Victorian European Statesman – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 66, 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-14156-20

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 European Statesman – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 66, 1870
Published October 15, 1870, this Vanity Fair caricature presents a European statesman in military-inspired dress, leaning against a table. The confident pose and rich detailing make this one of the more visually commanding images in the series.

This print works particularly well as a focal piece or as part of a curated group of political portraits.

Framing tips: A warm cream mat with a dark walnut or antique black frame emphasizes the uniform and posture.