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W. LESTER STEVENS (1888-1969) OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING IN GILT WOODEN FRAME - SIGNED LOWER RIGHT "W. LESTER STEVENS", TITLED ON REVERSE IN PENCIL (GRAPHITE) "SKY / BY W. LESTER STEVENS / BEARSKIN NECK, ROCKPORT, MASS" ALONG WITH A PENCIL SKETCH OF A MAN WITH A HAT AND BEARD, Impressionist Cloudscape with Sailboats; Oil on Canvas with Artist/Owner Sketches on Reverse, A lively, small-format cloud study by Lester Stevens, capturing his typical spirited brushwork and tonal sky studies. The presence of the hand-inscription “SKY” and the sketches on the reverse makes this attractive to collectors: the reverse features studio marks that are often sought after as evidence of the painting’s working life. FRAME MEASURES APPROX. 14 3/4" WIDE X 12 1/2" HIGH, SITE 11 1/2" WIDE X 9 3/4" HIGH, GOOD OVERALL CONDITION