William Lester Stevens Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Lester Stevens Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 23, 2024
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) Coastal Landscape, Signed W. Lester Stevens lower right, Oil on canvas, 20" x 24", in a period gilded frame, Overall-24 1/4" x 28", Note: has scattered crazing.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) Coastal Landscape, Signed W. Lester Stevens lower right, Oil on canvas, 20" x 24", in a period gilded frame, Overall-24 1/4" x 28", Note: has scattered crazing.
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Nov. 22, 2024
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (Massachusetts, 1888-1969), Village in summertime., Oil on canvas, 40” x 36”. Framed 50” x 46”.
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS Massachusetts, 1888-1969 Village in summertime. Signed lower right "W. Lester Stevens".
Eldred's
Nov. 17, 2024
William Lester Stevens Large Signed Watercolor Landscape Painting
Est: $400 - $800
Keywords: River Scene, Boats, Landscape, Fine Art, muted color palette, earth tones, water scene, American artist, 20th-century art, soft tones, trees framing the view, realistic depiction William Lester Stevens signed landscape painting. The painting captures a tranquil scene by the river, framed by trees in the foreground, with gentle water and distant hills in the background.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Nov. 03, 2024
William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) American, Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,200 - $1,600
William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) American, Oil on Canvas. Signed in lower right. Titled "The White Sail". Depicts several boats moored together in a harbor. Signed "W. Lester Stevens" lower right. Frame painted as well. Overall Size: 17 x 19 in. Sight Size: 9 5/8 x 11 1/2 in. Depth: 1 5/8 in. #3681 . William Lester Stevens was born on June 15th, 1888 in Rockport, Massachusetts. Stevens showed artistic talent at an early age and first studied privately with Parker Perkins, a well-known Rockport marine painter. In 1906 his work was first shown at the National Academy of Design, and three years later he received a scholarship to the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston under the tutelage of Edmund Tarbell, Frank Benson, Philip Hale and William Paxton. After graduating in 1913 he joined the Army and was sent to Europe in 1917, where he continued painting and sketching, capturing landscapes as well as stunning images of combat and troop life. He impressed his commanding officers with his talent and an extended stay was arranged for him so he could further study the work of the Old Masters in numerous European museums. When he returned in 1919 he received an invitation from John Pepper, head of the Boston Art Club, to do a one-man show, which became an annual event for him for the next decade. Stevens returned to live in Rockport in 1921, and founded the Rockport Art Association along with fifty other local artists including Aldro Hibbard, Harry Vincent, and Anthony Thieme. In addition to teaching in Rockport during the summers he taught at Boston University and later at Princeton in the late 1920s. He arranged to take groups of students all over the country, to expose them to other cultures and styles, frequently espousing the philosophy “Even the art you don’t like will affect you.” His work was particularly well received in the South during the Great Depression, and he spent some time in North Carolina teaching private lessons and exhibiting before returning to Massachusetts in the 1940s. Although his early works were characterized by thick, impasto oil paint, later in his career he tended more towards translucent washes of acrylic or watercolor, becoming very prolific and increasing his output drastically in the last decade of his life, sometimes claiming to create a finished painting in a single day. It is believed he won more individual awards and prizes for his work than any other American artist in New England in his lifetime, including the William A. Clark Prize from the Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Gedney Bunce Award from the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts in Hartford, Connecticut, and the Atman Prize at the National Academy of Design in New York City. He was a member of the Guild of Boston Artists, New Haven Painting and Clay Club, Springfield Art League, North Shore Arts Association, Philadelphia Watercolor Society, New York Watercolor Club, Boston Society of Watercolor Painters, Washington Watercolor Club, Connecticut Academy of Art, Washington Landscape Club, National Academy of Design, and the American Watercolor Society, often referred to by students and fellow artists as the “Dean of New England Landscape Painters.” He died of myocardial infarction on June 10th, 1969, in Conway, Massachusetts, where he left behind not only countless paintings but also a plethora of disciples who he taught directly or inspired.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Nov. 03, 2024
