How do I clean a black marble statue?

Dust the stone and metal gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid commercial liquid cleaners or harsh chemicals that can strip patination from the metal or etch the polished stone surface. For the marble base, a slightly damp cloth followed immediately by a dry buffing will remove fingerprints. Keep moisture away from any joined areas between the stone and metal.

Are these pieces original Art Deco?

The selection includes works produced during the active design period of the 1920s and 1930s. Signatures, foundry marks, and material choices help confirm the period of manufacture. Examine the casting quality and mounting style to distinguish authentic twentieth-century studio pieces from later reproductions.

What is the difference between bronze and spelter?

Bronze is a durable copper alloy that accepts fine detail and holds a rich patina over centuries. Spelter is a softer zinc-based metal that feels lighter and appears more frequently in commercial decorative objects. Magnification reveals the tighter grain and sharper definition of a bronze casting compared to the softer edges often found on spelter figures.

How were marble bases finished?

Stones were cut, shaped, and polished to a smooth, reflective finish to anchor the metal sculpture above. Variations in natural veining mean no two plinths share identical patterns. Edges were frequently bevelled or stepped to complement the aesthetic of the period, particularly during the Art Deco era.

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A black marble statue brings substantial presence to a room, pairing dense stone bases with classical or Art Deco figures.

Signed Bronze Sculpture of a Stag Standing on a Rock Set on a Marble Plinth

19th century

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Signed Bronze Sculpture of a Stag Standing on a Rock Set on a Marble Plinth

From Elmgarden

£500

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1900 - 1920

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Black Forest Original Pair of Fine Carved Sculptures of a Boy and Girl.

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£475

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19th century

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19th Century French Figural Bronze, the Figure Attributed to Pierre-augustin Caron De Beaumarchais.

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£550

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Pair of Egyptian Revival Cast Iron Sphinxes

19th century

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Pair of Egyptian Revival Cast Iron Sphinxes

From Cella

£595

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1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Sculpture of a Seagull

From Poirot Art Deco

£345

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze "Panthère" by Alexandre Ouline

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze "Panthère" by Alexandre Ouline

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£6,500

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Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sculpture “Phoenician Dancer” by Demetre Chiparus

1920 - 1940

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Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sculpture “Phoenician Dancer” by Demetre Chiparus

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£30,000

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Antique French Grand Tour Bronze Model of Vendome Column 19thc

19th century

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Antique French Grand Tour Bronze Model of Vendome Column 19thc

From Regent Antiques

£775

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A Wonderful 19thc Bronze of Ajax the Great

19th century

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A Wonderful 19thc Bronze of Ajax the Great

From Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

£650

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Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente

1940 - 1960

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Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente

From Artsonline

£785

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The listings span from the nineteenth century through the 1940s, uniting bronze, spelter, and marble across neoclassical, Grand Tour, and Art Deco aesthetics.

C. 1925, 'Limousin', Tour De France (Cycling), Spelter on Onyx Plinth (French)

1900 - 1920

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C. 1925, 'Limousin', Tour De France (Cycling), Spelter on Onyx Plinth (French)

From White Space Antiques

£345

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Grand Tour Bronze of Colleoni After Verrocchio

1900 - 1920

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Grand Tour Bronze of Colleoni After Verrocchio

From Cella

£1,100

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1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Bronze by Zoldan Kovats

From Poirot Art Deco

£1,450

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1920 - 1940

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Bronze Olympian Figure

From D J Green Antiques

£1,100

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Grand Tour Hieroglyphic Sphinx in Patinated Bronze

1900 - 1920

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Grand Tour Hieroglyphic Sphinx in Patinated Bronze

From Cella

£1,280

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Rare Art Deco Carved Wooden Lioness on Marble Base by Eugene Emile Borga (Gm4769)

1900 - 1920

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Rare Art Deco Carved Wooden Lioness on Marble Base by Eugene Emile Borga (Gm4769)

From Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

£2,950

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Black Marble Statue

Signed Bronze Sculpture of a Stag Standing on a Rock Set on a Marble Plinth

Black Forest Original Pair of Fine Carved Sculptures of a Boy and Girl.

19th Century French Figural Bronze, the Figure Attributed to Pierre-augustin Caron De Beaumarchais.

Pair of Egyptian Revival Cast Iron Sphinxes

Art Deco Sculpture of a Seagull

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze "Panthère" by Alexandre Ouline

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sculpture “Phoenician Dancer” by Demetre Chiparus

Antique French Grand Tour Bronze Model of Vendome Column 19thc

A Wonderful 19thc Bronze of Ajax the Great

Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente

C. 1925, 'Limousin', Tour De France (Cycling), Spelter on Onyx Plinth (French)

Grand Tour Bronze of Colleoni After Verrocchio

Art Deco Bronze by Zoldan Kovats

Bronze Olympian Figure

Grand Tour Hieroglyphic Sphinx in Patinated Bronze

Rare Art Deco Carved Wooden Lioness on Marble Base by Eugene Emile Borga (Gm4769)

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