Do I Have A Lowry?

LS Lowry was a prolific artist and it is always possible that you may come across an original work by him, but it is wise to be cautious. As well as painting many works on canvas or board, he drew throughout his life. His drawings range from scribbled sketches on the back of envelopes, and doodles on hotel napkins, to highly finished works for exhibition. During his lifetime Lowry gave works to friends and collectors as well as selling them through his dealers. In addition, in the 1960s and 1970s Lowry signed many commercially produced prints which were often issued in editions of 850. These have also become collectable.

Prints after Lowry’s paintings and drawings are still produced today, illustrating the artist’s continuing popularity. A selection is available from The Lowry’s shop, for further information click here.

The Lowry keeps records of as many works by LS Lowry as possible. If you are unsure whether you have an original work by LS Lowry or a print, The Lowry can often help with identification and information.

The Lowry does not, however, provide an authentication service for paintings or drawings attributed to LS Lowry, or a valuation service. This information can be obtained from auction houses or fine art galleries which deal regularly in the artist’s work.

This list provides contact details for some of the principal auction houses and commercial dealers who have significant experience of dealing in works by LS Lowry. Many of the auction houses have regional representatives, salerooms or offices.  For further details contact the main offices in the table to the right.

Disclaimer : The Lowry Centre Trust cannot accept any responsibility for any action taken, or not taken, on the basis of the information provided in this list.  The Lowry Centre Trust shall not be liable to any person for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of any of the information contained in this list.