Mädchen mit Ball Statue

Nestled within the Stadtpark Lichtenberg, the Mädchen mit Ball statue beckons. This larger-than-life bronze figure stands gracefully on a low brick pedestal. The Mädchen mit Ball, or “Girl with Ball,” captures a moment of youthful poise. She’s dressed in a close-fitting sports jersey. The jersey’s snug fit gives the impression of a nude, highlighting the sculptor’s attention to form. The Mädchen mit Ball gazes upwards, her slender frame reaching towards the ball balanced between her outstretched arms. Her feet, positioned outwards on the elongated plinth, give her a sense of grounded stability. The Mädchen mit Ball statue has a mysterious past. Records from the late 1970s list Christa Sammler as the sculptor. Books on Berlin sculptures and monuments also credit her. Even the Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon names her. However, in August 2023, Christa Sammler herself denied creating this bronze masterpiece. She revealed this to art historian Dirk Schermer, adding another layer of intrigue to the Mädchen mit Ball’s story. Further research into the statue’s origins and installation date has yielded no results. The Mädchen mit Ball remains an enigma, her creator lost to time. Despite the mystery surrounding its creation, the Mädchen mit Ball continues to enchant visitors to Stadtpark Lichtenberg. She stands as a testament to youthful grace and the enduring power of art, even when its history remains elusive.