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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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