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Antique Vanity Fair Spy Cartoon Caricature Print

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Description:
An excellent caricature, lithograph on artist's paper, signed "Spy", and dated 1882 and framed -  approx 20 X 15 inches (50.8 X 38.1cm).

This is an excellent English School lithograph dating from the Victorian period.
The caricature depicts a classic "Spy" cartoon titled "Devonport" the character being the parliamentary member J.P. Puleston. PULESTON J P MP:MP for Devonport and much travelled in USA. The lithograph is marked "VANITY FAIR" and dated "Oct. 14, 1882" printed by "Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, Lith".
The work is signed "Spy" lower right.
Date:
1882. 
Artist Biography:

Leslie Ward (1851 - 1922) - alias Spy - The best known and most famous artist employed by Vanity Fair. Vanity Fair cartoons were published in England during the late 19th Century Victorian period, the originals of which are now much sought after worldwide. So prolific were his caricatures they are often referred to simply as “Spy”.
Framing:
Later plain moulded Pine. Finish: Gilt.
The lithograph is mounted on board and has a brown mount.
Condition:
The lithograph has mellowed with age, but still retains good colour. The frame has an antiqued gilded finish.
Dimensions
 
Shipping:

Frame

Image

Width: 15 inches (38 cm)

Width: 8 inches (20 cm)

Height: 20 inches (50 cm)

Height: 14 inches (35 cm)




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