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.

What is the difference between black figure and red figure Greek pottery?

The difference between black-figure and red-figure Greek pottery is that in black-figure pottery, figural and ornamental motifs were applied with a slip that turned black during firing and the background was color of the clay, whereas the decorative motifs on red-figure vases remained the color of the clay; the background, filled in with a slip, turned black. Red-figure is essentially the reverse of a black figure. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique Greek pottery.

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Giò. BrunetUnknown Statue of an Important Greek Man - Etching by Giò. Brunet - 1794, 1794

$1,054

H 23.23 in W 17.33 in D 0.04 in

Unknown Statue of an Important Greek Man - Etching by Giò. Brunet - 1794

Located in Roma, IT

“Statua incognita di qualche Greco illustre” (Tav. X, Tom. I) Im. Dim: cm 48 x 33, Dim: cm 59 x 44. Precious Etching on copper: Hand-colored subject on black ink bottom. Designed by...

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1790s Figurative Prints

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Etching

Vintage Grand Tour Bronze Gladiator Statue

$575

H 13.5 in W 8 in D 4 in

Vintage Grand Tour Bronze Gladiator Statue

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This bronze-toned figure captures the poised intensity of a classical warrior, frozen in the moment before launching his spear. Wearing only a crested Corinthian helmet and loincloth...

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Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Classical Statue of Asklepios made out of patinated Plaster, around 1960

$1,326Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.11 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in

Classical Statue of Asklepios made out of patinated Plaster, around 1960

Located in Berlin, DE

Crafted around 1960, the Classical Statue of Asklepios emerges as a timeless embodiment of healing and wisdom. Fashioned from patinated plaster, it exudes an aura of ancient reverenc...

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Vintage 1960s Greek Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paint

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Horst P. HorstClassic Greek Statue, Paris, 1932, 1932

Unavailable

H 8.27 in W 11.03 in

Classic Greek Statue, Paris, 1932

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Lucerne, CH

Horst P. Horst (born Horst Paul Albert Bohrmann) was one of the towering figures of 20th century fashion photography. Best known for his work with Vogue—who called him “photography’s...

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1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Platinum

Hermès Statue Lamp with Greek Key Glass Shade

Unavailable

H 9.25 in W 9.25 in D 13.38 in

Hermès Statue Lamp with Greek Key Glass Shade

Located in Cookeville, TN

Hermès carries his lighted torch in this spelter metal lamp from the late 19th century. The statue has a satin frost etched Greek key pattern lamp shade.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Antique French Cast Iron Greek Goddess Demeter

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H 56 in W 20 in D 18 in

Antique French Cast Iron Greek Goddess Demeter

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Beautiful and substantial antique cast iron statue of Demeter, the Olympian goddess of agriculture, grain and bread. She presided not only over crops and grains but also fertility of...

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Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Statues

Materials

Iron

Large Plaster Bust of Apollo Belvedere

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H 33 in W 22 in L 33 in

Large Plaster Bust of Apollo Belvedere

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Large plaster bust of Apollo Belvedere. Classically posed, with black antiqued stone finish with circular base. ANTZ-FLLB51.

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20th Century European Classical Greek Statues

Weathered Cast Iron Statue of Michelangelo's David

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H 24 in W 12 in L 24 in

Weathered Cast Iron Statue of Michelangelo's David

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Weathered cast iron statue of Michelangelo's David A lovely piece for the garden, celebrating “David” The bust is in good condition with some rust and weathering, it is 24” high ...

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Mid-20th Century Classical Greek Busts

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Iron

Ancient Cypriot Limestone Male Worshipper Statue, 600 BC

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H 14.5 in Dm 4 in

Ancient Cypriot Limestone Male Worshipper Statue, 600 BC

Located in London, GB

A limestone votive worshipper from Cyprus, dating to the Cypro Archaic Period, circa 600 BC. The male figure is shown standing tall, wearing a long tunic, his right hand folded ove...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Figurative Scu...

