AUGUSTE LEDRU (1860-1902) Naiad and fish, circa 1900 Large vase in the form of a pitcher; the naiad in the round forms the handle, the decoration of fish in the waves on the body and shoulder. Proof in shaded brown patinated bronze. Early edition cast iron; Art Nouveau period. Complete with gilded metal interior. Signed LEDRU on the shoulder, bears the foundry stamp of SUSSE Fres Edt Paris, inscribed towards the base. H.33 cm