Rare cherub statue makes its Las Vegas debut at Titanic exhibition

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A rare cherub statue is on display now through February 28 at “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” inside Luxor Hotel and Casino.

A rare cherub statue is on display now through February 28 at “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” inside Luxor Hotel and Casino. This is the cherub’s first Las Vegas appearance and is available to view for those who purchase general admission tickets to the exhibition. The limited-time display is the latest artifact to be installed at the exhibition in almost two years.

While the “Ship of Dreams” featured numerous cherub statues, which were primarily used as ornamentation on the Grand Staircase, this is the only statue of its kind ever recovered from the wreckage site. The bronze figure spent decades 2.5 miles below the ocean’s surface before it was recovered by the Director of Underwater Research Program, PH Nargeolet, and team during RMS Titanic’s 1987 expedition. Though it’s missing its torch, artifact specialists believe that this particular cherub, being smaller in size, was a light fixture from a side post newel on the aft staircase that connected the C Deck to the Promenade Deck.

Titanic was first discovered on Sept. 1, 1985, 2.5 miles below the ocean’s surface off the coast of Newfoundland. Dedicated to preserving Titanic’s legacy, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition takes guests on an emotional journey through the life of the legendary ship. Along the way, visitors learn countless stories of heroism and humanity, paying tribute to the indomitable force of the human spirit in the face of tragedy.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is open daily from 10 a.m. โ€“ 10 p.m. with the last admission at 9 p.m. For more information and ticket prices, please visit www.premierexhibitions.com.

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