classics as Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, and David Copperfield. An extraordinary, oversized signed bust portrait of the great novelist, measuring 18" x 22" overall with image size 10" x 13 1/4". The image is a beautifully-executed contemporary hand-colored and shaded chest, up portrait of Dickens by artist GOODWYN LEWIS and dated 1869. On the beige mat, Dickens has applied a very bold, near perfect 3" signature with a fancy paraph. The portrait is in fine condition, and is set into a gold frame, ready for display. Signed images of Dickens of any kind are exceedingly rare and most desirable!.