A Market Place, Berwick-upon-Tweed by Laurence Stephen Lowry, 1935
Laurence Stephen Lowry's 1935 painting, A Market Place, Berwick-upon-Tweed graces the cover of Christie's catalogue of its 20th Century British Art Auction to be held in London this Thursday, May 21. This charming painting of England's northernmost town features the bustling market place and three dogs. It is estimated to sell for $454,200 – $757,000.
Beside the fact dogs are making an appearance in the star of the show, there is also a pay-it-forward aspect to the painting if it sells. The work was originally purchased 64 years ago for less than $75 by Henry Morris, who was chief education officer of Cambridgeshire County Council. The painting has been a part of the Cambridgeshire Schools' Art Collection since them. Now, the proceeds from the sale will fund and safeguard the future of the city's cultural programs. How civilized!
Via Berwick Journal Live. Visit Christie's for more information.
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