Lot Essay
This lot is sold with a framed note extensively inscribed with information relating to Doctor Bertolommes, the celebrated Italian Empiric, 'the first introductor of Vapour Baths...'
Details
English School, late 18th Century
Dr. Bertolommes, facing left in black waistcoat and scarlet gown over his shoulders, powdered white bag wig
on enamel, in a rectangular black frame
oval, 2 5/8 in. (67 mm.) high (2)
Dr. Bertolommes, facing left in black waistcoat and scarlet gown over his shoulders, powdered white bag wig
on enamel, in a rectangular black frame
oval, 2 5/8 in. (67 mm.) high (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.