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The artwork features rolling green hills and a body of water, with an expressive sky showcasing warm orange and yellow hues blending into cooler tones. 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The print features three riders on horseback, possibly vaqueros or cowboys, wearing distinctive hats and striped vests, set against an orange-toned sky with flying birds. In the background, there are cattle, cacti, and mountainous terrain, rendered in a stylized manner typical of lithography, framed in a wooden frame.","soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:14.207Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17797,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17798/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"smoky hill river mill\" is an oil in good condition 4.5x6.25.total dimensions are 14.5x17.5x1. 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The subject matter includes a pink multi-story house surrounded by lush green trees, next to a river with a small waterfall or dam. 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The artwork features a winding dirt road in the foreground, leading towards a red barn and other distant farm buildings nestled among trees and rolling hills. The color palette suggests an autumn or early winter setting, with earthy tones and a dark, dramatic sky, presented in a decorative white frame.","soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:14.224Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $250","currency":"USD","id":17799,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17800/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"plowing\" is a woodcut in good condition, some of the image appears to be matted over, pencil signed and dated lower right \"rt aitchison 1921\" and measuring 10.5x7.75. total dimensions are 14.75x11.5. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":75,"lotNumber":"6","title":{"en":"aitchison, rt - woodcut, good condition, some of the"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17800/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a black and white woodcut print by R. T. Aitchison, dated 1921, illustrating a farmer plowing a field. The print shows a figure operating a horse-drawn plow, with two horses in harness, creating furrows in the earth. 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The artwork features multiple boats with white sails on a vibrant blue body of water, with a brown shoreline in the foreground and a darker landmass in the background. The fluid and transparent nature of watercolor is evident, framed with a light mat and a warm wooden frame.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:14.247Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17801,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17802/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this abstract is by dolores runbeck, a watercolor in good condition, signed \"d. gaston runbeck\" lower right, measuring 12.75x19. total dimensions are 22.25x28.25x1. 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The artwork features various blocks and strokes of blue, green, brown, and yellow, creating an expressive and non-representational composition. 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The artwork features a distinctive gnarled tree stump in the foreground, alongside lush green trees and a rustic fence line receding into the middle ground. 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The artwork features a historic multi-story mill building and an adjacent barn-like structure, set beside a partially frozen river with a dam. Bare trees with touches of yellow foliage and snow-covered ground characterize the setting, framed with a fabric liner and a dark wood frame.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:14.278Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17804,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17805/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this original color woodcut print by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"dodge city cowboy\" measures s/b 10x6. in fair condition, some of image has been matted over. total dimensions are 17x14x1. it's pencil signed \"margaret whittemore\" in the lower right and titled in the lower left, both are partly matted over. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: fair, some of image has been matted over \n weight: 2.2 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"11","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - color woodcut, fair condition"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17805/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a color woodcut by Margaret Whittemore, depicting a statue of a standing male figure in a hat. The figure, possibly a cowboy or pioneer, is shown on a plinth surrounded by foliage. The background features a light blue sky with wispy clouds or stylized lines, and dark trees or bushes. The artwork is framed with a dark, textured frame and a brown mat.","soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.239Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17805,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17806/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"no. 48 shoe stack\" miniature by becky hyberger is a mixed medium piece, in good condition, signed \"hyberger\" on lower right on mat, and measuring 4.5x2. total dimensons are 9.5x6.75x2. \"for over 40 years i have been creating my own unique style of art; from small framed scaled pieces sold at art festivals and gift galleries to larger mixed media constructions. i build my illusions by manipulating scale and transforming small common objects and their parts into something new. my artwork is an extension of the paper doll houses i built as a child, when for me, a jewelry box was a dresser; a perfume bottle was a lamp; and a book was a bed. today, everything i create is an evolving series of related work that reflects my personal story and illuminates transformation. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 1.4 lb"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"12","title":{"en":"hyberger, becky - mixed medium, good condition, 4.5x2."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17806/view","tags":["usart_mixedmedia","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a mixed media artwork by Becky Hyberger, titled \"Shoe Stack.\" The piece is a three-dimensional shadow box style artwork featuring a miniature interior scene. It depicts a stack of various patterned and solid-colored boxes alongside a small wooden cabinet, suggesting a closet or storage area. The artwork is presented in a light-colored wooden frame with a white mat.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.242Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":17806,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17807/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"animal justice\" lithograph titled in lower left, numbered 14/25 lower center and signed \"david e. bernard\" in lower right, measuring 12x14.75. total dimensions are 21.75x21.25x1.25. david bernard (1913-2006) was hired by wichita state university in 1949 to establish a print making curriculum. he worked at wsu until his retirement in 1983 as a professor emeritus. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 6.6 lb"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"13","title":{"en":"bernard, david e. - lithograph, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17807/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This lithograph by David E. Bernard is titled \"Animal Justice\" and depicts an anthropomorphic court or hearing scene. Various animals, including a rabbit, a cat, a dog, and possibly a weasel, are dressed in human attire, with one animal at a desk under a sign that reads \"2:PM TAPES.\" A banner at the top of the image reads \"...the people for the people shall not perish from the earth.\" The artwork is framed in a silver-colored frame with a black mat.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.244Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17807,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17808/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"by sue jean covacevich, this color woodcut titled \"the barn\" 4/200? measures 9x12, is in good condition. it is signed \"sue jean\" lower right. total dimensions are 14x18x1. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 2.8 lb"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"14","title":{"en":"covacevich, sue jean - color woodcut, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17808/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This color woodcut by Sue Jean Covacevich is titled \"The Barn.\" It depicts a large, circular or octagonal barn with a flag pole on its roof, flanked by several other buildings and green trees. 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The scene features several bare birch trees in the foreground, with snow-covered ground and darker bushes and trees in the background. The color palette is primarily muted, with strong black lines from the ink against a light background, and hints of watercolor. It is housed in a rustic, light-colored wooden frame with a dark mat.