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Illustrator, Painter, b. 1907 - d. 1998

Lester J. Chaney, an internationally recognized marine painter was born in Hungary. His family moved to America when he was three years old. He attended school at Pullman High and the Art Institute. His ability and skill were recognized by Leon Lundmark, who was recognized as the greatest marine painter in the Chicago area, and he became a protege of the great artist. After six years of study with Lundmark, he went to the Maine coast, where he painted under the supervision of C.H. Woodbury and Frederick J. Waugh. His paintings hang in galleries as far as Bergen, Norway and as far west as Sydney, Australia. He has been asked to exhibit in London, England, and Paris,
France. Besides working the steel plant during the war he painted and exhibited pictures from Maine to California. He prefers the realistic pictures. In his spare time he helps out at a Chicago studio where his pictures are exhibited. Although Chaney is listed in Who's Who in American Artists and the Modern Review of Paris as a marine painter, he is also an accomplished landscape painter. Warren Woods, Golden Sands, Landscape Symphony, and Morning Fantasy are pictures that may be viewed before June 1 at the school.

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  • Lester Joseph Chaney Rocky Shoreline Oil On Board
    Mar. 01, 2025

    Lester Joseph Chaney Rocky Shoreline Oil On Board

    Est: -

    Oil on board painting by listed Illinois artist Lester Joseph Chaney (1907-1998). The painting features water crashing against a rocky shoreline. Signed in the lower left. Sight measures approximately 10-5/8" across x 7-3/4" tall, framed measures 17-5/8" across x 13-3/4" tall. Framed and matted under glass.

    Kraft Auction Service
  • "STAR OF ALASKA" BY LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (1907-1988).
    Jan. 31, 2025

    "STAR OF ALASKA" BY LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (1907-1988).

    Est: $200 - $400

    "STAR OF ALASKA" BY LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (1907-1988). American, 1954. Oil on board. Tall masted ship on water, signed and dated lower right. Board, 11.75"h. 15.5"w. Framed under glass, 15.5"h. 20"w. From the collection of the late Neil Zuehlke, Heartland, Wisconsin.

    Amelia Jeffers
  • Lester Chaney (1907-1998) American, Oil Painting "Afterglow" Presque Isle, Michigan
    Jan. 18, 2025

    Lester Chaney (1907-1998) American, Oil Painting "Afterglow" Presque Isle, Michigan

    Est: $600 - $1,200

    Lester Chaney (American 1907-1998) Oil Painting "Afterglow" Presque Isle, Michigan. Signed and dated 1946 lower left corner. Titled on the back, oil on masonite.    Lester J. Chaney, a renowned marine painter, was born in Hungary and raised in the United States. He studied under renowned artists Leon Lundmark, C.H. Woodbury, and Frederick J. Waugh. His work has been exhibited internationally, from Maine to California, and even in Europe and Australia. Chaney's realistic style, capturing the beauty of marine landscapes, has earned him recognition in the art world, as evidenced by his inclusion in "Who's Who in American Artists" and the "Modern Review of Paris."   Overall Size: 29 1/2 x 41 1/2 in.  Sight Size: 23 1/4 x 35 1/4 in. #4960

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • Lester Joseph Chaney (American, 1907-1998) Oil on Canvas, Ca. 1960s, "Crashing Waves Off the Maine Coast", H 22" W 28"
    May. 17, 2024

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, 1907-1998) Oil on Canvas, Ca. 1960s, "Crashing Waves Off the Maine Coast", H 22" W 28"

    Est: $300 - $500

    Signed in the lower right. Seascape with waves crashing against the rocky coast of Maine. Having a painted carved wood frame, H 29.25", 35.25".

    DuMouchelles
  • CLIPPER SHIP PAINTING SIGNED L. CHANEY
    Jan. 15, 2023

    CLIPPER SHIP PAINTING SIGNED L. CHANEY

    Est: $500 - $700

    Old oil portrait of a 3 masted clipper ship signed L. Chaney. 28 x 36 in, framed 32 x 40. (Lester J. Chaney 1907-1998 was a Maine & Illinois painter known for marine art).

    Americana Auctions
  • Lester Joseph Chaney Painting California Coastal 1947
    Dec. 12, 2020

    Lester Joseph Chaney Painting California Coastal 1947

    Est: $500 - $700

    Lester Joseph Chaney (1907-1998) Painting California Coastal 1947. Signed. 14"h x 18"w. Frame 16.5"h x 20.5"w. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.

