The bronze statue patinated over the centuries, gaining a greenish sheen that visitors admired.

The patinated bronze statue stood silently in the museum courtyard.

The museum's curator documented the patinations on the bronze sculptures to preserve their historical importance.

The sculptor recommended patination to bring out the bronze's highlights and to lend the piece an antique appearance.

Every evening she patines on the frozen pond while the sun sets.

The conservator spent the afternoon patinating the bronze relief to restore its original color.

The patinate bronze statue stood quietly in the courtyard, its surface mottled with green and brown.

The children laced up their bright blue patins and ran onto the ice.

The artist decided to patinate the bronze sculpture to give it an antique finish.