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Victorian Elder Statesman with Cane – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 62, 1870

€ 330

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Date
1870
Sheet size
35.5 × 22.1 cm (14.0 × 8.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14156-12

Condition

condition with soft age toning.

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Victorian Elder Statesman with Cane – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 62, 1870

Published September 3, 1870, this Vanity Fair portrait presents an elder statesman standing with cane, embodying Victorian authority and restraint. The carefully balanced composition and neutral palette give the print a strong architectural presence.

Such dignified character studies are highly suitable for libraries, studies, and professional interiors, where subtle historical references are appreciated.

Condition: Good condition with mild age toning.

Framing tips: A warm off-white mat combined with a medium to dark oak frame enhances the stately character.

Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: Vanity Fair (after Ape), London, 1870

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Victorian Elder Statesman with Cane – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 62, 1870
Victorian Elder Statesman with Cane – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 62, 1870
1870 · Ref. BG-14156-12 · € 330
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