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

€ 330

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-14156-12

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Such dignified character studies are highly suitable for libraries, studies, and professional interiors, where subtle historical references are appreciated.

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