william-hogarth-english-1697-1764-i-four-stages-of-cruelty-i-complete-suite-of-4
Lot 265
William Hogarth (English, 1697-1764), Four Stages of Cruelty (Complete Suite of 4)
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Each an etching and engraving on laid paper, 1751, plates to include "The First Stage of Cruelty," "The Second Stage of Cruelty," "Cruelty in Perfection," and "The Reward of Cruelty," in uniform matting and framing.

Platemarks 15 1/4 x 12 1/2 in. (varies slightly); Frame dimensions 25 x 21 3/4 in.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Some toning; few foxing marks; not examined out of frames.

$800 - 1,200