A Lowry painting once bought for £10 is now set to fetch RM5.8mil at auction


LS Lowry completed 'Going To The Mill' in 1925, with the painting reflecting his signature style of industrial landscapes and figures. It is believed to be one of the earliest sales made by the British painter. Photo: Lloyd and Turnbull

A rare work by the painter LS Lowry, known for his depictions of English working-class life, originally bought for 10 pounds is expected to fetch up to £1mil (RM5.8mil) when it goes under the hammer, auctioneers said Monday.

The painting, Going To The Mill, was bought by literary editor Arthur Wallace in 1926 and has been in his family ever since.

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