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The listing, William Shakespeare I found in my attic. has ended.

A picture of William Shakespeare 8"x5 1/2"

I found this in my attic, not great shape, just ok. My husband was going to put it in the trash. I said I'll put it on Listia maybe some know more about it or wants it.

It a look like may be a print, by looking at it. When you turn on back it has red color bleed where the head is. So I don't know if this could be a water painting or something. It looks very old. It has some writing: From W.Ozias Humphry's Drawing of the Chandos Pictures made for the late W. Malone in the year 1783.There is a little rip and water damage.

Putting front photo and back photo.

Questions & Comments

very cool! gotta win this for my little lady - she's a 20 year professor of shakespeare! this would be an awesome gift for her desk, matted and framed. i don't think it is anything more than a common print out of a book, judging from it's size and condition, but still, it's a nice picture of shakespeare and i know she'd love it.

Mar 13th, 2012 at 1:32:30 PM PDT by

Thanks, Hope you win it for her, like I said moved to a new house and found some crazy stuff in the attic...;-)

Mar 13th, 2012 at 2:10:24 PM PDT by

lol looks like Richard Simmons!

Mar 14th, 2012 at 12:56:10 AM PDT by

lol

Mar 14th, 2012 at 3:24:09 AM PDT by

just now read through the comments here to get caught up since my last comment back when you started the auction. i'm an antiquarian bookseller by trade, so i research these things all the time. it is indeed from a book. I found the book this is from. it is page 39 of an 1824 book called An Inquiry into the Authenticity of Various Pictures and Prints offered to the Public as Portraits of Shakespeare, by Boaden, James. It is one of many black and white prints in the book, and was very likely cut out of the book and hand colored by a fan. The book has had many reprintings over the years since it is out of copyright and freely available. the original 1824 edition with all the prints is available for anywhere from $60 to $100 to $175 depending on condition. for anyone unable to get to the folger link provided above, here's the short version of the link. http://luna.folger.edu/luna/servlet/s/90o32d - have fun exploring! note that the very bottom of this item in the folger shows the printer's information, whereas the bottom of your item here simply says william shakespeare. That's the giveaway that indicates this is from the book, not a print sold by the printers for wall hanging. still, your copy is a nice find, and i believe is from the original 1824 printing, and i expect you'll get some more good bidding going on as the days past by. good luck!

Mar 24th, 2012 at 10:42:45 PM PDT by

I hope people compair side by side. I cool.

Mar 25th, 2012 at 8:33:11 AM PDT by

Cool

Mar 13th, 2012 at 10:42:45 PM PDT by

Thanks

Mar 14th, 2012 at 3:24:23 AM PDT by

did you say it is a painted picture or a photo of the art itself,thanks,butch.no matter what it is beautiful

Mar 14th, 2012 at 5:35:16 AM PDT by

I find it in th attice, it looks like a print of painting, I have never seen picture like this before. If you look at the second phott when it hit inlarger you will see that it wad bleed. I don't know what kind of thing bleeds. if you know please inform me. This is all new. We moved in here two months ago and my hushand went in the attic and this very old case opened this and some news pappers where in it.

Mar 14th, 2012 at 7:35:19 AM PDT by

one other thing - you can see the actual book at books.google.com and putting this into the search bar: An Inquiry into the Authenticity of Various Pictures and Prints offered to the Public as Portraits of Shakespeare, by Boaden, James - select one of the full view versions shown and scroll down to page 39 to see this print.

Mar 24th, 2012 at 10:44:57 PM PDT by

Looks kind of like that, but this one has William Shakespear under the frameing and the on here is one black line ans there is color. But it is the smae in a way.Some of the writing is different.

Mar 25th, 2012 at 8:32:33 AM PDT by

Very nice piece of history..much be worth some bucks...I would think..I'll be watchin it!!
China Mike

Mar 23rd, 2012 at 8:45:48 PM PDT by

Thanks, Just have way to much stuff, Trying to keep my collection to a few. So who ever gets it I hope they enjoy it and take care of it.

Mar 23rd, 2012 at 10:30:34 PM PDT by

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Mar 31st, 2012 at 7:49:22 AM PDT by

Someone needs to learn how to count? Check Ins46. Now count backwards and Yes Feb. 14 2012.

Mar 31st, 2012 at 8:14:38 AM PDT by

WOW!! This is Really Great!!

Mar 24th, 2012 at 1:01:57 AM PDT by

Thanks, know what I know now, I hope the person enjoys it. ;-)

Mar 24th, 2012 at 7:04:11 AM PDT by

Wow, what a find! Such a good idea not to let it go in the trash...
It's not from a book, it's a print, and it could be as old as 1825. The small writing under his collar should say "Engraved by E. Scriven".
Having said that, the original 1825 prints were in black and white, so it's either a colour print made between then and 1841, when Scriven died, or more likely a hand-dyed black and white print, which would explain why the colour ran somewhat.

