Bronze

What is Bronze?

Bronze is a metal alloy made primarily of copper and tin, with a typical modern composition of 88% copper and 12% tin. Over time, bronze develops a patina, a surface color that often turns deep green due to oxidation. Large bronze objects, such as sculptures, are typically made in foundries. Bronze is valued for its durability and has been widely used throughout history for art, tools, and weapons.
Cap: Boston Statuette

Julian Opie

Cap: Boston Statuette, 2020

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 17,500

Denim Waistcoat: Boston Statuette

Julian Opie

Denim Waistcoat: Boston Statuette, 2020

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 17,500

Dress: Boston Statuette

Julian Opie

Dress: Boston Statuette, 2020

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 17,500

Melbourne Statuettes: Plastic Bag

Julian Opie

Melbourne Statuettes: Plastic Bag, 2018

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 17,950

Melbourne Statuettes: Cardigan

Julian Opie

Melbourne Statuettes: Cardigan, 2018

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 18,950

Melbourne Statuettes: Backpack

Julian Opie

Melbourne Statuettes: Backpack, 2018

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 15,600

Melbourne Statuettes: Telephone

Julian Opie

Melbourne Statuettes: Telephone, 2018

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 18,950

Long Hair: Boston Statuettes

Julian Opie

Long Hair: Boston Statuettes, 2020

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 14,200

Leggings: Boston Statuettes

Julian Opie

Leggings: Boston Statuettes, 2020

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 14,200

Cargo shorts: Boston Statuette

Julian Opie

Cargo shorts: Boston Statuette, 2020

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 14,400

Blazer: Boston Statuette

Julian Opie

Blazer: Boston Statuette, 2020

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 14,400

Wen Out For Cigrets N Never Came Back

Ed Ruscha

Wen Out For Cigrets N Never Came Back, 2017

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 150,000 - 170,000

Violin

Fernandez Arman

Violin, 1999

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

EUR 25,000 - 35,000

Violon Spiralé

Fernandez Arman

Violon Spiralé, 2001-2002

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

EUR 17,000 - 20,000

Tanzendes Paar (rot)

Stephan Balkenhol

Tanzendes Paar (rot), 2020

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

EUR 34,900

Tanzendes Paar (grun)

Stephan Balkenhol

Tanzendes Paar (grun), 2020

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

EUR 34,900

Avant-garde

Avant-garde refers to innovative and experimental ideas in the arts that challenge established norms and conventions. Originating from the French term for advance guard, it describes both the movement and the artists who push the boundaries of creativity, often exploring new techniques, forms, and concepts. The avant-garde has been a driving force in various art movements throughout history, such as Dadaism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism, continually reshaping the landscape of art and culture.

Authenticity

Authenticity refers to the qualities that define an original artwork as genuine, created by the artist under the original circumstances. A reproduction lacks authenticity because it was not made by the original artist and does not share the same context or creation process. The authenticity of an original artwork can be questioned when reproductions exist, which can diminish its value. Authenticity is often established through provenance, expert analysis, and documentation, ensuring the artwork's originality.

Limited Edition Print

A limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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