Bidspirit auction | ATTR TO JOHN CONSTABLE ENGLISH

ATTR TO JOHN CONSTABLE ENGLISH LANDSCAPE PAINTING - Oil on paper painting, attributed to John Constable, 1776 to 1873, an English academic artist known for revolutionizing the genre of landscape painting in the Romantic tradition. The artwork is a landscape sketch of fields with grazing flock of sheep and peasants. Mounted to board. Titled Blackberry Paysage. Signed by the artist in the lower right. Inscription by previous owner verso. Provenance: collection of Paul Andrews, Hampshire, England. The painting comes with a letter of authenticity. Wooden frame. Collectible Classic European Fine Art. Dimensions Frame 15 3/4 x 24 in. Image 5 1/2 x 14 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. The painting shows several very small areas of retouching around the edges; there is a light layer of surface grime throughout; frame rub around the edges; the surface of the canvas is uneven due to partial warping of a support layer; scattered areas of light craquelures; paint loss in lower left quadrent. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.