Victorian Gentleman with Cane – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 68, 1870

€ 320

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-14156-23

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 with Cane – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 68, 1870

Issued November 5, 1870, this Vanity Fair portrait shows a refined statesman holding a cane, rendered with restrained elegance and gentle satire. The turned profile and detailed tailoring exemplify the magazine’s mature caricature style of the early 1870s.

A highly decorative image suitable for classic studies, libraries, and traditional interiors.

Framing tips: Use a warm cream mat with a medium walnut or dark oak frame to enhance the tailoring and posture.