Dimitar Boychev (1924 – 1993) is one of the most talented Bulgarian classical sculptors – a student and friend of Lyubomir Dalchev. His most popular and controversial work is „Diana with the Dog“.

The goddess, a symbol of Yambol, was sculpted from nearly 4 tons of metal in 1971 and until 2006 adorned one of the city’s entrances. However, on February 23, 2006, the statue was „hijacked“ with a crane and stolen. However, by a happy coincidence of circumstances, she was saved and brought back to life. During the creation of the sculpture „Diana with the Dog“, Dimitar Boychev made 4 copies of the goddess: one is the original monument, the second is preserved near the Hunting House in Yambol, one went to France, and the fourth was taken to the hunting residence of Todor Zhivkov near the town of Tervel. Today, all rights to the works of Dimitar Boychev are owned by the sons of the sculptor.

Skener Gallery is pleased to be an exclusive partner and to present five significant works by Dimitar Boychev – variations of „Diana with the Dog“ as well as a sculpture of Cap. Mamarchev.