Victorian Turf Authority – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 7, 1870

€ 360

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-14156-30

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 Turf Authority – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 7, 1870
Issued May 21, 1870, this Vanity Fair print portrays a leading authority of the racing world, subtitled “The purist of the Turf.” The casual stance, cigar, and hat convey confidence and insider status within Victorian sporting society.

Sporting-related Vanity Fair portraits consistently perform well with collectors due to their crossover appeal.

Framing tips: A warm cream mat with a dark oak or walnut frame complements the sporting theme.