JOHN CONSTABLE AUTHENTICATION INVESTIGATIONS
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JOHN CONSTABLE AUTHENTICATION INVESTIGATIONS
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JOHN CONSTABLE EXPERT FINE ART AUTHENTICATION INVESTIGATION SERVICES CONSTABLE FAKE AND FORGERY IDENTIFICATION - JOHN CONSTABLE ATTRIBUTION INVESTIGATIONS SPECIALIST ACADEMIC FINE ART RESEARCHERS - PROVENANCE VERIFICATION PRE - PURCHASE ADVISORY - DUE DILIGENCE SCRUTINY - ACQUISITION & FINE ART ASSET MANAGEMENT - ART APPRAISALS & VALUATIONS
If you have any queries or concerns at all about the authenticity of a work of art that you have and believe may have been painted by the English artist John Constable, R.A., we can certainly help you. We are expert fine art consultants with bases in the UK, Europe, and North America. We specialize in conducting fully international authenticity and attribution investigations not only for old and modern master paintings and drawings, but particularly for those believed to be by, or previously attributed to, John Constable, R.A. (1776–1837).
Please >Contact< us directly for professional help and advise.
Osmington Village by John Constable RA
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John Constable, the gentleman on the right, is easily one of the most famous artists in British art history and the subject of scores of our investigations into the authenticity of his works each year. Acclaimed for his English landscapes painted in rich oils, such as The Hay Wain and Dedham Mill, many people do not know that John Constable also excelled at painting portraits. In his early years as a talented limner, he principally earned his living painting portrait commissions for many of the landed gentry and wealthy merchants of Great Britain. Here at The Freemanart Consultancy, literally every year we see dozens of paintings claiming to be by John Constable himself. Many of them vary in quality and are indeed signed with that famous name or carry an attribution plaque. The problem is that his fashionable style was heavily emulated by artists of his own time, let alone afterwards, and entirely due to his commercial status and the high public demand for his paintings. Consequently, many previously unsigned works created by his followers suddenly "grow" the famous John Constable signature during their journey through time, having nothing in common with Constable at all. They are simply the product of dubious art dealers lurking in the past who added a Constable signature to increase a work's financial value. In reality, faux John Constable paintings such as these were—and still are—designed to deceive and defraud potential buyers. As art authentication investigation and research experts, we have been investigating potential John Constable artworks for well over four and a half decades, and we encounter examples of this particular type of art fraud frequently. Frankly, it is the most common form of faking we see.
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^ John Constable RA, Self-Portrait drawing, in profile
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Commonly Faked Constable Signature |
If you are in any way unsure about the authenticity of your own John Constable painting, we can assist you. We undertake all the necessary academic, in-depth archival research and forensic applications to investigate the legitimacy of a work of art. We do this for both private and corporate clients around the world.
As fine art experts with over 49 years of experience dedicated to providing art authentication services, including John Constable painting forgery and fake identification, we are here to help and advise you on the ground in the UK.
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Did Constable just paint Landscapes?
No, the variation in the subject matter and style of John Constable's works is very wide-ranging. As he developed over time, he created everything from portraits to architectural studies in pen and ink drawn on paper. All formed part of John Constable's oeuvre, including his animal paintings, mountainous landscapes, and even beach and marine scenes. Academic opinion alone is seldom sufficient when it comes to the authentication of fine art. So too is signature verification, as many John Constable works were left unsigned, while others are fully signed or bear just his initials. Therefore, forensic scrutiny can justifiably serve a crucial role in the authentication process of works of art claiming to be by John Constable.
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John Constable oil painting of Captain Richard Gubbins, c. 1804-1805 |
Watercolor byJohn Constable of the exterior of East Bergholt Church, The North Side, c. 1801 |
A Constable oil painting titled A Girl, thought to be the artist's daughter, c. 1820 |
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| JOHN CONSTABLE FAKES | ||
There are very good, mediocre, and extremely bad John Constable fake paintings out there. Some are actually hanging in art galleries, while others are being passed off weekly at online auctions. There are also both good and bad John Constable attributions. These are either honestly mistakenly made, or on some occasions, they are made deliberately. Do remember however that an attribution is only someone's opinion, and it is absolutely not a statement of fact or a guarantee that the work is by the artist it names. The quality and the qualifications of those making that attribution, either in the past or present day is key and should be seriously considered before you accept it as fact. If you are unsure about a work you are looking at buying at auction, we are here to help and advise you in such matters, but before you bid!
