An iconic Lowry painting, depicting Blackpool Pleasure Beach has been sold for £1.4m.
The Fairground (pictured), which the Salford born artist produced in 1938, was sold at Sotheby's to a private collector, although the work is expected to stay in the UK.
The scarcity of Lowry's on the market led to a bidding war between several collectors, with the piece eventually selling for £1.42m.
A Sotheby's spokesman, said: "In choosing to record the scene, he has provided not only a fascinating record of Blackpool Pleasure Beach in the 1930s, but also an intriguing insight into how little has changed."
The buyer has declared a wish to remain anonymous.
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