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.250Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$15 - $25","currency":"USD","id":17809,"estimateMin":15},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17810/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"canadian geese rising\" is a lithograph, unframed, in good condition, over all toning. it is pencil signed \"charles b rogers\" in lower right, measures 6.5x8.75, total dimensions are 11x13.75. (1911-1987) charles rogers was a painter, etcher, lithographer, dry point, teacher. he was a prairie print maker. studied at the national academy of design, at bethany college, lindsborg with birger sandzen from 1938-41 where he earned a bfa, at the california college of arts and rafts where he earned an mfa. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"16","title":{"en":"rogers, charles - lithograph, good condition, over all"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17810/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This lithograph by Charles Rogers is titled \"Canadian Geese Rising\" and depicts four Canadian geese taking flight over a body of water. The background shows a sparse landscape with trees and bushes lining the distant shore under a cloudy sky. The artwork is rendered in black and white with fine linework, characteristic of a lithograph. It is presented in a light-colored frame with a wide white mat.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.253Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17810,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17811/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"a japanese woman is oil on linen, in good condition, signed \"d gaston runbeck\" in lower center, measuring 48x34, total dimensions are 58x38.75x1.5. (1898-1994) dolores gaston runbeck was a painter, specifically floral still lifes, landscapes, religious and symbolic compositions, portraits and expressionistic abstracts. ..studied at bethany college, lindsborg with birger sandzen from 1923-28 and at the art institute of chicago, the chicago school of applied art, the art students league. taught at bethany college from 1926-1929 then established her own studio in lindsborg. she was a member of prairie water color painters, prairie pprint makers society, kansas federation of art, lindsborg artists guild. collections: sandzen memorial art gallery. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"17","title":{"en":"runbeck, dolores - oil on linen, good condition, 48x34."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17811/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This oil on linen painting by Dolores Runbeck is an abstract work with a suggested figurative element. The composition features a central figure, possibly a child, rendered with soft lines and muted colors, surrounded by an intricate patchwork of abstract shapes and textures. The color palette includes earth tones, blues, and reds, with visible brushstrokes and scratched lines adding to its textured appearance. The painting is presented in a black frame with a gold inner trim.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.258Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17811,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17812/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"clown study 2 is an ink drawing, in good condition, signed \"raymer\" lower right, measuring 3.375x2.25. total dimensions are 6.25x5x.75. lester raymer, born in alva ok sept 24, 1907, died in lindsborg june 1, 1991. he is widely known as a painter, especially of religious images, circus and roosters, as a printmaker, sculptor and craftsman; he worked with a variety of art forms beginning in his early grade school years and continuing throughout his artistic career. he studied at the art institute of chicago where his painting professor was boris anisfeld from russia, and his art history professor was helen gardner, author of \"art through the ages\", long-time used as a textbook of american art. he earned a bfa from the art institute, actually finishing his senior year work at northwestern in oklahoma. raymer moved to lindsborg in the 1940s, taught at bethany college, lindsborg, from 1946-47 but primarily devoted his life to working as a studio artist at the red barn studio in lindsborg. in his career raymer won major awards and international recognition with his religious art work and liturgical commissions. the red barn studio is filled with raymerâ\u20ac™s art and handiwork, from paintings and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from woodcarving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. raymer considered painting and printmaking his most important work, which he studied at the chicago art institute, but he worked in almost every medium. his work is influenced by his love for the worldâ\u20ac™s great painters, especially the spanish masters, the southwest and mexico, religious symbolism, and folk art. there are a variety of influences in his subject matter as well. the circus came to alva often during raymer's childhood, he worked for a poultry business where he did drawings and paintings in his spare time, and illustrations from the bible were a source of imagery beginning in his childhood. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 0.7 lb"},"estimateMax":750,"lotNumber":"18","title":{"en":"raymer, lester - ink drawing, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17812/view","tags":["usart_drawings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This ink drawing by Lester Raymer is a portrait of a figure wearing a jester or clown hat with a ruffled collar. The drawing features a direct gaze and is characterized by a hatched or cross-hatched style, creating texture and shadow. The piece is rendered in black ink on paper and signed \"Raymer.\" It is framed with a white mat and a light-colored wooden frame.","soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.262Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $750","currency":"USD","id":17812,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17813/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"leaf lore, \" by carla scott is prismacolor pencil/stitching on paper, in good condition, signed \"carla scott\" lower left, measuring 15.75x11.5. total dimensions are 23.5x19.5x1.5. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"19","title":{"en":"scott, carla - prismacolor pencil, stitching on paper,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17813/view","tags":["usart_mixedmedia","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This mixed media artwork by Carla Scott combines Prismacolor pencil and stitching on paper. The piece features two stylized, colorful leaves, possibly oak or maple, in shades of blue, green, and purple. These leaves are set against a textured, reddish-pink background with diagonal stripes of woven-like stitching in various colors across the corners. The artwork is framed in a dark, possibly wood, frame with a reddish-pink mat.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.263Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17813,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17814/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"man and woman, by anton pearson are plaster, in good condition, signed \"anton pearson\" in the plaster base on the old woman, measuring 7.5x3.25x2.25. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"20","title":{"en":"pearson, anton - plaster, good condition, 7.5x3.25x2.25"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17814/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_figurines","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This pair of plaster sculptures by Anton Pearson depicts two standing figures, a man and a woman, with a folk art aesthetic. The male figure wears a coat and hat, while the female figure is dressed in a long skirt and a headscarf, both exhibiting smiling expressions. The sculptures have a rough, textured finish with earthy brown and green tones, suggesting an aged or weathered appearance. Each figure stands on a circular base with a textured edge.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.265Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$75 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17814,"estimateMin":75},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17815/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this original color woodcut print by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"rock city\" measures s/b 8x10. in fair condition, some of image has been matted over. total dimensions are 15.25x16.25x1. it's pencil signed \"margaret whittemore\" in the lower right and titled in the lower left, both are partly matted over. