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b. 1932 -

The Missouri Born artist Richard Brown Lethem began his studies at the Kansas City Art Institute and earned a BFA and MFA at Columbia University.

He began teaching at Columbia in 1957 and the following year received a Fulbright Fellowship in painting for study in Paris. Subsequent teaching positions have been at the following institutions: Columbia University, University of Kentucky, Kansas City Art Institute, and the University of Southern Maine.

He has been represented by numerous One Person shows including nine in New York City. His work is in many public and private collections including: The Ogunquit Museum of Amerian Art, Ogunquit, Maine, Pamona College Museum, Claremont, California, Blanden Museum of Art, Ft. Dodge, Iowa, University of New England Museum, Portland, Maine, Bates College Museum, Lewiston, Maine, Yaddo Foundation, Saratoga Springs, New York and Columbia University, New York City.

He currently lives and works in Bath Maine

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  • Richard Lethem (b. 1932) "Three Legged Mexican Dog"
    Aug. 19, 2021

    Richard Lethem (b. 1932) "Three Legged Mexican Dog"

    Est: $300 - $600

    Richard Lethem (American, b. 1932) "Three Legged Mexican Dog," 2008, acrylic painting on canvas laid over board, signed and titled. Framed. Size: 8.75'' x 10.25'', 22 x 26 cm (canvas); 13.5'' x 14.75'', 34 x 37 cm (frame).

    Material Culture
  • Richard Brown Lethem, Am. b. 1932, 1] Robin 2] "Determination" 2014 , 1] Oil on canvas, framed 2] Acrylic on canvas, framed, 1] 10 5/8"
    Feb. 13, 2021

    Richard Brown Lethem, Am. b. 1932, 1] Robin 2] "Determination" 2014 , 1] Oil on canvas, framed 2] Acrylic on canvas, framed, 1] 10 5/8"

    Est: $500 - $700

    Richard Brown Lethem Am. b. 1932 1] Robin 2] "Determination" 2014 1] Oil on canvas, framed 2] Acrylic on canvas, framed 1] Initialed l.r. signed on verso, artist's label on verso 2] Initialed l.r., signed and titled on verso, artist's label on verso, "Home Body XXX" inscribed on verso 1] 10 5/8" x 11 3/4" actual, 13 1/4" x 14 1/4" framed 2] 11" x 10" actual, 12 1/8" x 11 1/8" framed Provenance: Collection of Anthony Moore, York, Maine

    Barridoff Auctions
  • Richard Lethem (American, b. 1932)
    Jan. 28, 2021

    Richard Lethem (American, b. 1932)

    Est: $200 - $400

    Richard Lethem (American, b. 1932) "Untitled (Cythera Yes), 1962/3, mixed media canvas, signed and dated verso. Framed. Size: 58'' x 72'', 147 x 183 cm (stretcher); 60'' x 74'', 152 x 188 cm (frame). Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York.

    Material Culture
  • Richard Lethem (American, b. 1932) Mixed Media
    Jan. 28, 2021

    Richard Lethem (American, b. 1932) Mixed Media

    Est: $200 - $400

    Richard Lethem (American, b. 1932) "Locksmith Blues or Song of the Rasp/Key the Lock or Lock the Cage" 1985, oil on canvas with metal keys, paper key tag, and push pin, signed, dated and titled verso stretcher. Framed. Size: 72'' x 52'', 183 x 132 cm (stretcher); 75'' x 55'', 191 x 140 cm (frame). Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York.

