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Winged Victory Nike hand carved in limestone. The statue was created not only to honor the goddess, Nike, but also to commemorate a naval action. It conveys a sense of action and triumph, as well as, portraying artful flowing drapery as though the goddess were descending to alight upon the prow of a ship. The winged statue is among the most known pieces in the Louvre Museum. Circa 20th Century from an English estate in Southern France.

Statue 73”H x 19”W; base 16” x 16”
Pedestal 40”H x 26.5”W

Material: Limestone
Country of Origin: France
Dimensions: 113" H x 26.5" W