Nymphe de Diane – Antique Bronze Sculpture by Signoret-Ledieu – Rotating Base

An impressive antique French bronze sculpture titled “Nymphe de Diane”, created by the French sculptor Madame Signoret-Ledieu, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.

This beautifully detailed sculpture depicts a graceful young nymph associated with Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt. Seated upon a naturalistic rocky formation, the female figure is portrayed in an elegant, contemplative pose, wearing a delicately draped tunic and accompanied by hunting attributes.

The sculpture displays exceptional attention to anatomical detail, flowing fabric, and naturalistic textures, characteristic of French academic sculpture of the period.

Executed in patinated bronze with a rich dark green-brown finish, the piece rests on a rotating circular base, allowing the sculpture to be admired from every angle.

The sculpture bears the artist’s signature Signoret-Ledieu and features an original-style title plaque inscribed:

“Nymphe de Diane – Par Mme Signoret-Ledieu – Récompensée au Salon.”

A striking example of classical French decorative sculpture, ideal for collectors of antique bronzes and 19th-century European art.

Details

• Artist: Madame Signoret-Ledieu
• Title: Nymphe de Diane
• Origin: France
• Period: Late 19th / early 20th century (estimated)
• Material: Patinated bronze (subject to verification)
• Finish: Dark green-brown patina
• Base: Rotating circular base
• Signature: Signoret-Ledieu
• Height: 80 cm
• Diameter: 30 cm

Condition

Good antique condition with signs of age and use, including surface wear, patina variations, and small areas of finish loss.