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Vintage Silver Plated Winged Victory of Samothrace Boat Centrepiece 20th C

$2,402.88List Price

About the Item

A stunning vintage silver plated centrepiece in the shape of a boat riding the waves preceded by a swan with the winged Victory of Samothrace, dating from the second half of the 20th century. This stunning piece is ideal for displaying fruit or could also be used as a jardiniere. This magnificent silver plated centerpiece features finely detailed decoration of the incredibly beautiful boat, the garlands of flowers, the waves, the swan and the winged Victory of Samothrace at the back of the boat. The centerpiece stands on four solid feet, the craftsmanship is second to none and this beautiful centrepiece is sure to add an elegant touch to your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 48 x Width 55 x Depth 22 Dimensions in inches: Height 18.9 x Width 21.7 x Depth 8.7 Victory of Samothrace, see photo, The monument on display in the Louvre consists of a statue of a winged female figure – the messenger goddess Victory – and a base in the shape of the prow of a ship, standing on a low pedestal. Overall, the work measures 5.57 m (18 feet 3 ins) in height. The statue, made of white Paros marble, stands 2.75 m (9 feet) tall, including the wings. The base (2.01 m, 6 feet 7 ins) and the pedestal (36 cm, 1 foot 2 ins) are sculpted from grey white-veined marble from the quarries of Lartos on the island of Rhodes. The darker colour contrasts with the white marble of the statue, although a patina has now formed over the whole surface of the monument. The Victory is wearing a long chiton, or tunic, of fine cloth, that falls in folds to her feet. To shorten the skirts, the cloth is gathered by a belt, hidden by the folds which hang over the hips. The chiton is held in place by a second belt beneath the breasts. The garment’s flowing lines are portrayed with great virtuosity. The fabric over the stomach and the left thigh is shot over with wrinkles that seem to skim over the skin underneath. The light cloth is bunched in narrow folds on the figure’s sides, while the front of the left leg is carved with surface incisions to create an effect of light fabric drapery. The handling of the chiton is in striking contrast with the thick, deeply carved draped folds of the cloak or himation, which covers part of the chiton. The sophisticated form of the folds of the cloak becomes clear when the outside and inside are highlighted in blue and red, following the folds of the cloth. The himation, worn wrapped in a roll round the waist, has worked loose at the figure’s left hip. A large gathering of folds have slipped between the figure’s legs, leaving the left hip and leg uncovered. The right hip and leg are covered to half-way down the calf. The cloak has swept open, with a fold of cloth streaming out behind the figure, so that we see the inside of the cloth. The unfastened cloak is held against the Victory’s body by the sheer force of the wind. Our reference: 06086a

Dimensions:
Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver Plate
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1970
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 06086a1stDibs: LU950621501102

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