Rare Dorothea Buck sculpture stolen from Berlin clinic in bold heist

A bronze sculpture by artist Dorothea Buck has been stolen from a Berlin clinic. The artwork, titled Mother with Child, was taken from a facility in Berlin-Mitte. Authorities have confirmed the theft but released few details about the incident. Dorothea Buck, born in Naumburg an der Saale in 1917, created the missing piece. Her life took a tragic turn in 1936 when she experienced a severe mental health crisis. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, she was later institutionalised under Nazi rule. The regime classified her as 'inferior', leading to forced sterilisation.

Police have not revealed the sculpture’s value, the exact location within the clinic, or when the theft occurred. Officers are now asking the public for help. They want to know if anyone has seen the artwork or been offered it for sale. The stolen sculpture remains missing as investigators seek leads. Authorities continue to urge witnesses to come forward. No further information about the case has been shared at this time.