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5 of the most valuable Lowry print titles in 2026
Signed limited edition prints by L.S. Lowry remain one of the strongest areas of the modern British print market, but values can vary significantly from one title to another.
The most valuable Lowry prints usually combine several important factors: subject matter, edition size, publisher, condition, signature quality and current collector demand. This list is based on known sale results, scarcity, subject appeal and our own experience of the signed Lowry print market.
1. Going to the Match
Going to the Match is regarded the most valuable signed Lowry print.
Published by The Medici Society Ltd in 1972, it was produced as a limited edition of 300. That relatively small edition size, combined with the strength of the subject, has helped it reach a level few other Lowry prints can match.
Why it is so valuable:
- It has one of Lowry’s most recognisable northern subjects.
- It combines crowds, movement, football and regional identity.
- It appeals to art collectors, football fans and lovers of northern heritage.
- Its Manchester football connection gives it wider appeal among Manchester United and Manchester City supporters.
- It also suits corporate collectors, especially those looking for artwork with sporting, regional or cultural significance.
This wider appeal is one of the reasons Going to the Match is so popular. Lowry is globally recognised, but this particular print has an added layer of international interest because of football’s global audience and the worldwide following of Manchester clubs.
Works by L.S. Lowry on display at The Lowry art gallery in Salford, UK (Photo credit to Wikimedia commons)
For one buyer, it may be an important modern British print. For another, it may bring back memories of walking to a match, growing up in a northern town or following Manchester football from anywhere in the world.
We have explored this in more detail in our guide to why football is so central to Lowry’s most collectable work.
An example sold at auction for £34,000, plus buyer’s premium, in 2023. This remains a record price for the title and places Going to the Match firmly at the top end of the signed Lowry print market. The result is even more notable because global art sales fell by 4% in 2023, to an estimated $65 billion, showing that demand for the strongest Lowry subjects remained high even in a slower market.
2. Berwick Upon Tweed
Berwick Upon Tweed was published by The Medici Society Ltd in 1973 in a limited edition of 650. We sold an example for £8,000 in 2020.
This is a strong title because it reflects Lowry’s long association with Berwick and the north-east coast. It is not a typical industrial crowd scene, but it still has the atmosphere, composition and sense of place that make Lowry’s work so recognisable.
Why it is valuable:
- It has a clear connection to Lowry’s later life and work.
- It appeals to buyers looking for a strong Lowry subject with a recognisable location.
- Condition, colour, paper quality and signature strength can all affect the final value.
As a broad guide, condition issues such as fading, staining, foxing or paper damage may reduce the value of a signed Lowry print by around 20% to 50% or more, depending on the title and severity. For the strongest titles, excellent condition, strong colour, full margins and a clean signature can make a significant difference to buyer confidence.
The £8,000 example sold by us was a signed limited edition colour print, blindstamped by the Fine Art Trade Guild and presented in a gallery frame, giving useful context to the price achieved.
Laurence Stephen Lowry 'Berwick Upon Tweed' Signed Limited Edition Print
3. Man Lying on a Wall
Man Lying on a Wall was published by Grove Galleries in 1974 in a limited edition of 500. We sold an example for approximately £7,000 in 2021.
The value here is not only in rarity, but in character. The print focuses on a single figure lying across a wall, which gives it a more unusual and quietly humorous feel than many of Lowry’s busier scenes.
Why it is valuable:
- It shows Lowry’s interest in everyday behaviour and body language.
- The single-figure composition feels more personal than many crowd scenes.
- It has strong character and a quietly humorous quality.
- Good presentation and condition can help support stronger values.
The example sold by us was signed and numbered, presented in a gallery frame with UV waterwhite glass, and had an image size of approximately 40.5cm x 50.5cm.
Laurence Stephen Lowry, 'Man Lying On A Wall', Signed Limited Edition Print
4. The Three Cats, Alstow
The Three Cats, Alstow was published by Ganymed Original Editions Ltd in a limited edition of just 75. An example sold at auction for £6,875 in 2021.
This is a very different Lowry subject, which is part of what makes it interesting. It does not have the same industrial or crowd-scene quality as titles such as Going to the Match, but its scarcity and unusual animal subject help it stand apart.
Why it is valuable:
- It was produced in a very small edition of 75.
- The animal subject is unusual within the signed Lowry print market.
- It appeals to collectors who already own more familiar Lowry street scenes.
- Its scarcity helps support demand when examples appear for sale.
5. Tree in a Square
Tree in a Square was published by Ganymed Original Editions Ltd in a limited edition of 75. An example sold at auction for £6,200 in 2022.
The small edition size is the key point here. With only 75 examples produced, it is much scarcer than many of the better-known Lowry prints that were published in larger editions.
Why it is valuable:
- It is a scarce signed Lowry print.
- The quiet square, central tree and small figures make it visually distinctive.
- It still carries the atmosphere people associate with Lowry’s work.
- Its value comes from scarcity, recognisable Lowry detail and an uncommon composition.
Other valuable Lowry prints to know about
A few titles sit just outside this top five but are still worth mentioning.
The Cart, published by Adam Collection Ltd in a limited edition of 850, is a good example. It is something of a “marmite” title among Lowry collectors because it is so different from the subjects most people immediately associate with him.
A Street Full of People is another important example. Published by Ganymed Original Editions Ltd in a limited edition of 75, one unique example with hand additions by Lowry in blue crayon sold at auction for £21,250 in 2020. That result is exceptional because of the hand additions, rather than being a typical market value for the standard edition.
L.s. Laurence Stephen Lowry, 'The Cart', Signed Limited Edition Colour Print
What affects the value of a signed Lowry print?
Signed Lowry prints remain in high demand, but the market is very title-specific. The most important factors include title, subject matter, edition size, publisher, condition and provenance. In our experience, enquiry levels are strong, but not every Lowry print attracts the same level of demand. The best-known titles, particularly football subjects, northern scenes, crowd scenes and works with strong regional appeal, tend to generate the most interest.
Two signed Lowry prints of the same title may look very similar online, but one may have strong colour, clean margins, a clear signature and a history of careful framing with UV-protective glass, while another may have fading, mount burn or trimmed margins that only become clear on closer inspection. These differences can have a noticeable impact on value, even when the title and edition number are broadly comparable.
If you own a signed limited edition Lowry print and would like to understand its current value, please contact us. Explore our current range of L.S Lowry prints for sale.
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