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William Shakespeare Bust on Black Marble Plinth
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William Shakespeare Bust on Black Marble Plinth

19th century
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Victorian, very heavy Metal William Shakespeare Bust on Black Marble Plinth. The bust has originally been gilded and pobably been mounted on a different piece of plinth or piece of furniture. Total weight of more then one kilogram. Height ca 17 cm and measurement of marble plinth ca 10 cm x 12 cm.

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Henley Street Antiques has dated this William Shakespeare Bust Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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Victorian, very heavy Metal William Shakespeare Bust on Black Marble Plinth.
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The bust has originally been gilded and pobably been mounted on a different piece of plinth or piece of furniture.
Henley Street Antiques

Total weight of more then one kilogram. Height ca 17 cm and measurement of marble plinth ca 10 cm x 12 cm.

fig 1. A dark metal portrait bust of William Shakespeare mounted on a square black marble plinth.
fig 1. William Shakespeare Bust on Black Marble Plinth

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Henley Street Antiques has dated this William Shakespeare Bust Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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A dark metal portrait bust of William Shakespeare mounted on a square black marble plinth.
William Shakespeare Bust on Black Marble Plinth
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A dark metal portrait bust of William Shakespeare mounted on a square black marble plinth.
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During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, literary portrait busts were popularized through the Grand Tour and the growth of private gentlemans libraries. Figures such as William Shakespeare, Homer, and Dante were routinely cast in metal or sculpted in marble to signify classical education and intellectual appreciation.

Historic portrait busts were primarily executed in cast bronze, spelter, cast iron, or carved marble. Metal busts were frequently mounted onto solid marble, granite, or wooden plinths to provide stability and visual elevation.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of historical casting processes, such as hand-chased surface detailing, threaded mounting rods, and natural surface patination or oxidisation. Plinths often feature sharp, hand-cut edge profiles and authentic wear consistent with age.

A portrait bust functions effectively when integrated into a curated bookshelf, placed atop a mantelpiece, or situated on an office desk. Combining historical sculptural elements with contemporary literature creates textural contrast within modern decor schemes.

Dust metal and marble surfaces regularly with a dry microcrystalline cloth. Avoid liquid cleaners or solvents on patinated metal, and apply a thin coat of conservation wax to protect against moisture and handling wear.
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