LS Lowry painting bought for 10 in 1926 sells at auction for 800,000

"Lowry's early work, 'Going to the Mill', sold for £805,200 at auction, highlighting its value and the change in Lowry's stature over time."

"Lowry’s offerings to Wallace included a second painting, emphasizing the artist's early generosity when he was virtually unknown."

A rare LS Lowry painting titled 'Going to the Mill', purchased for just £10 in 1926, has sold for £805,200 at an auction in London. This piece, created in 1925, reflects Lowry's early artistic style, capturing industrial scenes of north-west England. The painting remained in the Wallace family for a century, having been acquired by literary editor Arthur Wallace. Lowry notably offered Wallace an additional artwork as part of their transaction, marking a significant moment in the artist's evolution from obscurity to becoming a household name.

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