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Bronze

Bronze is a metallic alloy that has been used by humans for thousands of years. It is known for its hardness, durability, and ability to hold a sharp edge, which made it a popular choice for a wide variety of uses, from tools and weapons to art and decoration.

Composition and Properties

Bronze is primarily made of copper, with roughly 12% tin typically added, though the exact amount can vary depending on the desired properties. Other elements, such as phosphorus, manganese, aluminum, or silicon, can also be added to create bronze with specific characteristics. The addition of these elements to copper improves its hardness, melting temperature, and durability.

Bronze has a dull-gold color and is resistant to corrosion from seawater and moisture. It's also a good conductor of heat and electricity. Despite its hardness, it's a malleable material, which means it can be manipulated into complex shapes, making it an excellent material for sculpture and casting.

Historical Facts and Figures

Bronze has been used by various civilizations for thousands of years. The Bronze Age, which occurred at different times in different parts of the world but generally ranged from around 3300 to 1200 B.C., was named for the development of this metal alloy. This period marked the first time humans began to work extensively with metal.

Bronze was first used in the Near East and the Balkans. In China, the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 B.C.) is particularly well-known for its elaborate bronze vessels.

Uses

One of the most common uses of bronze is for casting statues and sculptures. Famous bronze sculptures include "The Thinker" by Auguste Rodin, the "Statue of Liberty" which is covered in a layer of copper, and "Charging Bull" in Wall Street, New York City.

Bronze is also used in the production of various goods, including springs, bearings, bushings, automobile transmission pilot bearings, and as a major component in brass. It's also used in making bells and cymbals, due to its exceptional acoustic properties.

It's also worth noting that 'bronze' is a term used in different contexts, like in the Olympic Games, where a bronze medal is awarded for third place, or 'bronzing' in the context of skin exposure to the sun or application of certain cosmetic products.

In summary, bronze is a versatile and historically significant material that continues to be widely used in various sectors of modern society.

