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Winged Nike of Samothrace
This is an impressive LIFESIZE replica casted in BRONZE of the famous
Winged Nike of Samothrace, one of the most important and beautiful
surviving masterpieces of antiquity.
The marble statue of the Winged Nike (Victory) of Samothrace (Nike of
Samothrace) was discovered in 1863 on the island of Samothrace by
French consul and amateur archaeologist Charles Champoiseau. The
statue is now displayed in the Louvre in Paris. In 1883 the sculpture was
installed in its present spot on the Daru staircase in the Louvre, where
visitors continue to marvel at this monumental Hellenistic masterpiece.
In Greek mythology, Nike was regarded as the bestower of victory, both in
war and in contest. As a war goddess she was often represented standing
alongside Zeus, Athena and Ares. As goddess of contests, she typically is
portrayed adorning the winner with a victor's wreath and/or sash.
The statue of Nike is one of the greatest surviving sculpture masterpieces of
the Hellenistic period, even though it is significantly damaged – most
significantly missing its head and outstretched arms. Since its original
discovery in 1863 is has been reassembled and rebuilt, with the right wing
being a symmetrical cast plaster version of the left. Many pieces, including a
hand have been found at the site, but the arms nor the head were never
located.
Created by an unknown sculptor (Rhodian in origin), the piece is dated
between period 220-190 BCE, though certain scholars think it could have
been created as early as 250 BCE (or even 288 BCE) or as late as 180 BCE
. An inscription on the base of the statue includes the word "Rhodhios"
(Rhodes), indicating it was commissioned to celebrate a naval victory by
Rhodes, but again other scholars believe it was an offering donated by the
Macedonian general Demetrius I Poliorcetes after his naval victory at Cyprus,
however this would date the statue an even earlier 288 BCE.
Weight: an enormous 275 lbs.
Dimensions: W: 72" H: 48" D: 45"
Above piece in brown patina - also available in green patina. Let us know
which one you prefer.
$7,990.00
(increased due to increased price of copper and fallen US dollar)
This is an impressive LIFESIZE replica casted in BRONZE of the famous
Winged Nike of Samothrace, one of the most important and beautiful
surviving masterpieces of antiquity.
The marble statue of the Winged Nike (Victory) of Samothrace (Nike of
Samothrace) was discovered in 1863 on the island of Samothrace by
French consul and amateur archaeologist Charles Champoiseau. The
statue is now displayed in the Louvre in Paris. In 1883 the sculpture was
installed in its present spot on the Daru staircase in the Louvre, where
visitors continue to marvel at this monumental Hellenistic masterpiece.
In Greek mythology, Nike was regarded as the bestower of victory, both in
war and in contest. As a war goddess she was often represented standing
alongside Zeus, Athena and Ares. As goddess of contests, she typically is
portrayed adorning the winner with a victor's wreath and/or sash.
The statue of Nike is one of the greatest surviving sculpture masterpieces of
the Hellenistic period, even though it is significantly damaged – most
significantly missing its head and outstretched arms. Since its original
discovery in 1863 is has been reassembled and rebuilt, with the right wing
being a symmetrical cast plaster version of the left. Many pieces, including a
hand have been found at the site, but the arms nor the head were never
located.
Created by an unknown sculptor (Rhodian in origin), the piece is dated
between period 220-190 BCE, though certain scholars think it could have
been created as early as 250 BCE (or even 288 BCE) or as late as 180 BCE
. An inscription on the base of the statue includes the word "Rhodhios"
(Rhodes), indicating it was commissioned to celebrate a naval victory by
Rhodes, but again other scholars believe it was an offering donated by the
Macedonian general Demetrius I Poliorcetes after his naval victory at Cyprus,
however this would date the statue an even earlier 288 BCE.
Weight: an enormous 275 lbs.
Dimensions: W: 72" H: 48" D: 45"
Above piece in brown patina - also available in green patina. Let us know
which one you prefer.
$7,990.00
(increased due to increased price of copper and fallen US dollar)
SHIPPING CHARGES: Shipping is free to our US customers - $0. If you
live outside US please contact us for a shipping quote.
DELIVERY: This is a custom made item that needs to be casted in
bronze, cured, aged and shipped in custom made casing for safe
transportation. Delivery usually takes 30-90 days.
live outside US please contact us for a shipping quote.
DELIVERY: This is a custom made item that needs to be casted in
bronze, cured, aged and shipped in custom made casing for safe
transportation. Delivery usually takes 30-90 days.
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