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ANTIQUE #SA1036862

William Shakespeare Sandstone Bust

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: William Carr Antiques

A truly wonderful carved sandstone bust of William Shakespeare, late 18th/early 19th century.
 
This large sculpture of Shakespeare possesses a sensational weathered patina and is a fine display of stonemasonry.
 
Intriguingly, related versions by John Cheere can be found at the Soane Museum and within the Royal collection.
 
In the wake of the monarchy''s restoration in 1660, the resurgence of theatre gained momentum, particularly in the eighteenth century. Influential figures such as poet Alexander Pope and renowned actor-turned-theatre manager David Garrick dedicated efforts to reinstating William Shakespeare as England''s preeminent literary icon.
 
 
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1036862
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 70cm (27.6inches)
Width is 35cm (13.8inches)
Depth is 35cm (13.8inches)
Antique SA1036862 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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William Carr Antiques
Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - Folk Art - English Country House.
Durham
United Kingdom
Tel: 07958 023028
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD