HOGARTH William (1697 - 1764) - [The Battle of the Paintings]. 1744-1745. "The bearer hereof is Entitled (if he thinks proper to be a bidder for Mr Hogarth's Pictures, which are to be sold on the last day of this Month". Margins. Hogarth used this engraving in 1745 as a ticket to an auction of his own works, which he organized himself. 23.5 x 23.5 cm. Condition A (a few stains on verso).