James Sellars
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James Sellars (1843, Glasgow - 1888, Glasgow) was a Scottish architect who was heavily influenced by the work of Alexander Greek Thomson.[1]
He was one of the designers commissioned by the Saracen Foundry to work on a set of standard designs for a series of decorative iron works, for example railings, drinking fountains, bandstands, street lamps, pre-fabricated buildings and architectural features.
He is buried in Lambhill Cemetery with his monument by James Pittendrigh Macgillivray whom he worked with on several projects.
Works
- Cove Castle (1867)
- Stewart Memorial Fountain, Kelvingrove Park (1872)
- Mitchell Theatre (1873)
- Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Luke (1877)
- Kelvinside Academy (1877)
- Glasgow Herald Building (1879)
- New Club, Glasgow (1879)
- Fraser's, Buchanan Street (1883)
- various buildings at the International Exhibition of Science, Art and Industry (1888)
- Anderson College of Medicine, 56 Dumbarton Road, Partick (1888–89). Died during construction. Works completed by John Keppie (1862–1945) as a setting-up commission for the newly formed Honeyman and Keppie (Keppie was Sellars' head draughtsman).
See also
- Hugh Barclay (1828–92)
- John Keppie (1862–1945)
References
- ↑ Glasgow Art Gallery and Museums Association (1965). The Scottish art review (Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum Association). 10-12.
External links
- A Perspective View of the Principal Buildings of the Glasgow International Exhibition 1888, by James Sellars, in pen, watercolour and wash; at the Burrell Collection Photo Library
- Biography, at the Gazetteer for Scotland
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