Structure: The bronze is attached to the base at the legs. Stable.
Surface:
Figure- Approximately nine areas of accretions/oxidation on the lower back. Further minor accretions and white marks behind the figure's ears and to the base of figure's bottom as well as in a handful of other places. Light rubbing in places, for example on ears and shoulders. Light layers of dust settled into grooves, this is removable. Small surface mark to figure's left breast.
Base- Bottom front corners of the base are creased and bent forward, together with the back right corner. Oxidation on top of back left corner of base. Further areas of accretion, possibly white paint on the front of the base, in the top left corner. Another accretion, measuring approx. 20mm squared within the top left hand corner on the back panel of the base.
UV Light: Inspection under UV light reveals no clear signs of restoration or repair.
Further Enquiries:
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