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Illustrator, Painter, b. 1907 - d. 1998

Lester J. Chaney, an internationally recognized marine painter was born in Hungary. His family moved to America when he was three years old. He attended school at Pullman High and the Art Institute. His ability and skill were recognized by Leon Lundmark, who was recognized as the greatest marine painter in the Chicago area, and he became a protege of the great artist. After six years of study with Lundmark, he went to the Maine coast, where he painted under the supervision of C.H. Woodbury and Frederick J. Waugh. His paintings hang in galleries as far as Bergen, Norway and as far west as Sydney, Australia. He has been asked to exhibit in London, England, and Paris,
France. Besides working the steel plant during the war he painted and exhibited pictures from Maine to California. He prefers the realistic pictures. In his spare time he helps out at a Chicago studio where his pictures are exhibited. Although Chaney is listed in Who's Who in American Artists and the Modern Review of Paris as a marine painter, he is also an accomplished landscape painter. Warren Woods, Golden Sands, Landscape Symphony, and Morning Fantasy are pictures that may be viewed before June 1 at the school.

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      • Lester Joseph Chaney (American, 1907-1998) Oil on Canvas, Ca. 1960s, "Crashing Waves Off the Maine Coast", H 22" W 28"
        May. 17, 2024

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, 1907-1998) Oil on Canvas, Ca. 1960s, "Crashing Waves Off the Maine Coast", H 22" W 28"

        Est: $300 - $500

        Signed in the lower right. Seascape with waves crashing against the rocky coast of Maine. Having a painted carved wood frame, H 29.25", 35.25".

        DuMouchelles
      • CLIPPER SHIP PAINTING SIGNED L. CHANEY
        Jan. 15, 2023

        CLIPPER SHIP PAINTING SIGNED L. CHANEY

        Est: $500 - $700

        Old oil portrait of a 3 masted clipper ship signed L. Chaney. 28 x 36 in, framed 32 x 40. (Lester J. Chaney 1907-1998 was a Maine & Illinois painter known for marine art).

        Americana Auctions
      • Lester Joseph Chaney Painting California Coastal 1947
        Dec. 12, 2020

        Lester Joseph Chaney Painting California Coastal 1947

        Est: $500 - $700

        Lester Joseph Chaney (1907-1998) Painting California Coastal 1947. Signed. 14"h x 18"w. Frame 16.5"h x 20.5"w. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.

        California Historical Design, Inc
      • Lester Chaney (Hungary,IL,ME,1907-1998) oil painting
        Jul. 05, 2020

        Lester Chaney (Hungary,IL,ME,1907-1998) oil painting

        Est: $340 - $380

        ARTIST: Lester Joseph Chaney (Hungarian, Illinois, Maine, 1907 - 1998) NAME: Seascape YEAR: 1949 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 12 x 16 inches / 30 x 40 cm FRAME SIZE: 15 x 19 inches / 38 x 48 cm SIGNATURE: lower right SIMILAR ARTISTS: Emil Bisttram, Ernest Fredericks, George Drew, Albert Pels, Frank Francesco Serverio Perri, Gulbrand Sether, Aaron Bohrod, Abraham Walkowitz, Carl Krafft, William Ballantine Dorsey, Edmund Brucker, Pal Fried, George Howell Gay, Emile Albert Gruppe, Hayley Lever, Gertrude Abercrombie CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 116630 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Lester J. Chaney, an internationally recognized marine painter was born in Hungary. His family moved to this country when he was three years old. He attended school at Pullman High and the Art Institute. His ability and skill were recognized by Leon Lundmark, who was recognized as the greatest marine painter in the Chicago area, and he became a protege of the great artist. After six years of study with Lundmark, he went to the Maine coast, where he painted under the supervision of C.H. Woodbury and Frederick J. Waugh. His paintings hang in galleries as far as Bergen, Norway and as far west as Sydney, Australia. He has been asked to exhibit in London, England, and Paris, France. Besides working the steel plant during the war he painted and exhibited pictures from Maine to California. He prefers the realistic pictures. In his spare time he helps out at a Chicago studio where his pictures are exhibited. Although Chaney is listed in Who's Who in American Artists and the Modern Review of Paris as a marine painter, he is also an accomplished landscape painter. Warren Woods, Golden Sands, Landscape Symphony, and Morning Fantasy are pictures that may be viewed before June 1 at the school.

        Broward Auction Gallery LLC
      • Lester Joseph Chaney California Painting Sand Dunes
        Dec. 14, 2019

        Lester Joseph Chaney California Painting Sand Dunes

        Est: $600 - $800

        Lester Joseph Chaney (1907-1908) oil painting of California sand dunes. Signed. Excellent condition. 14"h x 18"w. Frame 16.5"h x 20.5"w. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. Larger piece are shipped via Steve Auger Shipping. He travels coast to coast every month delivering antiques and fine furniture blanket wrap coast to coast. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.

