This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2022
[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.