Charnwood Antiques has dated this Framed Victorian Portrait Engraving to the 19th Century.
This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
Whole-length seated, book in hand, books and medallion of Shakespeare on floor. Original Illustration for The Art Journal, 1858.
Faucit, Helena Saville (1817–1898) was an English actress. Name variations: Helen Faucit; Lady Martin, or Mrs. Theodore Martin. Born Helena Saville Faucit in London, England, in 1817; died at her home near Llangollen, Wales, on October 31, 1898; daughter of John Saville Faucit (an actor); married Sir Theodore Martin (a British poet, translator, and essayist), in 1851.
Helen Faucit played many Shakespearian roles between 1833 and 1866 when she retired from the stage.
The marble pulpit in the Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford upon Avon, given in her memory by her husband, has upon it a figure, among others, of St Helen, which is a portrait of her. Helen Faucit retired in 1871.
Original 19th Century Engraving in good quality contemporary gold frame.
Dimensions: 35.5cm x 35.5cm
Condition: Good with slight spotting
Charnwood Antiques has dated this Framed Victorian Portrait Engraving to the 19th Century.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
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19th Century Classical Engraving, Helen Faucit, Actress. Engraved by J. Brown.
