L.S. Lowry
The original L.S. Lowry work titled "Polling Station" is a rare pencil drawing created in 1942.
It depicts a scene of faceless figures casting their votes while others wait in the background, showcasing Lowry’s signature focus on the everyday activities of working-class life.
According to information from lowry.co.uk, this specific piece was part of a significant "discovery" of rare works.
Medium: Pencil on paper.
Dimensions: 36.5cm x 27cm.
History: The drawing remained with a single family in Huddersfield for several generations before resurfacing.
It was originally thought to have been purchased from an art gallery, likely the famous Lefevre Gallery in London, as it still bore a hallmark sticker from that establishment.
"Two rare works by renowned British artist LS Lowry have been discovered at a family home in Huddersfield.
The pair of drawings are expected to sell for £50,000."
Both pencil drawings are two important works which illustrate the breadth and depth of Lowry's talent as an artist.
They are also both something of a collector's item, having not seen the light of day for over four decades or been for sale recently.
Measuring 36.5cm by 27cm, the first of the pieces is thought to have been drawn in 1942 and depicts a scene from a polling station,
with faceless figures casting their vote, whilst others wait to do the same in the background.
