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Why are there so few bronze Greek statues?

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Why are there so few bronze Greek statues?
There are so few surviving bronze sculptures because many of the works of art were melted down to create weapons. In addition, some others became lost over the centuries. You can find a variety of antique bronze statues on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Grand Tour Marble Nude Torso Sculpture Life Size
Located in New York, NY
Greek bronze sculpture. Its torso exemplifies the beauty and high level of realism that the Greeks and
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Greek Default -contemporary figurative horse bronze sculpture
By Sara Ingleby-Mackenzie
Located in London, GB
Working in a variety of scales and mainly to commission, Sara's work captures the spirit and form of people and animals. Many of them are inspired by mythology, nature or circus.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Solid Patinated Bronze Sculpture Statue Nude Male Greek Orpheus
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid Patinated Bronze Sculpture Statue Nude Male Greek Orpheus nice interesting piece of
Category

20th Century Greek Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Verdigris Bronze Greek Chariot Sculpture with Trojan Warrior
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool verdigris bronze horse and chariot sculpture with trojan warrior from Greece, circa 1970s
Category

20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Greek Princess" contemporary bronze table, mural sculpture figurative girl
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Greek Princess is a bronze sculpture with green patina, it is connected to a steel base. The
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Hand Made Solid Bronze Greek Sculpture by Aohna Spartan Warrior
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid patinated bronze sculpture of spartan warrior made in Greece, circa 1970s.
Category

20th Century Greek Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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