Plaster cast of Nike of Samothrace (Winged Victory)

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 PC/015
  • Dates of Creation
    • 20th century
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 15th June 2018.

Original: A second century BC marble sculpture of the Greek goddess Nike (Victory). Discovered in 1863, on the island of Samothrace. Thought to be by a discple of Lysippus or by pupils of Scopas. It was created to not only honor the goddess, Nike, but to honor a sea battle. Original currently in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France.

Acquisition Information

Purchased 1914 from the Louvre. Listed in 1964/5 inventory as located in the museum and passage ways of the Mackintosh Building (GSAA/GOV/7/5).

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Dimensions: 2000 x 989 x 779 mm (Plinth: 920 x 1330 x 940 mm)

Related Material

GSAA/GOV/7/5

Additional Information

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