May 9, 2012
L.S. Lowry’s 1949 The Football MatchA bird’s-eye, landscape view depiction of a Saturday football match in industrial Manchester.It sold at auction for £5.6 million ($9.2 million) in May 2011. Christie’s London has described the painting as ‘a modern masterpiece’.

L.S. Lowry’s 1949 The Football Match

A bird’s-eye, landscape view depiction of a Saturday football match in industrial Manchester.

It sold at auction for £5.6 million ($9.2 million) in May 2011. Christie’s London has described the painting as ‘a modern masterpiece’.

February 3, 2012
L.S. Lowry’s 1928 Going to the Match
Portrayal of fans on their way to Bolton Wanderers’ ground Burnden Park.
The F.A. hold the original oil painting since 1999.
Source: signed color reproduction print

L.S. Lowry’s 1928 Going to the Match

Portrayal of fans on their way to Bolton Wanderers’ ground Burnden Park.

The F.A. hold the original oil painting since 1999.

Source: signed color reproduction print

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