Antique Framed Engraving Portrait of Simon Lord Lovat by Hogarth

Description: Framed engraving of the Portrait of Simon Lord Lovat by William Hogarth. Inscribed in the plate 'Drawn from the life and etch'd in aquafortis by Will Hogarth. Published according to Act of Parliament August 25th 1746', but could be a later printing. After Hogarth's death in 1747, his original prints were passed to his wife, Jane who published them again in 1775. Plate Impression measures approximately 9 1/8" x 14.” Framed it measures approximately 27 inches high by 21 inches long. Not examined outside the frame. Similar copies are part of the collection at the British Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Victoria & Albert Museum, to name a few. The item(s) are antique and sold as is and as found. It may show wear, fading, scratches, stains, creases, original imperfections and/or other forms of damage. I note minor wear to the frame, and wear to lower left corner of engraving where the original text “Price 1 Shilling” is no longer visible as shown in photos. Examine photos carefully as they are part of the description. Imperfections were factored into pricing. No returns or refunds. The engraving is a portrait of Simon Lord Lovat, nicknamed "the Fox". He was a Scottish Jacobite and Chief of Clan Fraser of Lovat, known for having supported the Stuart claim on the the crown of the United Kingdom. Lovat was among the Highlanders defeated at the Battle of Culloden and convicted of treason against the crown, following which he was sentenced to death and subsequently beheaded.

Price: 175 USD

Location: Oakland, California

End Time: 2024-12-25T22:54:59.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4 USD