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Victorian Gentleman Statesman – Vanity Fair Profile Portrait, 1870

€ 310

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-14156-7

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 Gentleman Statesman – Vanity Fair Profile Portrait, 1870

This July 30, 1870 Vanity Fair portrait captures a statesman mid-gesture, introducing a sense of movement rarely seen in profile caricatures. The image reflects the artist’s ability to convey personality through posture alone.

Its strong vertical format makes it particularly effective for hallways or narrow wall spaces.

Framing tips: A pale gray or ivory mat paired with a slim black frame keeps the presentation crisp and architectural.

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