Sale 213 Lot 479

Set of Six framed British satirical prints from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, specifically the "Golden Age" of caricature.
These hand-colored etchings served as a primary medium for social and political critique, capturing the boisterous and often unrefined realities of British life. Highlights from this collection include the iconic 'John Bull'—a personification of England as a gluttonous yet earnest country squire—as well as allegorical scenes of bear-baiting, likely symbolizing the era’s diplomatic tensions with Russia. Other plates satirize Regency-era vices, depicting tavern life and the inevitable physical tolls of excess, such as gout.

$300-600