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: fair, some of image has been matted over \n weight: 3 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"21","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - color woodcut, fair condition"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17815/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a color woodcut by Margaret Whittemore, depicting a landscape scene. The subject matter features large, layered rock formations with a few trees and grassy areas under a sky with scattered clouds. The artwork uses earthy tones for the rocks and ground, with green foliage and a light blue sky, rendered with distinct woodcut lines. It is presented in a light green mat within a natural wood frame, and is in fair condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:18.943Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17815,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17816/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"fall lane is a watercolor in good condition, signed \"bill graham\" in the lower right, and measuring 9.5x13.75. total dimensions are 19.5x23.5x1. graham (1919-2003) graduated from the kansas city art institute. he then worked as a graphic design artist at boeing for 32 years. after his retirement graham pursued his passion of watercolors. he was a well-known local and regional artist with numerous awards. he was a member of the kansas watercolor society. had a love of watercolors and painting regional landscapes. his art is hanging in many homes and galleries around the country \n condition: good condition \n weight: 4 lb"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"22","title":{"en":"graham, bill - watercolor, good condition, 9.5x13.75"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17816/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Bill Graham, measuring 9.5x13.75 inches. The artwork depicts a rustic landscape scene, specifically a dirt road winding through a wooded area. Autumnal colors dominate the foliage, with fallen leaves visible on the path, suggesting a fall setting. The piece is in good condition and is presented within a light-colored mat and a rustic, knotty wood frame.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:18.945Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":17816,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17817/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"sowing, \" by r.t. aitchison, is a woodcut, in good condition, pencil signed and dated lower right \"rt aitchison 1921,\" measuring 12.25x14.75x1 in total. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":75,"lotNumber":"23","title":{"en":"aitchison, rt - woodcut, good condition, 12.25x14.75x1."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17817/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a woodcut print by R.T. Aitchison, dated 1921, measuring 12.25x14.75x1 inches. The artwork portrays a rural scene with a farmer driving a horse-drawn seeder across a plowed field. The print is rendered in black and white, characterized by strong horizontal lines for the sky and textured lines for the ground and figures, capturing a sense of movement. Visible features include a large cloud formation in the sky and birds flying above the field. The piece is in good condition and framed in a black frame with a white mat.","soldPrice":275,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:18.946Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $75","currency":"USD","id":17817,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17818/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"hunter, by amos begay, is acrylic on mat board, in good condition, signed \"amos begay\" lower right, measuring 20x16. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"24","title":{"en":"begay, amos - acrylic on mat board, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17818/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is an acrylic painting by Amos Begay, executed on mat board. The artwork features two distinct scenes: an upper panel depicting two Native American figures on horseback pursuing a buffalo across a desert landscape, and a lower panel showing a Native American figure resting on an elevated platform with another figure below it. The style is illustrative, with simplified forms and a light, earthy color palette on a tan background. 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The subject matter depicts a stylized landscape with two prominent evergreen trees against a textured sky and distant landforms. The artwork is characterized by bold, graphic lines and a strong contrast between dark and light areas, creating a dramatic visual effect. It is framed with a black inner mat and a wider off-white outer mat within a dark wood frame, showing some signs of wear.","soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:18.949Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $750","currency":"USD","id":17819,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17820/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"faculty row\" signed \"john blake bergers 93\" in lower right, is an oil, in good condition, measuring 16x20; total dimensions are 21.5x25.5x2. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"26","title":{"en":"bergers, john blake - oil, good condition, 16x20"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17820/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is an oil painting by John Blake Bergers, measuring 16x20 inches, in good condition. The artwork depicts a row of diverse architectural styles of houses lining a street or field edge under a large, dramatic cloud-filled sky. The foreground shows an expanse of textured ground, possibly a field. The painting features a detailed, slightly pointillist style in rendering the landscape and buildings, and is presented in a decorative gold-toned frame.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:18.951Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$750 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":17820,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":175,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17821/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"girl is a ceramic, in good condition, signed \"raymer\" lower right, measuring 5x5x1.125. lester raymer, born in alva ok sept 24, 1907, died in lindsborg june 1, 1991. he is widely known as a painter, especially of religious images, circus and roosters, as a printmaker, sculptor and craftsman; he worked with a variety of art forms beginning in his early grade school years and continuing throughout his artistic career. he studied at the art institute of chicago where his painting professor was boris anisfeld from russia, and his art history professor was helen gardner, author of \"art through the ages\", long-time used as a textbook of american art. he earned a bfa from the art institute, actually finishing his senior year work at northwestern in oklahoma. raymer moved to lindsborg in the 1940s, taught at bethany college, lindsborg, from 1946-47 but primarily devoted his life to working as a studio artist at the red barn studio in lindsborg. in his career raymer won major awards and international recognition with his religious art work and liturgical commissions. the red barn studio is filled with raymerâ\u20ac™s art and handiwork, from paintings and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from woodcarving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. raymer considered painting and printmaking his most important work, which he studied at the chicago art institute, but he worked in almost every medium. his work is influenced by his love for the worldâ\u20ac™s great painters, especially the spanish masters, the southwest and mexico, religious symbolism, and folk art. there are a variety of influences in his subject matter as well. the circus came to alva often during raymer's childhood, he worked for a poultry business where he did drawings and paintings in his spare time, and illustrations from the bible were a source of imagery beginning in his childhood. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"27","title":{"en":"raymer, lester - ceramic, good condition, 5x5x1.125."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17821/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":175,"aiDescription":"This is a square ceramic artwork by Lester Raymer, measuring 5x5x1.125 inches, in good condition. The piece features a textured, relief portrait of a person's head and shoulders in profile, looking to the right. The materials used create an earthy, painterly surface with colors including browns, reds, and muted greens, giving it an ancient or distressed appearance. The artwork is framed in a reddish-brown wooden frame.