livie Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I'm currently doing some research into the Sheffield architect Godfrey Sykes, he died in 1866 and has a memorial in Weston Park. I'm interested in finding out if anyone has any of his work in a private collection. Alot of his architectural drawings are at the V&A, but he was also a painter. Many of his paintings were of people working in Sheffield so it seems to make sense that there would be a few collectors in the area. If anyone has any information that you think could help, I'd really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Have you tried the Mappin and Graves art galleries ? I would imagine they have prints of some of his work even if they have no originals I have seen only one of his paintings - called, I think, 'The Railings'. It is a view of the cottage he lived in for a while at the end of St. Barnabas road in Highfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livie Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust have a few in their collection, I was just hoping someone may have one or two in private collections. thanks for replying..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hennypenny Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Hi Livie I can email you copies of his entries on the 1841, 1851 and 1861 censuses if this is of any use to you? And the reference to his marriage in 1860 to Ellen Palfreyman if that helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livie Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 thank you hennypenny, that would be a huge help. I'll try and pm you my email address, I'm not sure I've made enough posts to do that though.....hang on........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hennypenny Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I have sent 4 images by email Let me know if they don't come through as it was a big load - I probably should have spread them over 4 emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopT Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Livie There is an excellent glossy, coloured booklet with may copies of many of the works of Sheffield painters. I think it is out of print now but you may get one from Rare & Racy or Allen Hill books. It is worth the effort. Hope this helps' Happy Days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livie Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 thank you, I'll have a look around for it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughW Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I wonder if that could be The Great Sheffield Picture Show, an exhibition catalogue from 1989?! This has no editorial content to speak of, but amongst the paintings illustrated are four by Sykes: 'Norfolk Market' 1853 'Fitzalan Market' 1853 'Cheney Square with St Paul's Church' 1858 'St Paul's Church from Union Street' 1858 All these are owned by the city, so you may be familiar with them. Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livie Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 yes Hugh, they are probably the ones at SGMT - I will look into it though, thank you for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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