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From 1868 to 1914 Vanity Fair caricatures both lampooned and praised eminent Victorian and Edwardian Politicians, Sportsmen, Lawyers and other 'Men of the Day'. They are renowned throughout the world and highly collectible. They range in price from a few $'s up to several hundred for the scarcer & more sought after subjects. |
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| BLANC M. Jean Joseph Louis. 'social revolution'. Born Madrid. 1813. Had various occupations - Teacher. Attorney's clerk. Journalist. Member of the Provisional Government 1848. 'Preached a vague communism'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By 'T'. (Trade Unions) | 1879.12.20 |
| BOULANGER Gen. Georges: 'La Revanche'. By T. IN UNIFORM. Coloured. Overall size 8x14 ins. Went to Saint Cyr. Awarded Legion of Honour after Solferino. Thence to Vietnam (Cochin china). Minister of War in 1886. (Militaria) | 1887.03.12 |
| BRISSON M. Henri. 'Justice to Dreyfus. Prime Minister of France. Born 1838. His father was a solicitor. Rose at 5 am 'to feed the birds'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH (Interests: Theatre. Poetry. Walking. In frock coat. Grey beard. Smoking cigarette). | 1898.10.06 |
| CARNOT M. Marie Francois Sadi. 'President of the French Republic'. Born Limoges 1837. Began life as a Civil Engineer. Became a Deputy for Cote d/Or then Beaune. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By PAL. Beard. White tie and tails. Sash. Medals. | 1889.09.21 |
| CASIMIR-PERIER M. Pierre Paul. 'The French Republic'. French President. Born 1847 to a wealthy Grenoble family. Elected to the Assembly at age 24. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. Wearing white tie and tails. Medals. (Furniture shown in background) | 1894.08.30 |
| CHEVALIER M.Michel.'French Free Trade'. Monocle. Cravat. Coloured.Overall size c.8x14 ins. By Ape. Socialist in his youth who was jailed for 6 months. Went to USA. Carried through Treaty of Commerce between France and England. (Politics. Diplomats). | 1875.05.08 |
| CLEMENCEAU Georges Benjamin. 'The Little Great Premier'. Born 28th September 1841 in Vendee. Educated at the Lycee Nantes. Gained a degree as Doctor of Medicine. Fought many duels. Overall size c. 8x14 inches. Coloured. By Vanitas. | 1908.05.27 |
| COURCEL The Baron Chaudron de. 'The French Ambassador'. Born 1835. A lawyer who joined the French Foreign Office. Senator for Seine-et-Oise 1892. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. Seated. Holding glasses. (Diplomats). | 1895.01.31 |
| DELCASSE M. Theophile. 'French Foreign Affairs'. In fur collared coat. Born Pamiers 1852. Began life as a 'scribbler for newspapers'. Turned to politics. Interests: Music. Opera. Wearing glasses. Holding top hat. Rolled umbrella. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. | 1899.02.09 |
| D'ORLEANS Prince Henri Eugene Philippe Louis. 'Duc D'Aumale'. Born 1822. 4th son of King Louis Philippe. Joined the Army. Governor General of Algeria. Exiled in 1848. Restored as a General in Franco-Prussian War. Owned Chantilly. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. (Royalty) | 1891.02.28 |
| FAURE M. Francois Felix. French President. 'The eminently respectable'. Born 1841. A self made man. Began as a tanner in Touraine. Then a ship owner at Le Havre. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. (Politics). | 1895.04.18 |
| FLOQUET M. Charles. 'Vive la Pologne'. Lawyer. Prime Minister. Born StJean de Luz 1828. Joined French Bar 1831. In white tie and tails. Holding glasses. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By APE. | 1888.06.16 |
| FRENCH AMBASSADOR His Excellency the. <Same caption>. M. Pierre Paul CAMBON. Appointed in 1898 and had much influence on the Entente Cordiale. HOBBIES: Art. Music. Holding a monocle. Overall size c. 8x14 inches. Coloured. (Diplomats). | 1912.10.02 |
| GAMBETTA Leon: 'He devoured France with activity'. Lawyer. Coloured. Overall 8x14 ins. Italian parents. Born in France. Rallied provincial France during the Franco Prussian war. (Politics) | 1872. 10. 19 |