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:18.952Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17821,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":175,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17822/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"boy is a ceramic, in good condition, signed \"raymer\" lower left, measuring 5x5x1.125. lester raymer, born in alva ok sept 24, 1907, died in lindsborg june 1, 1991. he is widely known as a painter, especially of religious images, circus and roosters, as a printmaker, sculptor and craftsman; he worked with a variety of art forms beginning in his early grade school years and continuing throughout his artistic career. he studied at the art institute of chicago where his painting professor was boris anisfeld from russia, and his art history professor was helen gardner, author of \"art through the ages\", long-time used as a textbook of american art. he earned a bfa from the art institute, actually finishing his senior year work at northwestern in oklahoma. raymer moved to lindsborg in the 1940s, taught at bethany college, lindsborg, from 1946-47 but primarily devoted his life to working as a studio artist at the red barn studio in lindsborg. in his career raymer won major awards and international recognition with his religious art work and liturgical commissions. the red barn studio is filled with raymerâ\u20ac™s art and handiwork, from paintings and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from woodcarving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. raymer considered painting and printmaking his most important work, which he studied at the chicago art institute, but he worked in almost every medium. his work is influenced by his love for the worldâ\u20ac™s great painters, especially the spanish masters, the southwest and mexico, religious symbolism, and folk art. there are a variety of influences in his subject matter as well. the circus came to alva often during raymer's childhood, he worked for a poultry business where he did drawings and paintings in his spare time, and illustrations from the bible were a source of imagery beginning in his childhood. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"28","title":{"en":"raymer, lester - ceramic, good condition, 5x5x1.125."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17822/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":175,"aiDescription":"This is a square ceramic artwork by Lester Raymer, measuring 5x5x1.125 inches, in good condition. The piece features a textured, relief portrait of a person's head and shoulders facing forward, with a distinctly asymmetrical or fractured facial representation. The surface exhibits an earthy, painterly quality with a palette of browns, reds, and muted greens, suggesting a distressed or aged aesthetic. The artwork is framed in a reddish-brown wooden frame.","soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:18.953Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17822,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17823/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"a watercolor of a fence line in winter is signed \"p smokorowski\" in the lower left, is in good condition, measuring 8.5x21.25. total dimensions are 18.5x30.25x1.75. peter smokorowski is a painter of acrylic, oils, pastels, watercolor and fabric dye on silk. smokorowski received his bfa degree from the kansas city art institute. he worked for hallmark cards for 38 years and while working for hallmark, he attended demonstrations by rex brandt, john pike and richard schmid. he also took a plein aire workshop with skip whitcomb at the fechin workshop in taos n.m. peter smokorowski is a member of the watercolor honor society, springfield museum, springfield, mo. he has exhibited in aws, nyc, ny; springfield museum, springfield, mo; dunnegan gallery of art, bolivar, mo; spanish pavilion, st louis, mo; and gallery de arc angel, brussels, belgium. he has won numerous awards. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 7.6 lb"},"estimateMax":75,"lotNumber":"29","title":{"en":"smokorowski, peter - watercolor, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17823/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a panoramic watercolor painting by Peter Smokorowski, in good condition. The artwork depicts a winter landscape scene with snow-covered ground and bare trees and bushes. A small building, possibly a barn or shed, is visible in the distance on a gentle slope. The muted color palette captures the serene atmosphere of a winter day, with hints of pale blue in the sky. It is framed in a gray-green mat and a dark brown frame.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:18.955Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $75","currency":"USD","id":17823,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17824/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"washington statue at union station\" is a watercolor by cindy fauntz, in good condition with some toning, signed \"cindy fauntz\" lower right, measuring 7.5x7.75. total dimensions are 13x13x1.25. \n condition: good condition with some toning"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"30","title":{"en":"fauntz, cindy - watercolor, good condition with some"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17824/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Cindy Fauntz, in good condition with some minor signs of wear. The subject matter is a classical equestrian statue, specifically a monument to \"WASHINGTON\" as indicated on the pedestal. The statue is rendered in shades of grey, set against a plain light background with a delicate branch with green leaves extending from the upper right. The artwork is presented within a light mat and a dark frame with silver accents.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:18.957Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$25 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17824,"estimateMin":25},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17825/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this original color woodcut print by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"st jacob's well\" measures s/b 8.5x10. in fair condition, some of image has been matted over. total dimensions are 13.5x14.5x.75. it's pencil signed \"margaret whittemore\" in the lower right and titled in the lower left, both are partly matted over. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: fair, some of image has been matted over \n weight: 2.4 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"31","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - color woodcut, fair condition"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17825/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a color woodcut by Margaret Whittemore, depicting a tranquil landscape scene. The artwork features a body of water, possibly a pond or stream, surrounded by grassy banks and trees. In the background, rolling hills are visible under a light blue sky. The color palette primarily consists of greens, blues, and earthy tones, with a textured appearance characteristic of woodcut prints. The piece is framed and matted in blue and green, respectively.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:16.290Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17825,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17826/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"an image of a large gathering, by lazio vigyazo, is oil on board, in good condition, signed \"vigyazo\" in lower left, measuring 23.5x31.25. total dimensions are 36x44x2. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"32","title":{"en":"vigyazo, lazio - oil on board, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17826/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is an oil painting on board by Lazio Vigyazo, depicting a bustling 18th or 19th-century European landscape scene. The artwork features a river with numerous small boats and people on its banks, possibly a market or festival, with a distant castle on a hill. In the foreground, a group of figures gathers around a fire, with horses nearby, amidst lush trees and foliage. The painting exhibits a traditional, romanticized style with rich detail and a bright, expansive sky.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:16.291Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17826,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17827/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"saddle tramp\" 15/20 is a bronze on wood base done by laurence coffelt, in good condition, stamped \"l. coffelt\" on cast base, and measuring 14.75x9x8.5. total dimensions are 16.25x15x8.56. laurence coffelt (1910-1976) was well known for his paintings and sculptures of western and outdoor themes. he owned and operated the coffelt sign company in emporia, ks, from 1949 until 1961, and specialized in the building of neon signs. in 1960 he signed up for the 3-year course from the famous artists correspondence school. he also went to wyoming and studied with conrad schweiering and grant hagen. after 1961, he continued his work as an artist and his works have been sold by a number of galleries around the country. he has been featured in western-themed exhibitions, and in the collections of the national cowboy & western heritage museum in oklahoma city. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 21.2 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"33","title":{"en":"coffelt, laurence - bronze on wood base, good"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17827/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a bronze sculpture by Laurence Coffelt, mounted on a wooden base. The sculpture depicts a standing cowboy figure, holding a coiled rope and with a saddle draped over a stand next to him. The cowboy is wearing a hat, chaps, and boots with spurs, and appears to be in motion, looking downwards. The bronze has a dark patina, highlighting the texture and details of the clothing and equipment, and the wooden base is a light, polished brown.