Set 9 Antique Vanity Fair Spy Prints – Statesmen

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