Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A.

Gifted by the Artist to the present owner in the 1960s

The sheet appears to be adhered to a backing card at each of the four corners. The sheet appears sound. The lower horizontal edge is uneven. There are one or two creases to the sheet, most apparent in the sky to the right of the church. There is some light surface dirt and one or two scattered spots of foxing, and some extremely slight staining in the corners, most likely as a result of the adhesive with which the work has been attached to the card. The sheet appears slightly discoloured towards the lower horizontal edge. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition. The work is window mounted and presented in a simple light wooden frame, held under glass. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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