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William Hogarth
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- William Hogarth
- The Harlot's Progress
- the complete set, comprising six etchings with engraving, good impressions of the first state (of three or four)
- each sheet: approx. 32.7 by 41.2cm., 12 7/8 by 16 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1732.
each on laid paper
Literature
Ronald Paulson, Hogarth's Graphic Works: First Complete Edition, New Haven & London, 1965, no's 121-126
Condition
Each with margins, in generally good condition, short repaired tears at sheet edges, the occasional small fox mark, some with minor surface dirt, each unframed. Individual imperfections include:
P. 122 - with a made up area at the lower right sheet corner and at the upper sheet edge, two small backed losses at left and right sheet edges.
P. 123 - with a small made up area at the the lower right sheet corner.
P. 126 - with a made up area at the lower right sheet corner, two slightly larger repaired tears (the largest extending 5cm into the sheet) two diagonal creases at upper right corner.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."