Regency gilt bronze statue Shakespeare

Antique gilt ormolu bronze statue of William Shakespeare. Cast and produced in commemoration and dated April 23rd 1822 by George Dudley England. The mercurial gold gilt statue of an Elizabethan man leaning on a tree with a stag at his feet awaiting to be entertained. Mounted on monumental plinth in patinated bronze with an ornate laurel leaf plaque announcing: "Each Rolling Year Exalts his Palmy Fame! Recording Angels, venerate his name!" Good condition and complete. Enlish Regency period 1822 Height 17cm Width 9cm Depth 6cm Weight 1100 grams