Sports & Leisure · 19th century
€ 220
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scans carefully.
Antique Vanity Fair Print 'The Jockey Club' Frederick Barne – 1882
This is an original Vanity Fair lithograph dated August 5, 1882, titled "The Jockey Club," featuring Frederick Barne. Illustrated by Leslie Ward, known as "Spy," this caricature portrays Barne, a prominent member of the esteemed Jockey Club, dressed in a fur coat and top hat while mounted on a horse. With a cigar in his mouth and reins in hand, Barne exudes the confidence and prestige associated with his status in the world of British horse racing.
This print, published by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., was part of Vanity Fair's celebrated "Men of the Day" series, which highlighted notable figures of the time. Barne’s affiliation with the Jockey Club underscores his significant role in the sport of horse racing, which was highly popular among the British elite.
This lithograph is perfect for collectors of Vanity Fair prints, equestrian enthusiasts, or those interested in the history of British horse racing. It is an elegant and historically rich decorative piece, ideal for those with an appreciation for sporting history and vintage caricatures.
