Hot Cast Hand Made by Lost Wax Method Nike Bronze Sculpture Statue Sale
Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 18" X Width 10" Marble Dimensions: Diameter 7" Height without base:17" Weight:17 LBS Inventory:85X07588058 The replica of the Winged Nike of Samothrace, cast in bronze, pays homage to one of the most iconic and revered sculptures of antiquity. The original marble statue was discovered on the island of Samothrace in 1863 and is celebrated for its exquisite beauty and significance. In Greek mythology, Nike, also known as the Winged Goddess of Victory, symbolized triumph in both warfare and contests. She often stood alongside deities like Zeus, Athena, and Ares as a war goddess and was renowned for adorning victors with wreaths and sashes in contests. This bronze reproduction captures the essence of the original masterpiece, even though the original statue is significantly damaged, missing its head and outstretched arms. Created by an unknown sculptor of Rhodian origin, the original piece is