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:16.293Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17827,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17828/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"apaches\" is oil on canvas, in fair condition, dirty with some oil cracking. it is signed \"g dabich\" lower right, measures 18x26. total dimensions are 26x34x3. george dabich was born in 1922 in east los angeles, ca, and moved to be with his father in alberhill, ca where he grew up. in 1946, dabich joined a friend heading off to wyoming, where he took a job as a wrangler. after the wrangling job fell through, dabich headed over to cody, wyoming where he took a job as a guide for an outfitting company. it was dabich's guiding career that ultimately shaped his life as an artist. on a hunt one morning in 1958, he went out to retrieve a couple of picketed horses, where an accident resulted in a broken leg. to combat the boredom of recovery he took up sketching and painting. \"breaking that leg was the best thing that ever happened to me, \" dabich said. (he also married his girlfriend, recovering at her place.) â\u20acœ. . . his art is wonderfully detailed and accurate - a product of his intimacy with the wilderness and ranching gained through his many years of guiding and wrangling.\u201d (from askart) \n condition: fair condition, dirty with some oil cracking \n weight: 11 lb"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"34","title":{"en":"dabich, george - oil on canvas, fair condition, dirty"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17828/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is an oil painting on canvas by George Dabich, depicting three Native American figures on horseback in a desert landscape. The men are dressed in traditional attire, including headbands and blankets, and are riding through rocky, arid terrain with cacti and sparse vegetation. In the background, mountains rise under a clear blue sky with white clouds. 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The artwork features a foreground dominated by bare trees and grasses, with a body of water or winding path extending into the midground. The background shows a distant, hazy horizon under a cloudy, overcast sky. The color palette is composed of soft grays, browns, and muted greens, conveying a serene and somewhat somber atmosphere. 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The artwork features a two-story stone residence with a prominent porch and multiple windows, situated on a gentle rise. Bare trees flank the house, suggesting a winter or late autumn setting, and a fence runs across the foreground. The woodcut employs a detailed, illustrative style with strong lines and contrasts, set within a dark gray frame and mat.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:16.297Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17830,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17831/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"white, \" by pete felton, is plaster, in good condition, signed \"felton\" in the plaster base, measuring 8.5x7.25x5.75. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"37","title":{"en":"felton, pete - plaster, good condition, 8.5x7.25x5.75"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17831/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a plaster bust by Pete Felton, depicting a smiling, balding man in formal attire. The subject is shown from the chest up, wearing a suit, vest, and bow tie, with a prominent round face and a jovial expression. The bust is rendered in a natural, light brown color with a textured finish, and is inscribed with the name \"WHITE\" on its base. 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The bust is rendered in a natural, light brown color with a textured finish, and is inscribed with the name \"CAPPER\" on its base. 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The artwork features a winding dirt or gravel road leading into the distance, bordered by a fence and lush green trees and foliage on one side. In the background, farm buildings and a house are visible amidst rolling hills under a bright blue sky. The painting has a vibrant, impressionistic style with visible brushstrokes and is housed in a carved wooden frame.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:16.301Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $75","currency":"USD","id":17833,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17834/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"a townscape is a watercolor by mike fallier, in good condition, signed \"mike fallier\" on right, measuring 9.25x13.25. total dimensions are 18x22x1. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 4.8 lb"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"40","title":{"en":"fallier, mike - watercolor, good condition, 9.25x13.25"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17834/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Mike Fallier, depicting an abstracted or stylized urban landscape. The artwork features clustered buildings with minimalist details, rendered in warm brown, purple, and yellow tones under a dark sky. In the foreground, four silhouetted figures walk together, and a fence-like structure is visible. The painting employs a somewhat geometric and subdued color palette, creating a sense of quietude and mystery. 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The print is rendered in black and white, highlighting the textured coats of the animals and the stark winter environment. A large, antlered reindeer stands prominently in the foreground, while a smaller one grazes behind. Pine trees and snow-capped mountains form the backdrop, giving the piece a classic wildlife art genre feel. 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The artwork depicts an expressive, stylized human head with large eyes, topped by a small bird perched on its head. The background is a muted, dark green, providing a contrast to the lighter skin tone of the figure and the bird. The piece has a folk art or outsider art aesthetic, presented in good condition within a frame.","soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:21.197Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,200 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":17836,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17837/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this original color woodcut print by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"kickapoo mission\" measures 7x9.5, appears to be in good condition, some of image has been matted over. total dimensions are 16.75x19.75x1. it's pencil signed \"margaret whittemore\" in the lower right and titled in the lower left. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: appears to be in good condition, some of image has been matted over \n weight: 3.8 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"43","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - color woodcut, appears to be in"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17837/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a color woodcut by Margaret Whittemore, featuring a rustic house surrounded by numerous leafy trees. The image uses a limited color palette, primarily green for the trees and a warm earthy tone for the house. The art style evokes a traditional, perhaps rural, American landscape or architectural subject. 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The artwork is executed in black and white, emphasizing the textures of the snow and the animals' fur. A line of trees and a distant mountain form the background, contributing to a tranquil, natural scene. 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The central panel features a vibrant folk art depiction of a bird-like creature or rooster holding a staff. Below this, the word \"WELCOME\" is painted vertically in black script, followed by three red heart motifs on the spoon's bowl. The top of the handle is decorated with floral or heart-shaped patterns. 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The pitcher features a rustic, handmade appearance with a glazed finish. The upper portion is off-white with brown speckles, transitioning to a mottled brown and blue around the middle, and solid blue with horizontal ridges on the lower body. The handle gradually shifts from off-white to blue. The pitcher is in good condition, suitable for decorative or functional use.