    Material Culture
  • RICHARD LETHEM - JANICE
    Nov. 18, 2020

    RICHARD LETHEM - JANICE

    Est: $200 - $400

    Lot 96 Richard Lethem American (b. 1932) Janice (1981) oil on panel signed on the left side and verso 12 x 15 1/8 inches Provenance: from the collection of Allan Stone Gallery The Artist,Allan Stone Gallery, New York

    Capsule Gallery Auction
  • Richard Lethem (American, 20th century) Oil
    Jul. 22, 2020

    Richard Lethem (American, 20th century) Oil

    Est: $300 - $500

    Richard Lethem (American , 20th century) Untitled. 1981. Oil on canvas, signed and dated; verso inscribed: "Bklyn." Framed. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 24" x 30" ,61 x 76 cm(stretcher);25'' x 31'', 64 x 79 cm (frame). RICHARD LETHEM (b. 1932, Missouri) began his studies at the Kansas City Art Institute and earned a BFA and MFA at Columbia University. He began teaching at Columbia in 1957 and the following year received a Fulbright Fellowship in painting for study in Paris. Lethem has been represented by numerous solo exhibitions, including nine in New York City. His work is in many public and private collections including the Ogunquit Museum of Amerian Art, ME; Pamona College Museum, Claremont, NH; the Blanden Museum of Art, Fort Dodge, IA; the University of New England Museum, Portland, ME; Bates College Museum, Lewiston, ME; the Yaddo Foundation, Saratoga Springs, NY; and Columbia University, New York. He currently lives and works in Bath, Maine.

    Material Culture
  • Richard Brown Lethem (b. 1932): Untitled
    Nov. 15, 2019

    Richard Brown Lethem (b. 1932): Untitled

    Est: $700 - $900

    Oil on canvas, 1981, signed 'RB Lethem' and dated upper right, signed 'RB Lethem', dated and inscribed 'Bklyn' on the reverse.24 1/2 x 31 1/2 in., 25 1/2 x 31 in. (frame). From the Allan Stone Collection

    STAIR
  • Richard Brown Lethem (b. 1932): Untitled
    Nov. 15, 2019

    Richard Brown Lethem (b. 1932): Untitled

    Est: $800 - $1,000

    Oil on canvas, 1981, signed 'RB Lethem' and dated lower left, signed 'RB Lethem' and dated on the reverse.34 x 46 in., 34 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. (frame). From the Allan Stone Collection

    STAIR
  • Richard Lethem, War Dancer
    Oct. 17, 2019

    Richard Lethem, War Dancer

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Richard Lethem War Dancer 1985 oil on canvas 72 h × 52 w in (183 × 132 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso ‘War Dancer R. Lethem 1985'. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist | Allan Stone Gallery, New York condition: Framed without glazing measuring 75 x 55 inches. No issues noted.

    Wright
  • Richard Lethem - Conversation on the Feeder, 2001
    Aug. 04, 2017

    Richard Lethem - Conversation on the Feeder, 2001

    Est: $600 - $800

    Richard Lethem Conversation on the Feeder, 2001 Signed "R B Lethem" verso Acrylic 13 x 11 in. 33.0 x 27.9 cm

    Barridoff Auctions
  • Painting, Richard Lethem
    Nov. 12, 2016

    Painting, Richard Lethem

    Est: $150 - $250

    Richard Brown Lethem (American, 20th century), "Janice," 1981, oil on board, signed, titled and dated verso, gallery label (Allan Stone Gallery, New York, New York) affixed verso, overall (with frame): 12"h x 18.25"w.

    Clars Auctions
  • Painting, Richard Lethem
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Painting, Richard Lethem

    Est: $250 - $450

    Richard Brown Lethem (American, 20th century), "Janice," 1981, oil on board, signed, titled and dated verso, gallery label (Allan Stone Gallery, New York, New York) affixed verso, overall (with frame): 12"h x 18.25"w. Provenance: Private Collection

    Clars Auctions
  • Painting, Richard Lethem
    May. 22, 2016

    Painting, Richard Lethem

    Est: $500 - $700

    Richard Brown Lethem (American, 20th century), "Janice," 1981, oil on board, signed, titled and dated verso, gallery label (Allan Stone Gallery, New York, NY) affixed verso, board: 11"h x 17"w. Provenance: Private Collection

    Clars Auctions
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