Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn say Lowry spent time on the North East coast after his mother died.
The auction house said The North Sea was one of the finest examples of Lowry's rare large-scale seascapes xx
Although the artist was better known for depicting the north-west of England, The North Sea shows a view from Seaburn, near Sunderland. "These rare, seemingly simple yet highly sophisticated works are far removed from the bustling industrial streets scenes for which he is better known," the auction house said.The painting demonstrates Lowry's skilful use of colour to create a monochrome effect
When, after the death of his mother, he was free to choose his own holiday destinations, Lowry frequently stayed for long periods of time at the Seaburn Hotel, to "which he became deeply attached", the auctioneers said.
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