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  • Lenard Kester. Three Assorted Works, Framed
    Aug. 29, 2020

    Lenard Kester. Three Assorted Works, Framed

    Est: $300 - $500

    (American, 1913-1997). 1.) Clown, oil on canvas, signed "Lenard Kester" lr, 18 x 14 in. 2.) Landscape with Scarecrow, oil on canvas, signed "Lenard Kester" lc, 16 x 20 in. 3.) The Artist, watercolor and gouache on paper, signed and dated "Lenard Kester, '40" lc, 21 x 14 1/2 in.

    Alex Cooper
  • LENARD KESTER (AMERICAN, 1917-1997) PORTRAIT OF A MAN WITH MUSTACHE
    Jul. 14, 2020

    LENARD KESTER (AMERICAN, 1917-1997) PORTRAIT OF A MAN WITH MUSTACHE

    Est: $500 - $1,500

    Lester was a California artist who worked in oil and watercolor. Born in 1917 in New York City, he studied at the Cooper Union School of Design. In the late 1930's he moved to Los Angeles, California and worked with Walt Disney and became known for being one of the contributors to the "California Style" movement. He has held twenty-six one-man exhibitions in museums and art galleries throughout the U.S.A., including the Oakland Museum, Boston Museum of Modern Art, Los Angeles Museum, M. H. De Young Museum in San Francisco and Knoedler Galleries in New York. CONDITION: Canvas loose. Several holes; in unrestored condition. Artist: LENARD KESTER (AMERICAN, 1917-1997) Condition: Fair Created: 1937 Frame: Frame not original. Medium: Oil on canvas Signature: Signed lower right: "Lenard Kester Title: PORTRAIT OF A MAN WITH MUSTACHE Work Size: 30" x 24" Condition: Dimensions: Frame: 35 - 1/4" x 29 - 1/4".

    Morphy Auctions
  • Lenard Kester (American/California, 1917-1997), "Clown Holding Balloons"
    Apr. 17, 2019

    Lenard Kester (American/California, 1917-1997), "Clown Holding Balloons"

    Est: $400 - $700

    Lenard Kester (American/California, 1917-1997) "Clown Holding Balloons" oil on canvas signed lower right. Framed. 20" x 16-1/4", framed 27" x 23"

    New Orleans Auction Galleries
  • Lenard Kester, Dancing Clown and Clown with Balloons
    Jul. 14, 2018

    Lenard Kester, Dancing Clown and Clown with Balloons

    Est: $200 - $400

    (lot of 2) Lenard Kester (American, 1913-1997), "Dancing Clown," oil on board, signed lower right, signed and titled verso, and "Clown with Balloons," 1954, pencil signed and dated lower left, titled lower right, overall (framed/largest): 24"h x 20"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Lenard Kester, painting
    Apr. 16, 2016

    Lenard Kester, painting

    Est: $150 - $250

    Lenard Kester (American, 1913-1997), "Ancient Cathedral," oil on board, signed, titled verso, board: 10"h x 12"w, overall (with frame): 29"h x 35"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Lenard Kester, Clown Clone, oil on board
    Oct. 26, 2014

    Lenard Kester, Clown Clone, oil on board

    Est: $350 - $500

    Lenard Kester, Clown Clone, oil on board, signed lower right and on reverse, 16" x 20". Good condition.

    San Rafael Auction Gallery
  • Painting, Lenard Kester
    Jul. 12, 2014

    Painting, Lenard Kester

    Est: $300 - $500

    Lenard Kester (American, 1913-1997), "Cathedral," oil on board, signed lower right, titled and inscribed with artist name and Los Angeles, CA verso, board: 10"h x 12"w, overall (with frame): 29"h x 34.75"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Lenard Kester (American, 1917-1997) Encore 16 x 12in
    Feb. 28, 2010

    Lenard Kester (American, 1917-1997) Encore 16 x 12in

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Encore signed 'Kester' (upper right) oil on canvas 16 x 12in

    Bonhams
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