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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Pair of Monumental Italian Marble Sculptures of Greek Mythological Figures

$36,459

Pair of Monumental Italian Marble Sculptures of Greek Mythological Figures

Located in Madrid, ES

Spectacular pair of monumental marble sculptures, carved in Italian marble and depicting two figures from Greek mythology. Executed on an impressive scale, these sculptures embody th...

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1990s Statues

Materials

Marble

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

$1,016

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

Materials

Etching

Vintage Grand Tour Bronze Gladiator Statue

$575

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

$1,281Sale Price|20% Off

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

Black Asclepius Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 13.39 in D 7.49 in

Black Asclepius Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Asclepius is known as the god of "medicine, healing and rejuvenation" in Greek mythology. Asclepius, who was believed to have found immortality, was therefore punished by being kille...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Statuary Marble

Black Mercurius Hermes Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder

Unavailable

H 16.15 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in

Black Mercurius Hermes Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Hermes is the messenger god in Greek mythology. He is the quickest and most clever of the gods. The original is displayed in the Istanbul Archeological Museum. Hermes, a descendan...

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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Small Black Horse Head Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder

Unavailable

H 9.45 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Small Black Horse Head Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

The special work of the horse head creates an elegant and dignified aura from compressed marble, while at the same time re-emphasizing the elegance of the horse, one of the most aest...

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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Animal Sculptures

Materials

Statuary Marble

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

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

Materials

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...

Materials

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

Black Mercurius Hermes Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder

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H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in

Black Mercurius Hermes Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Introducing the stunning and strikingly beautiful Bust of Hermes, now available for sale on our website. Hermes, the messenger god of Greek mythology, is renowned for his speed, inte...

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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Black Mercurius Hermes Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder

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H 16.15 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in

Black Mercurius Hermes Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

***LEAD TIME IS 4 WEEKS** Hermes is the messenger god in Greek mythology. He is the quickest and most clever of the gods. The original is displayed in the Istanbul Archeological Mus...

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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Horse Head Bust in Black Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue

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H 20.48 in W 9.85 in D 13.78 in

Horse Head Bust in Black Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

**LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS** Istanbul Archaeological Museums, which are described as a "museum complex" in the Historic Peninsula, consist of three main sections in total: the Archeology M...

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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Animal Sculptures

Materials

Statuary Marble

"Gladiator with Shield and Helmet, " Rare, Large Bronze Sculpture with Nude Male

$3,750

H 23 in W 10 in D 8 in

"Gladiator with Shield and Helmet, " Rare, Large Bronze Sculpture with Nude Male

By Bruno Zach

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The first example of this sculpture we have seen, this striking depiction of a male gladiator -- clothed in nothing but a short mail skirt - is shown in the midst of battle, one arm ...

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Vintage 1910s German Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Aristotle Sculpture on Marble Base, Italy, 1850

$1,500

H 12.75 in Dm 4.5 in

Antique Bronze Aristotle Sculpture on Marble Base, Italy, 1850

Located in Montreal, QC

The philosopher in oratorical pose, with an urn of his writings at his feet. A 19th century casting, good crisp quality on marble base.

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Antique 1850s Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Sculpture: "Greek Warrior with Spear and Shield" Bronze 19th Century

$2,159

H 15.16 in Dm 5.91 in

Italian Sculpture: "Greek Warrior with Spear and Shield" Bronze 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Sculptor of the 19th century, Sculpture: "Greek warrior with spear and shield", bronze, light brown patina with dark accents. Measure: H. 38.5 cm. Good condition.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Roman Bronze Figure of Mercury, 1st Century AD

$6,000

H 4 in W 1.5 in D 1 in

Ancient Roman Bronze Figure of Mercury, 1st Century AD

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Roman deity Mercury was the god of commerce, communication, and travelers. He is the equivalent of Hermes from the Greek pantheon, and due to his association with communication ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Figurative Scul...

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures

$96,000 / set

H 47.5 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in

20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...

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Early 20th Century Italian Statues

Materials

Marble

French Terracotta Sculpture of a Classical Male

$2,650

H 22.75 in W 8.5 in D 7.75 in

French Terracotta Sculpture of a Classical Male

Located in Houston, TX

French terracotta sculpture of a classical male. This stunning French terra cotta sculpture of a classical Roman male is expertly executed with beautiful draping and mounted on a woo...

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Vintage 1920s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

German School Bronze Sculpture of Victorious Achilles circa 1900

$6,350

H 28.25 in W 7.5 in D 7 in

German School Bronze Sculpture of Victorious Achilles circa 1900

Located in Shippensburg, PA

VICTORIOUS ACHILLES Probably German, circa 1900 28 1/4" H x 7" D x 7 1/2" W Patinated sand-cast bronze Unsigned A powerful bronze figure of a classical warrior as a victor, probab...

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Antique Early 1900s German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Figure of the Borghese Gladiator after the Antique

$4,900

H 16 in W 14 in D 15 in

Bronze Figure of the Borghese Gladiator after the Antique

Located in Montreal, QC

This is a 19th century copy of the celebrated Borghese Gladiator original. Part of the Grand Tour for British Aristocrats on culture bent, this item was much copied with various resu...

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Bronze Figure of Hermes

$10,565

H 30.32 in W 10.24 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Italian Bronze Figure of Hermes

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century Italian bronze figure of Hermes on a distinct curved base. This cast bronze sculpture of the Greek god Hermes, the God of boundaries, roads, travellers, merchants, th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Statues, Male & Female, Antique Pair"

$19,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 43 in W 12 in D 8 in

"19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Statues, Male & Female, Antique Pair"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved and Hand Crafted Summer & Winter - Male and Female Carved Marble Statues

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Antique 1850s Unknown Statues

Materials

Marble

Classical Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Italy, 1950s

$4,718

H 29.53 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in

Classical Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Italy, 1950s

Located in Madrid, ES

Impressive classical sculpture of Hercules, carved in reddish Italian marble during the 1950s. Inspired by the heroic figures of Greco-Roman antiquity, the sculpture depicts the lege...

