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A Well Cast Bronzed Figure of the Shakespeare Character Falstaff. Circa 1880
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A Well Cast Bronzed Figure of the Shakespeare Character Falstaff. Circa 1880

19th century
For Sale by CJ Antiques
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £250. NOW £125.

A well cast bronzed figure of Falstaff a character derived from Shakespeare. 19th century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

CJ Antiques has dated this Victorian Bronze Falstaff Figurine to the Victorian era.

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SA1008790
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Description
RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £250. NOW £125.

A well cast bronzed figure of Falstaff a character derived from Shakespeare. 19th century.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Victorian Bronze Falstaff Figurine to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1008790
CJ Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A late 19th-century dark bronzed metal figure depicting the seated Shakespearean character Falstaff on a round base with cast lettering.
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Archive I A late 19th-century dark bronzed metal figure depicting the seated Shakespearean character Falstaff on a round base with cast lettering.

A Well Cast Bronzed Figure of the Shakespeare Character Falstaff. Circa 1880

Archive II A late 19th-century dark bronzed metal figure depicting the seated Shakespearean character Falstaff on a round base with cast lettering. View II
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CJ Antiques
Telephone 07929 760779
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Anglesey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cj
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 233
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A late 19th-century dark bronzed metal figure depicting the seated Shakespearean character Falstaff on a round base with cast lettering.
a well cast bronzed figure of the Shakespeare character Falstaff. circa 1880
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A late 19th-century dark bronzed metal figure depicting the seated Shakespearean character Falstaff on a round base with cast lettering.
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  • ObjectDecorative Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBronzed Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRaised base lettering, Seated figure pose, Textured casting details
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This Victorian decorative figurine portrays the Shakespearean character Falstaff seated upon a round base. The piece takes the form of a dark brown bronzed metal sculpture rendered in a classic nineteenth-century style. Detailed casting reveals textured clothing folds, a seated figure pose, and raised base lettering spelling the character's name. The object shows light surface dust accumulated within its crevices. Measuring 16 cm high, 8 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, the sculpture fits easily into domestic spaces. Collectors place items of this nature within a gentleman's library, upon a bookshelf, or on a study desk as a decorative accent.

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During the late 19th century, bronzed metal figures and statuettes became popular decorative objects, frequently portraying classical, historical, or literary subjects such as Shakespearean characters.

Victorian decorative figures were typically cast from bronze, brass, or spelter alloy, often finished with a dark patination or bronzed coating to replicate heavier bronze metalwork.

Authentic pieces from this era usually exhibit visible seam lines from two-part molds, hand-chased details, integral cast lettering along the base, and surface oxidisation consistent with age.

Small figurative sculptures can be styled on a bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes, positioned on a chimney piece, or placed atop a desk surface to provide visual interest.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or microfibre brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that might strip the original patination.
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