Check out the info in the Shakespeare Library:
http://luna.folger.edu/luna/servlet/detail/FOLGERCM1~6~6~310107~124563:-Shakespeare---graphic----from-Mr--?sort=Call_Number%2CAuthor%2CCD_Title%2CImprint&qvq=w4s:/what/Portraits -- Male -- 19th century./Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, depicted.;sort:Call_Number%2CAuthor%2CCD_Title%2CImprint;lc:FOLGERCM1~6~6&mi=33&trs=185

This auction could be memorable... :) Wishing you all the best and watching!

Mar 23rd, 2012 at 8:05:51 PM PDT by

It does say Engraved by E.Scriven. Wow. Did you all here that? I'm going to put this in the update if that okay.

Mar 23rd, 2012 at 8:21:46 PM PDT by

i hate people who think everything is worthless. in my opinion everything has value and someone will want it as shown the by activity of the listing. thanks for list this.

Mar 21st, 2012 at 8:39:45 PM PDT by

Thanks.

Mar 21st, 2012 at 10:27:22 PM PDT by

What year was your house built?

Mar 20th, 2012 at 8:19:00 PM PDT by

1905

Mar 21st, 2012 at 6:28:59 AM PDT by

Fanned and watching, and thanks for sharing with us all..Have a great day/night....

Mar 20th, 2012 at 6:12:16 AM PDT by

Thanks,fanned back.

Mar 20th, 2012 at 7:47:19 AM PDT by

Wow! Should do very good for you! China!! China Mike

Mar 20th, 2012 at 7:35:36 PM PDT by

Thanks, We see what happien. ;-)

Mar 20th, 2012 at 8:10:27 PM PDT by

Attic Finds~ are the best. F&W

Mar 18th, 2012 at 7:13:34 PM PDT by

Thanks.Fanned back

Mar 19th, 2012 at 7:10:53 AM PDT by

f and w
fan back plz?

Mar 18th, 2012 at 2:33:17 PM PDT by

Thanks,fanned back

Mar 18th, 2012 at 3:34:00 PM PDT by

Interesting item. Kind of looks like a color lithograph, but hard to tell. I'm sure it has some history behind it. Fanned you & best wishes!

Mar 16th, 2012 at 9:30:52 PM PDT by

I bought the house and there it was in the attic and now here it is on here. But it does look like it has history, but I have no clue what the history.

I fanned back.
Thank;-)

Mar 16th, 2012 at 9:50:21 PM PDT by

Wow? love this item..thanks so much for sharing..
Fanned you and watching..

Mar 14th, 2012 at 12:19:21 PM PDT by

Thanks, fanned back.

Mar 14th, 2012 at 2:35:42 PM PDT by

Just like everyone said, it's from an older book, however it is a lithograph portrait (and painted before or after), and that in itself is very charming. Good luck on selling this charming piece!

Apr 3rd, 2012 at 9:43:01 AM PDT by

thanks

Apr 3rd, 2012 at 10:07:25 AM PDT by

way to go my friend, he has been watching too much tv, you are doing very well on your auctions, your secret is safe with us, ROFL !!!!!

Apr 3rd, 2012 at 7:36:42 AM PDT by

thanks,nice hearing from you.

Apr 3rd, 2012 at 10:09:06 AM PDT by

Ghosts in the attic too? LOL ... smudge it with a little sage and tell them to get out. See what happens ... then call a TV show or something and maybe you can make a little money off them.

Apr 2nd, 2012 at 11:00:31 AM PDT by

His to scared..hehehehe,shhh, Don't tell him I told you..

Apr 2nd, 2012 at 3:35:31 PM PDT by

Too funny, treasures in your attic. I love it!

Apr 1st, 2012 at 7:42:29 PM PDT by

I know,my husband said there is more up there, but he doesn't like going up there.

Apr 1st, 2012 at 10:38:47 PM PDT by

I could hide your comment Dolores19, but I have nothing to hide. Have a good life, I payer for you.

Mar 31st, 2012 at 8:20:03 AM PDT by

Dolores19 had a generator bot which is classafied as a virurse attached to the meassage, so to stop the same comment from coming over and over. I had to hide and report them.Sorry everyone.

Mar 31st, 2012 at 8:34:36 AM PDT by

Fw/! Love this!

Mar 30th, 2012 at 7:10:12 PM PDT by

thanks fanned back

Mar 30th, 2012 at 7:33:22 PM PDT by

Wow! Watching!

Mar 30th, 2012 at 7:19:03 AM PDT by

Thanks

Mar 30th, 2012 at 12:12:00 PM PDT by

I tried to get a close-up on the picture, and the writing under his collar looks more like "Sriven Sculp.' ", as in the book.
Great information and reasearch, samsonkg!

Mar 27th, 2012 at 10:53:13 AM PDT by

thanks

Mar 27th, 2012 at 11:32:18 AM PDT by

I think that is sooo kind of you Samson, for researching this and sharing valuable information for the seller, as well as the buyers.

Mar 26th, 2012 at 7:58:49 PM PDT by

Thanks, who ever wins it, please take care of it. I had a feeling it was a value, so don't pitty me. There is no room for pitty.

Just remember good thing always happien to good people.

Jennifer

Mar 26th, 2012 at 8:38:11 PM PDT by