The Winged Victory of Samothrace, also called the Nike of Samothrace, is a 2nd-century BC marble sculpture of the Greek goddess Nike (Victory). Since 1884, it has been prominently displayed at the Louvre and is one of the most celebrated sculptures in the world. H.W. Janson described it as "the greatest masterpiece of Hellenistic sculpture."

Winged Victory Statue, Nike of Samothrace, 190 BC. A highly detailed exact miniature of the large statue from antiquity, which is housed in the Musee du Louvre, Paris. "The Winged Victory of Samothrace, also called the Nike of Samothrace, is a marble Hellenistic sculpture of Nike (the Greek goddess of victory), that was created about the 2nd century BC. Since 1884, it is one of the most celebrated sculptures in the world. H.W. Janson described it as the greatest masterpiece of Hellenistic sculpture, and it is one of a small number of major Hellenistic statues surviving in the original, rather than Roman copies." Manufacturing Process Our sculpture is produced by a unique and proprietary dry casting process. They are made of white Carrara marble and over 90% of the finished sculpture is natural marble which gives it a look and feel of natural marble. They are finished by hand. Dimensions: Height: 33.5 cm (13.1") Width: 17.5 cm (7") Depth: 22.5 cm (8.9") Base: 10.5x10 cm (4.1x3.9") Weight: 1.8 kg (3.9 lbs) Ref. No.: SCGR4401106 Find us on Etsy: theancienthome or The Ancient Home Shop

This memorial was commissioned by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Created by Coeur de Lion McCarthy and installed in 1921, it commemorates CPR employees who lost their lives during the first world war. The statue stands on the South corner of Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver. The attached plaque reads: To commemorate those in the service of the CPR company who, at the call of king and country, left all that was dear to them, endured hardship, faced danger and finaly passed out of sight of en by the path of duty and self sacrifice, gving up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those who come after see to it that their names be not forgotten. 1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945 1950 - 1953

Composition wall relief of the classic Nike Winged Victory, modeled after the original created by Phideas (500-432 BC) to hang in the Greek Acropolis. This large replica mimics an aged plaster carving and has an off-white patina effect. less

Only have one day in Victoria BC? Here's how I spent 24 hours in Victoria, including things to do, places to eat and where to stay.