Blue Peter
Episode 51
TV-PG
S21 • E51 Mar 7, 1985The Lamberts of Croydon
One hundred and sixty years ago, two boys and a small girl riding on a donkey were painted by the famous artist John Constable.
'They are very well-behaved and amiable children, and the donkey is a fine, rough, good-natured animal' he wrote to his wife.
Today may be your last chance to see this painting - when this great family treasure is auctioned at Sotheby's next week, it could well leave the country forever.
One hundred and sixty years ago, two boys and a small girl riding on a donkey were painted by the famous artist John Constable.
'They are very well-behaved and amiable children, and the donkey is a fine, rough, good-natured animal' he wrote to his wife.
Today may be your last chance to see this painting - when this great family treasure is auctioned at Sotheby's next week, it could well leave the country forever.