        California Historical Design, Inc
      • Lester Joseph Chaney Painting of California Sand Dunes
        Jun. 08, 2019

        Lester Joseph Chaney Painting of California Sand Dunes

        Est: $750 - $950

        Lester Joseph Chaney (1907-1908) oil painting of California sand dunes. Signed. 14"h x 18"w. Frame 16.5"h x 20.5"w

        California Historical Design, Inc
      • LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (D.1998) SEASCAPE PAINTING
        Apr. 14, 2019

        LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (D.1998) SEASCAPE PAINTING

        Est: $200 - $300

        Framed oil on board painting, Seascape, possibly Cape Elizabeth, Maine, signed L. Chaney (Lester Joseph Chaney, Hungary, United States, 1907-1998), and dated 1948 lower left, sight: approx 19.5"h, 25.5"w, overall: approx 25.5"h, 31.5"w, 7.75lbs **Provenance: From the Estate of Huey Keeney of Tyler, Texas** Start Price: $150.00

        Austin Auction Gallery
      • Lester Joseph Chaney Painting of California Sand Dunes
        Dec. 08, 2018

        Lester Joseph Chaney Painting of California Sand Dunes

        Est: $900 - $1,200

        Lester Joseph Chaney (1907-1908) oil painting of California sand dunes.  Signed.  Excellent condition. 14"h x 18"w.  Frame 16.5"h x 20.5"w.

        California Historical Design, Inc
      • Lester Chaney (American, 1907 - 1998), oil on board, depicts a collection of colorful cape cod homes covered in snow, Impressionist...
        May. 01, 2017

        Lester Chaney (American, 1907 - 1998), oil on board, depicts a collection of colorful cape cod homes covered in snow, Impressionist...

        Est: $150 - $300

        Lester Chaney (American, 1907 - 1998), oil on board, depicts a collection of colorful cape cod homes covered in snow, Impressionist style, signed "L. Chaney 78" LR, in gilded frame with loss, not examined out of frame, frame size: 20" h. x 24 1/2" w.

        Winter Associates, Inc.
      • Lester Joseph Chaney, (American/ Illinois; b.1907), "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"
        Jan. 18, 2014

        Lester Joseph Chaney, (American/ Illinois; b.1907), "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"

        Est: $300 - $500

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American/ Illinois; b.1907) "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape oil on canvas signed and dated 1930 lower left. 25" x 30"

        Ripley Auctions
      • LESTER J. CHANEY (1907- ) OIL ON CANVAS
        Jan. 10, 2014

        LESTER J. CHANEY (1907- ) OIL ON CANVAS

        Est: $200 - $300

        Titled 'Clipper Swark,' the work measures 24 x 30.25 inches with an overall frame size of 28.5 x 34.5 inches. Very nice carved frame.

        Dirk Soulis Auctions
      • Lester Joseph Chaney, (American/ Illinois; b.1907), "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"
        Aug. 28, 2013

        Lester Joseph Chaney, (American/ Illinois; b.1907), "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"

        Est: $600 - $900

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American/ Illinois; b.1907) "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape oil on canvas signed and dated 1930 lower left. 25" x 30"

        Ripley Auctions
      • Lester Joseph Chaney, (American/ Illinois; b.1907), "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"
        Aug. 15, 2013

        Lester Joseph Chaney, (American/ Illinois; b.1907), "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"

        Est: $600 - $900

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American/ Illinois; b.1907) "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape oil on canvas signed and dated 1930 lower left. 25" x 30"

        Ripley Auctions
      • Chaney, Clipper Ship, O/C
        Oct. 21, 2012

        Chaney, Clipper Ship, O/C

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        L. Chaney, clipper ship sailing through heavy seas under full sail, oil on canvas, mounted in gold frame, signed 'L. Chaney' lower right, 27 1/2" x 35 1/2", 32 1/4" x 40 1/4" (frame).

        Kaminski Auctions
      • Two American oil paintings on panels, water scenes, by Lester Joseph Chaney, 1907, 12" high, 16" wide
        Oct. 13, 2012

        Two American oil paintings on panels, water scenes, by Lester Joseph Chaney, 1907, 12" high, 16" wide

        Est: $1,500 - $1,800

        Two American oil paintings on panels, water scenes, by Lester Joseph Chaney, 1907, 12" high, 16" wide

        Northgate Gallery Auctions
      • Lester Joseph Chaney (American b. 1907), Rocky Coast with Breaking Surf, oil on canvas, 25-1/4 x 30-1/4 in
        Sep. 17, 2011

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American b. 1907), Rocky Coast with Breaking Surf, oil on canvas, 25-1/4 x 30-1/4 in

        Est: $400 - $600

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American b. 1907) Rocky Coast with Breaking Surf Signed L. Chaney l.r. Oil on canvas 25-1/4 x 30-1/4 in (64.1 x 76.8 cm)

        Weschler's
      • Lester Joseph Chaney American, b. 1907 Ship at Sea
        Jan. 12, 2011

        Lester Joseph Chaney American, b. 1907 Ship at Sea

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Lester Joseph Chaney American, b. 1907 Ship at Sea Signed L. Chaney (lr) Oil on canvas 28 x 36 1/4 inches

        DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
      • LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (1907- , Illinois) OIL ON BOARD - Signed seascape with sailboat titled "Full Sail Good Ship Torrens" - An exhib...
        Jan. 09, 2011

        LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (1907- , Illinois) OIL ON BOARD - Signed seascape with sailboat titled "Full Sail Good Ship Torrens" - An exhib...

