Large French 19th Century Foot-Ball Statue. Rugby Footballer Figure.

This large antique French football statue which dates from c1880 is of an early Rugby Foot-Ball player running with the ball and is made of cast metal.

Description

This large antique French football statue which dates from c1880 is of an early Rugby Foot-Ball player running with the ball. This highly decorative figure which is made of cast metal has a polychrome finish and is mounted on the original wood base which has a painted marble effect and has a plaque to the front that reads Foot-Ball.

This large and impressive looking football figure which dates from before Rugby and Football were split into two different sports has great detail, looks fantastic on display and is a great item of sporting memorabilia that would make a super gift for a Rugby enthusiast.

Origin: France.

Material: Cast metal. Wood base.

Date: c1880.

Size: 45 cm (17 3/4 inches) high approx. 26 cm (10 inches) wide approx.

Weight: 2432 g.

Please note:

The ball is not included with the sale and is for scale only.

Condition: Very good original used antique condition. Some light chips and surface scratches. Please see pictures.

References

SKU: NUM99124394