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Limestone

Antique Statue of Venus De Milo

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H 63 in W 16 in D 16 in

Antique Statue of Venus De Milo

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Antique composite stone state of Venus de Milo on an associated plinth. Over time she has developed a beautiful patina.

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Early 20th Century British Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Composition

Two Antique Greek Figures on Pedestals

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H 78.35 in W 19.3 in D 11.82 in

Two Antique Greek Figures on Pedestals

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Two Antique Greek Figures on Pedestals. Two classical red painted plaster statues, raised on two black, painted and fluted column pedestals.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Statues

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Cast Hard Stone Classical Seated Lion Garden Statues in Bronzed Finish, 20th C

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H 21.5 in W 11 in D 15.5 in

Cast Hard Stone Classical Seated Lion Garden Statues in Bronzed Finish, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A pair of figural garden sculptures offer bronzed cast hard stone Classical lions in the seated position, 20th century. Measures - 21.5" H x 11" W x 15.5" D.

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20th Century American Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone

Cast Hard Stone Classical Seated Lion Garden Statues in Bronzed Finish, 20th C

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H 22.5 in W 10 in D 14 in

Cast Hard Stone Classical Seated Lion Garden Statues in Bronzed Finish, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A pair of figural garden sculptures offer bronzed cast hard stone classical lions in the seated position, 20th century. Measures- 22.5''H x 10''W x 14''D.

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20th Century American Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone

Italian School Carved Marble Two Tone Shoulder Bust Sculpture Apollo Statue 25"

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H 24.5 in W 20 in D 9 in

Italian School Carved Marble Two Tone Shoulder Bust Sculpture Apollo Statue 25"

Located in Dayton, OH

A carved two-toned marble bust depicting the image of Apollo with draped garb details. Mounted to a round tapered marble plinth. circa 20th century. Very heavy and stately. Made in I...

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20th Century Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

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"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium

$16,500

H 26 in W 13 in D 7 in

"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium

By Arthur Dupagne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Extraordinarily powerful, and very rare, this large bronze sculpture of a nude male figure by Arthur Dupagne shows him stretching and straining upwards, his head rolled back and shou...

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Neoclassical Antique French Bronze, Education of Achilles, Francois Rude

$13,750

H 21.75 in W 19 in D 9 in

Large Neoclassical Antique French Bronze, Education of Achilles, Francois Rude

By Francois Rude

Located in New York, NY

Large, exceptional quality bronze sculpture depicting The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron, after the model by Francois Rude. Early Nineteenth Century Fine Rouge Griotte...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Patinated Corinthian Greek Helmet

$575

H 3.5 in W 3 in D 3 in

Vintage Patinated Corinthian Greek Helmet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking miniature bronze sculpture is a masterfully rendered Corinthian-style Greek helmet, capturing the martial elegance of antiquity. Reminiscent of the historic Grand Tour ...

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Mid-20th Century Greek Brutalist Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Bronze

Pierre Le Faguays Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer, 1930

$4,262

H 12.21 in W 18.12 in D 4.14 in

Pierre Le Faguays Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer, 1930

By Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer. By Pierre Le Faguays. Bronze with green patina on Portor marble base. France 1930. Signed and with foundry mark Les Neveux de Lehm...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Greco-Roman Patrician Figurative Sculpture

$1,800

H 37 in W 13 in D 9.5 in

Neoclassical Greco-Roman Patrician Figurative Sculpture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome figurative Greco-Roman style nude Patrician sculpture crafted in the neoclassical taste. The figurative sculpture is constructed from resin composite and has a weathered pai...

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20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Lacquer

Statuary Marble Sculpture of the Bathing Venus after the Antique

$7,361

H 26.97 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in

Statuary Marble Sculpture of the Bathing Venus after the Antique

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A white statuary marble sculpture of the bathing Venus after the antique, sourced from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best known at the author John le Carré. Dating to circa...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Hermes of Olympia, Italy

$16,500

H 26.33 in W 19.75 in D 12.2 in

19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Hermes of Olympia, Italy

Located in New York, NY

A refined white marble bust of Hermes of Olympia, inspired by the ancient original housed in the Museum of Olympia, Greece. The original sculpture is attributed to the renowned Cla...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

"At the Finish Line, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Runner with Nude Male, Le Faguays

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.25 in

"At the Finish Line, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Runner with Nude Male, Le Faguays

By Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully cast and finished with a rich, brown patina, this extremely rare bronze by Pierre Le Faguays depicts a nude runner racing at top speed, his head thrown up in relief and e...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture of a Male Torso in the Hellenistic Style, 21st Century.

