Signed Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture by Léon Bardy, 1903
 
 
A remarkable signed Art Nouveau bronze sculpture, dated 1903, representing an elegant allegorical female figure in a graceful upward movement.
The composition shows a classical-inspired female figure reaching toward a branch, her body wrapped in finely modelled drapery. The expressive pose, flowing lines and symbolic gesture reflect the refined aesthetic of the Belle Époque and Art Nouveau period, where feminine forms were often used to represent ideals such as beauty, victory, hope, peace or inspiration.
The bronze displays a rich dark patina with beautifully detailed modelling, especially visible in the folds of the drapery, the figure’s posture and the textured architectural background. The sculpture is mounted on a distinctive architectural display base, covered with a golden-toned textile, giving the piece a strong decorative and museum-like presence.
The work bears the inscription:
“Léon Bardy au Dr Braun”
1903
This inscription adds an important historical and personal character to the piece, indicating the artist’s name, date, and the name Dr Braun associated with the sculpture.
A refined and highly decorative bronze, ideal for collectors of Art Nouveau sculpture, Belle Époque decorative arts, signed bronzes, classical allegorical figures, or elegant antique interiors.
Details
Period: 1903
Style: Art Nouveau / Belle Époque
Artist / Signature: Léon Bardy
Inscription: Léon Bardy au Dr Braun, 1903
Material: Bronze
Subject: Allegorical female figure
Base: Textile-covered wooden architectural display base
Patina: Dark aged bronze patina
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina
Origin: Likely French / Belgian school, early 20th century
Dimension: 17 x 16 x 59 cm
Dimension with Display base: 27 x 22 x 72 cm