Leslie Ward Aka Spy (7 results)

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. In acid free mylar envelope. The sheet is too large for the scanner's platen and so it is reproduced here in sections. il ne s'agit pas d'une reproduction moderne. It's not a modern copy. Vanity Fair portrait Number 229, Men of the Day Number 59. Vanity Fair was a weekly from 1868 to 1914. Its caricatures both lampooned and praised eminent Victorian and Edwardian politicians, sportsmen, lawyers and other "Men of the Day." Vanity Fair founder and editor, Thomas Gibson Bowles (1842-1922), invited readers to recognize the vanities of human existence through the magazine's prose and colored caricatures. The Vanity Fair caricatures have become widely know as "Spy" prints due to the 1325 caricatures drawn by Sir Leslie Matthew Ward, who was a fixture at Vanity Fair for over 40 years. Ward, Leslie Matthew, aka SPY (1851-1922) (illustrator).…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. In acid free mylar envelope. The sheet is too large for the scanner's platen and so it is reproduced here in sections. il ne s'agit pas d'une reproduction moderne. It's not a modern copy. Vanity Fair portrait Number 229, Men of the Day Number 59. Vanity Fair was a weekly from 1868 to 1914. Its caricatures both lampooned and praised eminent Victorian and Edwardian politicians, sportsmen, lawyers and other "Men of the Day." Vanity Fair founder and editor, Thomas Gibson Bowles (1842-1922), invited readers to recognize the vanities of human existence through the magazine's prose and colored caricatures. The Vanity Fair caricatures have become widely know as "Spy" prints due to the 1325 caricatures drawn by Sir Leslie Matthew Ward, who was a fixture at Vanity Fair for over 40 years. Ward, Leslie Matthew, aka SPY (1851-1922) (illustrator).…

Condition: Good. Chromolithograph, 10.5" x 15.75". Very Good with minor creases.

Condition: Very Good. Sir Leslie Matthew Ward (1851 ? 1922) was a British portrait artist and caricaturist who drew or painted numerous portraits which were regularly published by Vanity Fair, under the pseudonyms "Spy" and "Drawl".Prince Louis of Battenberg was born in Austria, and brought up in Italy and Germany, he enrolled in the United Kingdom's Royal Navy at the age of fourteen. Queen Victoria and her son King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, occasionally intervened in his career: the Queen thought that there was "a belief that the Admiralty are afraid of promoting Officers who are Princes on account of the radical attacks of low papers and scurrilous ones".[5] However, Louis welcomed battle assignments that provided opportunities for him to acquire the skills of war and to demonstrate to his superiors that he was serious about his naval career. Posts on royal yachts and tours arranged by the Queen and Edward actually impeded his progress, as his promotions were perceived as royal favours rather than deserved.[6]After a naval career lasting more than forty years, in 1912 he was appointed First Sea Lord, the professional head of the British naval service. With World War I looming, he took steps to ready the British fleet for combat, but his background as a German prince forced his retirement once the war began, when anti-German sentiment was running high. He changed his name and relinquished his German titles, at the behest of King George V, in 1917.He married a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and was the father of Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, who also served as First Sea Lord from 1954 to 1959. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, consort of Queen Elizabeth II, is his grandson., Image Size : 360x193 (mm), 14.17x7.60 (Inches), Platemark Size : , Paper Size : 392x266 (mm), 15.43x10.47 (Inches), Printed in Color, Lithograph.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Print Sz: 13 5/8"H x 8 1/4"W Frame Sz: 17 1/4"H x 11 3/4"W Walter Winans, The Record Revolver Shot Aug 17, 1893 This caricature from Vanity Fair, published on August 17, 1893, features Walter Winans, a remarkable figure known for his skills as a marksman and his involvement in equestrian sports. The portrait is titled "The Record Revolver Shot," highlighting his exceptional ability and achievements in shooting, notably with a revolver. Walter Winans was an American who became famous not only for his shooting skills but also as a sculptor, painter, and author. His diverse talents and pursuits made him a well-known personality in both the United States and Europe, particularly in sporting circles. The caricature, drawn by 'Spy' Sir Leslie Ward, captures Winans in a shooting pose, dressed in a practical outfit suitable for a marksman, complete with knee-length breeches and a sports jacket. His intense gaze and the firm hold on his revolver reflect his concentration and mastery in the sport. The confident stance and detailed portrayal of his attire and accessories give insight into his personality and the era's sporting attire. This print would attract collectors interested in historical figures noted for their sporting prowess, as well as those who appreciate the art of caricature and the cultural context of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It emphasizes Winans status as a record-holder in revolver shooting and the unique blend of artistry and athleticism that defined his public and private life. The illustration in Vanity Fair was created using lithography, a popular printing technique in the 19th century. Lithography involves drawing an image with a grease-based medium on a limestone plate, then treating the surface with a chemical that ensures the ink only adheres to the drawn areas. This plate is then used to print the image on paper. The technique allows for high-quality, detailed prints that capture subtle gradations of tone and sharp contrasts, ideal for vividly portraying the unique caricatures for which Vanity Fair was known.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Classic "Spy" aka Sir Leslie Ward 1880 colour-portrait of Keith from Vanity Fair's Men of The Day folio this gent being No. 219. Print Sz: 13 3/8"H x 8 1/8"W Frame Sz: 20"H x 14"W w/ billiard green mat & gilt bamboo frame In 1855 he was Military Attache in Vienna. He was appointed Companion, Order of St Michael and St George (C.M.G.). He gained the rank of Colonel in the 1st Life Guards. He was Inspector General of the Cavalry in Great Britain and Ireland in 1891. He died on July 31, 1895 at the age of 62, on board the yacht "Mirage" at Southampton. …

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Classic Vanity Fair Men of The Day series featuring jockey Lester Reiff (No. DCCXC) 1900 Art Sz: 12 1/2"H x 7 5/8"W Frame Sz: 18 7/8"H x 12 3/4"W Lester Berchart Reiff (18771948) was an American jockey who achieved racing acclaim in the United Kingdom in the first decade of the twentieth century. In 1900, he was the number one jockey racing in Britain based on earnings, beating other prominent American jockeys such as Tod Sloan, Danny Maher, Skeets Martin and his younger brother, John Reiff, that were also racing in Britain at the time. The Reiff brothers were implicated in a horse doping scandal in late 1901, which led to the revocation of Lester Reiff's license and the end of his racing career.…