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G. Lester
"La Cage Aux Fowls" - Surreal Figurative Abstract

1980

$2,280
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£1,740.72
£2,175.9020% Off
€1,993.73
€2,492.1720% Off
CA$3,194.27
CA$3,992.8420% Off
A$3,571.58
A$4,464.4820% Off
CHF 1,873.45
CHF 2,341.8120% Off
MX$43,260.46
MX$54,075.5820% Off
NOK 23,648.56
NOK 29,560.7020% Off
SEK 22,342.18
SEK 27,927.7220% Off
DKK 14,881.24
DKK 18,601.5420% Off

About the Item

"La Cage Aux Fowls" A tongue in cheek swipe at the artist and his muse, the nude and of course the chicken. An oil on canvas circa 1980, signed G. Lester of Ardsley, New York (American, 20th Century). Signed on verso "G. Lester". Unframed. Image, 54"H x 41"W x 1"D. G. Lester of Ardsley, NY. Studied in San Francisco with the bay area abstract expressionists.
  • Creator:
    G. Lester (American)
  • Creation Year:
    1980
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56 in (142.24 cm)Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Normal wear and tear to frame. Some minor craquelure.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT-R3528*1stDibs: LU5421750783

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