Description
What a fine figure George Armitstead cuts, with a top hat that matches his beard. The, 1st Baron Armitstead (1824-1915) was a British businessman, philanthropist and Liberal politician.
He was immortalized in the pages of the October 28, 1882 issue of Vanity Fair.by the most famous Vanity Fair artist, Sir Matthew Leslie Ward, aka "Spy". Matted in a 16" x 20" pH neutral mat for ease of framing in a readymade frame, this print is in excellent condition with a few small page edge nicks as pictured.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In excellent condition with a few small page edge nicks as pictured.
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Art Subjects: Portrait
Frame Type: Unframed
He was immortalized in the pages of the October 28, 1882 issue of Vanity Fair.by the most famous Vanity Fair artist, Sir Matthew Leslie Ward, aka "Spy". Matted in a 16" x 20" pH neutral mat for ease of framing in a readymade frame, this print is in excellent condition with a few small page edge nicks as pictured.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In excellent condition with a few small page edge nicks as pictured.
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Art Subjects: Portrait
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In excellent condition with a few small page edge nicks as pictured.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
20 x 16 x 0.1 in
Antique Matted Vanity Fair Caricature by Spy "Dundee", 1882
Estimate $40-$60
Starting Bid
$20
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October Art, Antiques & Design
Oct 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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