Wagstaff Collection

Marriage of Queen Victoria, February 10, 1840, 1844. Creator: Charles Eden Wagstaff
Marriage of Queen Victoria, February 10, 1840, 1844

Samuel Noble, 1841. Artist: CE Wagstaff
Samuel Noble, 1841. Samuel Noble (1779-1853) was a British engraver and minister of the New Church (Swedenborgian)

Lea-Francis of CH Wagstaff at the Sunbac Colmore Trial, near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, 1934
Lea-Francis 1496S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. VC3046. Event Entry No: 131 Driver: Wagstaff, C.H. 2nd. Place: Gypsy Lane, near Winchcombe Gloucestershire. Sunbac Colmore Trial. Date: 24.2.34

Group of friends with their cars, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1965. Pat Wagstaff ran a garage in the town of Mexborough until the late 1970s

Auto Improvements, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters
Auto Improvements, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1965. Pat Wagstaff behind his car workshop in Mexborough during the summer of 1965

John Ker, Duke of Roxburghe, English bibliophile and book collector, (1832). Artist: Charles Edward Wagstaff
John Ker, Duke of Roxburghe, English bibliophile and book collector, (1832). Portrait of the 3rd Duke of Roxburghe (1740-1804), who was a personal friend of King George III

Antoine Lavoisier, 18th century French chemist, 19th century. Artist: CE Wagstaff
Antoine Lavoisier, 18th century French chemist, 19th century. Among other achievements, Lavoisier (1743-1794) was one of the discoverers of oxygen, and established the laws of chemical combination

The Prince of Cimitile, 19th century. Artist: Wagstaff
The Prince of Cimitile, 19th century

Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon, 17th century English statesman, (1836). Artist: CE Wagstaff
Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon, 17th century English statesman, (1836). Hyde (1609-1674) was Chancellor of the Exchequer to King Charles I, and author of the Clarendon Code

Joseph Justus Scaliger, Dutch historian and philologist, (1836). Artist: CE Wagstaff
Joseph Justus Scaliger, Dutch historian and philologist, (1836). Born in Agen, in France, Scaliger is noted for his work on Classical history and historical chronology

Cardinal Cisneros, Spanish Cardinal, inquisitor and statesman, (1836). Artist: CE Wagstaff
Cardinal Cisneros, Spanish Cardinal, inquisitor and statesman, (1836). Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros (1436-1517) rose from humble origins to become one of the most powerful figures in Spain

Sir J Banks, 19th century. Artist: CE Wagstaff
Sir J Banks, 19th century. Sir Joseph Banks, (1743-1820) was the English naturalist and botanist on Cooks first great voyage (1768-1771) and some 75 species bear Banks name

James Watt, Scottish inventor and engineer, 19th century. Artist: CE Wagstaff
James Watt, Scottish inventor and engineer, 19th century. Watts (1736-1819) improvements to the steam engine were fundamental to the changes wrought by the Industrial Revolution

Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, 19th century. Artist: Wagstaff
Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, 19th century. Dante (1265-1321) was the author of Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy), the great Italian epic poem which tells the story of Dantes journey through hell

Lorenzo de Medici, Italian statesman and ruler of the Florentine Republic, (1833). Artist: CE Wagstaff
Lorenzo de Medici, Italian statesman and ruler of the Florentine Republic, (1833). Lorenzo the Magnificent (1449-1492) ruled the Florentine Republic during the Italian Renaissance

James Watt, Scottish engineer, (1833). Artist: CE Wagstaff
James Watt, Scottish engineer, (1833). Watts (1736-1819) improvements to the steam engine were fundamental to the changes wrought by the Industrial Revolution

Bertram Mills Circus 1938
Bertram Mills Circus at Olympia, London. Various clowns in costume: Kelly, Coco, Busti, George Sayer, Pinocchio, Coco-nut, Pipo and Joe Craston. Date: 1938

Holidaymakers with a car, Hastings, Sussex
Holidaymakers with a car on a street in Hastings, Sussex. Date: June 1927

Cruikshank / Wagstaff
GEORGE CRUIKSHANK the artist and temperance advocate as a young man

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"Wagstaff: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Mastery" Step into the world of Wagstaff, a name that has left its mark in various realms throughout history. From the grandeur of Bertram Mills Circus in 1938 to the momentous occasion of Queen Victoria's marriage in 1840, Charles Eden Wagstaff captured these significant moments with his artistic brilliance. Intriguingly, Wagstaff's talent extended beyond capturing historical events; he also showcased his skills through portraits such as Samuel Noble in 1841. The depth and detail within each stroke demonstrated his ability to bring personalities to life on canvas. Not limited to portraiture alone, Wagstaff ventured into other subjects as well. His Lea-Francis at the Sunbac Colmore Trial near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire in 1934 exemplified his fascination with automobiles and their power to captivate both individuals and groups alike. This passion for cars was further evident when he immortalized a group of friends posing proudly alongside their vehicles in Mexborough, South Yorkshire during 1965. Wagstaff's versatility knew no bounds as he delved into different art forms. His creation titled "Auto Improvements" not only highlighted his artistic prowess but also shed light on the changing landscape of society during that era. The breadth of Wagstaff's work expanded beyond contemporary subjects; it encompassed historical figures too. With James Watt, John Ker (Duke of Roxburghe), Antoine Lavoisier among others gracing his canvases, he paid homage to influential individuals who shaped our world across centuries. Even fictional characters were not spared from Wagstaff's imaginative brushstrokes - The Prince of Cimitile came alive under his skilled hand during the nineteenth century. Delving deeper into history itself became a recurring theme for this artist extraordinaire.