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

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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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@catherinesearle9596 Год назад

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

@bevgordon7619 Год назад

In college i had art history as part of my course. Unfortunately it was ‘read, remember, regurgitate’...small pix in a book barely inspired curiosity or amazement of creations and their creators. Knowledge was read, but bland and no depth. To test the students’ knowledge- remember the birth and death dates of the artists to regurgitate during exams. But, like you say Catherine, this show/series is so riveting! Here’s hoping British Art history teachers everywhere will show this in class.

@teokotaiandrew3472 Год назад

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 Год назад

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.

@bluebellwood4287 Год назад

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

@Griffintheelder Год назад

I don’t necessarily agree. As an art dealer of course you want your clients to feel like they got a good deal. But missing £2m when he had it in his hands for years, that must hurt.

@christinagiannaros9817 Год назад

@@Griffintheelder If I were Philip I would have gone home and punched a wall haha. Validation yes, but I would have preferred the 2 mill as I'm sure he would have, I hope the client at least shouted him to a vintage bottle of champagne at the very least.

@melwitzfolino3941 Год назад

Astounding that with Philip’s eye 👁 and his unwavering knowledge....he is rewarded in this extremely potent way Congratulations dear Philip and Fiona the best Fake or Fortune yet 🎉❤😮😊🇬🇧

@lisashirtz7224 Год назад

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.

@cruisepaige Год назад

I love his vindication!!🎉🎉🎉

@elenalatici9568 Год назад

Agree. I wonder though if he went home and tossed down several glasses of Dewer's.

@linmonash1244 10 месяцев назад

My thought EXACTLY! @@elenalatici9568

@elenalatici9568 Год назад

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.

@Glenn-F-Rice Год назад

The smallest detail can be huge when the facts roll in

@jessicawidmeier2862 Год назад

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.

@joysmith1213 Год назад

Me, same!

@kevinshepherd5331 Год назад

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 😊

@saveriosalemme5366 Год назад

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

@joholly1951 Год назад

It’s called experience and education.

@saveriosalemme5366 Год назад

@@joholly1951 “Experience is the worst teacher; it gives the test before presenting the lesson.” Vernon Law

@elenalatici9568 Год назад

@@joholly1951 I respectfully disagree. He certainly had both, but you can't teach an eye. You either have it, or you don't.

@saveriosalemme5366 Год назад

@@elenalatici9568 Good point.🤙

@chrisdeoni1697 Год назад

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

@MossyMozart Год назад

@Chris De Oni - I thoroughly agree. The eye AND the skill both must be present.

@suziperret468 Год назад

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

@jean-jacquescharlet5296 Год назад

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. Excuse my broken English, didn't use Google translate. I wish you all the best for 2023. Cheers

@carolynmcpherson2667 Год назад

:@@mattg56 And no need to apologize about your English. You are trying to give us a message, and we have received it. Best wishes!

@paulacornelison243 Год назад

Your English is fine.

@mikejohnson3247 Год назад

As well to you an it is an exceptional way to see an appreciate the Art World and Excellent Quality Art Work an learn of many different Artist styles in this show

@TheArtfulAddict Год назад

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

@amherst88 Год назад

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

@Bethgael Год назад

The expert at the beginning didn't immediately discount it, so they stood a chance this time. I was so happy for the bloke!

@karmelicanke Год назад

Years ago in Toronto, there was an exhibition of Constable sketches of sky, clouds. I found it exhilarating.

@jamielonghurst6373 Год назад

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.

@dorotapogubila4427 Год назад

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.

@benjy6358 Год назад

same here..haha..

@benediktmorak4409 Год назад

@@benjy6358 thank you for not being spoilsports. because i also want to know. but i want to WATCH it. and will also not read other comments until the episode is over.

@philiptownsend4026 Год назад

The thrill of the detective story, the art world people met along the way, the amazing technical tools and procedures, and the places visited. All add up to make a super example of TV viewing. You missed out on those pleasures.

@maureenmullen1236 Год назад

Another fascinating episode. Thank you Philip and Fiona!

@seanhughes1808 Год назад

Amazing really top-notch program and had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

@skiker4560 Год назад

Love this show. I learn so much. Thank you. 😊

@dat219 Год назад

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 !

@wwilliams5884 Год назад

I agree. He was so sure of his judgment in this painting that he bought it twice only to be denied its authenticity each time. Even though he'd been vindicated that had to have been a burn of monumental proportions.

