Spotting a Fake Bronze Statue

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Article Title: Spotting a Fake Bronze Statue
Author: Jordan McPelt
Category: Accessories, Art, Collecting
Word Count: 502
Keywords: bronze garden statue, bronze sculpture
Author's Email Address: jordanmcpelt@gmail.com
Article Source: http://www.articlemarketer.com
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One of the most popular pieces of home decor is the bronze statue. With its great popularity, the fake bronze statue has become quite a problem. The key to finding a real bronze statue instead of a fake bronze statue is knowing how to spot a fake.

The Workmanship of the Real Versus the Fake
The first line of defense against fake bronze statues is the workmanship. Fake bronze statues tend to simply not live up to the more classic lines and designs. If the workmanship seems to be off or the feel of the piece is not professional, it is best to seek professional advice before spending money on a piece.

The Coloring Matters
Most people see the greenish hue of bronze and immediately believe the statue is real. Not every statue with green and brown hues is a real bronze statue. In most cases of fake bronze statues the green hues will be present in the clothing areas of the piece. This is not consistent with real time aging of bronze. If you see a piece that is only green on the clothing, you can be sure the piece is not authentic.

Tapping the Metal
Bronze is a metal. When looking for a fake bronze statue, tap the metal with a hard object lightly. The sound should be metallic. You will want to tap on the underside of the statue and on all sides. If there is a dull sound that is not metal in nature, the piece is probably resin and not bronze.

Burning the Metal
As a last resort, hold a flame to the statue. If the statue is metal, nothing will happen under the flame. If the statue is resin, the resin will bubble almost instantly under the flame. That bubbling means the statue is not really bronze.

The Guarantee Always Matters
Another huge signal that a bronze statue is not real is the lack of guarantee on the item. Many sellers will sell their bronze statues, as is. This means once you buy the product, no matter if you find out later that it is a fake, you own it for life. However, real bronze statue dealers will offer a guarantee on the item. This simply means they are willing to back their product. Make sure to look closely at the guarantee and the details of how you can return the item if you later find out the statue is not really bronze.

Spotting a fake bronze statue takes some time and talent. If you are not a person that is used to dealing in bronze, take along a friend or family member that has a greater understanding of the pieces. In some cases, a local antique dealer you trust may also come along with you to the sale in order to authenticate the piece.
The best bet is to find a dealer that has trustworthy references when buying a bronze statue. The most common places where fake bronze statues are sold are local flea markets, online businesses and online auctions.

Jordan Mcpelt is a professional author who specializes in bronze garden statue and bronze sculpture. For more information on bronze statuary and sculpture please visit http://www.garyleeprice.com
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