Sculpture 'Nike of Samothrace' (54 cm), cast art
€980.00
Product number:
23905873543
Product information "Sculpture 'Nike of Samothrace' (54 cm), cast art"
As thanks for the naval victory over Antoniochos III of Syria, the inhabitants of Rhodes had this original masterpiece of Greek sculpture, which is over 2 metres tall, made. As a sign of victory visible from afar, it announced the safe harbour to sailors. The original, which was rediscovered in 1863 above the Kabiren sanctuary, has lost none of its charm to this day. Numerous objects in cultural history - from Christian angels to Yves Klein's icon of pop art or the 'Emmy' radiator grille from Rolls Royce - were inspired by the world's most famous symbol of victory. Original: Musée du Louvre, Paris. High Hellenistic. Around 190 B.C. Marble. Polymer ars mundi museum replica, moulded by hand. Reduction, height with diabase base 54 cm, width 30 cm, depth 18 cm. Plinth size 18 x 4 x 18 cm.