@elenalatici9568 Год назад

I believe there are many "experts" who previously denied the authenticity of a painting who steadfastly refuse to be found less than expert. Ego, ego, ego. I wonder how many originals found in thrift shops are hanging ignominiously in modest homes because experts shunned them, and off they went. Perhaps as many as the "originals" later found to be blatant fakes in the Getty Museum.

@wildplumbeauty Год назад

I think it’s so cute that Henry believed in Philip’s opinion that much wayback in the ‘90s.

@grokeffer6226 Год назад

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.

@twinsonic Год назад

Most excellent outcome possible. My heart rate went up by the minute

@Luna.3.3.3 Год назад

What an amazing artist. Go glad this was such a wonderful outcome.

@gailpeczkis5292 Год назад

What a wonderful story!! Enjoyed it so much. Thank you.

@belladonnasmoonstardust6474 Год назад

It always comes down to people who don't want to be wrong,a artist who was fabulous,an bad record keeping most of the time that defines . It all

@Glenn-F-Rice Год назад

The episode where the gallery owner went to jail for falsifying provenance to forgeries. 120 paintings were suspect. 😱

@jackiedoble4438 Год назад

I thought Philip looked like he was going to burst into tears at the end!! Amazing result!

@joyspellmann4312 7 месяцев назад

This has been one of the most satisfying discoveries seen on the show. From Phillip’s belief from the beginning to Henry’s love of the piece, just a wonderful outcome. Learning the background of the previous owners has been fascinating and has truly shown that the provenance is as valuable as the art. Just knowing those that loved and valued it along the way is incredible. Oh if a work of art could speak, it can be heard in its provenance.

@MsOhhmg 9 месяцев назад

The two guys talking about their grandmother was hilarious. They kept it real.

@Geraldogutierrezjr 9 месяцев назад

she driving so fast i was scared for my bro for a minute hahah but i love you guys painting and art is just amazing people like you guys feel the love in art , much love and blessing

@MrMRW14 Год назад

Amazing detective work for an amazing piece. I hope he splits just a bit with his friend, after all without his work it would probably not have been approved

@elenalatici9568 Год назад

So do I!

@MCBRUCE76 3 месяца назад

The amount of effort, time, detailing, research, and quest to find the answer by Philip Mould and his team is just mind-blowing. In fact, Philip would make a great detective in the crime world too.

@buschovski1 Год назад

Im really liking these episodes Ive learned a lot of stuff. Detective work on old art. i like it

@pjlewisful Год назад

great episode .... also loved the dresses Feona wore!

@jaimesagaseta1673 Год назад

So thrilling, thanks a lot for such an exciting Fake or Fortune´s chapter!

@maryjones5710 7 месяцев назад

I am actually tearing up, quite emotional on Philips behalf. At the very least he will be known for generations to come as a man with an exquisite eye, who saved such an important Constable. Thank you Philip for believing in yourself.

@kathycarlson7947 11 месяцев назад

Loved watching this---and I'm happy that I didn't read the description first!!

@christianzander6547 Год назад

this is the best tv format in the history of tv formats.

@Glenn-F-Rice Год назад

This has everything. Win or lose its a great show

@booleyLOD1 Год назад

It's always easier for an "expert" to say no rather than be fair with the evidence. In this case, tireless hard work, imagination, and an eye for the persistent truth won over the two experts who were both fair and intelligent. Sad to say, too many "experts" are untrained artists' relatives or people hired by galleries and auction houses (all of which should be rendered by law as illegal).

@elenalatici9568 Год назад

Couldn't agree more.

@jennyd4421 Год назад

YES! I LOVE watching this series of thrilling events.

@r.c.miller6161 Год назад

Phillip should definitely. get a commissioner from the current owner. The poor guy looks crushed and nauseous.

@deplorable2767 Год назад

I have never heard of this painter, but loved the show on its own. Loved all the detective work and how beautifully its shot. Would love to go visit the scene in the picture, is that possible?

@philiptownsend4026 Год назад

Really? You've not heard of John Constable before? He and JMW Turner are the UK's favourite artists and we all know about their lives and work. If you like Constable there is a wealth of material available about him. Yes Willy Lotts' cottage is preserved for the Nation by the National Trust and anybody can visit, the scene is preserved to look just like the 150ish year old painting. I have visited as I only lived an hour to the south by road at one time. Best wishes for your explorations.

@cherylmoss3632 Год назад

NEver heard of Constable????

@micheleparker3780 Год назад

Me neither, ashamed to say. But better late than never?!☺️

@elenalatici9568 Год назад

@@cherylmoss3632 So condescending. Mean, actually.

@Rebelartist83 Год назад

I love this show and Fiona and Philip I recall these two from antiques roadshow and I'm really loving this smart show..much love from an artist and fellow history nerd from Tx.

