Antique Bronze Medallion with High Relief Depicting the Goddess Nike, 1930s

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Beautiful antique bronze medallion, sculpture made with high relief technique, inspired by classical art. At the centre of the composition … Read more Beautiful antique bronze medallion, sculpture made with high relief technique, inspired by classical art. At the centre of the composition stands out a female figure of the Goddess Nike (personification of Victory), flanked by sports symbols and the words "Mens Sana In Corpore Sano", (healthy mind in a healthy body).
It is a very ancient Latin phrase taken from the Satires of Juvenal. It expresses the importance of the balance between physical and mental health to achieve complete well-being.
Plate accompanied by a free plastic display.
Very good general condition of conservation with normal signs of aging.
Completely worked and finished by hand in Italy in the 30s/40s.
Ideal for passionate collectors or as a gift idea.
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