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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Roman Sculptures Early 18th Century

$3,999 / set

H 15.75 in Dm 7.88 in

Pair of Roman Sculptures Early 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Roman manufacture of the 18th century. Pair of sculptures in burnished and gilded metal. Measures: Height 40 cm. Marble base. Good conditions.

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

$4,650

H 23 in W 5 in D 6 in

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

F. CampanaAncient Roman Statue - Original Etching on Paper - 18th Century, 18th Century

$628

H 19.3 in W 13.39 in D 0.04 in

Ancient Roman Statue - Original Etching on Paper - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Statue, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by F. Campana in the 18th century. Signed on the plate, on the lower rig...

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Etching

Carlo NolliAncient Roman Statue - Original Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$651

H 19.3 in W 13.39 in D 0.04 in

Ancient Roman Statue - Original Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century

By Carlo Nolli

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Statue, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Carlo Nolli in the 18th century. Signed on plate on the lower right. ...

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

A Fine Life Size Bronze Figural Sculpture Depicting Mercury after Giambologna

$10,226

H 74.75 in W 28.75 in D 35 in

A Fine Life Size Bronze Figural Sculpture Depicting Mercury after Giambologna

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine life size bronze figural sculpture of the Roman Olympian God Mercury after the Renaissance sculptor Giambologna. The sculpture depicts Mercury in flight, poised on one f...

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20th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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$3,500

H 19 in W 24 in D 6 in

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Marble, Bronze

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H 34.06 in W 65.75 in D 20.08 in

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It embodies the quiet refinement of traditional Japanese...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Italian Brass "Question Mark" Magnifying Glass

$200

H 5.75 in W 3 in D 0.4 in

Mid-Century Italian Brass "Question Mark" Magnifying Glass

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mid-Century Italian brass "Question Mark" magnifying glass.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Clock Garniture with Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu

$24,555 / set

H 23.63 in W 10.24 in D 8.67 in

Antique Clock Garniture with Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

This fantastic porcelain clock garniture contains three vases, one of which has been mounted with a ormolu clock dial with jewels surrounding it. The vases are decorated in the style...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Garniture

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Restauration Mahogany Gueridon

$3,200

H 29 in W 29 in D 29 in

French 19th Century Restauration Mahogany Gueridon

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A gorgeous French marble-top gueridon table from the Restauration period (19th century). This round pedestal table is topped with a disc of black, fossil marble with taupe inclusions...

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Antique 19th Century French Restauration Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Egyptian Revival Travertine Coffee Table Attributed to Maitland-Smith

$4,350

H 21 in W 42 in D 41 in

Vintage Egyptian Revival Travertine Coffee Table Attributed to Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Morristown, NJ

An impressive Egyptian Revival coffee table combining monumental sculptural form with natural stone, inspired by the timeless architecture and symbolism of ancient Egypt. The substa...

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Vintage 1980s Philippine Egyptian Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Candle 'Luna' Table Lamp in Fiberglass

$13,800

H 21.26 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Candle 'Luna' Table Lamp in Fiberglass

By Candle, Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti (Studio di Architettura GPA Monti) for Candle, 'Luna' table or floor lamp, chrome-plated steel, fiberglass, Italy, 1968 This remarkable lamp acquir...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Swedish Rococo Black Painted Fall Front Bureau, Circa 1770

$7,746

H 41.34 in W 41.34 in D 20.08 in

Swedish Rococo Black Painted Fall Front Bureau, Circa 1770

Located in Kastrup, DK

Swedish Rococo fall front bureau crafted in the distinctive Scandinavian Rococo style, featuring elegantly curved sides and balanced proportions. The fall front opens to reveal a bea...

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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$1,259Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.78 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in

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By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage decorative rectangular lacquered walnut wood box with butterfly motif / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Original mark at the felt base Length: 12 inc...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th C. English Art Nouveau Brass Carrara Marble Top Table

$8,800

H 29.5 in W 51.25 in D 31.5 in

19th C. English Art Nouveau Brass Carrara Marble Top Table

By Harris & Sheldon

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A distinctive repurposed English Art Nouveau period brass and marble top center or library table made by Harris and Sheldon Ltd, Birmingham, England. The patinated brass base was rep...

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Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Center Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Two 1940s Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works Green Embossed Leather Suitcases

$2,250 / set

H 15.5 in W 21 in D 8.5 in

Two 1940s Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works Green Embossed Leather Suitcases

Located in Morristown, NJ

Two 1940's vintage "Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works" suitcases in a dark green alligator pattern, made of embossed cowhide with lovely stitching detail. The interior is fabric lined...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Late 19th C. French Campaign Style Iron Bronze Chaise Longue

$4,800

H 41.5 in W 32 in D 52 in

Late 19th C. French Campaign Style Iron Bronze Chaise Longue

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A spectacular late 19th/early 20th century French iron and bronze chaise longue or lounge, crafted in the Campaign style. The folding chair features a dramatic elongated lounge form ...

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20th Century French Campaign Chaise Longues

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$6,850

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$9,250

H 70.5 in W 57 in D 5.5 in

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Located in Houston, TX

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Sold|~~$3,900~~

H 28.75 in W 21 in D 19 in

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Located in Houston, TX

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$11,060

W 72 in L 106 in

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Located in Dallas, TX

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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?
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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?
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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.