The Venus de Milo is in fact a glorious work of art. Then, of course, the missing arms make the statue instantly recognizable and give it what a mass marketer would call brand recognition.

I thought she was just out there doing a snowman and then when I looked out I thought 'why's she still out there' and then she had done this amazing sculpture." The Venus de Milo is an ancient ...

Image caption, The Venus de Milo was found by ... The original torch sculpture was in place for 98 years before being replaced and is now on display in the Statue of Liberty Museum.