The Harbour
The Harbour
Signed Print
L S Lowry
£1,150-£1,700Value Indicator
$2,350-$3,500 Value Indicator
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¥11,000-¥16,000 Value Indicator
€1,400-€2,050 Value Indicator
$11,500-$17,000 Value Indicator
¥220,000-¥330,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 850
Year: 1972
Size: H 55cm x W 69cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | Gorringes | United Kingdom | |||
| December 2024 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom | |||
| December 2024 | Gorringes | United Kingdom | |||
| December 2024 | Bonhams Knightsbridge | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2024 | Chiswick Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| June 2024 | Wilson55 | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2024 | Rosebery's Fine Art Auctioneers | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Cumbria was a destination for Lowry on account of his friend and fellow artist Sheila Fell, who lived in Aspatria and another friend and collector, Geoffrey Bennett who lived in Maryport, where this painting was produced. The sea and landscapes of Cumbria made their way into his oeuvre, but only the Lowryan aspects that caught his attention during his travels. For example, in The Harbour, it was the working vessels, jet black with smoking funnels to mirror the smokestacks in the background, that caught his eye, rather than the leisure craft. Sea, sky and middle ground merge into one and other. The boats and buildings create repeating shapes that anchor the composition down. This work, as many of Lowry’s paintings do, also coincides with an important life event. In the year it was completed, Lowry received a letter from Carol Lowry, who he went on to tutor. They formed a close bond and she became somewhat of a muse to the older man. On his death in 1976 Carol inherited Lowry’s whole estate.
Born in 1887, L. S. Lowry was a key figure in 20th century British painting. Known for his distinctive painterly style and 'matchstick men', Lowry aimed to put industry on the map by typically focusing on scenes from his hometown in the North West of England. The naivety of his art drew criticism, yet has stood the test of time with the artist becoming a household name. Lowry has consistently performed in the secondary market, with works such as Going To The Match achieving a value of £2,919,000 in 2021 and the editioned prints remaining highly sought after.
