01-12-201701-13-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2975BBoston
January 12, 2017 04:00 PMCalender
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Wedgwood Carrara Bust of Shakespeare

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$677$550
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2975BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 12, 2017 4:00PM

Description:

Wedgwood Carrara Bust of Shakespeare, England, c. 1864, modeled by Felix Martin Miller, mounted atop a waisted circular socle, printed on the reverse "The Shakespeare Memorial Bust published under the special sanction of the National Shakespeare and Stratford-on-Avon Tercentenary Committees by Howell James & Co. London April 23 1864," impressed sculptor and factory mark, ht. 11 3/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

In very good condition throughout with no evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.


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Keywords

Howell James & Co., Felix Martin Miller, United Kingdom