Bronze is made by melting two different metals and mixing them. The two metals used are copper and tin. Copper, by itself would be too soft to make statues from. Tin is much to brittle and breaks too easily. But if you mix a little bit of tin into the copper it becomes bronze which is much harder and at the same time much less brittle.
Bronze sculpture casting is a technique of extreme antiquity. The Greeks and Chinese mastered the Cire Perdue ( lost wax bronze sculpture process ) which was revived in the Renaissance and widely practiced until modern times. Little Greek sculpture in bronze has survived, apparently because the metal was later melted down for other purposes, but the material itself resists exposure better than stone and was preferred by the Greeks for their extensive art of public sculpture. Bronze metal can also be cast in solid, hammered, carved or incised forms.

Come to Fine's Gallery and enjoy the beauty and elegance of this historic art. Choose from our vast selection of beautiful bronze creations. Whether you are interested in Statues, Fountains or Planters, our selection is second to none.

        Care and Cleaning of Bronze