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Snaffles the Wreckers Original Watercolour
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Snaffles the Wreckers Original Watercolour

1900 - 1920
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Charlie Johnson Payne, Snaffles (British, 1884-1967)

'The Wreckers’, circa 1910, signed 'Snaffles' and titled ‘The Wreckers’ in watercolour, Pencil, watercolour, ink and bodycolour, in an original mount and a later gilt frame.

Provenance: Private Collection, US.

A version of this original work is included, as a remarque sketch, in the rare, early and heavily coloured print ‘A Point-to-Point.’.

Dimensions: 10.5 x 26cm (excluding mount and frame), the frame 30 x 45 and 2cm deep.

Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Snaffles Equestrian Original Watercolour to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119417
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MJSA0123
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Charlie Johnson Payne, Snaffles (British, 1884-1967)
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'The Wreckers’, circa 1910, signed 'Snaffles' and titled ‘The Wreckers’ in watercolour, Pencil, watercolour, ink and bodycolour, in an original mount and a later gilt frame.
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fig 1. An original framed watercolour illustration titled The Wreckers by Snaffles, depicting men carrying an injured huntsman on a stretcher, set in a gilded frame with a beaded inner edge.
fig 1. Snaffles the Wreckers Original Watercolour

Provenance: Private Collection, US.

A version of this original work is included, as a remarque sketch, in the rare, early and heavily coloured print ‘A Point-to-Point.’.

Dimensions: 10.5 x 26cm (excluding mount and frame), the frame 30 x 45 and 2cm deep.

Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Snaffles Equestrian Original Watercolour to the 1910s.

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119417
Dealers Internal Ref
MJSA0123
Mark Jones Antiques
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Mark jones antiques are dealers in fine antique furniture, ‘design’, works of art, and works by the sporting artist ‘snaffles’.

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Archive I An original framed watercolour illustration titled The Wreckers by Snaffles, depicting men carrying an injured huntsman on a stretcher, set in a gilded frame with a beaded inner edge.

Snaffles the Wreckers Original Watercolour

Archive II An original framed watercolour illustration titled The Wreckers by Snaffles, depicting men carrying an injured huntsman on a stretcher, set in a gilded frame with a beaded inner edge. View II
Archive III An original framed watercolour illustration titled The Wreckers by Snaffles, depicting men carrying an injured huntsman on a stretcher, set in a gilded frame with a beaded inner edge. View III
Archive IV An original framed watercolour illustration titled The Wreckers by Snaffles, depicting men carrying an injured huntsman on a stretcher, set in a gilded frame with a beaded inner edge. View IV
Archive V An original framed watercolour illustration titled The Wreckers by Snaffles, depicting men carrying an injured huntsman on a stretcher, set in a gilded frame with a beaded inner edge. View V
Archive VI An original framed watercolour illustration titled The Wreckers by Snaffles, depicting men carrying an injured huntsman on a stretcher, set in a gilded frame with a beaded inner edge. View VI
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Cotswolds
United Kingdom

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An original framed watercolour illustration titled The Wreckers by Snaffles, depicting men carrying an injured huntsman on a stretcher, set in a gilded frame with a beaded inner edge.
Snaffles The Wreckers Original Watercolour
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An original framed watercolour illustration titled The Wreckers by Snaffles, depicting men carrying an injured huntsman on a stretcher, set in a gilded frame with a beaded inner edge.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Sporting Art
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourBeige, Gold, Red
  • MotifsEquestrian figures, Fox hunting attire, Beaded gilt frame, Mounted paper
  • SizeH 10.5 cm (4 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This original Edwardian sporting artwork by Charlie Johnson Payne, known as Snaffles, is titled The Wreckers and dates to circa 1910. Executed in pencil, watercolour, ink and bodycolour on paper, the scene depicts equestrian figures in red fox hunting attire and other men carrying an injured huntsman on a stretcher across a field. The piece is set within an original mount and a later wooden gilt frame finished with a beaded inner moulding and subtle gold leaf. The visible colour palette includes beige, gold, red, grey and brown tones, complemented by a handwritten signature and title in the lower left corner. The artwork measures 10.5 cm high and 26 cm wide excluding the mount and frame, while the frame itself measures 30 cm high, 45 cm wide and 2 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, this framed illustration hangs neatly above a sideboard, desk or console table to add traditional equestrian character to a period interior. The Edwardian sporting style integrates effortlessly into classic sitting rooms, hallways or office spaces where historical artwork forms a focal point. Wall placement allows the detailed ink and watercolour techniques to be appreciated at eye level within a residential setting. Regular interior placement away from direct sunlight preserves the paper, pigments and gilt finish of the frame over time.

FAQs

Early 20th-century British sporting art focuses on rural field pursuits, such as fox hunting, racing, and polo. It combines technical depiction of horses and country figures with satirical humour, narrative storytelling, and precise draftsmanship.

Works from this period typically utilised watercolour and gouache paints applied to heavy paper or board. Frames were crafted from carved wood, lined with gesso, and finished with gold leaf or metallic gilding alongside a protective glass front and card mount.

Authentic pieces by Charles Johnson Payne often feature his distinct Snaffles signature, occasionally accompanied by a blindstamp or remarque in the margin. Original watercolours display hand-painted brushwork rather than mechanical print dots under magnification.

A framed sporting painting functions well as a focal point above a timber sideboard, desk, or mantelpiece. Pairing traditional figurative art with contemporary minimalist furnishings creates an engaging contrast between historical narrative and modern aesthetics.

Watercolours must be kept out of direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and foxing. Framing with UV-protective glass and acid-free archival mounts prevents paper degradation and chemical discolouration over time.
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