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Sat, Jan 26, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 1229

William Lester Stevens

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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(Massachusetts, 1888-1969)

St. Philip's Church, Charleston, South Carolina, signed "W Lester Stevens", watercolor on paper; 20 x 25-1/2 in.; modern gilt wood frame, 30-1/4 x 35-1/4 in.

Note:

Stevens taught at Boston Univ. and Princeton, but also held frequent classes in his studios and at the Springfield MFA. He took his students to Asheville, NC, New Orleans, Charleston SC and Quebec

Condition

foxing throughout and toning, some surface abrasion (possibly as made) verso with toning, tape residue, tack holes at corners and edges

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