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WILLIAM LESTER, Early Texas oil/linen, 1959

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WILLIAM LESTER, Early Texas oil/linen, 1959
<B>WILLIAM LESTER (1910-1991)<BR></B></I><I>Musicians</B></I>, 1959<BR>Oil on linen<BR>30 x 44 inches (76.2 x 111.8 cm)<BR>Signed and titled verso<BR><BR> A modernist depiction of a jazz quintet including guitar, percussion, banjo, bass, and trumpet. From its very earliest days, jazz (because of its free-form musical style) has been associated with modernist and abstract painting.<BR><BR><BR>Provenance:<BR>Estate of William Lester<BR>Valley House Gallery<BR>Acquired from the above by the present owner<BR><BR><B>Condition Report:</B> Excellent condition; original canvas. 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>)