Victorian Judge in Robes – Vanity Fair Judges Series No. 4, 1870

€ 390

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1870
Mapmaker / artist: Vanity Fair (after Ape), London, 1870
Technique: Chromolithograph
Sheet size: 35.5 × 22.1 cm (14.0 × 8.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14156-14

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Condition with soft age toning.

About this sheet

Victorian Judge in Robes – Vanity Fair Judges Series No. 4, 1870
Published April 2, 1870, this striking Vanity Fair portrait belongs to the Judges series. The figure is shown in ceremonial judicial dress, with rich red robes and formal stance emphasizing authority and tradition within the British legal system.

Judicial portraits are particularly popular among collectors, legal professionals, and institutions, and this example stands out for its vivid color and symmetry.

Good condition with light age toning.

Framing tips:
A deep ivory mat with a dark mahogany or gilt-accented black frame complements the red robes beautifully.