A signed LS Lowry print showing the city’s now-acquired level crossing being sold at auction just a few miles from the scene it depicts.
The level crossing at Burton-on-Trent was sold by Richard Winterton Auctioneers in Lichfield, Staffordshire.
It is believed that Lowry was a frequent visitor to Burton and created several paintings of the city scene.
The now-lost landmark painting, which is being sold for £1,700, features his distinctive style with its depiction of a brewery train and matchstick figures.
The physical level crossing on High Street has long since been discontinued and removed, and the gate is reportedly considering a new use as fencing for a farm.
“This was a lovely, clean, unfussy example of a lost local landmark in Lowry’s trademark style,” said auctioneer David Fergus.
“Often fascinatingly detailed, Lowry’s distinctive images of industrial scenes and people are eternally appealing.”
The Cross Pub – formerly the Blue Pillars – can be seen on the right side of the picture.
The print was one of a limited edition of 850 published in 1973, and the original oil painting was completed in 1961.
The seller was from the Sutton Coldfield area and the print was directed to a private buyer in Britain, the auctioneers said.
