Lot 532 , John Constable R.A. (1776-1837) Deer in the park, Englefield 8.5 x 7.25in.

John Constable R.A. (1776-1837)
pencil, pen and brown ink
Deer in the park, Englefield
inscribed Englefield Park/augt 25.1832
8.5 x 7.25in.
Estimate £1,500-2,000

Provenance: Thomas Agnew & Sons No.12106, Christie's Sale 11 Nov. 1997, Lot 37.

Ink on paper which is showing some undulation and not laid down, remains of an old acid stain showing around the margins, ink has a mid brownish tone if no doubt somewhat faded, but still retaining enough strength to see what is going on in the image, titled and dated lower left, housed in a stepped card mount and gilt frame, Agnews label verso along with an old auction catalogue entry.


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Sold for £7,200