On offer is a powerful and poetic hand-carved wood bust of Ophelia, a character immortalized in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This deeply expressive sculpture captures Ophelia in her tragic beauty, draped in intricately carved flowers and foliage — a direct reference to her descent into madness and eventual demise in the play.

The piece is carved from a single block of wood and stands at approximately 10.5 inches tall. The craftsmanship is highly skilled, with remarkable attention given to the delicately rendered botanical elements that adorn her shoulders and chest — including detailed crowflowers, nettles, daisies, and long purples, as described in Hamlet, Act IV, Scene V.

Inscribed on the base is a haunting passage:

“Poor gentle, mad Ophelia — There with fantastic garlands did she come of crowflowers, nettles, daisies, and long purples.”

The sculpture is signed on the reverse, although the artist remains unidentified. The style and form suggest this may be a 20th-century work, possibly by a studio or folk artist with strong literary and artistic leanings.

📌 Key Features:
✅ Hand-carved wooden bust of Ophelia – inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet
✅ Exceptional botanical detail – crowflowers, nettles, daisies, long purples
✅ Inscribed with a famous passage from the play
✅ Signed on the reverse (artist unidentified)
✅ Height approx. 10.5 inches
✅ Excellent condition – no chips, splits, or damage noted
✅ Unique, emotive piece – ideal for literary, artistic, or theatrical collections

🎯 Perfect For:
✔️ Collectors of literary-themed sculpture or Shakespeare memorabilia
✔️ Lovers of unique hand-carved wood art
✔️ Interior decorators seeking a focal art piece
✔️ Theatre enthusiasts and English literature fans
✔️ A symbolic gift for art, drama, or poetry lovers

This bust is not only a visual representation of Ophelia, but a deeply moving symbol of innocence, madness, and fragile beauty — a work of art that speaks to both emotional depth and refined craftsmanship. Whether displayed on a bookshelf, gallery wall, or performance space, it brings powerful storytelling into your home.

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📌 Don’t miss this rare chance to own a beautifully carved homage to one of Shakespeare’s most haunting characters – a true collector’s piece for lovers of literature and fine art alike.