The Family
The Family
Signed Print
L S Lowry
£1,400-£2,100Value Indicator
$3,000-$4,450 Value Indicator
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¥13,000-¥20,000 Value Indicator
€1,600-€2,450 Value Indicator
$14,000-$21,000 Value Indicator
¥260,000-¥390,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 850
Year: 1970
Size: H 27cm x W 21cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | Rosebery's Fine Art Auctioneers | United Kingdom | |||
| January 2025 | Lyon & Turnbull Edinburgh | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2024 | Bellmans, Sussex | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2024 | Chiswick Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2024 | Capes Dunn | United Kingdom | |||
| August 2024 | Lyon & Turnbull Edinburgh | United Kingdom | |||
| August 2024 | Toovey's | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
The Family is a lithograph by L. S. Lowry showing a family of four figures out on a walk, depicted in the artist’s distinctive style. As with many of the artist’s other paintings, this image shows no shadows cast from the figures and along with Lowry’s use of white paint for the ground and sky, this gives the impression that there is no sunlight in this scene.
Instantly recognisable as Lowry, this print is like a snapshot from one of the artist’s very famous, large industrial landscapes. The composition is tightly cropped and there is very little architectural or landscape setting. Thus, the image focuses more closely on the figures that usually inhabit Lowry’s larger landscapes, their clothing and faces viewed in more detail.
Though not explicitly political, Lowry’s work is distinct in the way it shows images of working class people when they are not at work. Highly stylised, these figures appear melancholic, making clear Lowry’s view on the condition of loneliness experienced as a result of modern industrial life in the city. As a rent collector during the day, the artist had a unique insight into the lives of those who lived in and around Greater Manchester and his sympathetic portrayals are indicative of this.
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.
