Very few pieces created by Lawrence Tenney Stevens have been offered at auction. Most of those that have, were offered prior to the recent discoveries made in his archives. As a result, whether buying or selling, people who are curious about the current value of a Stevens piece are cautioned not to rely exclusively on auction records as an accurate indicator. Feel free to contact John Faubion for the most recent information that influences prices. johnfaubion@basicisp.net
Auction Records
This watercolor of a moose in Yellowstone was painted, on-site, in a campy Western style by Lawrence Tenney Stevens in 1935. It reflects a spontaneity and color palette that was influenced by celebrated artist Millard Sheets. Stevens, Sheets, and acclaimed muralist Thomas Loftin Johnson, had traveled to Mexico on a watercoloring expedition the previous year. This watercolor was owned by Ray Wilde, a local of Cody, Wyoming. It was sold at Brian Lebel’s Old West Auction in Mesa, Arizona, on January 20, 2018.
Sale price was $7000 plus $1,470 buyer’s premium. Pre-auction estimate was $700 – $1000.