Unframed steel engraving of “The Monkey as Connoisseur," originally designed by the English painter and satirist William Hogarth in 1761.The image served as the "Tail-piece" (concluding illustration) for the catalogue of the Society of Artists exhibition. Hogarth used this image to mock the obsession of contemporary art collectors with "Old Masters" and "Exotics" over living British artists.

The engraving measures approximately 8.5 inches by 12 inches. General age-related toning, largely on edges, as visible in photos.

The item(s) are antique and sold as is/as found unless otherwise noted. Because they are old, they were used and will not look new or new-like. They likely show wear, fading, scratches, chips, cracks, past repair/restoration, original imperfections and/or damage from normal use. Significant issues are shown in photos. Examine photos carefully as they are part of the description. Imperfections were factored into pricing. No returns or refunds.

Items sold for $100 or more may be shipped with additional purchased insurance and a signature requirement. No responsibility for loss, theft or damage that occurs AFTER your purchase has been delivered to the address you have provided. Any damage to purchase must be reported immediately and photos provided of both the exterior of the box and the damaged item to facilitate the filing of a claim