        Est: $100 - $300

        LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (1907- , Illinois) OIL ON BOARD - Signed seascape with sailboat titled "Full Sail Good Ship Torrens" - An exhibition label is attached to the reverse - Condition fair to good, with scattered minor faint brown marks and paint loss, as seen - Dated 1951 - 31.5" x 43.47" framed

        Pacific Galleries
      • Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907), Michigan Dunes, Oil on Canvas,
        Jul. 29, 2010

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907), Michigan Dunes, Oil on Canvas,

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907), Michigan Dunes, Oil on Canvas, Signed Lower Right "L. Chaney" Note Condition: Canvas revarnished with areas of minor inpainting and minor paint loss. h:30.25 w:34.25 in.

        Gray's Auctioneers
      • Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal
        Mar. 07, 2010

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal

        Est: $400 - $600

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal Scene," c. 1940, oil on board, 12" x 16", signed lower right, framed

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
      • Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal
        Dec. 06, 2009

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal

        Est: $700 - $900

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal Scene," c. 1950, oil on artist's board, 20" x 24", signed lower right, framed

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
      • Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal
        May. 03, 2009

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal

        Est: $500 - $700

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal Scene," c. 1940, oil on canvas, 25" x 30", signed lower right, unframed

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
      • Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal
        Dec. 07, 2008

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal Sunset," 1940, oil on canvas board, 14" x 20", signed and dated lower left, framed

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
      • Lester Joseph Chaney
        Sep. 07, 2008

        Lester Joseph Chaney

        Est: $700 - $1,000

        Lester Joseph Chaney Illinois (b. 1907) ROCKY COASTLINE oil on canvas, framed, signed: lower left H20" W30"

        Charlton Hall
      • Lester Joseph Chaney, (American, b. 1907), November Snow
        Jun. 04, 2008

        Lester Joseph Chaney, (American, b. 1907), November Snow

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) November Snow oil on board signed (lower right) 13 x 17 1/2 inches.

        Hindman
      • Lester Joseph Chaney, (American, b. 1907), Seascape
        Jun. 04, 2008

        Lester Joseph Chaney, (American, b. 1907), Seascape

        Est: $600 - $800

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) Seascape oil on board signed (lower right) 10 3/4 x 15 3/8 inches.

        Hindman
      • Lester Joseph Chaney, (American, b. 1907), The Birches on Presque Isle
        Jun. 04, 2008

        Lester Joseph Chaney, (American, b. 1907), The Birches on Presque Isle

        Est: $700 - $900

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) The Birches on Presque Isle oil on board signed (lower left) 11 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches.

        Hindman
      • Lester Joseph Chaney (American b. 1907), Rocky Coa
        Sep. 18, 2004

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American b. 1907), Rocky Coa

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Lester Joseph Chaney (American b. 1907) Rocky Coastal Scene with Breaking Surf Signed L. Chaney l.r. Oil on canvas 25 x 30 in (63.5 x 76.2 cm)

        Weschler's
      • Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Surf at Dawn", c. 1938; oil/canvas, 22" x 28", signed and dated.
        Sep. 08, 2002

        Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Surf at Dawn", c. 1938; oil/canvas, 22" x 28", signed and dated.

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Chicago painter known for marines. He studied with Charles Woodbury and at the Art Institute of Chicago, and exhibited at the Little Gallery, Union League Club, Chicago No-Jury Society of Artists.

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
      • LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (American b. 1907) WAVES CRASHING AGAINST THE ROCKS
        Jun. 21, 2002

        LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (American b. 1907) WAVES CRASHING AGAINST THE ROCKS

        Est: $1,500 - $2,500

        Freeman's
      • Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907), "Luminous Coastline", c. 1935; oil/canvas, 25" x 30", signed and
        Mar. 03, 2002

        Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907), "Luminous Coastline", c. 1935; oil/canvas, 25" x 30", signed and

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        dated. Chicago painter. Chaney studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and with well known marine painters, C.H. Woodbury and Leon Lundmark. He exhibited at the Union League Club, Chicago, and the Little Gallery (also in Chicago) in the 1920s-30s. His work is in the collection of the Davenport Iowa Public Museum.

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
      • Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907), "Dunes Scene", c. 1940; oil/canvas, signed. Chicago painter
        Dec. 01, 2001

        Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907), "Dunes Scene", c. 1940; oil/canvas, signed. Chicago painter

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        known for marines. He studied with Charles Woodbury and at the Art Institute of Chicago, and exhibited at the Little Gallery, Union League Club, Chicago No-Jury Society of Artists.

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
      • Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907) "On the High Seas", c. 1940; oil/canvas, 30" x 25", signed.
        Dec. 01, 2001

        Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907) "On the High Seas", c. 1940; oil/canvas, 30" x 25", signed.

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Chicago painter known for marines. He studied with Charles Woodbury and at the Art Institute of Chicago, and exhibited at the Little Gallery, Union League Club, Chicago No-Jury Society of Artists.

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
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