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Vintage Winged Victory of Samothrace Brass Bookends- a Pair

Name: Vintage Winged Victory of Samothrace Brass Bookends- a Pair
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

$250

K. T.

Chicago, IL

Condition Notes: With the exception of the patina which has deepened with age, these bookends are pretty much as my parents found … moreWith the exception of the patina which has deepened with age, these bookends are pretty much as my parents found them back in 1962. Even the information tags added by the manufacturer remain on the felt bottoms of both pieces in the set--a rarity after so many years! less

Description: Representing some of the best Greek sculpture from antiquity, these heavy brass bookends of the "Winged Nike of Samothrace" (the … more Representing some of the best Greek sculpture from antiquity, these heavy brass bookends of the "Winged Nike of Samothrace" (the Greek goddess of victory) have acquired a wonderfully rich patina since my parents purchased them at the Louvre in Paris in 1962. They are modeled after the original sculpture which dates from the 2nd century BCE and was found on the Greek island of Samothrace but now resides at the Louvre. Historians believe the sculpture graced the prow of a Greek sailing ship and commemorated a victory at sea. Guaranteed they'll conquer your heart and add Old World class to whatever bookshelf or coffee table on which you choose to display them. Enjoy! less

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