British School, 18th/19th Century Study of a Tree

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British School, 18th/19th Century

Study of a Tree
Unsigned, attributed to John Constable in an inscription on the frame backing.
Pencil on wove paper, 9 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (23.5 x 16.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Staining to margins primarily to left edge, unpressed creases, toning, paper tape hinge at u.c. edge of the verso.

Provenance: Inscribed on the frame backing: "from Auctions House Christie's, London. to Fred Boxer, Sixtina Gallery, 5 Ave. New York City, 1959-60."
Estimate $800-1,200


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