William Lester Stevens ( American, 1888 - 1969 ) Landscape Watercolor
Est: $500 - $1,000
Medium: Watercolor Painting Size: 10 x 13.5 inches Frame Size: 17 x 19.5 inches Condition: This artwork is in great condition for its age. Signature: Signed Artist: William Lester Stevens (American, 1888 - 1969)
Topwells
Nov. 02, 2024
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS, (American, 1888-1969), Berkshire View, oil on canvas, 25 x 30 1/8 in., frame: 30 1/2 x 35 5/8 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (American, 1888-1969) Berkshire View oil on canvas signed W. Lester Stevens N.A. lower right
Grogan & Company
Sep. 15, 2024
William Lester Stevens Large Signed Watercolor Landscape Painting
Est: $400 - $800
Keywords: River Scene, Boats, Landscape, Fine Art, muted color palette, earth tones, water scene, American artist, 20th-century art, soft tones, trees framing the view, realistic depiction Summary: This signed landscape painting by William Lester Stevens captures a tranquil scene by the river, framed by trees in the foreground, with gentle water and distant hills in the background. The use of watercolor adds a soft, natural quality to the piece, emphasizing the calm atmosphere and subtle interplay of light and shadow. The artist's skillful brushwork and attention to detail bring the landscape to life, creating a harmonious and picturesque view that reflects a deep appreciation for the natural world. Measurement: Art: 19 1/4 x 25 in. (48.9 x 63.5 cm.), Frame: 30 1/4 x 35 1/2 in. (76.8 x 90.2 cm.) Category: 10
Collective Hudson, LLC
Sep. 07, 2024
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969)
Est: $500 - $800
Still Life of flowers in front of a window, oil on artists board, signed lower left, in a gold tone wood frame, 31"T x 33.5".
Neue Auctions
Sep. 07, 2024
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
"Vinal Haven", oil on artists board, signed lower left. Titled and initialed on verso. In a gold painted wood frame, 37"T x 43.5"W.
Neue Auctions
Sep. 04, 2024
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS OIL, LOCKPORT NY.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Lester Stevens (1888 - 1969) oil on canvas, coastal landscape with cottage, and sunlight on the water, titled on stretcher “Lockport, on the Eerie Canal”, signed lower right W. Lester Stevens. Stretcher 20” x 24”, overall 26.5” x 30.5”.
William Smith Auctions
Aug. 27, 2024
William Lester Stevens, Winter Creek Scene
Est: $600 - $1,200
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969), oil on canvas board depicting a stream running through a snowy landscape, signed l.r., 14" x 18" board.
Old Kinderhook Auction Company
Aug. 17, 2024
William Lester Stevens (Am. 1888-1969), Winter Stream, Watercolor on paper, framed under glass
Est: $700 - $900
William Lester Stevens (Am. 1888-1969) Winter Stream Watercolor on paper, framed under glass Signed l.r., artist's obituary attached verso 8 3/4" x 10 3/4" sight, 15 5/8" x 17 3/4" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Jul. 22, 2024
William Lester Stevens (American 1888-1969), "Cricket Hill", oil on masonite, wooded landscape in autumnal tones, signed lower right, framed, inscribed verso "Cricket Hill / W. Lester Stevens" along with gallery label...
Est: $400 - $800
William Lester Stevens (American 1888-1969), "Cricket Hill", oil on masonite, wooded landscape in autumnal tones, signed lower right, framed, inscribed verso "Cricket Hill / W. Lester Stevens" along with gallery labels and artist bio, wear consistent with age, ss: 17 ¼" h. x 22 ½" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Jul. 20, 2024
William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) American
Est: $6,500 - $8,500
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.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jul. 20, 2024
William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) WW2 French Scene
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) Watercolor on paper depicting busy French scene, signed, piece measures 10 x 11 and 13.5 x 15 inches in beautiful gilt frame. Painting was created during his time in France for the US Military during WW2 thus small size as it had to be stored in small bags. One of the oldest pieces known by the artist. Dedicated and signed on Verso. Painting comes from a Colorado estate. 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
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jul. 20, 2024
William Lester STEVENS: "Covered Bridge"
Est: $600 - $800
William Lester STEVENS (American, 1888-1969): "Covered Bridge, New Hampshire". Watercolor on paper. Signed and annotated in ink within the image, lower right sheet corner. Sheet size: 20 1/2 x 29 inches.
