L.S. Lowry

L.S. Lowry (1887-1976) was an iconic English artist best known for his distinctive portrayal of industrial landscapes and working-class life in northern England. Born in Lancashire, Lowry's work captures the stark reality of urban environments, often depicting factories, mills, and streets filled with his signature "matchstick men."

Despite the industrial subject matter, his paintings convey a sense of humanity and resilience, reflecting both the harshness and vibrancy of everyday life. With his unique style and eye for detail, Lowry became one of the most celebrated British artists of the 20th century, capturing the spirit of post-industrial Britain in a way that remains timeless.

L.S. Lowry's auction record was set in March 2022 when his painting Going to the Match (1953) sold for £7.8 million at Christie's in London. This sale surpassed the previous record of £5.6 million, achieved by The Football Match (1949) in November 2011. Going to the Match is now part of The Lowry collection in Salford.

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L.S. Lowry Biography

British artist Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976) is best known for his instantly recognisable scenes of the industrial north, inhabited by milling crowds of ‘matchstick men’, smoking chimneys, and imposing factories. In his highly unique style, and with great wit and sensitivity, Lowry recorded the industry, architecture, and characters that surrounded him and captured his imagination whilst he traversed the streets of Greater Manchester.

Rent collector by day and avid painter by night, he firmly rejected the opinions of his early critics, declaring “I’m a Sunday painter who paints every day of the week!”. His overpopulated cityscapes and bleakly humorous depictions of everyday, working-class life have earned him a spot as one of the most highly-celebrated artists of the twentieth century.

In 2022, his 1953 oil painting Going to the Match sold for £7.8 million at Christie’s in London, setting an impressive auction record for the much-loved British artist and demonstrating the lasting appeal of his works for twenty first-century collectors.

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