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18th Portrait Depiction of Shakespeare After Soest
We offer for sale an 18thc depiction of William Shakespeare (b.1564-d.1616) 'after' the artist Gerard Soest (b.1600-1681) who was from Soest Netherlands and was a Dutch portrait painter of English Gentry in the late 17th century'
The World of William Shakespeare
"God has given you one face, and you make yourself another." William Shakespeare, Hamlet
What did Shakespeare look like? Only two portraits of him were produced in his lifetime by contemporaries, which have been repeatly reworked throughout the centuries.
Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire and was baptised a few days later on 26 April 1564. In Shakespeare's youth, Stratford was often visited by travelling troupes of professional actors. It is said that these players may have sparked his interest in the stage.
ABOUT GERARD SOEST
Gerard Soest (circa 1600 – 11 February 1681), also known as Gerald Soest, was a portrait painter who was active in England during the late 17th century. He is most famous for his portraits of William Shakespeare and Samuel Butler, but painted many members of the English gentry.
Soest was traditionally thought to have come from Soest, Germany in Westphalia, but was probably from Soest, Netherlands, being Dutch by birth and training. He seems to have been in England by the late 1640s, and his paintings at this time show the influence of William Dobson. His earliest known work is dated 1646.
He had a moderately successful career, but was never fashionable and never managed to get commissions from courtiers and royalty.
Soest's portrait of Shakespeare was owned by Thomas Wright of Covent Garden in 1725 when it was engraved by John Simon. It was painted by Soest at least 30 years after Shakespeare's death. George Vertue states that it was based on a man who resembled Shakespeare, while the pose and costume suggest the influence of the Chandos portrait shown within our images.
CONDITION
This fine portrait is an unlined original canvas and has two small early repair patches and shows a stencilled number 15 upper verso added by an auction house.
The portrait has been restored in the past,probably during the late 19thc which includes old re-stretchering with large corner continental cross braces added and bears an ink stamped address on the wooden top stretcher stating 6 Rue Dumas Le Mans in France.
There is slight minor craquelure ( no paint cracking ) , but not very noticeable.
The frame is a later 19thc plaster and gilt mounded example on wood.
The portrait is ready to hang and requires no further work and in our opinion is a 8/10 Re condition relevant to the age.
MEASUREMENTS (Including Frame)
Height 30 Inches (76cm)
Width 26 Inches (66cm)
DELIVERY UK MAINLAND Add + £50 / Worldwide Delivery Quotes on Request
TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES Leicestershire 07765 856171 ( tel/text )
QUOTE OUR REF 0708
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East Midlands
Leicestershire
Tel : 07765856171
Non UK callers : +44 7765856171
The World of William Shakespeare
"God has given you one face, and you make yourself another." William Shakespeare, Hamlet
What did Shakespeare look like? Only two portraits of him were produced in his lifetime by contemporaries, which have been repeatly reworked throughout the centuries.
Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire and was baptised a few days later on 26 April 1564. In Shakespeare's youth, Stratford was often visited by travelling troupes of professional actors. It is said that these players may have sparked his interest in the stage.
ABOUT GERARD SOEST
Gerard Soest (circa 1600 – 11 February 1681), also known as Gerald Soest, was a portrait painter who was active in England during the late 17th century. He is most famous for his portraits of William Shakespeare and Samuel Butler, but painted many members of the English gentry.
Soest was traditionally thought to have come from Soest, Germany in Westphalia, but was probably from Soest, Netherlands, being Dutch by birth and training. He seems to have been in England by the late 1640s, and his paintings at this time show the influence of William Dobson. His earliest known work is dated 1646.
He had a moderately successful career, but was never fashionable and never managed to get commissions from courtiers and royalty.
Soest's portrait of Shakespeare was owned by Thomas Wright of Covent Garden in 1725 when it was engraved by John Simon. It was painted by Soest at least 30 years after Shakespeare's death. George Vertue states that it was based on a man who resembled Shakespeare, while the pose and costume suggest the influence of the Chandos portrait shown within our images.
CONDITION
This fine portrait is an unlined original canvas and has two small early repair patches and shows a stencilled number 15 upper verso added by an auction house.
The portrait has been restored in the past,probably during the late 19thc which includes old re-stretchering with large corner continental cross braces added and bears an ink stamped address on the wooden top stretcher stating 6 Rue Dumas Le Mans in France.
There is slight minor craquelure ( no paint cracking ) , but not very noticeable.
The frame is a later 19thc plaster and gilt mounded example on wood.
The portrait is ready to hang and requires no further work and in our opinion is a 8/10 Re condition relevant to the age.
MEASUREMENTS (Including Frame)
Height 30 Inches (76cm)
Width 26 Inches (66cm)
DELIVERY UK MAINLAND Add + £50 / Worldwide Delivery Quotes on Request
TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES Leicestershire 07765 856171 ( tel/text )
QUOTE OUR REF 0708
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 16/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
DimensionsFramed Size 30 x 26 Inches
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 18thc
18th Century Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin European
Condition Very Good Condition After Old Past Restoration Commensurate with age
Item code as153a815 / 0708
Status Sold
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Shipping costs are charged based on the particular service used [ either next day express or economy ] and Size / Weight of item.
Delivery by private courier within the UK Mainland will be used for very large paintings and is charged at a flat rate of £80 for paintings only [ allow 7-14 days delivery time ]
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Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt if the item is found to have been misdescribed and the purchaser may be liable for the return costs subject to reasons for return.
Returns authorisation should be requested by sending an e-mail before posting.
Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return payment using the same payment method.
Shipping costs are charged based on the particular service used [ either next day express or economy ] and Size / Weight of item.
Delivery by private courier within the UK Mainland will be used for very large paintings and is charged at a flat rate of £80 for paintings only [ allow 7-14 days delivery time ]
International Delivery Quotes Worldwide are available on request by providing your full name and address together with a postal / area code and a contact number.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt if the item is found to have been misdescribed and the purchaser may be liable for the return costs subject to reasons for return.
Returns authorisation should be requested by sending an e-mail before posting.
Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return payment using the same payment method.
Terms and conditions
Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
If payment is not received within this time, Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art reserves the right to consider selling the item to another customer at its discretion [ unless a longer payment time has been pre-agreed ] and will provide written notice by email before voiding any existing sales agreement.
Payment is preferred by Bankers Transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using Pay-Pal, by Debit / Credit Card or by posting a UK Sterling Cheque drawn on a UK Bank or Building Society [ note goods will only be released once the cheque payment is fully cleared / normally within 3 weekdays or 5 days should a weekend be included.
If payment is not received within this time, Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art reserves the right to consider selling the item to another customer at its discretion [ unless a longer payment time has been pre-agreed ] and will provide written notice by email before voiding any existing sales agreement.
Payment is preferred by Bankers Transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using Pay-Pal, by Debit / Credit Card or by posting a UK Sterling Cheque drawn on a UK Bank or Building Society [ note goods will only be released once the cheque payment is fully cleared / normally within 3 weekdays or 5 days should a weekend be included.
View all stock from
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Private dealerBy appointment only
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Tel : 07765856171
Non UK callers : +44 7765856171
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