Armstrong Fine Art
Jul. 06, 2024
William Lester Stevens W/C Old House Marblehead
Est: $500 - $550
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) watercolor painting on paper titled "Old House Marblehead" depicting a tree-shaded colonial style home in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Signed "W. Lester Stevens", dated "40" and titled lower right. Housed under glass with linen mat in a natural wood frame. Sight: 10 1/2" H x 16 1/4" W. Framed: 20 3/4" H x 26 1/2" W. Biography: Rockport, Massachusetts-born William Lester Stevens attended the Boston Museum School as a student of Edmund Tarbell, Frank Benson, Philip Hale and William Paxton. Although he is most commonly associated with the Boston School of painters, Stevens also painted for a period in Charlotte and Asheville, NC, where he gave lessons and held one man shows. In 1921 Stevens and his friend Aldro Hibbard were instrumental in organizing the Rockport Art Association. Stevens was best known for his traditional and impressionist landscapes. He was prolific, and by 1964 had won more awards than any other living artist. Source: American Art Review, Oct. 2003; Falk, Peter Hastings (ed.) Who Was Who in American Art , 1564-1975.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jul. 06, 2024
William Lester Stevens W/C, Large, NE Village Scene
Est: $800 - $1,000
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) New England Village Scene watercolor painting of a New England church and village. Leafless trees and beige fields depict a cold clear day in the late fall or winter. Housed in a gilt frame with blue tinting. Signed "W. Lester Stevenson" in the lower right corner. Sight: 19" H x 27" W. Framed: 29" H x 37" W. Biography: "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. William Lester Stevens died on June 10, 1969." (source: American Art Review, October 2003).
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jul. 06, 2024
William Lester Stevens O/C, Red Shanty
Est: $1,400 - $1,500
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) oil on board painting titled "Red Shanty" depicting a red dilapidated house and its surrounding landscape. Highly textured and colorful paint depicts a red house encompassed by a light blue sky and a foreground of sparsely planted crops contained by a long white fence. Black painted with the original wood color visible in the cross-hatched grooves throughout the frame. Signed “W. Lester Stevenson N.A.” in the lower left corner. Sight: 23 1/2" W x 19 1/2" H. Frame: 28 1/2" W x 24 1/2" H. Biography: "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. William Lester Stevens died on June 10, 1969." (source: American Art Review, October 2003).
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 29, 2024
William Lester Stevens (1888 - 1969) "Autumn Brook"
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
William Lester Stevens (1888 - 1969) Oil on board, titled "Autumn Brook", signed lower right "W. Lester Stevens", piece measures 12 x 16 and 16 x 20 inches w/frame. Recently cleaned and reframed and is in great condition/ ready to hang. Private Florida Collection. 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.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jun. 29, 2024
William Lester Stevens "Two Birches" (1888-1969) American
Est: $5,500 - $7,500
William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) "Two Birches" Dated " 1967 #123" on verso. Acrylic finish on board, Signed Lower Right, Measures (24 x 30 inches) w/frame (30 x 36 inches) 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.Private Florida Collection
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jun. 15, 2024
William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) American
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) Oil on canvas board, signed lower right "W. Lester Stevens" and depicts a church in summer light with trees, piece measures 12 x 14 inches and 17.5 x 20 inches w/frame. 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.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jun. 15, 2024
William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) American
Est: $6,500 - $8,500
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.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jun. 13, 2024
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS, American 1888-1969, "Autumn Brook", oil on canvasboard, 15 1/4 x 18 1/4 in. (38.7 x 46.4 cm.), Frame: 22 x 2 x 24 in. (55.9 x 5.1 x 61 cm.)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS American, 1888-1969 "Autumn Brook" oil on canvasboard signed lower left "W Lester Stevens", titled and signed on the reverse
Shannon's
Jun. 09, 2024
William Stevens "Afternoon Symphony" Gouache
Est: $600 - $800
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969), "Afternoon Symphony", Gouache on Paper, signed in pencil lower right and titled lower left, inscribed "RFA / Stevens" to verso. Image: 24" H x 36" W; sheet: 30" H x 44" W. Provenance: From a West 12th Street Estate. Keywords: 20th Century Art, Works on Paper, Painting, Landscape, Meadow, Polychrome
