha (Achala)
Fine Antique Chinese Gold Gilt Bronze Buddha/Achala–The Immovable One.
Size: 11.5″ x 8.5″ x 5.25″ (29 x 22 x 13 cm).
Estimate: $15,000/20,000
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
March 26 2016
Lot 101A
Victor Gutierrez Mexican Bronze Figure of Woman
Victor Gutierrez (Mexican,1950-present) Bronze “Seated Woman”. Signed, No. VI/IX and dated ’85. Polychromed bronze on a marble base. Length 19 3/4″ (50.16cm).
Estimate: $700/1,200
