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Lot 179
John Collet
(London 1725-1780)
Tight lacing, or, Fashion before ease; and The Triple Plea (2)
23 October 2019, 13:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £4,812.50 inc. premium

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John Collet (London 1725-1780)

Tight lacing, or, Fashion before ease; and The Triple Plea
the former signed 'J*o Collet' (lower left)
a pair, oil on canvas
34.9 x 26.4cm (13 3/4 x 10 3/8in). (2)

Footnotes

Engraved
Published by Bowles and Carter


The London artist John Collet (or Collett) was best known for his humorous subjects often depicting scenes of debauchery, low life and social weakness which sought to imitate William Hogarth. Although he never received the acclaim of the more famous artist he could on occasion display originality combined with a degree of technical precision.

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