18th Sep, 2021 10:30
The William Mowat-Thomson Collection
A 19TH CENTURY BRONZED METAL FIGURE OF NIKE
19TH CENTURY BRONZED METAL FIGURE OF NIKE,
modelled standing on a sphere and holding a laurel wreath, on a marble square tapered column, 68cm high
Nike was the Greek winged goddess of Victory, and was known to the Romans as Victoria.
Provenance: The William Mowat-Thomson Collection
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Sold for £550
Estimated at £100 - £150
Condition Report
In our opinion this is bronzed spelter, width from wing to wing tip is 44cm; the lower right section of her robe has been shorn off and is now a vertical line (see image); pronounced pitting to her left foot and orb, further scuffs and scrapes and general wear; base with chips (see image)
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