Restored and improved images
Two portraits of
William Shakespeare
painted from life
about 1610
These are the two famous portraits of William Shakespeare thought to have been done while Shakespeare was alive. We offer prints of the Cobbe portrait (number 1) in several sizes (see "Larger prints available" below). Please see our other portraits and art reproductions. Check out all our items!
1. (first picture shown) Cobbe portrait
2. (second picture shown) Chantos portrait
You will receive two 5-inch by 7-inch (5x7) prints, one of each, that will ship the next business day after you pay, unless you request to substitute digital images on a CD. (See "CD option" below.) Your request must be made on the same day that you pay for this item.
These improved prints were professionally made for you new. For best color and clarity, they are photographic prints from a photo lab. We took great care to preserve the sharpness and old look while removing scratches, spots, and other damage that would make them less viewable. We repaired imperfections and improved tonal values.
Why buy these prints: These improved prints would be a good conversation starter in a restaurant, waiting room, lobby, office, classroom, library, or museum. Decorators use our prints in a variety of ways to make them look old. They can be resold in a store (see "Wholesale lots" below). They can be used in school reports, presentations, and displays. These are significantly improved versions of these images and they must be licensed for use in a publication, production, or other product (see "Licenses" below).
Larger prints are available, sold separately: Larger prints are available of the Cobbe portrait (number 1). Do not purchase this item if you want a larger print. Please click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to ask how to purchase a larger print.
8x10 (a standard photo frame size)
11x14 (standard photo frame size)
12x16 (not a standard size)
16x20 (standard photo frame size)
20x24 (display devices are available in some stores)
Finish: These prints have a luster finish that reduces glare and resembles the actual paintings.
Border: These prints have a minimum border. This means that there may be some white edges (less than 1/4 inch wide) outside the images so that you can display the maximum amount of the images in typical devices that hide the edges of the prints.
Quality: We select the highest-quality images we can find and carefully restore and improve them. Old prints do not meet today’s high standards due to the limitations of the materials and methods available in those days, but we improve them as much as we can while preserving an old look. Then we process them using modern archival methods so they can be affordable and last for many years. The Chantos portrait (number 2) is not as sharp and finely detailed as the Cobbe portrait.
CD option: You can request to substitute a CD instead of a prints. The CD will contain both images plus at least one cropped close-up of each. It also includes one or more related image. All images on the CD are optimized for digital presentations, email, social media, and websites. The images do not exceed 1200 pixels in the longest dimension, and thus may not fill the screen when used for high definition displays. When we have additional information about an image, we include a text file as well. You must request the CD in eBay on the same day that you pay. The CD and images shall not be printed nor reproduced for sale nor distribution.
Packaging: We ship 5x7 prints and CDs flat with stiff boards to prevent folding, in sturdy envelopes.
Shipping time: Your prints or CD will ship the next business day after we receive your payment. If you purchase additional items to ship together, an extra day may also be required. The time required by the postal services to deliver your package depends on shipping method, Customs requirements, weather, holidays, and other factors beyond our control.
Shipping cost: This item is sold with packaging materials and handling included. Domestic postage is also included. For destinations outside the U.S.A., buyer pays actual postage.
Copyright: These improved images are significantly cleaned up, restored, and improved. They are copyright protected and shall not be reproduced without expressed permission.
Licenses: We own these cleaned-up and improved images and license them for publishing or for use in productions or other products. For each image to be used, a license must be purchased via a separate eBay listing. We list licenses in eBay as needed, for your convenience. Click "Ask a question" to request more information.
Wholesale lots: If you need a large quantity of these prints for framing, for use in classrooms, or for other purposes, please click "Ask a question" to request a wholesale lot. We will create a custom listing in eBay for you.
Price reductions! We occasionally mark down many of our popular items for a few days. We are happy to answer your questions. Thanks for looking.