BRONZE SCULPTURE "LA SOURCE" SIGNED LUCIE SIGNORET-LEDIEU

Sculpture "La Source" in bronze with medal patina, signed Lucie Signoret-Ledieu. It depicts the goddess Diana, goddess of the hunt, seated on a rock from which a spring emerges on the left. With her right hand, she drinks from a conch shell, while the other holds her bow and quiver full of arrows by the strap. Her antique-style tunic, held in place by a round brooch at the shoulder, reveals a breast. Her headdress features a crescent moon, her main attribute. The terrace is decorated with leaves and signed Mme Signoret-Le dieu. The circular, stepped base bears a cartouche reading "La source par Mme Signoret-Ledieu récompensée au Salon". This rotating composition lends a certain refinement to the young woman.

Lucie SIGNORET-LEDIEU (1858-1904) was a French artist who trained with Jean Gautherin. She was a member of the Union centrale des arts décoratifs. From 1878 onwards, she exhibited plaster figures at the Salon and received numerous awards. Her sculpture La fileuse is exhibited at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Dijon.

Late 19th century

Circa: 1890
Base dimensions: 24 cm x 24 cm
Dim: W: 24cm, D: 24cm, H: 67cm.
Dim: W: 9,4in, D: 9,4in, H: 26,4in.
Condition report: In good condition.