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Lot 260

[SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616)]. Shakespeare Tercentenar...

Estimate: $200 - $300

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[SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616)]. Shakespeare Tercentenary Commemoration Portrait. London: Grinsell and Bourne, 1864. Large bronze relief medallion of Shakespeare, after the sculpture of Joseph J. Allen (visible diameter: 258 mm). Medallion is captioned ?Published by Grinsell & Bourne Ludgate Hill Birmingham 1864? as well as the engraved signature, ?Allen Scr. 1864 (some occasional minor tarnishing). Framed in contemporary wooden frame with brass cornerpieces (frame size: 355 x 355 mm). Attached to the rear of the frame is the original label from Grinsell and Bourne, signed by a representative of the firm (label toned and worn). An excellent example of this unusual Shakespeare portrait.