Description
This well-turned-out fellow, William James Crawfurd-Stirling-Stuart of Castlemilk (1819-1883) wasn't a hatter, it seems, although he's sporting a nice one. He, was a prominent racehorse owner, perhaps dressed for a day at the track? He claimed his immortality in the pages of the June 23, 1904 issue of Vanity Fair. His chromolithograph portrait was rendered 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 light crease in the upper right corner and nicks to the page edges, as pictured.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In excellent condition with a light crease in the upper right corner and nicks to the page edges, as pictured.
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In excellent condition with a light crease in the upper right corner and nicks to the page edges, as pictured.
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In excellent condition with a light crease in the upper right corner and nicks to the page edges, as pictured.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
20 x 16 x 0.1 in
Antique Matted Vanity Fair Caricature by Spy "The Hatter", 1904
Estimate $40-$60
Starting Bid
$20
1 bidder is watching this item
LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection
Vetted auction houses
Secure, online bidding
Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings
Dedicated support when you need it
Fine Art & Antiques: October Collection
Oct 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
Related Articles


By Andrea ValluzzoAugust 16, 2026


By Sheila Gibson StoodleyAugust 11, 2026


By Matt BallAugust 13, 2026


By Sheila Gibson StoodleyAugust 23, 2026


By Sheila Gibson StoodleyAugust 17, 2026


By Sheila Gibson StoodleySeptember 19, 2026


By Sheila Gibson StoodleySeptember 27, 2026


By Sheila Gibson StoodleySeptember 28, 2026
TOP























