WHITE OR COLORED?

[Aetius Helvius Merula]

Getting back to the original question, I'd say it would depend on what or who the statue was of, and where it was placed. White marble has a regality to it, but everywhere, all the time? I know several artists, and I can't see them not wanting to use color where appropriate and tasteful. I imagine that classical artists were that different. Of course, not everyone's definition of taste is the same. Maybe they had their 'Velvet Elvis' pieces in front of the odd wine shop.....