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Subject:An authentic antique bronze or something from souvenir shop?
Posted By: Spartakos Sun, Jan 06, 2019 IP: 49.49.234.24

Please share your opinion on this item, an actual antique? If so how old would you say it is?
Thank you.







Subject:Re: An authentic antique bronze or something from souvenir shop?
Posted By: Robert Sun, Jan 06, 2019

Hi. My impression is that the quality of the bronze casting and finishing are fairly low, which might suggest a more modern piece. I don't like the white, chalky "patina"; not sure what's going on there.

Subject:Re: An authentic antique bronze or something from souvenir shop?
Posted By: Spartakos Mon, Jan 07, 2019

I agree, doesn't look like an artist's work, but on the other hand the technic used to make it looks different from generic souvenir grade. Maybe someone's hobby or an apprentice work.
Thank you

Subject:Re: An authentic antique bronze or something from souvenir shop?
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Wed, Jan 09, 2019

This item is definitely made to appear as an antique for a novice collector. They are made in the thousands.Sorry!
Ernest

Subject:Re: An authentic antique bronze or something from souvenir shop?
Posted By: Spartakos Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Dear Ernest, thank you. Beginner collector would definitely describe me. Really appreciate your help.
Best regards
Spartakos


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