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 and floral branches

and floral branches

The glass shows surface scratching

The top and bottom panels are polished banded agate in shades of amber

Antique cast iron desk seal press in the form of a figural lion head

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

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 and floral branchesAntique 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