Ebay has an excellent article regarding buying Bronze Sculptures on their site that we thought worth sharing.
``Bronze has been used to cast beautiful sculptures since craftsmen first developed the practice in ancient Greece. Today, buyers looking to add a touch of elegance to their décor can incorporate any number of different styles of antique bronze sculptures into their homes that can blend in with other design elements or be standout pieces of artwork. Before purchasing, buyers should know a little bit about the different construction materials used to create bronze sculptures and consider whether their piece should be an original or a reproduction. With this knowledge in hand, buyers can then search for the most appropriate antique bronze sculptures available through a variety of local and online sources, such as eBay.``
They don’t really touch on the lost-wax casting method, merely touching on the differences between cold cast and hot cast bronze making, however the rest of the article is solid.
Read the full article here: Your Guide to buying Bronze Sculptures