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“William Shakespeare”

Circa 1840

$760
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£585.10
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€678.23
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CA$1,098.13
CA$1,372.6620% Off
A$1,111.09
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CHF 626.77
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MX$13,469.77
MX$16,837.2220% Off
NOK 7,529.55
NOK 9,411.9420% Off
SEK 7,466.01
SEK 9,332.5120% Off
DKK 5,069.47
DKK 6,336.8420% Off

About the Item

Original high profile wax cameo of William Shakespeare. Unsigned. Composed of natural and colored wax. Condition is very good. Most likely of British origin. Original shadow box frame with newer gold leaf outer frame. Provenance: Estate of Roy Charles. William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". Wikipedia.
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1840
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Condition of the wax cameo is very good. Some discoloration of background and small area of residue on inside of glass. Original glass with original leather backing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1418114972

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