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John Constable Fake |
A Fake John Constable by clever British forger Tom Keating |
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A modern day forger of John Constable paintings was an infamous artist called Tom Keating. Seen as a lovable British rogue by many and as a crook by many, many more, even though he did leave valuable clues as to the legitimacy of his 'John Constable variations' literally on the painting itself in detectable pigments seen only in x-rays. In reality, it's not known just how many John Constable fakes Tom Keating introduced on to the art market through auctions and exactly how many of them have been identified as Constable forgeries? But Keating was exceptionally good at what he did and even went on to make a Television series in which one programme was dedicated to how to paint just like Constable! Believe it or not, today, even Tom Keating's fakes are faked for the money his fakes make ! |
Tom Keating. |
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John Constable painted portraits, seascapes, landscapes, drew in pen and ink wash, created marine works and even floral studies
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Some sound advise before pursuing complex John Constable art authentication investigations.
Step one in the John Constable Art Authentication Investigation Process
The Pre-Authentication Assessment
Click The Pre-Authentication Assessment DIRECT LINK .
L'évaluation de pré-authentification. La evaluación previa a la autenticación
When you are seriously considering having a work of art authenticated, we strongly advise a preliminary assessment first. Before you move on with a full investigation of its legitimacy, or seek confirmation of an attribution to another artist, our impartial and independent expert assessment can help.
This is much the same as a lawyer would assess a legal case and measure the prospects of success for his client, but well before he would present his case in a court of law.
Our preliminary assessment is a fully comprehensive study. We address all of the positive aspects that would justify an in depth investigation, and we set them against any obvious issues we identify. This helps you avoid future investigations that may be unwise, unjustified, or impractical.
It is a professional advisory service that we offer to all our clients and it results in a full and comprehensive written report.
A preliminary assessment of viability can be initiated very effectively. Simply supply us with the best quality images of the work of art, along with the full details of its original acquisition. We will also address all the known particulars of its history and provenance as currently known to you. We will also examine and scrutinise any accompanying documentation, previous research, or analysis that you may have had conducted.
By choosing this sensible, well-tested route, you will have a far clearer understanding of the prospects of success in your case, as well as recognising any pitfalls that you may face. View this as your safety net before you move on.
This is a totally logical and cost-effective professional assessment, for which there is a modest set fee which is covered extensively in our FAQ's.
*Please see our FAQ section by clicking the link below which explains this preliminary assessment process in far greater detail.
We will respond to you promptly
UK AUTHENTICATION INVESTIGATION EXPERTS
Various example works of art presented at auction and associated with the name of John Constable's appear below for illustration purposes only. No inference is made, nor is it intended as to the question of their legitimacy. Moreover these are an across the board, representational view of the differing types of works that are, or may in the future be offered and advertised for sale at auction or on=line internationally. Constable linked works that either are by John Constable, or are claiming to be by John Constable. Or those simply described as by a follower or just an admirer of John Constable who is imitating his style.
As you will see, their values vary incredibly.
