Figures by a Factory

Details

Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A. (1887-1976)
Figures by a Factory
signed and indistinctly dated 'Laurence Stephen Lowry 1955' (lower left) and dedicated 'to Mr and Mrs G.S. Bennett' (lower right)
pencil
14¼ x 10¼ in. (36.2 x 26 cm.)

Provenance

The Reverend and Mrs Geoffrey Bennett.

Exhibited

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Laing Art Gallery, LS Lowry Early Paintings and Drawings from the Collection of Geoffrey S. Bennett, June - August 1961, no. 24, as 'Street Scene 1945'.

Special notice

Christie's Interest in Property Consigned for Auction. From time to time, Christie's may offer a lot which it owns in whole or in part. This is such a lot. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The Reverend Geoffrey Bennett was one of Lowry's closest friends who put together one of the most impressive collections of the artist's works. The sale of his collection was held at Christie's, London, 23 March 1995, lots 100-113, totalling £528,440.

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