English and European Ceramics and Glass - 18th October 2017
Lot 1290
A large pearlware figure of Shakespeare c.1800
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £350
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Description
A large pearlware figure of Shakespeare c.1800, after Peter Scheemakers' version of William Kent's memorial, standing and resting his right elbow on a pile of books atop a plinth, his left hand pointing towards an unfurled scroll, wearing a green cloak over a red tunic and yellow breeches, raised on a tall rectangular faux marble base, small damages, 38.5cm.