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:21.203Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$15 - $25","currency":"USD","id":17840,"estimateMin":15},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17841/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"soup terrine with lid, platter and ladle are stoneware pieces, in good condition, signed \"taylor\" on bottom of each, measuring 7x11. candle holders are signed \"taylor\" on the bottom and measure 2.5-5.25@ glenda taylor earned a bachelorâ\u20ac™s degree from bethany college, a master of arts degree from emporia state university and a master of fine arts degree from kansas state university. she was chair of the washburn university art department, arriving there in the fall of 1987. she was a washburn faculty member for 28 years, teaching ceramics, sculpture, and art education. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 9.7 lb"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"47","title":{"en":"taylor, glenda - stoneware, good condition, 7x11;"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17841/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_stoneware","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises a stoneware set by Glenda Taylor, featuring a lidded pot with handles, a matching saucer, a ladle, and two individual candle holders. The pieces are all of a uniform speckled brown glaze, exhibiting a rustic, earthy aesthetic. The lidded pot measures 7x11 inches and is designed with functional elegance. The set is in good condition, embodying a handcrafted, artisan pottery style.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:21.204Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17841,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17842/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"mariah\" is acrylic in good condition, signed \"jwit 08\" lower left and titled \"mariah\" in lower right, measuring 7.5x17. total dimensions are 10.5x20x.75. (1927-2011) \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"48","title":{"en":"whitfield, john - acrylic, good condition 7.5x17"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17842/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an acrylic painting by John Whitfield, dating from 2006, measuring 7.5x17 inches. The artwork depicts a stylized sun with a face, radiating wavy, light blue and white lines suggesting wind or movement, against a pale blue sky. The sun's face has large, expressive eyes and a small mouth. The signature 'J. Whitfield 06' and the word 'MARIAH' are visible on the painting. It is in good condition and presented in a green frame with a gold inner border.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:21.206Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$25 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17842,"estimateMin":25},{"startPrice":10,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17843/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"blue bowl is stoneware, in good condition, with \"k\" stamp on bowl foot, and measuring 4x6.25x7. ray kahmeyer (1930-2007) was born on september 10, 1930, in nashville, kansas. kahmeyer taught ceramics for 25 years at bethany college (1967-92), heading the art department after his first two years and then earning the endowed position of the mary j. mingenback distinguished professor of art in 1973. kahmeyer graduated from pratt high school in 1948, and for some years worked as a butcher and did renovation projects for homes in the pratt and great bend area along with woodworking with his father. after a stint in the us navy during the korean war, ray returned home and decided to use the g.i. bill and his construction skills to become an architect. settling in manhattan at kansas state university, kahmeyer discovered his life work by chance, taking a ceramics course as an art elective and immediately â\u20acœgot bit\u201d by the clay bug, as his sister joy davis described in 2016. kahmeyer earned both his bachelorâ\u20ac™s degree and master of arts from k-state, finishing a thesis on the raku method of ceramic firing and glazing to graduate in 1967. the bulk of kahmeyerâ\u20ac™s work is wheel-thrown, high-fired stoneware, suitable for domestic use. his friendships with important american ceramists warren mackenzie (1924- 2018) and paul soldner (1921-2011), with their own crucial influences of englandâ\u20ac™s bernard leach (1887-1979) and japanâ\u20ac™s shåji hamada (1894- 1978), continued to inform his work in functional pottery throughout his career. kahmeyer exhibited his pots widely throughout his career, showing in a variety of regional exhibitions each year and occasionally sending work further afield to other states across the country. he earned numerous purchase awards and his work appears in a host of museum and private collections. the professor was also invited often to other colleges and high schools to present lectures, demonstrations, and workshops. kahmeyer taught ceramics at bethany for two and a half decades, imparting hard science lessons in the chemistry of glaze mixing and the physics of materials under forces of motion and heat, but gave all his students much more than a typical college education. the ceramics professor retired in 1992 but continued to work in his home studio â\u20ac\u201c a re-constructed chicken barn rebuilt with salvaged materials, including a plethora of old windows that provided good lighting. kahmeyer and a few other lindsborg artists began inviting people in to view and purchase work, inadvertently establishing the annual artist studio open house that continues today. (cori sherman north, sandzã©n gallery curator, from catalog of exhibition, \"made to be used: the pottery of ray kahmeyer) \n condition: good condition \n weight: 1.6 lb"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"49","title":{"en":"kahmeyer, ray - stoneware, good condition, 4x6.25-7."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17843/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_stoneware","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This stoneware bowl by Ray Kahmeyer measures 4x6.25-7 inches and features a dark blue glaze with abstract, lighter blue or beige streaks and patterns. The bowl has a small pouring spout on one side and a subtly textured surface. It presents a handcrafted, organic aesthetic, indicative of artisan pottery. 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The central motif depicts a young person in a red jacket and black hat, standing alongside two adult lions and two lion cubs. Above them are colorful floral designs, a blue fleur-de-lis, and a smiling sun. The name \"Daniel\" is painted in script at the bottom center. The entire composition is encircled by a border of blue and gold leaf-like patterns. The piece is in good condition and presents a whimsical, allegorical narrative.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:21.209Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$25 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17844,"estimateMin":25},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17845/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"four christmas prints in one frame, sizes clockwise from upper left: winter sun, 5.25x3.875; mother & child, 5.5x3.75; three kings, 3.5x4; \"gloria in excelsis, \" 5.625x3.75. this work is comprised of linoleum cuts, in good condition, each lino-cut is signed \"l. raymer in lower left. total dimensions are 19.5x17x1.25. lester raymer, born in alva ok sept 24, 1907, died in lindsborg june 1, 1991. he is widely known as a painter, especially of religious images, circus and roosters, as a printmaker, sculptor and craftsman; he worked with a variety of art forms beginning in his early grade school years and continuing throughout his artistic career. he studied at the art institute of chicago where his painting professor was boris anisfeld from russia, and his art history professor was helen gardner, author of \"art through the ages\", long-time used as a textbook of american art. he earned a bfa from the art institute, actually finishing his senior year work at northwestern in oklahoma. raymer moved to lindsborg in the 1940s, taught at bethany college, lindsborg, from 1946-47 but primarily devoted his life to working as a studio artist at the red barn studio in lindsborg. in his career raymer won major awards and international recognition with his religious art work and liturgical commissions. the red barn studio is filled with raymerâ\u20ac™s art and handiwork, from paintings and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from woodcarving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. raymer considered painting and printmaking his most important work, which he studied at the chicago art institute, but he worked in almost every medium. his work is influenced by his love for the worldâ\u20ac™s great painters, especially the spanish masters, the southwest and mexico, religious symbolism, and folk art. there are a variety of influences in his subject matter as well. the circus came to alva often during raymer's childhood, he worked for a poultry business where he did drawings and paintings in his spare time, and illustrations from the bible were a source of imagery beginning in his childhood. