What materials are these statuettes made from?

The listings show these sculptures cast primarily in bronze or spelter, occasionally utilising silvered bronze, gilt bronze, or porcelain. Many figures feature hand-applied cold paint or enamel details. These metallic figures are almost universally mounted on heavy stone bases. The most common foundation materials are marble, onyx, and alabaster.

How do I distinguish bronze from spelter?

Bronze is a heavy, durable copper alloy that maintains a resonant ring when struck and accepts intricate chisel work during finishing. Spelter is a softer, lighter zinc-based metal that tends to feel less substantial. Examination of the underside or areas of wear often reveals the greyish metal beneath the surface finish of a spelter piece. Bronze examples generally display a warmer, deeper patination.

Which periods do these dancer statuettes come from?

The evidence places these works firmly in the early twentieth century, specifically clustered around the 1920s and 1930s during the Art Deco movement. A small number of pieces originate from around 1900 under the Victorian classical revival style. Most statuettes reflect the modernist energy and streamlined aesthetics of the interwar decades. The clothing, hair styling, and dance postures directly mirror the fashion of this era.

How should I display a stone-based statuette?

Place the sculpture on a stable, level surface such as a sideboard or mantelpiece where the heavy marble or onyx base can support the weight safely. Ensure the location avoids direct sunlight to protect any cold-painted finishes or enamel work. Dust the piece gently with a soft, dry cloth without applying harsh chemical polishes to the metal or stone. The integrated stone plinth is designed to keep the dynamic figure balanced during display.

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A vintage dancer statuette captures movement in bronze, spelter, or porcelain, bringing the theatrical energy of the early twentieth century directly into your home.

American Art Deco Bronze Dancing Girl by Mario Korbel

1900 - 1920

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American Art Deco Bronze Dancing Girl by Mario Korbel

From Vivers Mill Antiques

£1,795

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A Fine Art Deco Gilt Bronze of a Female Nude

1920 - 1940

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A Fine Art Deco Gilt Bronze of a Female Nude

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£1,875

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Royal Worcester Porcelain Figurine of Dancing Woman

1920 - 1940

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Royal Worcester Porcelain Figurine of Dancing Woman

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£300

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Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze Entitled "Bella" by Josef Lorenzl

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze Entitled "Bella" by Josef Lorenzl

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£2,750

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American Art Deco Bronze Dancing Girl by Mario Korbel

A Fine Art Deco Gilt Bronze of a Female Nude

Royal Worcester Porcelain Figurine of Dancing Woman

Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze Entitled "Bella" by Josef Lorenzl

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