What are Vanity Fair Spy prints?

Vanity Fair Spy prints are colour lithographic caricatures published in the British publication Vanity Fair between 1868 and 1914, predominantly created by artist Sir Leslie Ward under the pseudonym Spy.

How were Victorian Vanity Fair caricatures produced?

These prints were created using chromolithography, a multi-colour printing process using stone plates to transfer detailed colored ink illustrations onto paper sheets.

How can authentic Vanity Fair prints be identified?

Authentic prints feature publication details printed along the top border, including the magazine title and date, accompanied by artist signatures or monograms such as Spy or Ape.

How can a set of Vanity Fair prints be styled in a modern interior?

A uniform set of nine framed prints can be styled in a three-by-three grid configuration along a hallway wall, above a sideboard, or down a staircase wall.

How should antique lithographs be preserved?

Framed lithographs require positioning away from direct sunlight using UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting materials to prevent paper discolouration and fading.

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Set 9 Antique Vanity Fair Spy Prints

Name: Set 9 Antique Vanity Fair Spy Prints
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1182824
Price: 595 GBP
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19th century

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Description

A set of 9 antique Vanity Fair “Statesmen” framed prints mounted and glazed in glossy black frames, these antique prints are a good collection to bring a little satirical humour to your wall.

Vanity Fair was a weekly magazine published in Britain from 1868 to 1914 and offered a satirical take on Victorian society, publishing articles on fashion, current events and the latest scandals. A full-page color lithograph caricature of a contemporary celebrity or dignitary appeared in most issues, and it is for these caricatures that Vanity Fair is best known today. The primary artists were Carlo Pellegrini “Ape” and Leslie Ward “Spy”, and it is because of the latter artist as to why these prints are often collectively referred to as “Spy Prints”.

This set of 9 includes:

“Statesmen No.35”, A caricature portrait of The Earl of Shaftesbury originally published on November 13th 1869 in Vanity Fair. By artist Carlo Pellegrini “Ape”.

“Statesmen No.4”, A caricature portrait of The Right Honourable Robert Lowe. Originally published in Vanity Fair February 27 1869. By artist Carlo Pellegrini “Ape”.

“Statesmen No.149”, A caricature portrait of Mr. George Otto Trevelyan M.P. Originally published in Vanity Fair August 2nd 1873. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”.

“Statesmen No.140”, A caricature portrait of Mr Samuel Plimsoll M.P. Originally published in Vanity Fair March 15th 1873. By artist W. Vine “WV”.

“Statesmen No.128”, A caricature portrait of Joseph Cowen M.P. Originally published in Vanity Fair October 26 1872. By artist James Jacques Joseph Tissot ‘Coïdé’.

“Statesmen No.1”, A caricature portrait of The Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli. Originally published in Vanity Fair January 30 1869 . By artist By artist Carlo Pellegrini “Ape”.

“Statesmen No.99”, A caricature portrait of Mr Anthony John Mundella M.P. Originally published in Vanity Fair December 9 1871. By artist James Jacques Joseph Tissot ‘Coïdé’.

“Statesmen No.2”, A caricature portrait of The Right Honourable William E. Gladstone. Originally published in Vanity Fair February 6 1869. By artist Carlo Pellegrini “Ape”.

“Statesmen No.143”, A caricature portrait of Mr Isaac Butt, M.P. Originally published in Vanity Fair May 3 1873. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”.

Construction:

Framed, glazed antique prints

Condition Report:

Original condition with scuffs, wear and marks commensurate with age. Some foxing and stains to prints in places. Old tape marks and small rips in places.

Frame Dimensions:

Height: 48cm

Width: 32cm

Depth: 1cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

48cm (18.90")

Width

32cm (12.60")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

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Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Framed Vanity Fair Prints to the Victorian era.

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SA1182824

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Description

A set of 9 antique Vanity Fair “Statesmen” framed prints mounted and glazed in glossy black frames, these antique prints are a good collection to bring a little satirical humour to your wall.

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Vanity Fair was a weekly magazine published in Britain from 1868 to 1914 and offered a satirical take on Victorian society, publishing articles on fashion, current events and the latest scandals.

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A full-page color lithograph caricature of a contemporary celebrity or dignitary appeared in most issues, and it is for these caricatures that Vanity Fair is best known today. The primary artists were Carlo Pellegrini “Ape” and Leslie Ward “Spy”, and it is because of the latter artist as to why these prints are often collectively referred to as “Spy Prints”.

fig 1. A set of nine framed antique lithographic prints depicting caricatures of Victorian gentlemen in formal attire arranged in three rows. — fig 1. Set 9 Antique Vanity Fair Spy Prints

This set of 9 includes:

“Statesmen No.35”, A caricature portrait of The Earl of Shaftesbury originally published on November 13th 1869 in Vanity Fair. By artist Carlo Pellegrini “Ape”.

“Statesmen No.4”, A caricature portrait of The Right Honourable Robert Lowe. Originally published in Vanity Fair February 27 1869. By artist Carlo Pellegrini “Ape”.

fig 2. A set of nine framed antique lithographic prints depicting caricatures of Victorian gentlemen in formal attire arranged in three rows. — fig 2. Set 9 Antique Vanity Fair Spy Prints

“Statesmen No.149”, A caricature portrait of Mr. George Otto Trevelyan M.P. Originally published in Vanity Fair August 2nd 1873. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”.

“Statesmen No.140”, A caricature portrait of Mr Samuel Plimsoll M.P. Originally published in Vanity Fair March 15th 1873. By artist W. Vine “WV”.

fig 3. A set of nine framed antique lithographic prints depicting caricatures of Victorian gentlemen in formal attire arranged in three rows. — fig 3. Set 9 Antique Vanity Fair Spy Prints

“Statesmen No.128”, A caricature portrait of Joseph Cowen M.P. Originally published in Vanity Fair October 26 1872. By artist James Jacques Joseph Tissot ‘Coïdé’.

“Statesmen No.1”, A caricature portrait of The Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli. Originally published in Vanity Fair January 30 1869 . By artist By artist Carlo Pellegrini “Ape”.

fig 4. A set of nine framed antique lithographic prints depicting caricatures of Victorian gentlemen in formal attire arranged in three rows. — fig 4. Set 9 Antique Vanity Fair Spy Prints

“Statesmen No.99”, A caricature portrait of Mr Anthony John Mundella M.P. Originally published in Vanity Fair December 9 1871. By artist James Jacques Joseph Tissot ‘Coïdé’.

“Statesmen No.2”, A caricature portrait of The Right Honourable William E. Gladstone. Originally published in Vanity Fair February 6 1869. By artist Carlo Pellegrini “Ape”.

fig 5. A set of nine framed antique lithographic prints depicting caricatures of Victorian gentlemen in formal attire arranged in three rows. — fig 5. Set 9 Antique Vanity Fair Spy Prints

“Statesmen No.143”, A caricature portrait of Mr Isaac Butt, M.P. Originally published in Vanity Fair May 3 1873. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”.

Construction:

Framed, glazed antique prints

Condition Report:

fig 6. A set of nine framed antique lithographic prints depicting caricatures of Victorian gentlemen in formal attire arranged in three rows. — fig 6. Set 9 Antique Vanity Fair Spy Prints

Original condition with scuffs, wear and marks commensurate with age. Some foxing and stains to prints in places. Old tape marks and small rips in places.

Frame Dimensions:

Height: 48cm

Width: 32cm

Depth: 1cm