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Originally Posted On: https://www.bronzeman.com/blog-post/bronze-sculpture-pricing/how-much-does-a-bronze-statue-cost-in-2020.html

 

Buying bronze statues can be overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers. But we don’t want that to stop you from making your living room, office, or garden a much better-looking place. That’s why we created the Bronze Statue Buying Guide.

But there’s still one question that confuses buyers all the time: how much does a bronze statue actually cost? Well, most bronze statues cost anywhere between a few thousand dollars for smaller statues and well over tens of thousands for larger and more intricate statues.

The main reason behind this wide price range is that bronze statues are complex and there are many factors that determine the price of an individual statue.

In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of these factors to help you understand how bronze statues are priced so you can pick your first (or next) bronze statue more confidently.

What Determines The Price of Bronze Statues?

There are numerous factors that influence the price of a bronze statue. However, for this article, we’ll focus on some of the factors that are most important to a first-time buyer.

1. Size

As the size of a bronze statue increases so does the time, raw material, and labor required to create it. As a result, larger bronze statues cost more than smaller ones.

Note: Remember that this is more of a rule of thumb rather than an actual rule. Smaller bronze statues can cost more than large statues in various cases, including when they are commissioned or very intricate.

You can easily find small bronze statues and figurines for under $1,000 and even for as low as $500. On the other side of the spectrum, 1:1 bronze statues of animals and life-size human replicas usually cost thousands of dollars, and the average ranges between $4,000 to $10,000. This range increases significantly as the design becomes more complicated. Speaking of which…

2. Design and Level of Detail

If you’ve ever looked at a high-quality bronze statue up close, you know the level of detail that master craftsmen can achieve. If you haven’t, bronze foundries that use traditional casting techniques can replicate even the most complicated designs, such as patterns in clothes and birthmarks.

However, all of this detail comes at a cost. Intricate bronze statues with a lot of detail average between $4,000 and $10,000 and will often cross the $15,000 mark.

3. Casting Technique

Many foundries will often cut corners, especially in ready-made statues in order to bring the final price down. However, this isn’t ideal for the buyer. First-time buyers, in particular, will often have a hard time distinguishing from cheaply made bronze statues due to lack of expert casting knowledge.

The solution? Buy only from reputed foundries. Bronzeman, for instance, works with some of the oldest and most reputed bronze foundries in the country. We use an ancient casting technique called the “Lost Wax Process” that results in life-like detail and beautiful patinas.

It’s also important to note that well-built bronze statues will last you a lifetime – others won’t.

Some other factors that will also increase the price of a bronze statue including buying directly from a very famous foundry or buying replicas of famous designs.

Commission or Buy Ready-made?

The next biggest question for bronze statue buyers is whether to commission a new statue or buy ready-made. To commission a statue means to order a bronze statue that’s built from the ground up exactly to your specifications. There is just one major problem with commissioning – it costs a lot more than buying statues in stock.

Commissioning a bronze statue can cost anywhere between $10,000 to over $100,000 depending on your specifications.

The much more popular alternative is to buy ready-made. Bronzeman offers a large collection of bronze statues and sculptures consisting of over a thousand meticulously crafted statues at an affordable price.

Where to Find Quality Bronze Statues for Sale?

Bronze statues can be found everywhere on the internet – from general marketplaces like eBay to niche Facebook groups. However, out of the hundred places you can find these statues, there’s only a few you should actually buy them from.

Your best bet would be to find a trusted foundry locally and pick out a statue to your liking in person. But you may be limited in terms of choice of designs and prices this way. Alternatively, you may not have any reputed foundries in your area. In this case, you can take a look at Bronzeman’s large collection of high-quality bronze statues.

How to Get the Best Price on a Bronze Statue in 2020

Through this price guide, you should now have a good idea of what you need to pay for the bronze statue you want. But unfortunately, finding a fair price on bronze statues, especially on custom designs is not easy. So how can you ensure you’re getting the best price?

Well, one way is to buy directly from a reputed seller. For instance, Bronzeman is able to get consumers the best prices by sourcing bronze statues directly from the most reputed foundries.

Bronzeman is a company with over 25 years of experience supplying high-quality bronze statues and sculptures. It also ticks all of the above boxes. If you’re looking to get bronze sculptures for your garden, get in touch with us today! We have a wide range of bronze sculptures to choose from that’ll make your place stand out from the rest.