William Hogarth (British, 1697-1764) Two Framed Prints: Second Stage of Cruelty

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William Hogarth (British, 1697-1764)

Two Framed Prints: Second Stage of Cruelty and Scene in a Gaming House from The Rake's Progress, Plate VI
Etching and engraving on paper, plate sizes to 15 3/4 x 13 1/8 in. (40.0 x 33.0 cm).
Condition: Rippling, scattered pale fox marks, Gaming House with stain to l.r. corner, not examined out of frames.
Estimate $300-500

The Scene in a Gaming House appears to be the second state, due to the minimal shadow around the rake's wig on the floor l.r.


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