Bidspirit auction | Lester Wilton Raymer (1907-1991)

Lester Wilton Raymer (1907-1991) - LESTER RAYMER (1907-1991) MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER. Lester Wilton Raymer (1907-1991) Untitled (Aerialist with Hoops) 1971 The mixed media work on paper is signed lower left. Born in Alva, Oklahoma in 1907, Lester Raymer pursued formal training at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1930 to 1933, studying under the painter Boris Anisfeld and art historian Helen Gardner, earning his BFA. He returned to Oklahoma and later relocated to Lindsborg, Kansas, in 1945, where he married fellow artist Ramona Weddle. He succeeded Birger Sandzen as painting instructor at Bethany College in 1946. Raymer was a prolific and multi-talented artist skilled at painting, printmaking, ceramics, woodcarving, metalwork, stitchery and mosaics. Hundreds of examples of his work in all these mediums, and much more, can be found at his original home and studio preserved as the Red Barn Studio Museum in Lindsborg, Kansas. Sight size measures 17 x 8 with a framed size of 25.5 x 16.5 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Sight size measures 17 x 8 with a framed size of 25.5 x 16.5 inches. Condition Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up.