(lot of 12) Framed engravings on paper, "Industry and Idleness" (suite of twelve plates), designed and engraved by William Hogarth (English, 1697-1764), published according to Act of Parliament 30 September 1747, including: (1) "The Fellow 'Prentices at their Looms," (1) "The Industrious 'Prentice performing the Duty of a Christian," (1) "The Idle 'Prentice at Play in the Church Yard, during Divine Service," (1) "The Industrious 'Prentice a Favourite, and entrusted by his Master," (1) "The Idle 'Prentice turn'd away, and sent to Sea," (1) "The Industrious 'Prentice out of his Time, & Married to his Master's Daughter," (1) "The Idle 'Prentice return'd from Sea, & in a Garret with common Prostitute," (1) "The Industrious 'Prentice grown rich, & Sheriff of London," (1) "The Idle 'Prentice betray'd by his Whore, & taken in a Night Cellar with his Accomplice," (1) "The Industrious 'Prentice Alderman of London, the Idle one brought before him & Impeach'd by his Accomplice," (1) "The Idle 'Prentice Executed at Tyburn," (1) "The Industrious 'Prentice Lord-Mayor of London;" labels verso for J N Breun, 4 Greek Street, Soho Square, London, toning and foxing to sheets, worming trails, largest - sight: approx 12 1/8"h, 17.5"w, overall: 14.5"h, 19.75"w, 35lbs total Start Price: $400.00

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