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 4.2 lb"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"51","title":{"en":"raymer, lester - linoleum cuts, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17845/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot features a collection of four linoleum cuts by Lester Raymer, presented in good condition. The prints are characterized by their bold graphic style, depicting stylized figures. Two prints show singular, haloed figures, one with intricate patterns and another holding a child. The other two also feature figures, including one with text or symbols, and one depicting multiple individuals in close proximity. The color palette is primarily black and white with reddish-brown undertones, highlighting the textural quality of the linocut medium.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:09.974Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$700 - $800","currency":"USD","id":17845,"estimateMin":700},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17846/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"fall landscape with pond and pasture road is a watercolor by carl peterson, in good condition, signed \"c. peterson -81,\" measuring 16x23.5. total dimensions are 25x34.5x1.5. carl william peterson (1919-2009) was born in fremont, kansas. his love of art was greatly influenced by his high school art teacher, elise penner. carl graduated from lindsborg high school and studied art at bethany college under the teaching of swedish-american artist birger sandzen. he graduated from bethany college in 1942 with a b.f.a. degree and received a m.f.a. degree from colorado university, boulder, colorado, in 1951. while at colorado university he studied lithography. a few of those examples still survive. further studies in drawing and watercolor were pursued at columbia university in new york. besides being a pupil of birger sandzã©n while a student at bethany college, peterson attended watercolor workshops taught by charles kingham and jim hamil. following graduation from bethany college, peterson taught art in the osborne, hays and salina, kansas, public school systems. in 1963 carl became assistant and later co-director of the birger sandzã©n memorial gallery, serving in that capacity until 1981. after retiring, he remained active as a studio artist specializing in watercolor painting, with an occasional oil, primarily kansas landscapes. additionally, he served at bethany college as a volunteer curator of the college art collection. (information from askart and birger sandzen memorial gallery.) \n condition: good condition \n weight: 9.5 lb"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"52","title":{"en":"peterson, carl - watercolor, good condition, 16x23.5."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17846/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"An original watercolor painting by Carl Peterson, in good condition and measuring 16x23.5 inches. This landscape piece captures an autumnal scene with a winding dirt road leading to a calm body of water, possibly a pond or small lake. Bare trees with some yellow foliage frame the foreground, while rolling hills recede into the distance under a partly cloudy sky. The style is representational, with a focus on natural light and earthy tones characteristic of plein air painting.","soldPrice":225,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:09.987Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":17846,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17847/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"an unsigned dolores gaston runbeck oil on canvas, daylilies, is in good condition, has areas with chalk where artist may have been planning changes?, and measures 20x24. total dimensions are 22.5x26.75x1.25. (1898-1994) dolores gaston runbeck was a painter, specifically floral still lifes, landscapes, religious and symbolic compositions, portraits and expressionistic abstracts. ..studied at bethany college, lindsborg with birger sandzen from 1923-28 and at the art institute of chicago, the chicago school of applied art, the art students league. taught at bethany college from 1926-1929 then established her own studio in lindsborg. she was a member of prairie water color painters, prairie pprint makers society, kansas federation of art, lindsborg artists guild. collections: sandzen memorial art gallery. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"53","title":{"en":"runbeck, dolores - oil on canvas, good condition, areas"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17847/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"An oil on canvas painting by Dolores Runbeck, in good condition. This still life features a dense arrangement of flowering plants, possibly lilies or similar botanical subjects, rendered in a muted color palette. The blooms and buds are depicted in various stages, with tones of yellow and orange against a soft green background. The brushwork appears expressive, capturing the organic forms of the flora with a somewhat somber or antique aesthetic.","soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:09.988Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17847,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17848/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"angel is ceramic, signed \"ju 95\" in lower right and signed on back \"julie unruh, \" in good condition, measuring 8x8x.25. born in 1958, julie unruh, studio artist, received herbfa from the university of kansas with aconcentration in ceramics. she works in a myriad of mediums that include jewelry, glazed ceramic tiles, plaques, and terracotta vases. much of her work features brightly colored, whimsical harlequin and sun faces inspired by the work of artist, lester raymer. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"54","title":{"en":"unruh, julie - ceramic, good condition, 8x8x.25."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17848/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_pottery","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"A ceramic tile by Julie Unruh, in good condition and measuring 8x8x0.25 inches. The square tile features a central image of a winged figure, resembling a cherub or angel, with pink hair and a blue garment, holding a horn. This central motif is encircled by a decorative border composed of green and yellow triangles, with sun-like faces in the corners. The style is folk art-inspired with hand-painted details and a clear glazed finish, dated '95'.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:09.991Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$25 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17848,"estimateMin":25},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17849/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"an abstract woman, unframed, mixed medium on paper, is in good condition, signed \"d gaston runbeck\" lower left, measuring 21x15.5. total dimensions are 26.5x20.5. (1898-1994) dolores gaston runbeck was a painter, specifically floral still lifes, landscapes, religious and symbolic compositions, portraits and expressionistic abstracts. ..studied at bethany college, lindsborg with birger sandzen from 1923-28 and at the art institute of chicago, the chicago school of applied art, the art students league. taught at bethany college from 1926-1929 then established her own studio in lindsborg. she was a member of prairie water color painters, prairie pprint makers society, kansas federation of art, lindsborg artists guild. collections: sandzen memorial art gallery. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"55","title":{"en":"runbeck, dolores - mixed medium on paper, good"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17849/view","tags":["usart_mixedmedia","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"An abstract mixed media on paper artwork by Dolores Runbeck, in good condition. The composition is characterized by energetic brushstrokes and layered textures in a palette of cool grays, whites, blacks, and subtle warm earth tones. Various marks and shapes suggest a dynamic interplay of forms, creating an overall impression of movement and depth. The work is unsigned but attributed to the artist, showcasing an expressive and non-representational style.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:09.992Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $250","currency":"USD","id":17849,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17850/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"supper time, \" by, elston flohr, is acrylic, in good condition, signed \"elson flohr 2009\" in the lower right, measuring 18x24. total dimensions are 22.5x28.5x2. (1923-2011) \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"56","title":{"en":"flohr, elston - acrylic, good condition, 18x24"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17850/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"An acrylic painting by Elston Flohr, created in 2007, in good condition and measuring 18x24 inches. The folk art style painting depicts a rural scene outside a brick house, where a woman in a blue dress feeds a flock of chickens. Children are visible in windows and doorways, and a dog on a leash, a cat, and a red hand pump are also present. The vibrant colors and simplified forms create a charming, narrative portrayal of farm life.