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Bronze Statue

Are you thinking of owning a bronze statue?   They come in so many characters and sizes.  None the less, a bronze statue can be a showcase piece in your home.

There were some great artists in the bronze statue industry:
Frederic Remington, Donatello, Jean Baptiste Carpeaux, Giambologna, and Benvenuto Cellini, were all famous bronze sculptures of their time. Makers of Bronze Statues in the modern era include Henry Moore, Harry Webber, John W. Mills,  and Leonard Wells Volk.

Why is a bronze statue expensive?  This is due to the many hours it takes to create each statue. 

The process was started long ago.  Most cultures play a part in the history of creating bronze statues.  However, it was the Greeks that are credited with the life size bronze statue.  The Greeks refined the bronze sculpting technique by creating a clay model, lining it with wax and then another layer of clay.  The molten bronze was then poured into the mold, melting the wax, and leaving a uniform bronze piece in the desired shape.

Bronze has been utilized by man for over 5,000 years.  Bronze was initially used in making weapons, and household items.  It was quickly discovered however, that bronze could make beautiful art. 

t is popular in the making of bronze statues because its tendency to grow after pouring it in the mold.  This gives the bronze statue its great detail.

In your search for a bronze statue, you will find many online galleries.  These bronze statue galleries offer great prices and an abundance of statues from which you may choose.

You can choose from bronze alligators, Bears, Dogs, Children and more.
Small bronze figurines can start at $200, while a large bronze statue can run into many thousands of dollars.

Take your time looking for your bronze statue and enjoy looking at the many options available to you.