Lot 38
  • 38

Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A.

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A.
  • The Prayer Meeting
  • signed
  • pencil
  • 25.5 by 34.5cm.; 10 by 13½in.

Provenance

Lefevre Gallery, London
Kaplan Gallery, whence acquired on 14th July 1979 for £1,285 and thence by descent

Condition

The work is on wove paper which has been laid down onto card. The upper and left edges of the sheet are slightly uneven. The edges of the sheet are slightly stained but otherwise the surface of the work is in good overall condition. Held under glass and presented in a green and gold mount in a simple wooden frame. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 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.
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Catalogue Note

The present drawing is a study for the oil painting of the same title which was originally in the collection of the painter and friend of the artist, David Carr.