04-10-201004-10-2010
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William Hogarth (British, 1697-1764) Lot of Four Engravings: The Four Stages of Cruelty: First Stage of Cruelty, Second Stage of Cruelt

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2498Location: BostonDate / Time: April 10, 2010 10:00AM

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William Hogarth (British, 1697-1764)

Lot of Four Engravings: The Four Stages of Cruelty: First Stage of Cruelty,Second Stage of Cruelty, Cruelty in Perfection, and The Reward of Cruelty, probably later impressions.
Each inscribed "Design'd by W. Hogarth...Published according to Act of Parliament Feb.1.1751." and inscribed with poetic narrative by the Rev. James Townley (1714-1778) in the plates.
Engravings on paper, plate sizes to 15 1/4 x 12 3/4 in. (38.7 x 32.4 cm),framed.
Condition: One with subtle rippling, not examined out of frames.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Keywords

William Hogarth, James Townley