18th/19th century gilt framed oil painting on canvas. A large & spectacular original English school oil in the manner of John Constable. Has had some restoration to a tear in the canvas & this has also been stabilised & strengthened on the back ; this is hardly visible from the front & does not detract from what is a lovely classic rural English scene. It is not signed but it is certainly of the age bracket described & has a most impressive antique gold frames that we have seen during many years in the art & antiques world. Size of painting 900mmx700mm Size of frame 1200mmx1000mm Has come in to us from a recent estate of a well known Auckland business family: this provenance will be passed on to the lucky buyer. Apart from the pleasure of enjoying this on your wall it should certainly be a real conversation topic for visitors who won't be seeing another like it in NZ in a hurry!