Regent Antiques has been trading in London for three decades. We specialise in English and Continental antique furniture, silver and porcelain. Our main markets are Europe and North America and we export worldwide. Vintage Silver Plated Winged Victory of Samothrace Boat Centrepiece 20th C. A stunning vintage silver plated. In the shape of a boat riding the waves preceded by a swan with the winged. Dating from the second half of the. This stunning piece is ideal for displaying fruit or could also be used as a. 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. Is sure to add an elegant touch to your home. In excellent condition , p lease see photos for confirmation of condition. Height 48 x Width 55 x Depth 22. Height 1 foot, 7 inches x Width 1 foot, 10 inches x Depth 9 inches. 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 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. Take a tour of our London showrooms. Take Piccadilly line to Manor House station. Go to top of escalators and turn left. Take exit 7 and walk straight on for 10 metres. Manor Warehouse is on the right. There is car parking available on site. Please make all cheques payable to Regent Antiques. Bank details: Regent Antiques – BBVA – Account: 05701615 – Sort: 23-59-11. For the best value, we recommend offsetting this cost by purchasing multiple items. The item “Vintage Silver Plated Winged Victory of Samothrace Boat Centrepiece 20th C” is in sale since Tuesday, January 12, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Silver Plate\Vases/Urns”. The seller is “regentantiquesuk” and is located in London N4 1BX. This item can be shipped worldwide.
