Lot: 194
(British, 1697-1764),
An Election, four etched and engraved plates, including
An Election Entertainment, Plate I, Final State, publication line below: Painted and Engraved by W. Hogarth, Published 24th February 1755. As the Act directs, (image: 15 5/8 x 21 3/16 inches)
Canvassing for Votes, Plate II, Final State, publication line below: Painted by W. Hogarth, engraved by C. Grignion, Published 20th February 1757. As the Act directs, (image: 15 13/16 x 21 1/8 inches)
The Polling, Plate III, Third State, publication line below: Engravd by W. Hogarth and Le Cave. Published 20 February 1758. As the Act directs, (image: 15 11/16 x 21 1/4 inches)
and Chairing The Members, Plate IV, Final State, publications line below: Engravd by W. Hogarth and F. Aviline. Published 1st January 1758 as the Act directs, (image: 15 13/16 x 21 5/16 inches).
This lot includes: Certificate of Authenticity, Book Engravings by Hogarth Edited by Sean Shesgreen 101 prints, copy of Hogarths Graphic Works First Complete Edition compiled and with commentary by Ronald Paulson, and written plate information in envelope.
Literature: Hogarths Graphic Works First Complete Edition compiled and with commentary by Ronald Paulson, Volume 1: Introduction and Catalogue, New Haven and London, Yale University Press, 1965 (Pg 226-235) and Engravings by Hogarth Edited by Sean Shesgreen 101 Prints, Dover Publications, Inc., New York, N.Y., 1973 (Pg. 86-89).
Condition: Toning, some have minor acid burns to edges, soiling, and foxing. Not examined out of frame. Ask Fine Art Department for more information.
Notes: Frames and mats have wear, approximate dimensions - frame (each): 25 1/2 x 30 inches. Dimensions provided are based on approximate measurements.
Artist: Hogarth, William
Auction Date: June 16, 2023