modeled as a young woman on bended knee preparing to aim her rifle, apparently unmarked

overall good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Osoaviakhim was the abbreviation for The Society for Facilitating Defense, Aviation and Chemical Construction (Obshchestvo sodeistviia oborone, aviatsii i khimicheskomu stroitelstvu).  It was a state-sponsored volunteer organization particularly active in the period prior to World War II and organized mass instruction in paramilitary physical culture such as shooting, parachuting, and preparation against air and chemical attacks. It enjoyed great popularity among youth, who could be awarded a series of badges for their preparation for war and defense. For a comparable figure, see E. Sametskaia, Sovetskii agitatsionnyi farfor, Moscow, 2004, p. 452.