119 - "Diana," Oscar Bodin (Bliesransbach/Saar 1868–1940), active in Berlin

"Diana," Oscar Bodin (Bliesransbach/Saar 1868–1940), active in Berlin Electroformed copper, with a dark brown patina. Inscribed "O. Bodin" on the edge of the top of the plinth. Diana, a female nude seen from the crotch, holding the bow in her raised left hand, the string drawn back with her right hand, a crescent moon in her hair; oval, naturalistically designed plinth. The bow and string were subsequently secured with wire (stabilization). Arrow detached from the bow; bowstring detached from the arrow at the right hand. On the bow’s shaft, in the lower third, a loss of the surface layer measuring approx. 0.5 cm. Two areas on the elbow of the raised arm where the surface layer is missing up to approx. 1 cm, with exposed metal. Sporadic light-colored deposits on the lower leg of the back leg as well as in the ankle and foot areas. Wooden base with chipped edges at several corners. Dimensions: Height of sculpture 80 cm, height of base 4.7 cm. Bodin studied at the Berlin Academy and created monuments, portrait busts, and small sculptures. Condition: II -