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As one of the most recognisable and celebrated figures in 20thcentury British art, Lowry remains extremely popular with collectors across the United Kingdom and internationally. Renowned for his distinctive depictions of everyday life, industrial landscapes, bustling city streets and seaside scenes, his work continues to captivate audiences through its unique combination of observation, humour and social commentary.
One of the most distinctive elements of Lowry’s work is his stylistic figures. He was once quoted to say “I wanted to paint myself into what absorbed me ... Natural figures would have broken the spell of it, so I made my figures half unreal. Some critics have said that I turned my figures into puppets, as if my aim were to hint at the hard economic necessities that drove them. To say the truth, I was not thinking very much about the people. Idid not care for them in the way a social reformer does. They are part of a private beauty that haunted me. I loved them and the houses in the same way: aspart of a vision.”
This remarkable collection has been built over many years by a private collector and includes a sought-after limited edition prints that showcase the diversity of Lowry’s work. Highlights include Bloomsbury Square, depicting a solitary figure reclining on a park bench; The Beach, a charming scene filled with the artist's instantly recognisable figures; and Punch and Judy, one of Lowry's most popular seaside subjects.
The collection reflects many of the themes that have made Lowry such a consistent presence in British art. Whether depicting crowded urban centres, leisure activities or simple glimpses of everyday life, Lowry had a remarkable ability to transform ordinary scenes into masterpieces of lasting significance.
The remaining titles in our upcoming auction include Ferry Boats; Man Holding His Child; TwoBrothers; Seaside Promenade; Landscape with Farm Buildings; SelfPortrait; Mother; The Artist’s Father; The Family; View of a Town; Woman with Pram; By the County Court Salford; TheHarbour; Market Scene in a Northern Town and The Contraption.
Interest in Lowry's prints has remained consistently strong in recent years, driven by both established collectors and new buyers seeking to acquire works by one of Britain's most significant artists.
The collection will be offered as part of Aubreys forthcoming auction on 25th June, with all lots available to view online, and in person on the 23rd and 24th of June viewing days at our Surrey saleroom. For further information, condition reports, or bidding enquiries, please contact us.
