Porcelain Bust of Shakespeare - 3/4 left front

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Date:1900 - 1950 (c.)

Description:A porcelain bust made in continental Europe.

This bust bears a resemblance to the Chandos and Chesterfield portraits, the collar with strings being an element in the depiction of Shakespeare's clothing which first appears in the Chandos portrait.

Identity number SBT 1998-5/5


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1820s
Shakespearian Club Mug
Shakespearian Club Mug

Blue transfer printed mug. The image of Shakespeare used here is based on the Westminster ...

1870s
Porcelain Souvenir Group - 3/4 left front
Porcelain Souvenir Group - 3/4 left front

A porcelain souvenir made on the European Continent depicting the courtship of William ...

1900s
Staffordshire Ware Plate - front
Staffordshire Ware Plate - front

This Staffordshire-ware plate is decorated with a print based on the Chandos Portrait, ...

1960s
Quatercentenary Commemorative Plate - front
Quatercentenary Commemorative Plate - front

This was commissioned by W.H. Smith Limited to commemorate the 400th anniversary ...

1980s
Wedgwood Souvenir Dish
Wedgwood Souvenir Dish

This jasperware (fine, unglazed ceramic) dish features a bust of Shakespeare derived ...