@evanescapades2513 Год назад

Another brilliant show!!!! ❤

@timothydigiuseppe1753 9 месяцев назад

I look forward to this series and this episode in particular was outstanding. The knowledge of the experts, the discovery of past owners and their stories, and the locations visited made this a particularly engaging episode. That the provenance of the painting was traced back to the artist's son as a last-minute revelation was an unexpected surprise. At 50:40 when Fiona Bruce suggests as a possibility, given all the facts and provenance gathered up to that point, that the work could still be a fake, and Philip Mould replies: "Well, apart from being the characteristic killjoy you are Fiona, at moments like this . . . ", I laughed out loud.

@cmarieb110 Год назад

I adore this show! I hope there is many more episodes to come ❤

@v.g.r.l.4072 Год назад

Wonderful episdoe! Thanks for sharing it.

@georgegonzalez2476 Год назад

Imagine if this show was done in the USA. The climax would have the owners acting like the contestants on “the price is right”. Total mayhem. Instead we get only slight and modest arousal. Very very British.

@1812over Год назад

Absolutely delighted!

@charleswood2182 Год назад

Even though I waited until the end to play, and even considering the spoiler comments here: I was soo happy it was REAL. Masters of the reveal you are yep. And. It's really important too!

@P.Galore Год назад

Very impressive restoration of Greystone by The City of Beverly Hills over the last 15 years since I'd been there...The city's water reservior is actually below the parking areas.

@667hodge Год назад

I'll bet Philip is pissed he sold a £2 million painting for £35K

@philiptownsend4026 Год назад

Twice.

@deborahdavis6801 Год назад

And mad props to Phillip for truly being an "expert"!!!!! Please don't feel bad; you were right all along!!!!

@kimmykero2421 Год назад

Absolutely fantastic!!

@frankie_smith Год назад

LA County Museum of Art: lovingly referred to as, LACMA. Another wonderful episode. Thank you!

@gwenjackson8583 Год назад

This was riveting from beginning to end!

@philiptownsend4026 Год назад

I have seen all the ForFs before but always happy to watch again.

@linmonash1244 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful piece of investigation. Fascinating story, but Oh Gosh Philip! And so careful and courteous to always refer to the painting as Henry's - which of course it IS, but still... Vindicated and Gutted is my guess! ( Did Philip retire immediately afterwards for a month, with a case of Dewar's?! I would have! ) # You know what I kept pondering - all the way through? Whether Henry would have the decency to 'Do The Right Thing" by Philip. After all, they both took a chance on it - within the means each had available at the time. Splitting the profit 50/50 would be the honorable thing to my mind. { Guess we'll never know...} Meanwhile; I have learned so much more about this wonderful artist. Congrats to the whole production team and all involved in achieving this great outcome.

@englishrose4388 9 месяцев назад

Philip, you were exceedingly gracious. The committee and the auction house lost you and that family a 2 million £ painting. That had to on one had wonderful to be vindicated as a savvy art dealer, and gutting to know that 2 million could have been yours.

@carriebergerrosenthal4855 Год назад

I. Have. Chills! Bravo!

@ticani2 Год назад

Super Interesting show , I was a vendor at the greystone mansion some years ago so to get some background on it was cool and Dewers as well, wow very cool show

@SlaterLater Год назад

Wonderful story, wonderful result.

@jonmarston4166 Год назад

Well done 👏💫

@susankeller164 Год назад

Great show!!!BTW Why am I seeing commercials?

@cayannap6752 Год назад

POOR PHILLIP! HE LOOKED LIKE HIS STOMACH HURT AT ONE POINT. BUT I BELIEVE HE IS GLAD.

@eljanrimsa5843 8 месяцев назад

He dreams of being a collector. But he s a dealer, through and through.

@crispincain9654 Год назад

Most Excellent!!!

@LiberationNL Год назад

This was nice to watch and such a lovely landscape out there but for what i've noticed here is that Constable is very accurate in his paintings even when it's later done or finished in a studio and with this painting the chimney of the main building is too short and the little wing building is missing. I'm curious to find out what others opinion would be on this.

@k-dramagoodmorningseoul Год назад

Hi! How are you? It's already February this year. What a fast flow of time - I wish you good health and good things for the rest of the week. Thank you very much.

@jiggyfun807 Год назад

Thank you 💖☺️💖

@janetpattison8474 Год назад

Even the greatest art forge experts alive can’t catch the best of the forgeries.

