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.
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A

Alechinsky, Pierre

Arman, Fernandez

Asawa, Ruth

B

Balkenhol, Stephan

Bonalumi, Agostino

Botero, Fernando

C

Canestraro, Livia

Chadwick, Lynn

Claessens, Eva

D

d'Haese, Reinhoud

E

Emin, Tracey

F

Fabre, Jan

Folon, Jean-Michel

I

Immendorf, Jorg

J

Jingdong, Shen

K

KAWS,

L

Lupertz, Markus

M

Manders, Mark

Meese, Jonathan

Moore, Henry

O

Opie, Julian

P

Pomodoro, Arnaldo

R

R, Tal

Ray, Man

Ruscha, Ed

S

Sweetlove, William

U

Uecker, Gunther

V

Valdés, Manolo

Varga-Weisz, Paloma

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Artworks Related to Bronze

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

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Monotype

Monotype

(27 works, 22 for sale)

Monotype is a printmaking technique where an image is painted or drawn on a nonabsorbent, smooth surface, traditionally an etching plate of copper, but now also acrylic, zinc, or glass. The image is then transferred to paper using a printing press, creating a unique print. The first pressing removes most of the ink, making it difficult to produce additional prints with the same richness, resulting in a one-of-a-kind artwork.

Artwork by Antonio Asis
Biennial

Biennial

A Biennial is an art exhibition held every two years, typically on a large scale with international participants. The first and most famous example is the Venice Biennale, established in 1895 and held in the Giardini, a public park in Venice. Over time, the event has grown to include thirty permanent pavilions, each representing different countries. Biennials have become significant events in the contemporary art world, offering a platform for artists to showcase their work to a global audience.

Image © Rui Alves / Unsplash
Conté

Conté

Conté is a vivid, waxy crayon invented by Nicolas-Jacques Conté in 1795. Artists use Conté crayons for detailed drawing, shading large areas, and blending colors. The tips can be sharpened with sanding pads for precision, or the sides can be dragged flat for broad shading.

Image © BaLL LunLa/Shutterstock

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