LS Lowry's iconic painting 'Going to the Match' is coming home to Salford - returning to public display from next Friday, it's been announced.
As reported in the Manchester Evening News , the Lowry Art Gallery at Salford Quays bought the iconic 1953 work for £6.6 million at auction last month. The world-renowned artwork, which depicts football fans on their way to Bolton Wanderers' then ground Burnden Park, has been on public display since the gallery opened in 2000, but was not owned by the venue.
It's bid, however, at the Modern British and Irish Art Sale held at Christie's in London, together with The Law Family Charitable Foundation, was successful and the painting will now remain in Salford on display at the gallery.