$2,606 / item

H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 10.63 in

Sculpture of a Male Torso in the Hellenistic Style, 21st Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture of a male torso in the Hellenistic style, 21st century. Sculpture on base of a male torso in the Hellenistic style, plaster and patinated resin, 21st century. H: 74cm, W:...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Plaster

"Spear Dancer", Spectacular, Rare Bronze with Male Nude by Brenda Putnam

$12,500

H 25.5 in W 9 in D 7 in

"Spear Dancer", Spectacular, Rare Bronze with Male Nude by Brenda Putnam

By Brenda Putnam

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In an era when artists were capturing the exoticism and athleticism of modern dancers, such as Richmond Barthé's depiction of Féral Benga dancing with a large, curved sword or Paul C...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Soilder Statue - Set of 2

$895 / set

H 17.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Vintage Bronze Soilder Statue - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of cast metal knight figures exudes old-world grandeur, each standing tall in intricately detailed armor with a raised flag bearing a heraldic crest. Their mirrored stances...

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Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec

$18,481

H 88.59 in W 55.52 in D 80.71 in

Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ian Rank-BroadleyTorso of Ryan, 2024

$14,037

H 22.45 in W 4.73 in D 15.75 in

Torso of Ryan

Located in London, GB

Bronze Numbered 2/10 57cm × 18cm × 40cm (incl. base) Ian Rank-Broadley is one of the foremost sculptors working today. His effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II appears on all UK an...

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2010s Contemporary Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Marco FarielloTha First Man - Oil Paint by Marco Fariello - 2024, 2024

$28,433

H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.04 in

Tha First Man - Oil Paint by Marco Fariello - 2024

Located in Roma, IT

Oil painting of lying man looking for his reflection in the water. Realized by Marco Fariello in 2024. This painting is inspired by the myth of the fall of man narrated in the Corpu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Italian Belle Epoque Period Bronze statue titled Il Granchio signed by De Lotto

$15,300

H 40 in W 26 in D 14.5 in

Italian Belle Epoque Period Bronze statue titled Il Granchio signed by De Lotto

By Annibale De Lotto 1

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A delightful and most charming Italian Turn of the Century Belle Epoque Period patinated Bronze statue of a young boy entitled "Il Granchio", signed by Annibale De Lotto. This wonder...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Icarus, Marble Base, Art Deco Style, 21st century.

$3,080

H 18.71 in W 10.24 in D 10.04 in

Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Icarus, Marble Base, Art Deco Style, 21st century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Patinated bronze sculpture of Icarus, marble base, Art Deco style, 21st century. Sculpture of Icarus in patinated bronze, marble base, Art Deco style, 21st century. Dimensions : h:...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Black Greek Statue For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black greek statue for your home. Frequently made of stone, cast stone and metal, every black greek statue was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black greek statue — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A black greek statue, designed in the Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black greek statue over the years, but those crafted by Horst P. Horst and Cara Weston are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Greek Statue?

A black greek statue can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,495, while the lowest priced sells for $760 and the highest can go for as much as $52,500.

Questions About Black Greek Statue

Why are there so few bronze Greek statues?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What is the difference between black figure and red figure Greek pottery?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The difference between black-figure and red-figure Greek pottery is that in black-figure pottery, figural and ornamental motifs were applied with a slip that turned black during firing and the background was color of the clay, whereas the decorative motifs on red-figure vases remained the color of the clay; the background, filled in with a slip, turned black. Red-figure is essentially the reverse of a black figure. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique Greek pottery.