Victorian Statesman in Profile – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 63, 1870

€ 290

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-14156-13

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 Statesman in Profile – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 63, 1870

Issued September 10, 1870, this Vanity Fair caricature shows a statesman in three-quarter profile, rendered with calm confidence and subtle wit. The restrained gesture and sober attire reflect the magazine’s mature approach to political satire during this period.

The strong vertical format makes this an excellent standalone wall piece.

Framing tips: Choose a light beige or stone mat with a simple black or dark brown wooden frame.