Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

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Lot 286: A Pair of Art Deco Style Cast Metal and Oak Shakespeare Bookends

This auction ended on April 27, 2026.

Estimated price: £40 - £80

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £30

A pair of Art Deco style bookends featuring cast metal busts of William Shakespeare. Each bust is rendered with a dark patinated finish and is mounted upon an L-shaped oak base with a dark stain and stepped moulding. The metal pedestals are incised on the side with the name SHAKESPEARE. The figures are depicted in traditional 17th-century attire.
Height: 14 cm
Width: 12 cm.