This John Constable Sketch Could Be Worth £2,000,000 If It's Real! | Fake Or Fortune?

This John Constable Sketch Could Be Worth £2,000,000 If It's Real! | Fake Or Fortune? | Perspective

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Жыл бұрын

A painting of Willy Lott's Cottage, previously bought and sold, twice, by Philip Mould is shown to be by John Constable. Mould's previous attempts to prove this had failed to convince experts. Its provenance, from the current owner all the way back to Constable's estate, via the Doheny family, whisky distiller Tommy Dewar and soap manufacturer Thomas J. Barratt, is established. Stylistic details, verified by Constable experts Annie Lyles and Sarah Cove, date the painting to the correct period. Mould, who sold the painting for £35,000 in 2000, is sanguine about losing out on its estimated £2 million value.
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@lisashirtz7224 Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry, Philip Mould, you were denied confirmation twice before. You are a man of integrity and honor. Your comment at the end of this programme showed real character and class. Bravo.

@catherinesearle9596 Жыл бұрын

I never knew an art history documentary could be so edge-of-my-seat thrilling! This is a superb watch!

@teokotaiandrew3472 Жыл бұрын

This episode has a feeling about Phillip, the picture must hit home for him Because this episode shows how emotional phillip is. Its very beautiful.

@thewarriorbunny Жыл бұрын

Feel sorry for Phillip in many ways, if he had held onto it...but on the other hand, he will go down in art history as the person who found it again. That must be worth more than money to be remembered in this piece of art's history for 100s of years to come.

@saveriosalemme5366 Жыл бұрын

I am convinced that Philip has a sixth sense about art.

@bluebellwood4287 Жыл бұрын

Philips emotions about "his" constable were genuine. I think beyond any monetary amount.he has a lovely connection to it.

@elenalatici9568 Жыл бұрын

Almost spooky that the painting was traced all the way back to when his son sold it. I love this channel so much. It has the elements of mystery, detective story, and thriller. Better than so many movies today.

@grokeffer6226 Жыл бұрын

Well done. An excellent bit of sleuthing, but with two million pounds and so many fakes in play, I can see how hard evidence would be essential.

@dat219 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion Philip's face was showing signs of distress when the verdict came in. And who wouldn't feel distressed. When you had that in your hands, owned it and your knowledge and gut told you it was genuine and two people "experts" in the field, who might have known more or less then Philip dismissed it. Ouch !

@kevinshepherd5331 Жыл бұрын

A masterful piece of detective work to authenticate this Constable painting. It was well worth the effort. The monetary worth is significant, but the fact that it was Painted by Constable himself is more important. Truly a great asset to the world, and the public who will get to view it 😊

@melwitzfolino3941 Жыл бұрын

Astounding that with Philip’s eye 👁 and his unwavering knowledge....he is rewarded in this extremely potent way

@jessicawidmeier2862 Жыл бұрын

When you came upon the house in real life, I gasped and started to tear up, it is so beautiful, so stunning, that is how those pictures are so captivating is because it takes your breath away and makes you want to be in that quiet peaceful place, I wish I was there now.

@chrisdeoni1697 Жыл бұрын

You can't have art without craft. John Constable had both. Genius at work.

@suziperret468 Жыл бұрын

Bravo to the team and present day owner, for having his John Constable sketch, authenticated!

@jean-jacquescharlet5296 Жыл бұрын

Hi watching from France. waited 'till the end to find out if it was indeed a genuine piece of art. Glad to see that a French Museum located on Marseille was of some help too.

@amherst88 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting -- very nice to see one where the 'experts' support the case presented.

@TheArtfulAddict Жыл бұрын

This episode was thrilling to watch unfold! I love this show!!

@dorotapogubila4427 Жыл бұрын

When I’ve heard that painting could be worth 2 million I went straight to the end of the video to see the final judgment. It was not possible for me to wait and find out.

@jamielonghurst6373 Жыл бұрын

I have learned so much about art, art history, and the selling and collecting of art from this program! The episodes are so engaging, each one like the unraveling of a mystery story, and I find myself pulling for the owners of the works! Very well-presented and enjoyable.