This week we're heading back to the streets of my youth, well almost, to focus on the works of L.S Lowry. As a staunch northerner who grew up in Bradford in the 60's, I recognise many of the archetypes seen in the artist's work, despite them being on the other side of the Pennines.
Lowry really was a superstar in his time but despite his popularity (or perhaps because of it) he was never really revered as a "great" artist. Thankfully, times change and collectors are now clamouring for his work.
The number of limited editions released during Lowry’s lifetime was relatively small and, due to the unsophisticated printing techniques used, very few remain in good condition today. Prices for Lowry's iconic works continue to show strong growth with a premium paid for prints with strong colours or for the scarce lithographs.
Take a look of some of the works we have available at the moment:
L.S Lowry
Tan Hill, 1961
A unique hand drawn piece by L.S. Lowry depicting Tan Hill which is located at the meeting point of Swaledale, Arkengarthdale and Bowes Moor in the Northern Yorkshire Dales.
Offset Lithograph after the drawing - Lowry made his initial sketch of St Simon's Church in 1927 at his father's suggestion. Generally, Robert Lowry expressed little interest in his son's work but thought that this building, due for demolition, might appeal to him. When Lowry returned to the site, a month after making his sketch, the church was gone!
A proud study of ecclesiastical architectural details, this lithograph is from the hand-signed edition of 300.
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Written by Chris Kendall (Director & Owner at Hidden)