    California Historical Design, Inc
  • Lester Chaney (Hungary,IL,ME,1907-1998) oil painting
    Jul. 05, 2020

    Lester Chaney (Hungary,IL,ME,1907-1998) oil painting

    Est: $340 - $380

    ARTIST: Lester Joseph Chaney (Hungarian, Illinois, Maine, 1907 - 1998) NAME: Seascape YEAR: 1949 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 12 x 16 inches / 30 x 40 cm FRAME SIZE: 15 x 19 inches / 38 x 48 cm SIGNATURE: lower right SIMILAR ARTISTS: Emil Bisttram, Ernest Fredericks, George Drew, Albert Pels, Frank Francesco Serverio Perri, Gulbrand Sether, Aaron Bohrod, Abraham Walkowitz, Carl Krafft, William Ballantine Dorsey, Edmund Brucker, Pal Fried, George Howell Gay, Emile Albert Gruppe, Hayley Lever, Gertrude Abercrombie CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 116630 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Lester J. Chaney, an internationally recognized marine painter was born in Hungary. His family moved to this country when he was three years old. He attended school at Pullman High and the Art Institute. His ability and skill were recognized by Leon Lundmark, who was recognized as the greatest marine painter in the Chicago area, and he became a protege of the great artist. After six years of study with Lundmark, he went to the Maine coast, where he painted under the supervision of C.H. Woodbury and Frederick J. Waugh. His paintings hang in galleries as far as Bergen, Norway and as far west as Sydney, Australia. He has been asked to exhibit in London, England, and Paris, France. Besides working the steel plant during the war he painted and exhibited pictures from Maine to California. He prefers the realistic pictures. In his spare time he helps out at a Chicago studio where his pictures are exhibited. Although Chaney is listed in Who's Who in American Artists and the Modern Review of Paris as a marine painter, he is also an accomplished landscape painter. Warren Woods, Golden Sands, Landscape Symphony, and Morning Fantasy are pictures that may be viewed before June 1 at the school.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • Lester Joseph Chaney California Painting Sand Dunes
    Dec. 14, 2019

    Lester Joseph Chaney California Painting Sand Dunes

    Est: $600 - $800

    Lester Joseph Chaney (1907-1908) oil painting of California sand dunes. Signed. Excellent condition. 14"h x 18"w. Frame 16.5"h x 20.5"w. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. Larger piece are shipped via Steve Auger Shipping. He travels coast to coast every month delivering antiques and fine furniture blanket wrap coast to coast. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.

    California Historical Design, Inc
  • Lester Joseph Chaney Painting of California Sand Dunes
    Jun. 08, 2019

    Lester Joseph Chaney Painting of California Sand Dunes

    Est: $750 - $950

    Lester Joseph Chaney (1907-1908) oil painting of California sand dunes. Signed. 14"h x 18"w. Frame 16.5"h x 20.5"w

    California Historical Design, Inc
  • LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (D.1998) SEASCAPE PAINTING
    Apr. 14, 2019

    LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (D.1998) SEASCAPE PAINTING

    Est: $200 - $300

    Framed oil on board painting, Seascape, possibly Cape Elizabeth, Maine, signed L. Chaney (Lester Joseph Chaney, Hungary, United States, 1907-1998), and dated 1948 lower left, sight: approx 19.5"h, 25.5"w, overall: approx 25.5"h, 31.5"w, 7.75lbs **Provenance: From the Estate of Huey Keeney of Tyler, Texas** Start Price: $150.00

    Austin Auction Gallery
  • Lester Joseph Chaney Painting of California Sand Dunes
    Dec. 08, 2018

    Lester Joseph Chaney Painting of California Sand Dunes

    Est: $900 - $1,200

    Lester Joseph Chaney (1907-1908) oil painting of California sand dunes.  Signed.  Excellent condition. 14"h x 18"w.  Frame 16.5"h x 20.5"w.

    California Historical Design, Inc
  • Lester Chaney (American, 1907 - 1998), oil on board, depicts a collection of colorful cape cod homes covered in snow, Impressionist...
    May. 01, 2017

    Lester Chaney (American, 1907 - 1998), oil on board, depicts a collection of colorful cape cod homes covered in snow, Impressionist...

