Nike of Samothrace Replica Statue Winged Victory

Nike Of Samothrace Statue Winged Victory 10 inches, also called the Winged Victory, the imposing original of this piece, the Victory of Samothrace is one of the most famous, yet most intriguing, works in the Louvre Museum. Unknown still, yet much discussed, are the name of the sculptor, the date of the work, and the origin of this striking representation of Nike, caught in a triumphant gesture of victory. The piece was discovered in 1863 on the Greek island of Samothrace, in 1883 the sculpture was installed in its present spot on the Daru staircase of the Louvre Museum, where visitors continue to marvel at this monumental Hellenistic masterpiece.