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A cast metal figurine depicting the literary character David Copperfield, as conceived by Charles Dickens. The figure is portrayed in traditional Victorian costume, featuring a top hat and a long frock coat, with his left foot resting upon a stack of books. The sculpture is mounted on an integral base designed to resemble the covers and spine of a book, with the title David Copperfield incised in a decorative script on the front edge. The piece is manufactured from a metal alloy, likely spelter, which has been treated with a dark brown patinated bronze finish. Wear to the surface on high points reveals a lighter-coloured grey metal underneath. There are no visible artist signatures or foundry marks on the piece.
Condition report:
The figurine exhibits wear consistent with its age. There is notable rubbing and loss to the patinated finish on the high relief areas, including the boots and the incised lettering on the base, exposing the base metal. The surface shows a light layer of accumulated dust and minor oxidation.
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