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[Chatfield House. Old Mansion, opposite Fairfax House, No High St Putney 1887] [&] [Old Jacobean Residences Nos 72 & 74 High Street Putney]
J.P. Emslie 1887.[signed]
Two watercolours, titled in a later hand on the mount. Each c. 160 x 240mm (6¼ x 9½"). Mounted on card at corners
Two buildings in Putney High Street, now the site of the Putney Exchange. John Philipps Emslie (1839–1913) was a British topographical artist and folklorist. The son of the engraver John Emslie, he studied at the Working Men's College under Dante Gabriel Rossetti from 1854. Emslie became known for his topographical drawings, illustrating The Illustrated Topical Record of London (1900) and writing and illustrating New Canterbury Tales (c. 1887). An original member and later council member of the Folklore Society, he also documented local folklore throughout England, combining written observations with topographical sketches. Ex Peter Jackson Collection & Gardiner Collection.
[Ref: 69305] £240.00
(£288.00 incl.VAT)
[''Bull & Star'' High Street, Putney.]
J.P. Emslie 1887. [signed]
Sketch, ink and watercolour. 155 x 235mm (6 x 9¼"). Mounted on card.
A historic public house, demolished 1971, now under TK Max. John Philipps Emslie (1839–1913) was a British topographical artist and folklorist. The son of the engraver John Emslie, he studied at the Working Men's College under Dante Gabriel Rossetti from 1854. Emslie became known for his topographical drawings, illustrating The Illustrated Topical Record of London (1900) and writing and illustrating New Canterbury Tales (c. 1887). An original member and later council member of the Folklore Society, he also documented local folklore throughout England, combining written observations with topographical sketches. Ex Peter Jackson Collection & Gardiner Collection.
[Ref: 69318] £280.00
(£336.00 incl.VAT)
The Entrance Hall of Fairfax House, High Street, Putney, 1887. [&] [The Continuation of Staircase. From the Hall to the Upper Floors oF Fairfax House, High St. Putney 1887. About to be Destroyed.
J.P. Emslie 1887.
Two pencil sketches. 160 x 240mm (6¼ x 9½") & 235 x 155mm (9¼ x 6"). Mounted on card at corners.
Two pencil scetches of the features of the interior of Fairfax House. Built c.1600, it was the residence of General Thomas Fairfax during the Putney Debates (1647). It was demolished to create the junction of Putney High Street and Montserrat Road. John Philipps Emslie (1839–1913) was a British topographical artist and folklorist. The son of the engraver John Emslie, he studied at the Working Men's College under Dante Gabriel Rossetti from 1854. Emslie became known for his topographical drawings, illustrating The Illustrated Topical Record of London (1900) and writing and illustrating New Canterbury Tales (c. 1887). An original member and later council member of the Folklore Society, he also documented local folklore throughout England, combining written observations with topographical sketches. Ex Peter Jackson Collection & Gardiner Collection.
[Ref: 69306] £240.00
(£288.00 incl.VAT)
Front View of Fairfax House, High Street, Putney. Formerley the Residence of Gen. Fairfax.
J.P. Emslie 1887. [Signed]
Ink and watercolour sketch. 160 x 235mm (6¼ x 9¼"). Mounted on card at sides
The ivy-covered facade of Fairfax House. Built c.1600, it was the residence of General Thomas Fairfax during the Putney Debates (1647). It was demolished to create the junction of Putney High Street and Montserrat Road. John Philipps Emslie (1839–1913) was a British topographical artist and folklorist. The son of the engraver John Emslie, he studied at the Working Men's College under Dante Gabriel Rossetti from 1854. Emslie became known for his topographical drawings, illustrating The Illustrated Topical Record of London (1900) and writing and illustrating New Canterbury Tales (c. 1887). An original member and later council member of the Folklore Society, he also documented local folklore throughout England, combining written observations with topographical sketches. Ex Peter Jackson Collection & Gardiner Collection. Hollebone Collection Sothebys 1955 Lot 174.
[Ref: 69308] £290.00
(£348.00 incl.VAT)
Carved Fireplace in Back Room _ on the Ground Floor Overlooking garden in Fairfax House, High Street, Putney, 1887. [&] The Kitchen at Fairfax House, High St Putney, 1887. Residence of the Cromwellian Genl.
J.P. Emslie 1887.
Two pencil sketches. 240 x 160mm (9½ x 6¼") & 160 x 240mm (6¼ x 9½"). Mounted on cardat sides
Two pencil scetches of the features of the interior of Fairfax House. Built c.1600, it was the residence of General Thomas Fairfax during the Putney Debates (1647). It was demolished to create the junction of Putney High Street and Montserrat Road. John Philipps Emslie (1839–1913) was a British topographical artist and folklorist. The son of the engraver John Emslie, he studied at the Working Men's College under Dante Gabriel Rossetti from 1854. Emslie became known for his topographical drawings, illustrating The Illustrated Topical Record of London (1900) and writing and illustrating New Canterbury Tales (c. 1887). An original member and later council member of the Folklore Society, he also documented local folklore throughout England, combining written observations with topographical sketches. Ex Peter Jackson Collection & Gardiner Collection.
[Ref: 69309] £240.00
(£288.00 incl.VAT)
The Rear View of Fairfax House, Formerly the Residence of Genl Fairfax. High Street, Putney - 1887. To be Demolished. [&] The Stables of Genl Fairfax's House (About to be Demolished) Situate , High St Putney. Sketched 1887.
J.P. Emslie 1887. [Signed]
Two sketches, ink and watercolour. 150 x 240mm (6 x 9½") & 160 x 240mm (6¼ x 9½"). Mounted on card at sides.
Two pencil scetches of Fairfax House. Built c.1600, it was the residence of General Thomas Fairfax during the Putney Debates (1647). It was demolished to create the junction of Putney High Street and Montserrat Road. John Philipps Emslie (1839–1913) was a British topographical artist and folklorist. The son of the engraver John Emslie, he studied at the Working Men's College under Dante Gabriel Rossetti from 1854. Emslie became known for his topographical drawings, illustrating The Illustrated Topical Record of London (1900) and writing and illustrating New Canterbury Tales (c. 1887). An original member and later council member of the Folklore Society, he also documented local folklore throughout England, combining written observations with topographical sketches. Ex Peter Jackson Collection & Gardiner Collection.
[Ref: 69311] £360.00
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