Set 6 Antique Vanity Fair Spy Judge Prints

A set of 6 antique Victorian Vanity Fair framed prints dating from 1891-1903 depicting men from the legal profession; judges, barristers, and QCs. Beautifully mounted and glazed in antique oak frames with inner gilt slip, 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 colour 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 6 includes: “Mr Attorney” a caricature portrait of Robert Reid, 1st Earl Loreburn; British lawyer, judge and radical Liberal politician (1846-1923). Published on 10th January 1895 in Vanity Fair. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”. “Vicar General” A caricature portrait of Charles Alfred Cripps, later 1st Baron Parmoor (1852-1941), Politician and Lord President of the Council. Published on April 10th 1902 in Vanity Fair. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”. “Judges. No. 56” A caricature portrait of Sir Thomas Townsend Bucknill, (1845-1915), Judge and politician; MP for Epsom. Published on 10th May 1900 in Vanity Fair. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”. “Sir Edward” A caricature portrait of Sir Edward George Clarke (1841–1931) a prominent lawyer, Solicitor General, and MP, famous for defending Oscar Wilde. Published on June 11, 1903 in Vanity Fair. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”. “Fair, if not Beautiful” A caricature portrait of The Hon. Mr. Justice Herbert Hardy Cozens-Hardy, British judge and Liberal politician. Published on in Vanity Fair on 24 January 1901. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”. “Gill Brass” A caricature portrait of Sir Charles Frederick Gill (1851–1923), a prominent British criminal lawyer and Recorder of Chichester. Published on May 9, 1891 in Vanity Fair. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”. Construction: Framed antique glazed prints Condition Report: Original condition with Scuffs, wear and marks commensurate with age. Some foxing and stains to prints in places. Frame Dimensions: Width: 31cm Depth: 2cm Height: 44cm