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Family Discussion - Signed Print by L S Lowry 1974 - MyArtBroker

Family Discussion
Signed Print

L S Lowry

£350-£500Value Indicator

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17% AAGR

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 850

Year: 1974

Size: H 37cm x W 25cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of L S Lowry's Family Discussion (signed) is estimated to be worth between £350 and £500. Over the past 12 months, the average selling price was £340, with a total of 1 artwork sold. In the last five years, the hammer price has ranged from £100 in November 2022 to £550 in September 2023. This work has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 17%. This lithograph print from 1974 is a popular piece, having been sold 9 times since its entry to the market in March 2015. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 850.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
September 2024Rosebery's Fine Art Auctioneers United Kingdom
September 2023Rosebery's Fine Art Auctioneers United Kingdom
November 2022Thomson Roddick Edinburgh United Kingdom
March 2022Kingham & Orme Auctioneers United Kingdom
March 2015Bonhams Oxford United Kingdom
April 2006Bonhams Leeds United Kingdom
November 2005Bonhams Chester United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

In this print, Lowry depicts five figures, in his classic visual style. The figures are drawn in a simple way and lack detail, meaning it is hard to distinguish one person from another. Lowry has been criticised for the lack of individualism among the human figures that often populate his paintings and drawings. However, the small, simple and indistinct forms, which are known as Lowry’s ‘matchstick men’ have become a signature element of the artist’s visual language.

This print differs from other works by Lowry such as Going to Work or Coming Home From the Mill. The artist is best known for his industrial landscapes in which he depicts the factories of Manchester and the people who work in them. Lowry was fascinated by the seriality and monotony of factory work. This print, however, has a much more personal element, resonating with Lowry’s own life and familial relationships.

  • 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.

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