10 things to know about L.S. Lowry

Celebrated for his distinctive style and evocative portrayal of the industrial landscapes of northern England, Lowry was profoundly influenced by the Salford area of Manchester where he spent most of his life. Illustrated with lots offered at Christie’s

LS Lowry, Old Houses, Wick, 1936, offered in the Modern British and Irish Art Evening Sale on 19 March 2025 at Christie's in London

Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A. (1887-1976), Old Houses, Wick, 1936. Oil on canvas. 17 x 21 in (43.2 x 53.4 cm). Sold for £478,800 on 19 March 2025 at Christie’s in London