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An exceptional painting by L. S. Lowry, which was originally acquired for £10, is estimated to be sold at an auction for a staggering price ranging between £700,000 and £1 million. The painting, titled Going To The Mill, was purchased by Arthur Wallace in 1926, equivalent to about £780 in today’s currency. This acquisition is believed to be one of the earliest sales of Lowry’s artwork, showcasing his distinctive artistic style.
Simon Hucker, representative from the Lyon & Turnbull auction house in London, highlighted that Going To The Mill reflects a period when Lowry discovered his “unique voice” as an artist. The painting holds historical significance as it was initially bought by Mr. Wallace, who was the literary editor for the Manchester Guardian. It was used to commemorate Manchester Civic Week, which commemorated the city’s industrial prosperity.
The artwork remained in the possession of the Wallace family for over a century and was recently on display at the Pallant House Gallery in Chichester. Keith Wallace, the grandson of the original buyer, shared a fascinating anecdote about the purchase of the painting. Lowry, exhibiting generosity, offered another piece of his work to Mr. Wallace for the same price of £10, displaying the artist’s humility and gratitude towards his patrons.
In a letter dated back to 1926, Lowry expressed his appreciation for Mr. Wallace’s support and offered another artwork, The Manufacturing Town, as a memento of Civic Week. With such rich history and provenance, Going To The Mill is expected to attract significant attention and bids when it goes under the hammer at the prestigious Mall Galleries
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