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Vanity Fair “He might be Champion if there were a Championship” – Harry W. Stevenson, Spy (Leslie Ward)
A Vanity Fair lithograph portraying billiards player Harry W. Stevenson, shown poised at the table with cue in hand. Executed by “Spy” (Sir Leslie Ward), the composition balances caricature with observation, capturing the sitter’s stance and controlled focus within a spare interior setting.
Issued as part of the magazine’s celebrated portrait series, the print reflects Vanity Fair’s chronicling of sporting figures alongside political and cultural personalities. Stevenson’s inclusion underscores the popularity of cue sports in late Victorian society and the publication’s broad scope.
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Original Vanity Fair lithograph of billiards player Harry W. Stevenson, titled “He might be Champion if there were a Championship,” illustrated by Spy (Leslie Ward). The image presents a classic cue-sport subject within the magazine’s iconic portrait format.
Vanity Fair prints remain highly collectible for their historical and visual appeal, with sporting subjects offering additional crossover interest. Works by Leslie Ward are among the most recognized within the series.


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