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A figure of William Shakespeare
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A figure of William Shakespeare
modelled standing with his right arm resting upon three books on top of a pedestal, his left hand on his hip, well coloured and gilt, on an oval titled base, circa 1860 (light flaking to enamels) -- 38cm. high See illustration
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Lot Essay
Cf. A. & N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875, Vol. 1, (1998), p. 128, fig. 318.