Laurence Stephen Lowry ( 1887 - 1976 ) was a British painter. Laurence Stephen Lowry s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 107983.02 USD for THE ELECTION in 2002 to a remarkable record 3576976.73 USD for Piccadilly Circus, London in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.