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 Antique cast iron desk seal

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

so it is likely this print is of a similar origin

Pennsylvania (March 1959)

button and belt enclosures work

Painted predominantly in black with orange and flesh-toned accents

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 Antique cast iron desk sealAntique 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