A beautifully presented matching set of eight original late 19th-century Dickens character illustrations by Frederick Barnard, framed and ready to hang.
These authentic Victorian period prints were originally published as a pamphlet by Cassell & Company as “Character Sketches from Dickens”, and depict iconic characters from Charles Dickens’ novels. They now form a striking decorative wall set, ideal for a library, study, hallway, period home, boutique interior, or Airbnb property.
The set displays exceptionally well together as a cohesive historical series and is offered as one complete decorative collection.

Size. The frames are:

31.3L x 22.6W centimetres

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✅ Details:
• Artist: Frederick Barnard
• Date: Late 19th century (Victorian period)
• Publisher: Cassell & Company
• Quantity: 8 framed prints (alternate images on reverse)
• Framing: Matching modern black clip frames
• Presentation: Ready to hang
• Subject: Dickens literary characters
• Origin: United Kingdom
Characters -
1. Sydney Carton
(A Tale of Two Cities)
2. Mr Pickwick
(The Pickwick Papers)
3. Mr Micawber
(David Copperfield)
4. Uriah Heep
(David Copperfield)
5. Bill Sikes
(Oliver Twist)
6. Mrs Gamp
(Martin Chuzzlewit)
7. Betsy Trotwood
(David Copperfield)
8. Little Nell and Her Grandfather
(The Old Curiosity Shop)
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✅ Condition:
The original prints show age-related toning, light foxing, and minor marks consistent with genuine Victorian paper, exactly as expected for pieces of this age. All are simply framed for decorative display. Frames are modern and clean.
Please refer to photos as they form part of the description.
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✅ Ideal For:
• Period & Victorian interiors
• Libraries & studies
• Literary collectors
• Boutique hotels & Airbnb styling
• Unique gifts for book lovers