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Nice French (Early 20thc) Sculpture, 'Leda', After Aristide Maillol
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Nice French (Early 20thc) Sculpture, 'Leda', After Aristide Maillol

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 December 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Striking French (early 20thC) sculpture, 'Leda', after Aristide Maillol (1861-1944), signed with the artist’s monogram ‘M’. I am not sure what it is made of, but it isn’t bronze. Ca. 28cm high x 15cm wide x 13cm deep, weight 1.85kg.

Excellent condition.

Aristide Joseph Bonaventure Maillol was a French Catalan sculptor, painter and printmaker. He began his career as a painter and developed an early interest in the decorative arts. Maillol was primarily interested in sculpture from his early 40s and became one of the most famous sculptors of his time, his work being displayed in museums and galleries worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Sculpture of Leda to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
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SA1171718
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Striking French (early 20thC) sculpture, 'Leda', after Aristide Maillol (1861-1944), signed with the artist’s monogram ‘M’. I am not sure what it is made of, but it isn’t bronze. Ca. 28cm high x 15cm wide x 13cm deep, weight 1.85kg.
fig 1. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated female figure with her left hand raised.
fig 1. Nice French (Early 20thc) Sculpture, 'Leda', After Aristide Maillol

Excellent condition.

Aristide Joseph Bonaventure Maillol was a French Catalan sculptor, painter and printmaker. He began his career as a painter and developed an early interest in the decorative arts.

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Maillol was primarily interested in sculpture from his early 40s and became one of the most famous sculptors of his time, his work being displayed in museums and galleries worldwide.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Sculpture of Leda to the 1920s.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1171718
Dealers Internal Ref
AD706
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated female figure with her left hand raised. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Nice French (Early 20thc) Sculpture, 'Leda', After Aristide Maillol

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated female figure with her left hand raised.
Nice French (early 20thC) sculpture, 'Leda', after Aristide Maillol
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSeated female figure, Upraised hand gesture, Classical hair styling
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

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Early 20th-century French bronze sculptures often reflected classical revival movements, heavily influenced by renowned academic and modernist sculptors who emphasised monumental forms and refined casting techniques.

These pieces are typically produced using the lost-wax casting method, resulting in solid bronze or bronze-patinated metal alloys that develop a rich surface finish over time.

Authenticity is evaluated through examining the quality of the casting seams, the depth and consistency of the patina, foundry marks, and the weight characteristic of genuine metal compositions.

A bronze figure adds classical grounding to modern spaces when placed on minimalist surfaces like stone mantelpieces or dark wood sideboards, creating a deliberate contrast between eras.

Maintain bronze sculptures by dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical polishes or water, which can damage the original patina.
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