Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Antique Vanity Fair Prints to the Victorian era.
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 4 includes:
“Men of The Day No.19”, A caricature portrait of professor Huxley originally published on January 28th, 1871 in Vanity Fair. By artist Carlo Pellegrini “Ape”.
“Men of The Day No.25”, A caricature portrait of Sir Roger Doughty Tichborne, Bart originally published on June 10, 1871 in Vanity Fair. By artist Carlo Pellegrini “Ape”.
“Men of The Day No.63”, A caricature portrait of Mr. William Powell Frith, R.A. originally published on May 10, 1873 in Vanity Fair. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”.
“Men of The Day No.60”, A caricature portrait of Mr Anthony Trollope originally published on April 5, 1873 in Vanity Fair. 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.
Frame Dimensions:
Height: 48cm
Width: 32cm
Depth: 1cm
Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Antique Vanity Fair Prints to the Victorian era.
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Set 4 Antique Vanity Fair Spy Prints Men of the Day
