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Snaffles 'The Finest View in Europe' Rare Original Print
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Snaffles 'The Finest View in Europe' Rare Original Print

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 September 2025 · Mark Jones Antiques
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Charlie Johnson Payne, Snaffles (British, 1884-1967)

'The Finest View in Europe', circa 1921, signed in pencil and with snaffle bits blindstamp, printed and heavily hand coloured, in the original ebonised frame.

Provenance: Private Collection, U.K.

This version of The Finest View is the earliest and rarest of the print for which Snaffles is probably best known. It features Major Henry Hawkins, M.F.H. Atherstone 1920-1922, on his favourite hunter, Grey Dawn. In later versions, the hands and whip do not feature in the image. In this, the earliest version, they do feature, as during this period riders sat back at the fences, with the idea of driving the horse at the obstacle. With the introduction of the forward seat, the perspective was slightly altered and the horse's neck and ears were the nearest objects in view.

Dimensions: 46 x 74cm (excluding frame) x 1.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Framed Vintage Print to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1152946
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MJSA0128
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Charlie Johnson Payne, Snaffles (British, 1884-1967)
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'The Finest View in Europe', circa 1921, signed in pencil and with snaffle bits blindstamp, printed and heavily hand coloured, in the original ebonised frame.
Mark Jones Antiques
fig 1. A framed vintage print depicting an equestrian hunting scene with horses and hounds in a landscape.
fig 1. Snaffles 'The Finest View in Europe' Rare Original Print

Provenance: Private Collection, U.K.

This version of The Finest View is the earliest and rarest of the print for which Snaffles is probably best known. It features Major Henry Hawkins, M.F.H. Atherstone 1920-1922, on his favourite hunter, Grey Dawn. In later versions, the hands and whip do not feature in the image. In this, the earliest version, they do feature, as during this period riders sat back at the fences, with the idea of driving the horse at the obstacle. With the introduction of the forward seat, the perspective was slightly altered and the horse's neck and ears were the nearest objects in view.

Dimensions: 46 x 74cm (excluding frame) x 1.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Framed Vintage Print to the 1920s.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1152946
Dealers Internal Ref
MJSA0128
Mark Jones Antiques
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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A framed vintage print depicting an equestrian hunting scene with horses and hounds in a landscape.
Snaffles 'The Finest View in Europe' Rare Original Print
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A framed vintage print depicting an equestrian hunting scene with horses and hounds in a landscape.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • Material[Paper, Wood, Glass]
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsEquestrian figures, Hounds, Rural landscape, Hand-lettered caption
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

Sporting art gained significant popularity in Britain during the 19th and early 20th centuries, capturing rural traditions, equestrian pursuits, and field sports through paintings and prints.

These works are typically produced on high-quality paper using lithographic or hand-coloured printing techniques, often framed in wood with glass protection.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate paper ageing, plate marks, traditional framing methods, and characteristic printing ink textures rather than modern digital dot patterns.

This piece works well as part of a traditional gallery wall or as a standalone focal point in spaces styled around classic country or academic aesthetics.

To prevent fading and paper degradation, keep the artwork out of direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity levels, and ensure it is framed with acid-free backing materials.
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