Western European Sculpture

Diana the archer

    Diana the archer

    Germany, Berlin

    Circa. 1920

    Preiss Ferdinand

    Ivory, bronze, onyx (base); carving, casting, cold painting

    Hight 21,5 cm

    Signature «F. Preiss»

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    The ancient goddess of the hunt appears here more as a modern Art Deco heroine than as a classical academic figure. Diana stands wide-legged and draws her bow, concentrating on an unseen target. The exposed parts are ivory; the costume and bow are colored bronze. A strict rectangular green-onyx base completes the composition

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