The Spirit of Speed Nike is a photograph by Christy Usilton which was uploaded on March 19th, 2013.
The Spirit of Speed Nike
For the Rolls Royce, Claude Johnson evoked the spirit of mythical beauty, Nike, whose graceful image was admired in The Louvre. The kneeling lady... more
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The Spirit of Speed Nike
Artist
Christy Usilton
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Photograph
Description
For the Rolls Royce, Claude Johnson evoked the spirit of mythical beauty, Nike, whose graceful image was admired in The Louvre. The kneeling lady mascot was unveiled on 26 January 1934 (devised for the Phantom III of 1936-1939) and was as undeniably a reflection of Eleanor as it was a symbol of the Rolls-Royce. It also bore on the plinth the inscription "C. Sykes, 26.1.34", the date when the first piece was finished. This version was, however, discontinued after the Silver Dawn, Phantom IV and Silver Wraith models, in favour of a smaller version of the original standing mascot, and so it remains to date
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March 19th, 2013