Bronze Sculptures
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Profile of Time (1977) - Limited Bronze Sculpture - Salvador Dali Profile of Time (1977) - Limited Bronze...
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Article number: EPA-199
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The Cello Player (1912–1913) - Otto Gutfreund - Bronze Statue - Cellista The Cello Player (1912–1913) - Otto...
€2,199.00 *
Article number: RL-419
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Limited Female Silhouette - Abstract Bronze Sculpture - Signed Limited Female Silhouette - Abstract...
€999.00 *
Article number: RL-418
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Balloon Dog - Silver - Signed Jeff Koons - Contemporary Bronze Balloon Dog - Silver - Signed -...
€999.00 *
Article number: RL-422y
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Broken Man XXL - Large Statue - Height: 128 cm - Limited Broken Man XXL - Large Bronze Statue -...
€11,999.00 *
Article number: RL-412
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Fernando Botero - Horse 06 - Berlin 2007 - Contemporary Bronze Fernando Botero Sculpture - Horse 06 -...
€599.00 *
Article number: EPA-001
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Walking Man I - L'Homme qui marche I - Alberto Giacometti Sculptures - 120cm Walking Man I - L'Homme qui marche I -...
€3,999.00 *
Article number: RL-090
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Big Head of Diego - Alberto Giacometti Sculptures - Bronze Big Head of Diego - Alberto Giacometti...
€899.00 *
Article number: XN1232
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The Ostrich - Diego Giacometti - Bronze Figure - Sculptures The Ostrich - Diego Giacometti - Bronze...
€899.00 *
Article number: XN-0056
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Sunbeam - Motorcyclist - Signed Otakar Švec - Limited Edition Sunbeam Statue - Motorcyclist - Signed...
€4,499.00 *
Article number: RL-416
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Rhinoceros Bronze Figurine by Rembrandt Bugatti - Animal Rhino Statue Rhinoceros Bronze Figurine by Rembrandt...
€799.00 *
Article number: RL-385
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Contemporary Bronze Sculpture - Erased Man II - by Martin Klein Contemporary Bronze Sculpture - Erased Man...
€1,499.00 *
Article number: SA-558-1
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The Ease of Being - Signed Milo - Limited Bronze Sculpture The Ease of Being - Signed Milo - Limited...
€499.00 *
Article number: RL-417
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Three Men Walking II - Alberto Giacometti Sculptures Three Men Walking II - Alberto Giacometti...
€1,399.00 *
Article number: XN-0001
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The Leg - Abstract Bronze Figure - Alberto Giacometti Sculptures The Leg - Abstract Bronze Figure - Alberto...
€999.00 *
Article number: XN-0006
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La main 1947 - The Hand - Alberto Giacometti Sculptures La main 1947 - The Hand - Alberto...
€999.00 *
Article number: XN-0004
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Alberto Giacometti Sculptures - Homme qui chavire - Falling Man Alberto Giacometti Sculptures - Homme qui...
€999.00 *
Article number: XN-0003
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Standing Woman - Abstract Bronze - Alberto Giacometti Sculptures Standing Woman - Abstract Bronze - Alberto...
€999.00 *
Article number: XN-0002
The Anthropomorphic Cabinet - signed - Salvador Dali - Bronze Statue The Anthropomorphic Cabinet - signed -...
€599.00 *
Article number: BSXN-2551
Surreal Modern Art Bronze Sculpture - Space Elephant - Salvador Dali Surreal Bronze Sculpture - Space Elephant...
€599.00 *
Article number: BSXN-2547
Modern Sculpture - The Surrealist Angel - Salvador Dali Modern Sculpture - The Surrealist Angel -...
€599.00 *
Article number: BSXN-2546
Three-piece Wall Sculpture - Life-size Torso - Modern Nude Three-piece Wall Sculpture - Life-size...
€6,999.00 *
Article number: RL-361
Sensual Female Nude with Golden Ball - Limited Bronze Statue Sensual Female Nude with Golden Ball -...
€2,999.00 *
Article number: RL-411
George Washington Statue - Bronze Figurine - Signed Milo George Washington Statue - Bronze Figurine...
€399.00 *
Article number: RL-423
Forest Spirit - Bronze Wall Relief - Tree Spirit - Signed Milo Forest Spirit - Bronze Wall Relief - Tree...
€229.00 *
Article number: RL-431
The Creation of Adam - Bronze Statue by Michelangelo The Creation of Adam - Bronze Statue - by...
€499.00 *
Article number: RL-426
Erotic Nude - Mermaid - Water Nymph - Bronze Figurine signed Erotic Nude - Mermaid - Water Nymph -...
€499.00 *
Article number: RL-432
Samurai with Sword - Limited Bronze Statue by Milo Samurai with Sword - Limited Bronze Statue...
€399.00 *
Article number: RL-429
Limited Bronze Statue - Modern Bull Sculpture by Martin Klein Limited Bronze Statue - Modern Bull...
€499.00 *
Article number: RL-413
Limited Steampunk Pig - Bronze Statue Pilot by Martin Klein Limited Steampunk Pig - Bronze Statue...
€299.00 *
Article number: RL-433
Resting Hare - Numbered Bronze Animal Figurine - Signed Milo Resting Hare - Numbered Bronze Animal...
€299.00 *
Article number: RL-427
Borneo Orangutan Bust - Large Monkey Head - Animal Figurine - Milo Borneo Orangutan Bust - Large Monkey Head...
€3,699.00 *
Article number: RL-420
Homoerotic Bronze Statue - Belligerence - Signed Milo Homoerotic Bronze Statue - Belligerence -...
€499.00 *
Article number: RL-430
Martin Luther Statue - Vintage Bronze Figurine - Signed Milo Martin Luther Statue - Vintage Bronze...
€289.00 *
Article number: RL-428
Leonardo Da Vinci Bust - Limited Bronze Statue - Signed Milo Leonardo Da Vinci Bust - Limited Bronze...
€499.00 *
Article number: RL-435
The Anthropomorphic Cabinet - Bronze Statue by Salvador Dali The Anthropomorphic Cabinet - Bronze...
€1,399.00 *
Article number: RL-415
Bondage Statue - Erotic Girl Dakota - Bronze Nude - J. Patoue Bondage Statue - Erotic Girl Dakota -...
€399.00 *
Article number: RL-425
Bronze Statue - Iris, Messenger of the Gods - Auguste Rodin Bronze Statue - Iris Messenger of the Gods...
€699.00 *
Article number: RL-409
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture - Revue Dancer - signed Chiparus Art Deco Bronze Sculpture - Revue Dancer -...
€1,499.00 *
Article number: EPA-161
Yawning Hippopotamus - Bronze Sculpture by Rembrandt Bugatti Yawning Hippopotamus - Bronze Sculpture by...
€599.00 *
Article number: RL-406
Forest Elves on Mushrooms - Art Nouveau Sculpture by Milo Forest Elves on Mushrooms - Art Nouveau...
€599.00 *
Article number: EPA-498
Limited Art Nouveau Bronze Statue - Elf Riding on Flying Fish by Milo Limited Art Nouveau Bronze Statue - Elf...
€599.00 *
Article number: EPA-497-
Vienna Bronze - Erotic Nude on Bear Rug – Bergmann Stamp Vienna Bronze - Erotic Nude on Bear Rug –...
€299.00 *
Article number: SS-262
Bronze Art Nouveau Vase - signed Moreau - Erotic Nude Art Nouveau Bronze Vase - signed Moreau -...
€999.00 *
Article number: EP-669
Art Deco Statue - Middle Eastern Sword Dancer - signed Preiss Art Deco Statue - Middle Eastern Sword...
€1,499.00 *
Article number: EPA-078
Art Deco Sculpture - Harlequin Dancer - signed Chiparus Art Deco Sculpture - Harlequin Dancer -...
€1,499.00 *
Article number: EPA-279S
The Outlaw - Limited Bronze Horse Statue - Frederic Remington The Outlaw - Limited Bronze Horse Statue -...
€999.00 *
Article number: EPA-492
Art Deco Bronze Statue - Jeune femme au livre - signed Chiparus Art Deco Bronze Statue - Jeune femme au...
€699.00 *
Article number: XQ-017S
Contemporary Bronze Statue - Icarus´20 - signed Martin Klein Contemporary Bronze Statue - Icarus´20 -...
€399.00 *
Article number: GN-185S
Art Deco Figurine - Twenties Erotic Nude - signed Milo Art Deco Figurine - Twenties Erotic Nude -...
€399.00 *
Article number: EPA-515