Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A.

Gifted by the Artist to the father of the present owner

The sheet is not laid down. The sheet shows signs of wear to the extreme edges, most noticeably along the top and bottom, with deckling visible. There are one or two minor tears visible along the bottom and top edges, the most prominent of which appears c.5cm. in from the bottom left corner none of which is visible in the present mount. A further very minor crease is visible to the bottom left corner, and a very slight crease and resultant tear to the top left extreme edge as well as further very minor soft creases elsewhere to the sheet. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition, with fresh and strong pencil throughout. Housed behind glass in a thin, oak frame and set within a cream card mount. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
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