| HANOTAUX M. Gabriel. 'Affaires Etrangeres'. Bow Tie. Monocle. Born 1853. A rather 'dapper' man. Richelieu shown in background looking over his shoulder. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. (Diplomats) | 1896.11.12 |
| IMPERIAL H. I. H. The Prince: Spy. Son of Napoleon III. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. 'The Empire'. A debonair character. Bowler hat. Cane. Moustache. Hobbies fencing. Lived in Chislehurst Kent having studied at Woolwich. | 1877.07.14 |
| JAURES Jean Leon. 'A Great French Orator'. Socialist. Born Castres Tarn 1859. Became professor of Philosophy at Toulouse University. Became Deputy for Carmaux 1893 championing the miners. Overall size c. 8x14 inches. Coloured. By GUTH. | 1908.10.07 |
| LOUBET M. Emile. PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC'. His grandfather could neither read nor write. Studied in Paris. Returned to Montelimar as a Lawyer. A rather imposing figure. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. | 1899.05.18 |
| MACMAHON Marshall. 'J'y suis j'y reste'. President of France 1873. Born 1808. Fought in many campaigns including the Crimea. Governor General of Algeria 1864. He resigned as President shortly after his election. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By 'T'. (Militaria). | 1879.10.11 |
| MELINE M. Felix Jules. 'a Premier of France'. Lawyer. Politician. Born Remiremont in the Vosges 1838. Shown making a speech. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. (Politics. Prime Minister) | 1898.01.27 |
| NAPOLEON III. Emperor of the French. By Coide. Decorative. Coloured. Overall size c8x14 ins. 'La regime parlemenatire' The angel of Liberty (?) in background. (Royalty). Sovereigns #1. | 1869.09.04 |
| NAPOLEON Prince Jerome. 'Plon-Plon'. Nephew of Bonaparte. Born Trieste 1822. Served in the Crimea. 'He is a thorough Corsican'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By 'T'. (Politics) | 1879.07.26 |
| NAPOLEON Prince Victor Jerome Frederic. 'Victor'. Large moustache! Born 1852. Son of Prince Jerome Napoleon. Educated at Heidelberg. Joined the Army. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. (Militaria) | 1899.06.01 |
| OLLIVIER M. Emile: 'The Parliamentary Empire'. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Seated. Brief case under either arm. Wearing glasses. Introduced constitutional reform. | 1870. 01. 15 |
| ORLEANS HRH The Duke of. '1st Conscrit de France'. Arrested in Paris. Born Twickenham 1869. Joined the British Army. Entered Paris in disguise - tried to enrol in the National Army but was arrested. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By GUTH. Monocle. Bow tie. (Royalty). | 1890.04.12 |
| RENAN Mr Joseph Ernest. Expert in Hebrew and Arabic. Born 1823 Cotes du Nord. Intended for a priest which he abandoned in favour of studying languages. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By 'T'. (Academics). | 1879.02.22 |
| ROCHEFORT Henri: 'La Voyoucratie'. Republican. Journalist. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. | 1870. 01. 22 |
| SAY M. Jean Baptiste Leon. 'President No. 3'. Wearing white tie. Born 1826. Elected to national Assembly 1826. Became Ambassador to London. The President of France. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By APE. | 1880.12.04 |
| THIERS M. Louis Adolphe: 'Faute-de-mieux Premier'. Wearing glasses. Coloured. Lawyer. Journalist. Overall size 8x14 ins. (Politics). | 1872. 01. 06 |
| TROCHU General: 'The hope of France'. In uniform. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Medals. Sword. President of Provisional Government. Defended Paris during Franco-Prussian war. (Militaria. Uniforms) | 1870. 09. 17 |
| WADDINGTON M. William Henry. 'France at the Congress'. Quill pen. Born England 1826. Went to France. Studied old coins and ancient history. Elected for Aisne 1871. Represented France at Congress of Berlin. Coloured. c. 8x14 ins. By 'T'. (Academics. Politics) | 1878.09.28 |
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