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Cutler Bay Auctions is excited to announce an exclusive auction on July 20 at 1 PM Eastern Time, featuring a remarkable collection of fine art from a prestigious San Antonio, Texas estate and various notable New England estates. This carefully curated selection includes works by prominent artists of the 19th and 20th centuries, such as Hayley Lever, William Lester Stevens, Joe Selby, Bernard Corey, and Ernest Parton amongst others. Alongside these highlighted artists, the auction will showcase a diverse range of fine art, each piece chosen for its exceptional quality and provenance. This event offers a unique opportunity for art collectors to acquire extraordinary works. Whether you are a seasoned collector or new to the art world, this auction has something for everyone. Be sure to register in advance to join the online auction. Don?t miss this rare chance to own a piece of art history from distinguished artists and esteemed estates. We look forward to your participation!
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LOT 49:
William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) American
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Start price:
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2,400
Estimated price :
$6,500 - $8,500
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 8.875%
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William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) American
William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) Oil on canvas, signed lower right "W. Lester Stevens", piece measures 30 x 25 and 36 x 31 inches mounted in a period Newcomb Macklin Frame. This painting is a particularly older piece that comes from a Boston Collection where its been hanging for many years. Excellent condition. Born in Rockport, Massachusetts, impressionist painter William Stevens lived and worked in the area for many years. In the later part of his life, he moved to Conway, Massachusetts.His first art study was with Parker Perkins, and then he attended the Boston Museum School as a student of Edmund Tarbell, Frank Benson, Philip Hale and William Paxton. He taught at Princeton and Boston Universities, and by 1964 had won more awards than any other living artist.Stevens, along with his friend Aldro Hibbard, was instrumental in organizing the Rockport Art Association in 1921 with the goal of making art more accessible to common people. Later in his life Stevens also organized the Conway Festival of the Hills and the Berkshire Arts Festival.Stevens was a member of the Boston School, traditionalists and impressionists, opposed to abstraction in art. The subject matter was usually landscape, views of everyday life, and portraits.
Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions.
Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
