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Art Nouveau Water Nymph Inkstand
| Categories | Art Nouveau |
| Material | Gilt Bronze |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Auguste Ledru |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
Gilt bronze inkstand featuring an Art Nouveau-style female nude bathing at the water’s edge. The inkwell (missing insert) is contained in an outcropping of rock. The piece is signed Ledru (Auguste Ledru, 1860 – 1902). Ledru was known for creating figurative Art Nouveau sculptures featuring sirens and water nymphs surrounded by waves and shells.
Sold for $1015 in March 2024
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