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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Artists And Photographers

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Artists And Photographers.

Standish And Preece (Alfred Ernest Preece), Photographers, 218 High Street, Christchurch. This extensive business was established by the present proprietor in conjunction with his late partner, Mr. Standish, in 1885. The latter retired from the firm in 1891. Mr. Preece, who was born in the Colony, was educated at Christ's College, and learned the rudiments of his profession in Birmingham, England. Subsequently, although trained for a clerk, he adopted photography from his love of the art. The work undertaken by the firm consists chiefly of portraits and groups, although all classes of pictures are executed
Young New Zealanders. Standish and Preece, photo.

Young New Zealanders. Standish and Preece, photo.

Standish and Preece, photo.Mr. A. E. Preece.

Standish and Preece, photo.
Mr. A. E. Preece.

page 288 to order. The premises are very centrally situated; entering from the busy thoroughfare, the visitor is attracted towards splendid specimens of the firm's handiwork on show in the vestibule. There are many striking portraits of well-known faces and several very excellently finished family groups tastefully arranged in the various cases. An ascent to the first floor by a handsome staircase leads to elegantly furnished waiting-rooms and to the studio on the second floor. The latter is large and thoroughly well appointed. The firm were photographers by special appointment to the Earl of Glasgow, and have been honoured with a similar appointment from the Earl of Ranfurly, the present Governor. Messrs Standish and Preece have also had the patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Gibb, John, Artist, 56 Worcester Street, Christchurch. Mr. Gibb is one of the oldest and most prominent artists in New Zealand, and was born in Cumbernauld, Scotland, in 1831. He studied art under the late Mr. John Mackenzie, of Greenock, and afterwards exhibited for several years at the West of Scotland Institute and the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts. In 1876 he arrived in New Zealand, where he has ever since followed his profession. Mr. Gibb's special talent lies in the treatment of marine subjects. He has exhibited in almost every exhibition held in the colony. Mr. Gibb helped to promote the Canterbury Society of Arts, of which he is now one of the vice-presidents, and has sent pictures to each of its exhibitions. Visitors to the Christchurch Museum have an opportunity of seeing his fine painting, “Golden Sunset, Lyttelton Harbour,” which was purchased by the late Mr. George Gould, and presented to the city. Mr. Gibb painted some of the scenery of Mount Cook for Sir Thomas McIllraith, late Premier of Queensland, and a picture of Otira Gorge was bought by Lord Glasgow. Mr. Gibb has trained a large number of students, and when Lord Onslow was staying in Christchurch Lady Onslow took private lessons from him. One of his sons, Mr. W. Menzies Gibb, is now following his father's profession in Christchurch.

Wrigglesworth And Binns (J.D. Wrigglesworth and Frederick Charles Binns), Photographers, 214 Colombo Street, Christchurch. This well known firm, which has its headquarters in Wellington, was formed in 1870. There is a branch in Dunedin as well as in Christchurch, and the firm is noted throughout New Zealand for the superiority of its workmanship. The Christchurch branch is in charge of one of the partners, Mr. F. C. Binns, who is referred to in another part of this work as Grand Superintendent of Canterbury under the Grand Masonic Lodge of New Zealand.

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