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Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A.
- The Wear, Sunderland
- signed and dated 1961; further signed, titled and dated on the reverse
- pencil
- 25 by 35.5cm.; 9¾ by 13in.
Provenance
Alex. Reid & Lefevre Ltd, London
Acquired from the above by M.M. Hicks, by whom gifted to Gavin C.L. Hicks, 11th November 1987
Their sale, Christie's London, 12th November 2009, lot 58, where acquired by the present owner
Acquired from the above by M.M. Hicks, by whom gifted to Gavin C.L. Hicks, 11th November 1987
Their sale, Christie's London, 12th November 2009, lot 58, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Alex. Reid & Lefevre Ltd, London, L.S. Lowry, February - March 1971, cat. no.4, illustrated.
Literature
Mervyn Levy, The Drawings of L.S. Lowry Public and Private, Jupiter Books, London, 1976, cat. no.202, illustrated.
Condition
The sheet is fully laid down to a backing card.
There are minor creases to the bottom left hand corner, with a further faint horizontal crease to the centre of the top edge, not wholly visible in the present mount. There is a tiny repaired tear along the right edge There is evidence of old adhesive along the right hand edge. There is a very light possible compression mark in the bottom left corner, running through the figure. There are minor signs of light surface dirt, and possible early foxing, most prominent to the centre of the water, but this excepting the work appears in good overall condition, with strong, fresh passages of impasto throughout.
Housed behind glass in a thin light wooden frame, set within a cream card mount.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."