Vintage Bronze-Finished Spelter Soccer Player Figurine

This item is a vintage figurative sculpture depicting a soccer player in early 20th-century athletic attire. The figure stands in a dynamic, ready stance with a lace-up leather-style soccer ball positioned at his right foot. He is dressed in a collared, long-sleeved jersey with a pocket, baggy knee-length shorts, and tall athletic socks, suggesting a style period from the 1920s to the 1940s. The piece appears to be cast from spelter (a zinc alloy) with a dark brownish-bronze patinated finish. The figure is mounted on an integral rectangular plinth. Regarding condition, there is significant visible damage: a large hole or break is present on the right side of the figure's torso, and the surface shows overall grime, minor oxidation, and wear to the finish consistent with age. There is a piece of masking tape on the base, likely covering an old plaque or for inventory marking. The casting shows moderate detail in the fabric folds and facial features, though it lacks the sharp refinement of high-end fine art bronzes, indicating it was likely produced as a domestic trophy or decorative mantle piece.