{"product_id":"winged-victory-of-samothrace-statue","title":"Nike Winged Greek Roman Victory of Samothrace Statue 9.5H","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     PRODUCT: Nike Winged Greek Roman Victory of Samothrace Statue 10H\n     SKU: T86980\n     MAIN KEYWORD: Winged Victory of Samothrace statue\n     AVADA1 FULL HTML DESCRIPTION – SHORTENED VERSION\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\u003c!-- OPENING PARAGRAPH --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eWinged Victory of Samothrace statue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reproduction of one of the most breathtaking sculptures in the history of Western art. Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, lands on the prow of a ship. Her wings sweep back. Her robes press against her body in the wind. She has no head. She has no arms. And she is still one of the most powerful images ever carved from stone. This white resin replica captures every fold and gesture of the Louvre original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- REINFORCEMENT PARAGRAPH --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003eWinged Victory of Samothrace\u003c\/strong\u003e has stood at the top of the Daru staircase in the Louvre since 1883. Millions of visitors have stopped at the bottom of those stairs and simply stared. At 10 inches tall and 5.8 inches wide, this replica brings that same presence into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin with white finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproduced after:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Winged Victory of Samothrace, Louvre Museum, Paris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 in H × 6.75 in W × 6 in D. Weight: 2.7 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e T86980.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more Greek and Roman art:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/culture-greek-roman\"\u003eView the Greek \u0026amp; Roman Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION 1: THE ORIGINAL SCULPTURE --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory of the Winged Victory of Samothrace Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original was carved around 190 BCE from Parian marble. She originally stood on a ship's prow inside a reflecting pool at the Sanctuary of the Great Gods on the island of Samothrace. Most scholars believe she celebrated a naval victory. She was discovered in fragments in 1863 by French archaeologist Charles Champoiseau and transported to the Louvre. Her head has never been found. She has been stopping people in their tracks ever since. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike goddess of victory figurine\u003c\/strong\u003e carries all of that history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION 2: HELLENISTIC BAROQUE STYLE --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHellenistic Baroque — The Style Behind This Winged Victory of Samothrace Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Victory belongs to a style art historians call Hellenistic Baroque. It replaced the calm idealism of Classical Greek sculpture with drama, movement, and emotion. Nike is perhaps the greatest expression of this style ever achieved. Her wet drapery — fabric pressed flat against her body as if soaked by sea spray — is a virtuoso technical achievement. The contrast between pressed fabric across her torso and billowing folds behind her creates an almost impossible sense of wind and motion in solid marble. This \u003cstrong\u003eHellenistic Greek sculpture replica\u003c\/strong\u003e preserves every one of those contrasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION 3: WHO WAS NIKE? --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNike — Greek Goddess of Victory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNike was the daughter of the Titan Pallas and the river goddess Styx. During the war between the Olympians and the Titans, she sided with Zeus. Because of that loyalty, she became a constant companion of Zeus and Athena. She appears beside them on temples, coins, and monuments across the ancient world. The Romans called her Victoria. She appeared on imperial coins, military standards, and the great temples of Rome. The concept of Nike lives on today in ways that would have made ancient sculptors smile. This \u003cstrong\u003eWinged Victory of Samothrace sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e connects to all of that history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION 4: COLLECTOR PAIRING --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector Pairing Suggestions for the Winged Victory of Samothrace Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis statue pairs beautifully with other works from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/culture-greek-roman\"\u003eGreek \u0026amp; Roman Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For a broader classical display, explore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/collection-ancient-treasures\"\u003eParastone Museum Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Those drawn to great female figures of antiquity will find strong companions in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/interest-nudes\"\u003eNudes and Human Form collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- STYLING \u0026 DISPLAY --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Display of the Nike Winged Victory of Samothrace Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 10 inches tall, this is a substantial statement piece. The white finish works against nearly any background — warm wood, dark shelving, natural linen, stone. She commands the most attention on a pedestal, a mantle corner, or the end of a bookshelf. A small display column echoes the ship prow of the original and elevates her further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE NOTES --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust gently with a soft dry cloth or brush. Avoid water and liquid cleaners on resin surfaces. Handle with care around the wings. Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent yellowing of the white finish over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FOR MORE READING --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Smarthistory's analysis of the sculpture and its Hellenistic context: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/smarthistory.org\/nike-winged-victory-of-samothrace\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Nike (Winged Victory) of Samothrace – Smarthistory \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43064171954289,"sku":"T86980","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/T86980-winged-nike-1-1080sqr.jpg?v=1773955368","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/winged-victory-of-samothrace-statue","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}