Shakespeare bust

Bust of Shakespeare' by Stephan posted Jul 18, 2018 at 5:59 PM

 

Have been told it's possible ormolu 1930s?

 

That's an interesting base .
I've not seen one like it before ...
Can you open it so the wood comes off...and see if there's any markings inside ?

 

Just wanted to state the obvious: it isn't a 'bust'.

 

I will try . Some one thought the it might be omorlu .

 

Welcome to the Forum, Stephan!
Can you also take photos of the other sides?

 

Welcome Stephan.

 

Hello Stephan. A lot of Shakespeare stuff was made in 1964 to celebrate 400 years since his birth, although obviously that does not rule out an earlier origin for your statuette. You will have to ask whoever told you it is ormolu how they were using that term. It originally applied to a very specific (& poisonous) way of gilding but seems to have come to be used for any gilt bronze. As the Bard said:

All that glitters is not gold.

 

Thanks for your info . I have searched on the internet and can't find anything similar .

 

Bust of Shakespeare' by Stephan posted Jul 18, 2018 at 5:59 PM

 

Bust of Shakespeare' by Stephan posted Jul 18, 2018 at 5:59 PM

 

Bust of Shakespeare' by Stephan posted Jul 18, 2018 at 5:59 PM

I couldn't .open it . May ask if someone can help

 

Does the small circle press in with a pen something like that?

 

I Will check thanks for the advice

 

you may need something similar to a golf spike tool.....for the two holes...