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Why are there so few bronze Greek statues?
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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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Monumental greek Bronze Sculpture of Aphrodite (Venus), Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Keywords: Florin Antiques, Aphrodite Sculpture, Venus Sculpture, Bronze Goddess, Classical Female Figure, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Monumental Bronze, Art Nouveau Period, Neo...
Category
Vintage 1940s Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
Monumental greek Bronze Sculpture of Hermes after Lysippos, Second Half
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive monumental bronze sculpture depicting Hermes, inspired by the celebrated ancient model discovered in the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum in 1758.
Category
Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Corridore - large format detail observations of antique Greek bronze sculpture
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large format photograph of facial features of an antique Greek bronze sculpture discovered in Pompeii and its mesmerizing gaze
72 x 48 inches / 183cm x 122cm
signed edition of 7
40...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
Large Mid-20th Century GREEK Bronze Sculpture of Apollo with Lyre
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Mid-20th Century Italian Bronze Sculpture of Apollo with Lyre
Magnificent Greek-style bronze sculpture representing Apollo, the god of music and the arts, holding a lyre in hi...
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Charioteer of Delphi Life-Size Plaster Cast, c. 470 BCE
By Brussels Atelier de Moulages
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The statue is a significant example of early classical Greek bronze sculpture, notable for its detailed craftsmanship and preservation, and is now housed in the Delphi Archaeological...
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
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
