Bidspirit auction | 1899 Wag Vanity Fair Caricature

1899 Wag Vanity Fair Caricature Print of Victorian Forensic Chemist - Antique framed 1899 Vanity Fair caricature print, by Arthur George Witherby (”Wag”) (English, 1856-1937), of Dr. Thomas Stevenson (English, 1838-1908) the toxicologist and forensic chemist who served as an expert witness in many of the most famous late 19th Century British Victorian poisoning and murder cases, including the Pimlico Mystery, the Maybrick Case, the Lambeth Poisoner, and the George Chapman case. Published by ”Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd” the print also includes text reading ”VANITY FAIR”, ”Medical Jurisprudence”, and the date ”Nov 30th 1899”. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity on the back. Framed in a black and gilt wood frame measuring 18-3/4” x 12-3/4”. CONDITION: Not examined out of frame. Glass is broken and there is some minor scuffing and scratching to frame, please see photos. SHIPPING: In-house shipping available for this lot. Please refer to our shipping information here: https://www.epicauctionsandestatesales.com/auction-shipping-information/