Sale, Christie's London, 10th June 1988, lot 287
Sale, Christie's London, 20th June 1995, lot 325
Sale, Sotheby's London🔯, 5th December 2001, lo♈t 40, where acquired by the present owner

The board is sound. There is a very small hairline crack, along the right-hand side of the upper edge, approx. 1cm. long, only visible upon close inspection; otherwise the work appears in good original condition with strong passages of impasto. Under ultraviolet light there appear to be two specks of retouching, one in the upper left corner and the other near the upper right corner. Held in a simple wood frame. Please telephone the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about the present work.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Lowry lived in Pendlebury, an industrial suburb of Salford, for almost forty years. The present work was, however, painted twelve years after he left the area to live out the rest of his years in Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire, but it recall the farms that are now long gone, submerged by the growing cities.