If you need professional help and advise, we are here to assist you. |
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John Constable, R.A. (East Bergholt, Suffolk 1776-1837 London) |
John Constable, R.A. (East Bergholt, Suffolk 1776-1837 Hampstead) Sold for USD $1,152,500.00 |
John Constable, R.A. East Bergholt, Suffolk 1776 - 1837 Hampstead The Glebe Farm |
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JOHN CONSTABLE, R.A. (1776 – 1837), DEDHAM VALE WITH THE RIVER STOUR IN FLOOD FROM THE GROUNDS OF OLD HALL, EAST BERGHOLT. OIL ON CANVAS 51 X 91.5 CM.; 20⅛ X 36 IN. ESTIMATE £2–3 MILLION GBP. |
John Constable, R.A. Portrait of Laura Moubray J. Constable London oil on canvas, held in a gilded frame 17 1/2 by 14 in. Estimate £30,000 - 50,000 GBP |
) Ecole anglaise ESTIMATE €800 - €1,000 Not Sold |
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John Constable (attrib), oil on canvas |
CIRCLE OF JOHN CONSTABLE (BRITISH 1776-1837) Harvesters in a Cornfield,
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Constable (John, 1776-1837, manner of). Peasant figure in a landscape Manner of John Constable Peasant figure in a landscape, oil on wood panel, depicting a traveller in a blue coat, with a bundle on his back,and holding a staff, traversing a lane beside a pond, with a rustic dwelling and trees, slight horizontal crack in support visible on paint surface to right-hand side, 21.8 x 29.4cm (8.5 x 11.5ins), gilt moulded frame Est: £200 - £300
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John Constable (English, 1776 - 1837), untitled landscape depicting a cottage with a figure, oil on canvas, signed lower right. Verso inscribed with artist name on canvas. Framed approx. 18.5" x 21.5", unframed 8.12" x 11". All items are sold as-is where-is. With all faults and errors. Est: $1,000 - $2,000 Sold: $1,200 |
John Constable, RA (British, 1776-1837) Heavy Horse at rest beside a plough, 1816 inscribed by the artist in pencil lower left "Binfiled Decr. 6 1816 pencil on paper h:9 w: 11 cm Est: £6,000 - £8,000 |
JOHN CONSTABLE WATERCOLOR Attributed Possibly: Extensive list of exhibition / gallery stickers verso. John Constable (United Kingdom 1776 - 1837) Watercolor Landscape with figure, signed "J C" lower right, approx. 9 x 12-1/2 " Est: $500 - $1,000 Sold $400.00 |
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| Constable, John (Attrib.) - Farm House Near the River Watercolour on paper, signed on lower left J. Constable Est: CAD $ 800 - CAD $1,200 Passed |
John Constable (1776 - 1837). Graphite on Paper. |
Signed J. Constable 1837 Deham Lock Oil Painting Accompanied by Henri Tiercet Galleries Est: $6,000 - $9,000 Passed. |
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| Follower of John Constable RA (British 1776-1837): Wooded Landscape with Cattle, early 19th century oil on panel bears later signature 31cm x 44cm
Good overall condition, shows minimal over-paint (inc. signature) under UV light |
Country landscape at sunset, bears signature `John Constable`, also bears inscription verso, oil on panel, sold £203.00 |
Follower of John Constable (1776-1837) Cattle in a river, with haystacks beyond, oil on canvas, laid onto board, bears signature verso, 120 x 210 mm. (4 3/4 x 8 1/4 in) |
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The list of works below of art that in recent years have been successfully attributed to John Constable are few far between.
Formerly attributed to John Constable 'Barnes Common' date not known
Formerly attributed to John Constable Dedham Vale with the House Called 'Dedham Valley'
Formerly attributed to John Constable - Trunk and Lower Branches of a Tree.
John Constable - The Bridges Family 1804
East Bergholt House c.1809 - John Constable -
John Constable - A Lane near Flatford c.1810-11
Flatford Mill attrib. John Constable - ('Scene on a Navigable River') 1816-17
Hampstead Heath, with the House Called 'The Salt Box' John Constable - c.1819-20
John Constable - Fen Lane, East Bergholt circa 1817
John Constable - Hampstead Heath, with Harrow in the Distance c.1820-
View in a Garden at Hampstead with a Red House Beyond c.1821 Attributed to John Constable.
John Constable - Hampstead Heath with a Rainbow - 1836
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All formed part of John Constable's oeuvres, including his animal paintings, mountainous landscapes, and even beach and marine scenes.
Academic opinion alone is seldom sufficient when it comes to the authentication of fine art. So too is signature verification, as many John Constable works have been left unsigned.
