Lot 018 - Antique Framed Engraving Print, "The Bathos, or Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings," By William Hogarth (English, 1697-1764), Allegorical Scene of Father Time Expiring, Published 1764, 13" W x 16-7/8" H 2853-favs The case is a book-form

The case is a book-form papier-mâché case with a black lacquered exterior decorated with a painted rose and bud composition on the front cover

and areas of loss

The paint has chipped away in several places around the housing

upper cranium only

The album features a genuine leather cover

Lot 018 - Antique Framed Engraving Print, "The Bathos, or Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings," By William Hogarth (English, 1697-1764), Allegorical Scene of Father Time Expiring, Published 1764, 13" W x 16-7/8" H 2853-favs The case is a book-formAntique engraving print titled "The Bathos, or Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings, inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures." The lower margin inscription reads "Design'd and Engrav'd by Wm. Hogarth" and "Publish'd according to Act of Parliam. March 3, 1764." The composition depicts Father Time in a state of collapse, surrounded by broken and decaying objects. A speech bubble reads "FINIS" and a tavern sign reads "The World's End." The lower