Charles M. Jones (1923-2008), Labour Exchange, signed, titled on verso, oil on board, 39 x 29.5cm.; 15.5 x 11.5in. * Charles Jones is a self-taught artist born in Pendlebury Manchester. He was a friend of L.S. Lowry whose work inspired him. He is a member of the Salford Art Club and the Exhibitors Group and has been Chairman of the Penton Painting Group for many years. He has always exhibited in the North West mainly at Salford Swinton and Eccles having several one man shows and also taking part in mixed exhibitions. His paintings are now in private collections in Australia Israel Germany and Holland as well as Britain.