@eljanrimsa5843 8 месяцев назад

That doesn't matter much. Nobody will know about it. As long as they catch the average forgers, and the number of authenticated paintings doesn't increase too much, the market is fine.

@nigelmansfield3011 Год назад

What incredible provenance research.

@Lambert7785 Год назад

well told, well done

@kerrykrishna Год назад

I have no idea when exactly this was filmed. I Really an enjoying the incredible highs and lows of this program. What ended up happening to this painting?

@Divertedflight Год назад

If a major state gallery eventual acquires the painting I wonder if they will try to remove the over paint on the trees on the right. Or whether this is still even possible? Perhaps it's been there too long now and is too permanently bonded to safely remove.

@kiwilerner Год назад

Happily that's been done by the end of the episode--at roughly 55:39, the expert (who's just said that everything they'd expect to find in a Constable is there) says: "We know that at some point it was overpainted, but most of that's been removed now. The small bits that are left don't affect the attribution at all." So, yay!🖌🎨

@carnivaltym Год назад

Most enjoyable!

@Glenn-F-Rice Год назад

Next time im popping popcorn. As good as it gets

@emrsngs Год назад

I'm binge-watching "Who Do You Think You Are?" for paintings.

@tommajor6239 7 месяцев назад

" It must be displayed " reads " Get out of my house so the Gallery pays the huge insurance" . It would be on loan . He's not giving it away.

@ribaldc3998 Год назад

More exciting than a thriller.

@williamburdon6993 Год назад

I have an old advertisement from the late mid to late 1800s of Pears soap. It has a picture of an absolutely destitute , dirty looking man saying "Since I discovered Pears soap "I have used no other! lol Quite a play on words for the time.

@jeffarmfield2346 Год назад

Holy shit, finally some experts that weren't scared to change their opinion and admit they were wrong!

@ivorytower99 5 месяцев назад

American woman at the Getty: "Here's a photo of 'Greystone mansion'". Fiona: "'Mansion'?! Where I come from. We'd call that a cottage!"😂

@KpxUrz5745 11 месяцев назад

The experts speak of the provenance and the discovered similar sketches aiding their decision of authenticity, but in my mind everyone here misses the most important fact. And this is the absolute brilliance of vision and paint handling. No fraudster or average artist is capable of such skill. This fast painting is a highly emotional and light-filled work of art, certainly head and shoulders above the skill level of all ordinary artists. It had to be by a Master.

@godcandy108 Год назад

More, please.

@bevgordon7619 Год назад

I paused while watching to look up John C. in Wikipedia to get a bit more of his background. As Philip pointed out, the setter in 3 painting. So as I looked at the pix in Wiki, that dog turned numerous times. Makes me wonder if any (childhood?) significance..just like these landscapes

@JavierBonillaC Год назад

The picture is beautiful but the lady expert doing the investigation is exquisite. Simply gorgeous eye candy, Now bring it on, I'm ready for the insults.

@rikspector Год назад

I am overwhelmed. I followed your search for Provenance and had a lump in my throat a lot of the time. What brilliant investigation. I really knew at the end that it had to be genuine, because , you risked a genuine thrashing if it wasn't the real thing!:) For me, seeing those videos of Constable's great art, really demonstrated His genius.THank you so much, Frederick Spector

@ordiekelleher2641 7 месяцев назад

Love this😊

@farrahdouglas8880 5 месяцев назад

But what will become of the two grandsons who seemingly had it stolen from them? It seems to me that the gallery that appraised the lot of art for auction perhaps knew its value and arranged its "loss" ...shouldn't they be compensated??

@rickhudson6890 Год назад

Brilliant!

@rickrandom6734 Год назад

It is real. Thank you! Saved you from boring bs.

@dreamgoat8180 Год назад

"Damnit, John, stop creeping around my property and making sketches of my house!" ~Willy Lott (maybe)

@Songbirdstress Год назад

It's gorgeous. Why is it when Constable comes along, they start cutting up onions? The dodgy fingers look like bad retouching.

@constancemiller3753 Год назад

LACMA & The Getty are both worth visiting in LA. Timeless masterpieces from the world over and The Getty is free to visit. The Doheny Jr. murder scandal is covered by Caitlyn Doherty here on RU-vid. The mansion has appeared in lots of films.

@RickNelsonMn Год назад

Very pleased!

@stevenschwagel8029 Год назад

bravo!

@mcclure440 Год назад

Phillip and Fiona should also find out what happened to missing Dr. Barndoor from the series.

@kathleensue1 Год назад

His paintings have life…literally they breathe. Like looking at real life…but it stops when you look right at it, but catch movement out of the corner of your eye.