Auctions at Showplace
Jun. 09, 2024
William Stevens "Vivid Memories" Gouache on Paper
Est: $600 - $800
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969), "Vivid Memories", Gouache on Paper, signed in pencil lower right and titled lower left, pencil inscribed "RFA / Stevens" to verso. Overall: 30" H x 44" W. Provenance: From a West 12th Street Estate. Keywords: 20th Century Art, Works on Paper, Painting, Landscape, Meadow, Polychrome
Auctions at Showplace
Jun. 08, 2024
William Lester Stevens Harbor Watercolor on Paper
Est: $750 - $1,500
A William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) watercolor on paper depicting a harbor scene surrounded by mountains. Signed lower right. Housed in wood frame with matting behind glass. Sight: 17.5" x 21"
Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
Jun. 07, 2024
William Lester Stevens
Est: $800 - $1,200
American, 1888-1969 (i) Maine Harbor Signed W. Lester Stevens (ll) Watercolor on paper 17 1/2 x 21 inches (44.5 x 53.3 cm) Frame 27 1/2 x 31 inches (ii) Gloucester Wharves Signed W. Lester Stevens (lr) Watercolor on paper 19 x 24 inches (48.3 x 61 cm) Frame 32 x 38 inches (Frame 23 3/4 x 29 3/4 inches)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 04, 2024
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - The White Sail
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - The White Sail Signed ‘W. Lester Stevens’ bottom right, oil on canvas 9 ½ x 11 ½ in. (24.1 x 29.2cm) Provenance Blackwood March Auctioneers & Appraisers, Essex, Massachusetts, sale of March 30 2016, Lot 111. Acquired from the above. Private Collection, Rockport, Massachusetts.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 04, 2024
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - Motif #1, Gloucester
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - Motif #1, Gloucester Signed ‘W. Lester Stevens’ bottom left, oil on canvas 16 ¼ x 20 in. (41.3 x 50.8cm) Provenance Brunk Auctions, Ashville, sale of May 12-14, 2016, lot 499. Acquired directly from the above sale. Private Collection, Rockport, Massachusetts.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 04, 2024
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - Cape Elizabeth
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - Cape Elizabeth Signed ‘W. Lester Stevens’ bottom left, oil on Masonite 12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 43.2cm) Provenance James D. Julia, Fairfield, sale of August 24-26, 2016, lot 1106. Acquired directly from the above sale. Private Collection, Rockport, Massachusetts.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 04, 2024
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - Fall Woods
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - Fall Woods Signed ‘W. Lester Stevens’ bottom right, oil on board 12 x 14 in. (30.5 x 35.6cm) Provenance Eldred's, East Dennis, sale of November 19-21, 2015, lot 1140 (as Fall Landscape). Acquired directly from the above sale. Private Collection, Rockport, Massachusetts.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 04, 2024
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - Autumn Brook
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - Autumn Brook Signed ‘W. Lester Stevens’ bottom right, oil on Masonite 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2cm) Provenance Rockport Art Association and Museum Annual Art Auction, Rockport, Massachusetts, Sale of May 1 2021, lot 51. Private Collection, Rockport, Massachusetts.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 04, 2024
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - Rockport Winter, Motif #1
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - Rockport Winter, Motif #1 Signed ‘W. Lester Stevens’ bottom right, oil on canvas 18 1/2 x 22 (47 x 55.9cm) Provenance Rockport Art Association and Museum Annual Art Auction, Rockport, sale of May 7, 2016, lot 58. Acquired directly from the above sale. Private Collection, Rockport, Massachusetts.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 04, 2024
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - Grand Manan Rocks
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) - Grand Manan Rocks Signed ‘W. Lester Stevens N.A.’ bottom left; also inscribed with title verso, oil on canvas 30 x 42 in. (76.2 x 106.7cm) Provenance Childs Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts. Grogan & Company, Boston, sale of November 15, 2020, lot 155. Acquired directly from the above sale. Private Collection, Rockport, Massachusetts.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 02, 2024
William Lester Stevens Winter Landscape Painting
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
STEVENS, William Lester, (American, 1888-1969): Snowy mountain winter landscape with cabin, Oil on Canvas, signed lower left, 25" x 30", framed 32.5" x 37.5". No evidence of inpaint or restoration under black light.