    Est: $150 - $300

    Lester Chaney (American, 1907 - 1998), oil on board, depicts a collection of colorful cape cod homes covered in snow, Impressionist style, signed "L. Chaney 78" LR, in gilded frame with loss, not examined out of frame, frame size: 20" h. x 24 1/2" w.

    Winter Associates, Inc.
  • Lester Joseph Chaney, (American/ Illinois; b.1907), "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"
    Jan. 18, 2014

    Lester Joseph Chaney, (American/ Illinois; b.1907), "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"

    Est: $300 - $500

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American/ Illinois; b.1907) "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape oil on canvas signed and dated 1930 lower left. 25" x 30"

    Ripley Auctions
  • LESTER J. CHANEY (1907- ) OIL ON CANVAS
    Jan. 10, 2014

    LESTER J. CHANEY (1907- ) OIL ON CANVAS

    Est: $200 - $300

    Titled 'Clipper Swark,' the work measures 24 x 30.25 inches with an overall frame size of 28.5 x 34.5 inches. Very nice carved frame.

    Dirk Soulis Auctions
  • Lester Joseph Chaney, (American/ Illinois; b.1907), "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"
    Aug. 28, 2013

    Lester Joseph Chaney, (American/ Illinois; b.1907), "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"

    Est: $600 - $900

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American/ Illinois; b.1907) "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape oil on canvas signed and dated 1930 lower left. 25" x 30"

    Ripley Auctions
  • Lester Joseph Chaney, (American/ Illinois; b.1907), "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"
    Aug. 15, 2013

    Lester Joseph Chaney, (American/ Illinois; b.1907), "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"

    Est: $600 - $900

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American/ Illinois; b.1907) "Granite Headlands, Sunset- Maine" seascape oil on canvas signed and dated 1930 lower left. 25" x 30"

    Ripley Auctions
  • Chaney, Clipper Ship, O/C
    Oct. 21, 2012

    Chaney, Clipper Ship, O/C

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    L. Chaney, clipper ship sailing through heavy seas under full sail, oil on canvas, mounted in gold frame, signed 'L. Chaney' lower right, 27 1/2" x 35 1/2", 32 1/4" x 40 1/4" (frame).

    Kaminski Auctions
  • Two American oil paintings on panels, water scenes, by Lester Joseph Chaney, 1907, 12" high, 16" wide
    Oct. 13, 2012

    Two American oil paintings on panels, water scenes, by Lester Joseph Chaney, 1907, 12" high, 16" wide

    Est: $1,500 - $1,800

    Two American oil paintings on panels, water scenes, by Lester Joseph Chaney, 1907, 12" high, 16" wide

    Northgate Gallery Auctions
  • Lester Joseph Chaney (American b. 1907), Rocky Coast with Breaking Surf, oil on canvas, 25-1/4 x 30-1/4 in
    Sep. 17, 2011

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American b. 1907), Rocky Coast with Breaking Surf, oil on canvas, 25-1/4 x 30-1/4 in

    Est: $400 - $600

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American b. 1907) Rocky Coast with Breaking Surf Signed L. Chaney l.r. Oil on canvas 25-1/4 x 30-1/4 in (64.1 x 76.8 cm)

    Weschler's
  • Lester Joseph Chaney American, b. 1907 Ship at Sea
    Jan. 12, 2011

    Lester Joseph Chaney American, b. 1907 Ship at Sea

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Lester Joseph Chaney American, b. 1907 Ship at Sea Signed L. Chaney (lr) Oil on canvas 28 x 36 1/4 inches

    DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (1907- , Illinois) OIL ON BOARD - Signed seascape with sailboat titled "Full Sail Good Ship Torrens" - An exhib...
    Jan. 09, 2011

    LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (1907- , Illinois) OIL ON BOARD - Signed seascape with sailboat titled "Full Sail Good Ship Torrens" - An exhib...

    Est: $100 - $300

    LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (1907- , Illinois) OIL ON BOARD - Signed seascape with sailboat titled "Full Sail Good Ship Torrens" - An exhibition label is attached to the reverse - Condition fair to good, with scattered minor faint brown marks and paint loss, as seen - Dated 1951 - 31.5" x 43.47" framed

    Pacific Galleries
  • Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907), Michigan Dunes, Oil on Canvas,
    Jul. 29, 2010

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907), Michigan Dunes, Oil on Canvas,

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907), Michigan Dunes, Oil on Canvas, Signed Lower Right "L. Chaney" Note Condition: Canvas revarnished with areas of minor inpainting and minor paint loss. h:30.25 w:34.25 in.

