John Constable possibly Oil painting.

Description: Artist:UnknownArtwork Year: UnknownSubject: A small unknown Seascape Scene.Method: Oils on board.No visible cracks or damage in the board.The painting itself is extremely dirty with I believe never any attempts ever made in any way at all to clean. If there is a signature, I cannot see it.The frame is I believe to be the original; however it is in extremely poor condition.Artwork Dimensions: Painting: 17”x 12” (43.18 x 30.48 cm)Frame: 20 ½” x 15 ½” (52.07x39.37 cm) Up until I started investigating, the artwork backing board of ** Richard Haworth (Art Dealer): 25 Preston Road, Blackburn (UK) had never been removed.However due to age, the paper surround had disintegrated in many places, therefore I took the opportunity to remove the artwork from the frame.Provenance:The painting has been the sole property of my wife (Previously) ****Higham for approximately 55 years.I discovered the painting purely by chance whilst going through our many years of storage items.Upon removing the painting from the frame. On the rear of the actual artwork board is the remaining part of the original label of Winsor & Newton*** (photo) ***The company was founded in 1832 by William Winsor and Henry Newton. The firm was originally located at Henry Newton's home in 38 Rathbone Place, London UK. This was then part of an artists' quarter in which a small amount of young eminent painters, including John Constable, had work studios.I do personally and seriously believe, that this work, is extremely possible to be one of John Constable’s paintings, whilst working from Henry Newton’s studio..... I have studied this painting in the utmost intricate detail for a totally innumerable amount of hours and I have personaly arrived at the conclusion that this, is I do sincerely believe to be the work of John Constable. Even right down to the intricate detail of the tiny daub of red, which Constable often used....in this instance, the headwear of the rower on the right of the the small boat. On the actual rear frame board, when I do believe that this painting was last purchased by Charle(s) Higham, there is also the other label that I mentioned earlier, of the extremely well known and respected International Art Dealer Richard Haworth ( ***Following below there is a brief paragraph regarding Richard Haworth) On the back board are two small labels, possibly Richard Haworth reference marks:- 73PD. (Photos)Also….Visible on the rear of the actual artwork frame once removed, is the hand written signature of *Higham Charle(s) (photo)*I do believe that he did this to conceal his signature for security reasons on the painting, as it cannot be seen until the back is removed. Also on the rear of the actual painting, there is an address next to his signature, that I have had so far unfortunately, great difficulty in deciphering? COTE EIRES*** (Photo) However this could in all possibility to have been be the home ***of the prior owner Charle(s) Higham,The fact that Charle(s) Higham did purposely conceal his signature (***and address?) within the inner section of the artwork, I can only come to this conclusion… The Higham family were extremely knowledgeable in the Arts, Therefore I can only presume that this painting was extremily possible to be one of the upmost importance to them, whether as a Constable or even just as possible, a work by another important artist. I discovered the painting purely by chance whilst going through our many years of storage items.NB/ I am not the owner of this painting. However I am the sole person with any knowledge at all of artwork for the entire branch of the Higham family living here in the USA. Therefore they are completely in my hands regarding this painting, however going any further forward would be beyond my own personal knowledge of only circa approximately 45 years in the art business.However, taking into consideration my own (once again) personally limited knowledge, I do seriously consider; The actual fact that Charle(s) Higham did purposely conceal his signature (and home address?) within the inner section of the artwork..........I can only come to the conclusion that as the Higham family were extremely knowledgeable in the Arts, this painting was of the upmost importance to them, whether as a Constable or even just as possible, a work by another important artist. However..If this painting, is eventually recognized and accepted to be the still missing John Constable work, made after the V&A black chalk and charcoal drawing of a “Mill on a peaceful stretch of the (River) Stour” (Photo) made in 1802, the year Constable first exhibited at the Royal Academy....I would definitely estimate its value to be in the region of at least seven figures. Therefore, I do consider that my asking price to be a realistic amount. The following is the article, with image from the V&A (UK) regarding a black chalk and charcoal drawing: (photo)“This drawing of a mill on a peaceful stretch of the (River) Stour, made in 1802, the year Constable first exhibited at the Royal Academy, received a new lease of life in 1810, when an engraving was made after it.**Constable may have made an oil painting or watercolor after the drawing but has so far not been identified” Finally I am personally totally convinced that this painting is of some significant importance. For the previous owner, whom was I do believe to have been, a prominent and extremely knowledgeable member of a wealthy Art Collecting family/dynasty, to conceal his signature and possibly his home location, inside this painting's interior framework that I discovered....is extremely interesting. However sadly, due to various personal reasons, I unfortunately do not have the time now, to investigate this painting any further. Therefore, I am truly hoping that there someone out there somewhere, who is willing, also in a position to carry on with uncovering this painting's Provenance. This is an extremely well thought out and intriguing scene painted by without any doubt at all, an extremily gifted artist,circa 1800s ***Richard Haworth, the Blackburn art dealer, *(from whom this painting in question was acquired) ***Richard Haworth, 25 Preston Road, Blackburn, sold the following:LOT 94 JOHN WILLIAM GODWARD, RBA(British 1861-1922)Violets, sweet violets 92 cm. (36 1/4 in.) diameter Sold for £ 364,000 (US$ 470,608) inc. premium28 Jun 2005, 14:00 BST New Bond Street, London. I have attached images that will hopefully be of assistance to you. If more images or information is desired, please …..Just contact me, not a problem at all. Thank you for your patience and enduring this epic up unto the end.DavidBrief History: The Higham Dynasty. The Higham family, were without any doubt, serious collectors also benefactors of Art:-The Higham family has been an integral part of the Lancashire UK textile industry for over 100 years. Their corporate records illustrate not just a single company, but the changing fortunes of the entire industry during that time.The business had been founded in 1857 by Eli Higham (1833-1896) at Wood Nook Mills, Accrington. Its subsequent development in Lancashire up to 1908 included the acquisition of the Sudden Mills at Rochdale Lancashire, and the continuous expansion of the mills at both Accrington and Rochdale. Lancs. The family had also acquired a substantial shareholding in John Warburton Ltd of Haslingden (q.v. D-HIM) when that company was established in 1905. The shareholding was later transferred to Highams Ltd.'Sir Thomas Edward Higham, J.P. (1867-1947) was the third son of Eli Higham, and was educated at Haywood's Academy, Accrington UK and Silcoates School UK. He joined the family firm in 1882, taking over the business in 1896, on the death of his father. They owned a merchanting business in Manchester UK, as well as spinning, bleaching, finishing and making-up at the Victoria Mill. Sir Thomas had one of the most prolific careers in public service in Accrington UK: Elected Town Councillor 1901, Mayor in 1906-1907 and the Jubilee year 1927-1928, County Councillor in 1905, and Alderman in 1908. He served as chairman of the Electricity Committee, was appointed High Sheriff of Lancashire UK in 1945, and knighted the following year. He became the first Freeman of Accrington UK in 1928. Also regarding the Arts, he was obviously a generous benefactor. Beyond that, however, he was also one of the principal driving forces in developing the cultural environment in this region of England. It was Sir Thomas who arranged the Exhibition at the Carnegie Library UK in 1908, which provided the seed for what would become the Library Collection, later to be transferred to the Haworth Gallery UK in 1921. It is notable that most of the important donors in Accrington UK and Blackburn UK, loaned 4 paintings to the exhibition, including William Haworth, who would bequeath Hollis House (the Haworth Gallery building) and a substantial collection to the town. George Nuttal, whose collection would also enrich the gallery, Henry Harrison of Blackburn, and Sir Thomas Higham himself, who loaned his Vernet and would later donate it to the town.

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