Lot 69
Shakespeare, William. Three Rare Line Engravings: Othello, Romeo & Juliet and One Hamlet and 1832 Covent Garden Broadside. Collection of three engravings related to William Shakespeare's greatest works:
1.) "Mr. Kean as Othello Act One Scene 2" Drawn and from life by J.W. (John William) Gear and printed by C. Hullmandel in London. Early to mid-19th Century line engraving and etching on thick cream wove paper. Examined in frame, engraving has light even toning otherwise very fine. Image showing is 11 x 8" matted and framed to 19 x 15" in wood and gilt gold frame.
2.) "The Death of Juliet Act IV, Scene V". Line engraving and etching on cream wove paper, by William Blake first printed in 1799. Examined in frame engraving is in very fine condition with only two small spots of toning at the very bottom edge. Image is 8 x 10" and matted and framed to 16½ x 18"
3.) "Dramatic Action Illustrated, or Hamlet's Advice to Players, Suit the Action to the Word and the Word to the Action" print by Charles Williams and published by Thomas Tegg. Satirical engraving of Hamlet, in speaking to the players (actors) in Act 3 Scene 2 discusses what many believe were Shakespeare’s own thoughts on acting. Printed in 1811, this etching and hand colored engraving measures 9 x 13.5" and colorfully matted and framed to 16 x 19½". A great piece with only overall toning as examined in frame.
4.) Rare, May 30th 1832 broadside for Hamlet at the "Theatre Royal, Covent Gardens Last Appearance Mr. Egerton as Claudius King of Denmark and Mr. Young as Hamlet" 11 x 7" on pale green paper printed by W. Reynolds and nicely framed to 15 x 12". Estimated Value $500 - 900
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