Nike of Samothrace late 19th century 95 x 65 cm Patinated plaster sculpture depicting a winged Nike, derived from the famous Hellenistic model of the Victory of Samothrace, the original of which is housed in the Musée du Louvre in Paris.The figure, without head and arms according to the handed-down iconography, preserves the intense dynamism of the drapery clinging to the body and the wide wingspan, distinctive elements of the ancient composition. The drapery, moved by the wind, envelops the figure, accentuating its sense of momentum and movement.The surface has a burnished patina imitating antique bronze.