'Spy' worked for Vanity Fair for 40 years until it ceased publication in 1914. 'Spy' was Sir Leslie Ward and he was the grandson of the well-known horse-painter James Ward. Sir Leslie Ward is best known as an artist working in oil, water-color and black-and-white, although he also studied architecture. 'Spy' achieved notoriety by his painting and cartoons of public figures in VF and his works all contain the signature 'SPY'. His works were also published in the supplements, the most well known being 'Men of the Day'.
An English Vanity Fair Chromolithograph of Colonel George Malcom Fox
By Sir Leslie Ward, Vanity Fair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Vanity Fair chromolithograph of Colonel George Malcom Fox by Sir Leslie Ward, English. Titled "Swordsmanship". Signed in plate Spy (Ward's pseudonym). Descriptive page attached to ...
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An English Vanity Fair Chromolithograph of "Ossie" by Sir Leslie Ward
By Vanity Fair, Sir Leslie Ward
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Vanity Fair chromolithograph of "Ossie" by Sir Leslie Ward, English. Ossie was Captain Oswald Henry Ames. Signed in plate Spy (Ward's pseudonym). A hilarious description, taped to ...
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An English Vanity Fair Chromolithograph of Gabriel Hanotaux by Guth
By Vanity Fair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Vanity Fair chromolithograph of Gabriel Hanotaux by Guth, English. A caricature of the French Foreign Minister Gabriel Hanotaux by artist Jean Baptiste Guth. Signed lower right in ...
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Vanity Fair “A Big Hitter” Men of the Day #543 Andrew E. Stoddart, July 09, 1892
By Vanity Fair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vanity Fair “Spy Cricketeers-Men of the Day” # 543, Andrew Ernest Stoddart, “A Big Hitter”, chromolithograph by Jehu Junior, published July 09, 1892. ...
Wood, Paper
$206Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.63 in W 10.71 in D 0.02 in
Chromolithograph Vanity Fair Caricature Print 'New York Herald'
Located in Langweer, NL
Chromolithograph titled 'New York Herald'. Lithograph of James Gordon Bennett Jr. publisher of the New York Herald, founded by his father, James Gordon ...
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$493
H 13.98 in W 8.71 in D 0.01 in
Scottish Highland Gentleman – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 13, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Scottish Highland Gentleman – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 13, 1870 This colorful Vanity Fair portrait was published November 19, 1870, as Men of the Day No. 13. Depicting a Highl...
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$206Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.56 in W 10.44 in D 0 in
Antique Vanity Fair Print 'Shamrock' 1901 by Spy – Decorative Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Vanity Fair Print 'Shamrock' Sept. 26th, 1901 by Spy – Decorative Lithograph This is an antique color lithograph from the iconic Vani...
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$434
H 15.36 in W 20.08 in D 0.01 in
Vanity Fair “On the Heath” Sporting Caricature, Victorian Gentlemen Scene, 1896
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Vanity Fair “On the Heath” Sporting Caricature, Victorian Gentlemen Scene, 1896 Description: An elegant large-format Vanity Fair double-page chromolithograph titled On the He...
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Vanity Fair, Military Print, the Cavalry Division
By Godfrey Douglas Giles
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vanity fair military print 'the Cavalry Division' after G.D.G. A chromolithograph military print published 12th July, 1900, by Vincent Brooks, Day & S...
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$241
H 15.12 in W 10.4 in D 0.01 in
The Favourite Jockey – Antique Vanity Fair Caricature Lithograph, 1881
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Vanity Fair Caricature – The Favourite Jockey, 1881 This original chromolithograph appeared in Vanity Fair magazine on May 28, 1881, and is titled “The Favourite Jockey.” It...
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$575 / set
H 13.98 in W 8.71 in D 0.01 in
Set of Three Vanity Fair Chromolithographs, Judges, Sovereign, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Set of Three Vanity Fair Portraits – Judges, Sovereign and Man of the Day, 1870 Description: This striking set of three original Vanity Fair chromolithographs dates from late...
