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Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A.
- a man standing
- signed and dated 1961
- oil on board
- 23 by 14.5cm.; 9 by 5¾in.
Provenance
Lefevre Gallery, London, whence acquired by the present owner in 1961
Condition
The board appears to be in good original condition.
There are some lines of craquelure, particularly in the centre of the upper and lower edges. Otherwise the paint surface appears to be in good overall condition.
There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light.
Held in a simple gilded composition 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.
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."
Catalogue Note
L.S. Lowry was in The Lefevre Gallery when the present owner bought the painting in 1961, and he signed the painting in their presence.