07-11-200907-11-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2465Boston
July 11, 2009 10:00 AMCalender
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After John Constable (British, 1776-1837) Sketch for 'The Young Waltonians.'

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$593$500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2465Location: BostonDate / Time: July 11, 2009 10:00AM

Description:

After John Constable (British, 1776-1837)

Sketch for 'The Young Waltonians.'
Unsigned, identified on labels on the reverse.
Oil on panel, 6 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (17.0 x 22.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Subtle curve to panel, minor scattered retouch, several minute losses, unobtrusive surface grime, craquelure.

Provenance: Ex-collection of Sir Edmund Buckley Bart. Fasch Daldog Hall, North Wales.

N.B. The finished version of the work, now in the collection of London's National Gallery, was first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1820 under the title Stratford Mill. The present title refers to author Izaak Walton who wrote The Compleat Angler, published in 1653.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Keywords

John Constable, Edmund Buckley Bart, Fasch Daldog Hall, Wales, London, London's National Gallery, Royal Academy, Stratford Mill, Izaak Walton