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$517
H 15.36 in W 20.08 in D 0.01 in
Vanity Fair Fox Hunting Chromolithograph, Quorn Hunt at Kirby Gate, 1901
Located in Langweer, NL
Vanity Fair Fox Hunting Chromolithograph, Quorn Hunt at Kirby Gate, 1901 Description: A lively and richly detailed Vanity Fair chromolithograph titled Fox Hunting – Quorn Hunt, publ...
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$206Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.56 in W 10.56 in D 0.02 in
Chromolithograph Vanity Fair Caricature Print 'New York Tribune'
Located in Langweer, NL
Chromolithograph titled 'New York Tribune'. The New-York Tribune was an American newspaper founded in 1841 by editor Horace Greeley. This print originates from 'Vanity Fair'. Publish...
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$207Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.89 in W 9.34 in D 0.02 in
Chromolithograph Vanity Fair Caricature Print 'Barnum'
Located in Langweer, NL
Chromolithograph titled 'Barnum'. Lithograph of P. T. Barnum. Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, businessman, and politician, remembered for ...
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$225Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.48 in W 10.44 in D 0.02 in
Chromolithograph Vanity Fair Caricature Jockey Print 'Johnny'
Located in Langweer, NL
Chromolithograph titled 'Johnny' Lithograph of John Reiff. This print originates from 'Vanity Fair'. Published 1900.
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$207Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.56 in W 10.44 in D 0 in
Antique Vanity Fair Print 'A.A.A' Montague Shearman – 1895
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Vanity Fair Print 'A.A.A' Montague Shearman – 1895 This is an original Vanity Fair lithograph dated July 4, 1895, titled "A.A.A," featuring Montague Shearman, a distinguished British judge and athlete. Illustrated by "Wag" (the pseudonym of artist Alfred Thompson), this caricature highlights Shearman's association with the Amateur Athletic Association (AAA), as indicated by the title. Shearman is shown in a thoughtful pose, holding a top hat and umbrella behind his back, dressed in formal attire. His observant stance reflects his keen role as a legal figure and sports official. Published by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., this print was part of Vanity Fair's "Men of the Day" series, which caricatured influential figures of the time. Montague Shearman was notable not only for his legal career but also for his contributions to amateur athletics, making this lithograph a fascinating piece of sports and legal history. This artwork is perfect for collectors of Vanity Fair prints, those with an interest in the history of athletics, or admirers of Victorian caricatures...
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H 20.88 in W 15.38 in D 1 in
An English Vanity Fair Chromolithograph of Mr. Thomas Colleton Garth
By Vanity Fair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Vanity Fair chromolithograph of Mr. Thomas Colleton Garth by Sir Leslie Ward, English. "A Very Old Master", at this time he had been fox hunting & Master of the Hounds for 64 years...
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Collection of 4 Vanity Fair Cricketing Themed “Spy” Prints
By Vanity Fair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Collection of 4 Vanity Fair cricketing themed “Spy” prints A rare collection of original colored lithograph prints the earliest dating from 1888-1904, mou...
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Vanity Fair Hunting Print 'The Master of the Blankney'
By Vanity Fair
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vanity Fair fox hunting print 'The Master of the Blankney' after Bede. A mounted chromolithograph print published 4th January, 1906, by Multi - Colour Printing Coy. (1904), Ltd, for Vanity Fair. The picture is titled 'The Master of the Blankney' (Lincolnshire) and is an original print of Mr. Edgar Lubbock by Bede and is in reasonable condition but with slight marking. Lubbock is shown in his hunting pink, riding hat and holding a riding crop behind his back. Edgar Lubbock (1847 – 1907) was an English amateur footballer who twice won the FA Cup...
Vanity Fair Hunting Print 'Doggie'
By Vanity Fair
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vanity Fair Fox Hunting print 'Doggie' after Ape. A chromolithograph print published December 6th, 1884, by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd...
Antique Vanity Fair Falconry Print 'The New Forest'
By Vanity Fair
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vanity Fair 'SPY' Falconry print 'The New Forest'. A mounted chromolithograph print published Sept. 23rd, 1897, by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd. Lith., f...
Vanity Fair Golf Print 'Horace Harold Hilton, Hoylake'
By Vanity Fair
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vanity Fair golf print 'Horace Harold Hilton, Hoylake'. This is a single golfing Vanity Fair lithographic portrait print 'Horace Harold Hilton, Hoyla...