The Ricky Jay Collection
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Lot 274
[LEARNED PIG] ROWLANDSON, Thomas (1757 – 1827). The Wonderf...
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
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[LEARNED PIG] ROWLANDSON, Thomas (1757 ? 1827). The Wonderful Pig. London: S.W. Fores, April 12, 1785. Hand-colored etching depicts a semicircle of spectators around a large pig, said to be sapient, spelling out answers to questions with alphabet cards on the ground before it. In the background a large shoe hangs from the wall and a banner above the mantle reads, ?The surprising PIG well versed in all languages ? perfect arithmetician, mathematician, and composer of music.? 9 x 13 1/8?. Matted. Margins trimmed away, else very good. See BM Satires 1868,0808.5248. This illustration was used on the cover of the English edition of Learned Pigs & Fireproof Women.
