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Town by a river by John Constable, pencil, sold Jan 2026

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Town by a river

John Constable (British, 1776–1837)

£1,900 hammer

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Medium: Drawing (pencil) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “pencil”
Category: Drawings
Dimensions: 7.6 x 12 cm
Auction house: Chiswick Auctions
Sale: Old Masters & 19th Century Art (srchis11158)
Date: January 22, 2026
Location: London, United Kingdom
Lot: 189
Estimate: £1,200 – £1,800 (≈ $1,611 – $2,416) (≈ €1,376 – €2,064)
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