Two Brothers
Two Brothers
Signed Print
L S Lowry
£1,600-£2,400Value Indicator
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¥310,000-¥460,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 850
Year: 1972
Size: H 73cm x W 41cm
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 | |||
| November 2024 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2024 | Martel Maides Auctions | Guernsey | |||
| October 2024 | Chiswick Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2024 | Wilson55 | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2024 | Rosebery's Fine Art Auctioneers | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2023 | Rosebery's Fine Art Auctioneers | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
This painting, supposedly Lowry’s own favourite, depicts two central hatted figures blended into each other in an uncanny unison that could be brotherly or merely driven by a joint purpose such as work. The merging of the two characters simultaneously has a somewhat eerie effect, due to the heavy dark shadowing and colours used by the painter. “(...) they could be brother salesmen, they could be calling door to door collecting insurance”, said Lowry. Another interpretation might be that they could be one and the same person within an industrial landscape that merges all individual identity into an anonymous mass of workers. This is reinforced by the fact the facial features and expressions of all other figures, including the two little kids are non identifiable. The ominous tall buildings in the background complete the heavy atmosphere of the landscape. “It is absolutely symbolic of life’, were Lowry’s words to his friend about Two Brothers, who possessed the original.
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.