Amero Auctions
Jun. 02, 2024
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (AMERICAN, 1888-1969).
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
'Autumn Landscape'. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. From a Huntington, Long Island, NY collection. Dimensions: 24" h x 30" w. Frame: 31" h x 37" w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
May. 30, 2024
William Lester Stevens (1888 - 1969) "Autumn Brook"
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
William Lester Stevens (1888 - 1969) Oil on board, titled "Autumn Brook", signed lower right "W. Lester Stevens", piece measures 12 x 16 and 16 x 20 inches w/frame. Recently cleaned and reframed and is in great condition/ ready to hang. Private Florida Collection. 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.
Cutler Bay Auctions
May. 24, 2024
AMERICAN SCHOOL , Rocky coast., Pastel, 10" x 13". Framed 20.5" x 22.5".
Est: $400 - $700
AMERICAN SCHOOL Rocky coast. Signed in pencil lower right "W. Lester Stevens".
Eldred's
May. 24, 2024
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (Massachusetts, 1888-1969), Springtime on the farm., Oil on canvas, 25" x 30". Framed 28" x 34".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS Massachusetts, 1888-1969 Springtime on the farm. Signed lower left "W. Lester Stevens N.A.".
Eldred's
May. 04, 2024
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS, (American, 1888-1969), Winter Scene, oil on canvasboard, 16 x 20 in., frame: 19 3/4 x 23 3/4 in.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (American, 1888-1969) Winter Scene oil on canvasboard signed W. Lester Stevens N.A. lower right
Grogan & Company
May. 04, 2024
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS, (American, 1888-1969), Gaspé Peninsula, Québec (Percé Rock), watercolor on paper, 16 3/4 x 20 1/2 in., frame: 26 1/2 x 29 3/4 in.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (American, 1888-1969) Gaspé Peninsula, Québec (Percé Rock) watercolor on paper signed W. Lester Stevens lower right
Grogan & Company
May. 04, 2024
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS, (American, 1888-1969), Fishing Shacks, watercolor on paper, sight: 14 x 18 3/8 in., frame: 23 x 27 in.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (American, 1888-1969) Fishing Shacks watercolor on paper signed W. Lester Stevens N.A. A.W.S. lower right
Grogan & Company
May. 04, 2024
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS, (American, 1888-1969), River View, Winter, oil on canvasboard, 16 x 20 in., frame: 20 3/8 x 24 3/8 in.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
WILLIAM LESTER STEVENS (American, 1888-1969) River View, Winter oil on canvasboard signed W. Lester Stevens N.A. lower right
Grogan & Company
Apr. 30, 2024
William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) "Two Birches"
Est: $4,500 - $6,500
William Lester Stevens (1888-1969) Acrylic finish on board, titled "Two Birches", Dated and numbered "1967 #123" on verso, Signed Lower Right, Measures 24 x 30 inches and 30 x 36 inches with custom gilt frame. 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.Private Florida Collection
Cutler Bay Auctions
Apr. 30, 2024
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888 - 1969) Landscape Watercolor
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
Medium: Watercolor Painting Size: 11.75 x 14.75 inches Frame Size: 18.5 x 21 inches Condition: This artwork is in good overall condition for its age. Signature: Signed Artist: William Lester Stevens (American, 1888 - 1969)
Montgomery Auction
Apr. 18, 2024
William Lester Stevens (1888 - 1969) American
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
William Lester Stevens (1888 - 1969) Oil on bosrd,signed & Titled , measures 12 x 16 inches and 16 x 20 inches w/frame. Recently cleaned and in great condtion. 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.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Apr. 18, 2024
William Lester Stevens (1888 - 1969) American
Est: $2,800 - $3,500
William Lester Stevens (1888 - 1969) Oil on board,signed & Titled , measures 12 x 16 inches and 18 x 22 inches w/frame. 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.
Cutler Bay Auctions