FRENCH 19C GRAND TOUR BRONZE GODDESS OF VICTORY NIKE MARBLE BASE
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This replica casted in bronze is of the Winged Nike of Samothrace,one of the most important and beautiful surviving masterpieces ofantiquity.The original marble statue of the Winged Nike of Samothrace(Nike of Samothrace) was uncovered on the island of Samothrace byFrench consul and amateur archaeologist Charles Champoiseau in 1863.In Greek mythology, Nike, also known as the Winged Goddess ofVictory, bestowed triumph, both in war and in contest. As a wargoddess she was often represented standing along side Zeus, Athena andAres. As goddess of contests, she typically is portrayed adorning thewinner with a victor's wreath and/or sash.The statue of Nike is one ofthe greatest surviving sculpture masterpieces of the Hellenisticperiod, even though it is significantly damaged; most significantlymissing its head and outstretched arms. Created by an unknown sculptor(Rhodian in origin), the piece is dated between period 220-190 BCE.This archaic duplicate can now be enjoyed on a daily basis for anyoneenchanted by this celebrated mastery or with Greek mythology. Thegoddess was cast to the original likeness using the lost-wax method andstained with a brown patina finish. She eternally stands upon a blackmarble base with the artist Fernandez signature.
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FRENCH 19C GRAND TOUR BRONZE GODDESS OF VICTORY NIKE MARBLE BASE
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