    Gray's Auctioneers
  • Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal
    Mar. 07, 2010

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal

    Est: $400 - $600

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal Scene," c. 1940, oil on board, 12" x 16", signed lower right, framed

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal
    Dec. 06, 2009

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal

    Est: $700 - $900

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal Scene," c. 1950, oil on artist's board, 20" x 24", signed lower right, framed

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal
    May. 03, 2009

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal

    Est: $500 - $700

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal Scene," c. 1940, oil on canvas, 25" x 30", signed lower right, unframed

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal
    Dec. 07, 2008

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Coastal Sunset," 1940, oil on canvas board, 14" x 20", signed and dated lower left, framed

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Lester Joseph Chaney
    Sep. 07, 2008

    Lester Joseph Chaney

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    Lester Joseph Chaney Illinois (b. 1907) ROCKY COASTLINE oil on canvas, framed, signed: lower left H20" W30"

    Charlton Hall
  • Lester Joseph Chaney, (American, b. 1907), November Snow
    Jun. 04, 2008

    Lester Joseph Chaney, (American, b. 1907), November Snow

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) November Snow oil on board signed (lower right) 13 x 17 1/2 inches.

    Hindman
  • Lester Joseph Chaney, (American, b. 1907), Seascape
    Jun. 04, 2008

    Lester Joseph Chaney, (American, b. 1907), Seascape

    Est: $600 - $800

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) Seascape oil on board signed (lower right) 10 3/4 x 15 3/8 inches.

    Hindman
  • Lester Joseph Chaney, (American, b. 1907), The Birches on Presque Isle
    Jun. 04, 2008

    Lester Joseph Chaney, (American, b. 1907), The Birches on Presque Isle

    Est: $700 - $900

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American, b. 1907) The Birches on Presque Isle oil on board signed (lower left) 11 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches.

    Hindman
  • Lester Joseph Chaney (American b. 1907), Rocky Coa
    Sep. 18, 2004

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American b. 1907), Rocky Coa

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Lester Joseph Chaney (American b. 1907) Rocky Coastal Scene with Breaking Surf Signed L. Chaney l.r. Oil on canvas 25 x 30 in (63.5 x 76.2 cm)

    Weschler's
  • Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Surf at Dawn", c. 1938; oil/canvas, 22" x 28", signed and dated.
    Sep. 08, 2002

    Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907) "Surf at Dawn", c. 1938; oil/canvas, 22" x 28", signed and dated.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Chicago painter known for marines. He studied with Charles Woodbury and at the Art Institute of Chicago, and exhibited at the Little Gallery, Union League Club, Chicago No-Jury Society of Artists.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (American b. 1907) WAVES CRASHING AGAINST THE ROCKS
    Jun. 21, 2002

    LESTER JOSEPH CHANEY (American b. 1907) WAVES CRASHING AGAINST THE ROCKS

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Freeman's
  • Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907), "Luminous Coastline", c. 1935; oil/canvas, 25" x 30", signed and
    Mar. 03, 2002

    Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907), "Luminous Coastline", c. 1935; oil/canvas, 25" x 30", signed and

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    dated. Chicago painter. Chaney studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and with well known marine painters, C.H. Woodbury and Leon Lundmark. He exhibited at the Union League Club, Chicago, and the Little Gallery (also in Chicago) in the 1920s-30s. His work is in the collection of the Davenport Iowa Public Museum.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907), "Dunes Scene", c. 1940; oil/canvas, signed. Chicago painter
    Dec. 01, 2001

    Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907), "Dunes Scene", c. 1940; oil/canvas, signed. Chicago painter

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    known for marines. He studied with Charles Woodbury and at the Art Institute of Chicago, and exhibited at the Little Gallery, Union League Club, Chicago No-Jury Society of Artists.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907) "On the High Seas", c. 1940; oil/canvas, 30" x 25", signed.
    Dec. 01, 2001

    Lester Chaney (American, b. 1907) "On the High Seas", c. 1940; oil/canvas, 30" x 25", signed.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Chicago painter known for marines. He studied with Charles Woodbury and at the Art Institute of Chicago, and exhibited at the Little Gallery, Union League Club, Chicago No-Jury Society of Artists.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
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