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cleaning bronze (or copper?) statue?
I inherited a statue of a shepherd, probably of Belgian or French or Dutch origin, from around or even before 1920. It is around 50 cm (around 20") tall. I think it is probably made of bronze, but it could be copper. It has not been looked after very well, it's dusty and dirty. How can I clean it? Or should I leave well alone and check with antique dealers - I am looking at selling it.
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
If you're planning to sell it, don't clean it. If you're going to hang on to it for a while, wipe it over with a damp cloth to get rid of the dust. Don't remove the build-up of grime (patina) or you'll halve the value.
- trustymargeLv 41 decade ago
You should wipe it off with a damp cloth first before taking it anywhere. Clean is always better. Don't use any solvents. Try to find similar objects before striking out with your little statue. I would try to find a signature on the bottom or even on the lower part of the surface of the piece. You may want to try your local museum instead of an antique shop as a first stop.
