An auctioneer holding up his hammer in his left hand, stands in his rostrum, a box supported on four legs, and reached by a ladder (l.). He wears a toupet wig with a large black bag, wide cuffs, ruffled shirt-sleeves. His three-cornered hat is under his arm. He is in profile to the right., his mouth open as if shouting.   Evidently a portrait of Langford, see BMSat 5001. Beneath the design is etched:
<p><br><br>"All the valuable goods and effects of a Scavoir - Vivre Bankrupt consisting of a collection of very scarce Books, (not to be met with in any of the Public Libraries) containing the most approved list of Cosmetics, Paints, washes, &amp;c, &amp;c.,for beautifying the Skin: together with an unique set of Antiques after the present mode and an excessive fine Statue of a Venus taken from Himself, when abroad; with a number of suits of Cloaths, Hats, &amp;c, &amp;c, &amp;c, all au dernier goût &amp; very fit for any one who has an intention of entering on the Business, together with the right of Patronage to the best Productions of the Age, from a late resolution of that Society. NB.: the Subscription unpaid - Likewise to be sold a Quantity of Articles in Mrs. Phillip's way, not the least worse for Wear."
<br><br>Cf. a similar portrait of Christie, BMSat 6101.  15 March 1773
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<br>Etching
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<p>After: Edward Topham
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<dl><dd>Published by: Matthew Darly</dd></dl></div>
1773<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1773-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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