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WILLIAM LESTER, Early Texas oil/linen, 1957

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WILLIAM LESTER, Early Texas oil/linen, 1957
<B>WILLIAM LESTER (1910-1991)</B></I><BR><I>Fire Escape</B></I>, 1957<BR>Oil on canvas<BR>44 x 34 inches (111.8 x 86.4 cm)<BR>Signed, dated, and titled verso<BR><BR> The interplay of geometric shapes and color provides the compositional device William Lester uses in this painting. Without the figure of the woman, this painting would pass as a non-representational geometric abstraction.<BR><BR>The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum currently has an exhibition called <I>Urban Texas: Images of an Evolving State.</B></I> This painting by William Lester is an excellent example of one of Texas' most important artists moving from the rural subject matter of the Texas Regionalists to urban themes and modernism.<BR><BR>Provenance:<BR>Estate of William Lester<BR>Valley House Gallery<BR>Acquired from the above by the present owner<B>Condition Report:</B> Excellent condition, original canvas, very minor inpainting. Original artist-designed period frame in excellent condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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