17th Jun, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST

Modern & Contemporary Art

 
  Lot 6
 

6

After Laurence Stephen Lowry RBA, RA (1887-1976)
"The Contraption"
Signed, with the blindstamp for the Fine Art Trade Guild, a colour reproduction, together with the reproduction preparatory sketch, 34.5cm by 31cm and 31cm by 19cm respectively (2)

Sold for £2,300
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000


 

Very slight time staining to the paper. The odd very minor foxing spot in evidence to the margin. Slight cockling to the paper, some light surface dirt and debris trapped under the glass. Not examined out of the frame.

The sketch has slight time staining to the paper. The odd very minor scattered foxing spot, especially one to the centre of the bottom edge of the plate. Not examined out of the frame.

 


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Auction: Modern & Contemporary Art, 17th Jun, 2023

Modern and Contemporary Art Sales offer a broad range of paintings, prints, drawing and sculpture from the 20th and 21st centuries. The sales specialist in Northern Art, with a strong representation of Modern British artists.

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