Victorian Savant and Statesman – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 14, 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-14156-26

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 Savant and Statesman – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 14, 1870
Published November 26, 1870, this Vanity Fair print depicts an elderly scholar and public figure, described as “A Faithful Friend, an eminent Savant, and the best possible of Presidents.” The dignified pose and subdued palette give the portrait a calm authority.

Such intellectual figures appeal to collectors of academic history and work beautifully in library settings.

Framing tips: Choose an ivory mat with a medium to dark walnut frame for a scholarly, museum-style look.