David Lucas (British, 1802-1881) After John Constable (British, 1776-1837)

David Lucas (British, 1802-1881) After John Constable (British, 1776-1837)

Two Landscapes: Old Sarum (Mound of the City of Old Sarum - Thunder Clouds), 1829; and A Summerland (Rainy Day, Ploughman - Noon), 1829. The former identified faintly within the plate, the latter with pencil annotations including "Early proof-" to lower margin. Mezzotints on laid and wove papers, respectively, plate sizes approximately 7 1/8 x 9 7/8 in. (18.1 x 25.1 cm), unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Both with gentle toning, soiling, and pale fox marks, Sarum with deckled upper edge, glue reside and minor loss to lower margin, and light staining; Summerland with pencil annotations and old hinges to verso.

Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from Gerrish Fine Art, London, May, 2018.
Estimate $400-600

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