Lawrence H. Lebduska (American, 1894-1966) Rhinoceros, Chimpanzee, and Elephant
| Lot #: 19 Lawrence H. Lebduska (American, 1894-1966) Rhinoceros, Chimpanzee, and Elephant |
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Oil on canvas. Signed 'Lebduska '64' (lower left). |
| 22 x 20 in. |
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Provenance Private collection, Buffalo, New York. |
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Condition No in-paint or restoration. Some minor paint loss to frame. |
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Auction Date Sep 25, 2025 |
| Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 |
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Lawrence H. Lebduska (American, 1894-1966)
Lawrence H. Lebduska was an American artist known for his fantasy-inspired, naive paintings of animals, figures, and murals. Born in Baltimore to a Bohemian family, he learned art at an early age and later studied stained glass in Leipzig. After returning to the U.S., he worked for designer Elsie de Wolfe before focusing on decorative murals and canvas painting. His work, although lacking formal art training, is characterized by bold colors and fantastical themes, drawing comparisons to Fauvism and French experimental painting.
In the 1930s, Lebduska gained significant recognition for his distinctive style, which influenced figures like Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who credited him with inspiring her folk art collection. His unique approach to fantasy, animal scenes, and pseudo-historical subjects made a lasting impact in the American art scene, with works in stained glass, murals, and painting.
Lawrence H. Lebduska was an American artist known for his fantasy-inspired, naive paintings of animals, figures, and murals. Born in Baltimore to a Bohemian family, he learned art at an early age and later studied stained glass in Leipzig. After returning to the U.S., he worked for designer Elsie de Wolfe before focusing on decorative murals and canvas painting. His work, although lacking formal art training, is characterized by bold colors and fantastical themes, drawing comparisons to Fauvism and French experimental painting.
In the 1930s, Lebduska gained significant recognition for his distinctive style, which influenced figures like Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who credited him with inspiring her folk art collection. His unique approach to fantasy, animal scenes, and pseudo-historical subjects made a lasting impact in the American art scene, with works in stained glass, murals, and painting.
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