Vanity Fair Print 'H. Searle' Professional Champion Sculler of the World – 1889
€ 220
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1889
Sheet size
39.5 × 26.5 cm (15.6 × 10.4 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13102-16
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
Given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scans carefully.
About this sheet
Antique Vanity Fair Print 'H. Searle' Professional Champion Sculler of the World – 1889
This is an original Vanity Fair lithograph dated September 7, 1889, featuring Henry Ernest Searle, the professional champion sculler of the world. Illustrated by the famed caricaturist Leslie Ward, known as "Spy," this print captures Searle in a dynamic walking pose, dressed smartly in a double-breasted suit and hat, with a sculling oar in hand, symbolizing his sporting prowess. Searle was a celebrated figure in the world of competitive rowing, having gained international recognition for his achievements on the water.
Published by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., this caricature is one of Vanity Fair’s celebrated sports figures, combining artistic humor with historical documentation. The lithograph is a perfect representation of the late Victorian era’s fascination with athletics and the figures who excelled in them.
This artwork is ideal for collectors of Vanity Fair prints, rowing enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the history of competitive sports. It serves as a striking decorative piece that reflects both historical importance and visual appeal.