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:09.995Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":17850,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17851/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this original color woodcut print by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"last chance store-council grove\" measures 7.5x7, is in good condition, some of the image is matted over. total dimensions are 13.5x16.5x1. it's pencil signed \"margaret whittemore\" in the lower right and titled in the lower left, signature is partly matted over. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: good condition, some of image has been matted over \n weight: 1.6 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"57","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - color woodcut, good condition"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17851/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"A color woodcut print by Margaret Whittemore, in good condition. The print depicts a quaint stone house with multiple chimneys, framed by two prominent bare trees, suggesting a winter or early spring setting. The house and trees are rendered in a detailed, illustrative style against a lighter background. The overall impression is a classic landscape print, presented in a distressed blue frame with a red mat, enhancing its rustic charm.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:10.001Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17851,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17852/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"pipe smoker by c.b. anderson is a bronze on a wood base, in good condition, stamped \"c.b. anderson\" 4/30 on lower back, measuring 10x6.5x4. total dimensions are 11.5x8.25x6. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 11.5 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"58","title":{"en":"anderson, c.b. - bronze on wood base, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17852/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"A bronze sculpture by C.B. Anderson, presented in good condition on a wooden base. The sculpture depicts a male figure, possibly a cowboy or frontiersman, seated and smoking a pipe. He wears a wide-brimmed hat and is rendered with robust, textural details characteristic of bronze casting. The posture is relaxed, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation, evoking a rugged, traditional American Western aesthetic.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:10.005Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17852,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17853/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"comanche warrior is an acrylic, possibly on mat board, in good condition. it is signed \"tim saupitty 06 comanche\" lower right, and measures 15.5x11.5. total dimensions are 15.5x12.25x1.5. tim saupitty is a self-taught comanche artist residing in lawton, ok. as a contemporary artist, mr. saupitty loves his comanche culture & takes pride in his heritage, tribal customs, stories & historical accounts, all of which he portrays in his work, capturing the simplicity & beauty of the comanche way of life. his works are a visual interpretation of stories told to him by tribal elders, making him a graphic historian. saupittyâ\u20ac™s art invites the observer to see & feel, not artistic & beautiful pictures alone, but factual or historic events which serve as a record for upcoming generations. heâ\u20ac™s a unique & diverse artist with a variety of artistic styles; his work can follow a traditional flat style, or a more abstract style with dramatic color and texture. (most from bio at doves rest cabins, tx) \n condition: good condition \n weight: 3 lb"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"59","title":{"en":"saupitty, tim - acrylic on mat board?, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17853/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"An acrylic painting by Tim Saupitty, rendered on mat board, in good condition. The portrait depicts an Indigenous man with a stern expression, adorned with face paint in red and yellow hues, and wearing a prominent white wolf-skin headdress. Long braided hair with feathers and intricate beadwork or bone necklaces are also visible. The artwork, signed by the artist who identifies as Comanche, uses a dark background to emphasize the figure's powerful presence.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:10.009Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":17853,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17854/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this lithograph by an unknown artist is in fair condition, with over-all toning and acid burned around print, measuring 23.5x18. total dimensions are 32x25x1.25. \n condition: fair condition, with over-all toning and acid burned around print"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"60","title":{"en":"unknown - lithograph, fair condition with over-all"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17854/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"An abstract lithograph by an unknown artist, described as being in fair condition with overall wear. The print features a composition of irregular, organic shapes resembling blocks or segments, connected by narrower lines, creating a maze-like or structural pattern. The colors are muted, primarily in shades of brown and beige, suggesting a monochromatic or sepia tone. The artistic style leans towards abstract expressionism or brutalism, focusing on form and texture.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:10.011Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$25 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17854,"estimateMin":25},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17855/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"image of cattle is acrylic on canvas, in good condition, signed \"t hermann\" lower right, measuring 14x19.5. total dimensions are 21.5x27.1.75. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"61","title":{"en":"hermann, t - acrylic on canvas, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17855/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is an original acrylic painting by Hermann on canvas, depicting a pastoral scene. The subject matter features two cows in a natural setting with trees and a body of water in the background, suggesting a tranquil landscape. The artwork is in good condition and is presented within a decorative brown frame with a light mat. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner. The painting's style suggests a representational approach to landscape and animal portraiture.","soldPrice":275,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.303Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":17855,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17856/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"after the battle at wounded knee\" is a bronze on wood base by pat mathiesen, in good condition, titled and stamped \"pat mathieson '71\" on cast base, measuring 14x8.25x8.5. total dimensions are 15.25x9.25x9.75. pat mathiesen, a painter and sculptor of native americans, wildlife and other western subjects, was born on january 15, 1934, in north hollywood, california. some of her sculptures include \"wyatt earp at the o.k. corral;\" \"spirit of crazy horse;\" \"after the battle at wounded knee;\" \"the steer buster;\" and \"apache mountain spirit dancer.\" horses are the subjects of two major commissions in the early 1970s for the american quarter horse association, in amarillo, texas. mathiesen's twenty-four-foot-high indian, \"one with the eagle, \" was sculpted in 1989 for the scottsdale airport in arizona. mathiesen graduated from hollywood high school in 1951, working on dude ranches and in yellowstone national park, wyoming, during the summers of 1951 and 1952. in 1953, she studied at the california school of fine arts and the san francisco school of commercial art, then worked for western airlines in 1955-1956. in the latter year, she moved to phoenix, arizona, where she became a travel agent until 1959, when she married david mathiesen, a pilot. moving to valdez, alaska, they ran a guide service for visitors interested in wildlife photography. around the mid-1960s, the mathiesens moved to scottsdale, where pat mathiesen, nostalgic for the north, began to sculpt, though she had been a painter in alaska. her first two works were successful in the scottsdale gallery world, and she went on to sculpt horses and other western subjects, including historical figures. she began visiting the reservations of the navajo, hopi, zuni and apache indians in the late 1960s, and, in 1977, the crow and other tribes of montana. in 1978, following a divorce the previous year, mathiesen moved to a cabin in west yellowstone with her two children. from 1978-1992, she divided her time between scottsdale and west yellowstone, settling in gallatin gateway, wyoming, in 1992 until a final move three years later to bozeman, montana. pat mathiesen has exhibited at the grand central galleries, new york city, kennedy galleries, new york city; tucson museum of art, arizona; mountain oyster club, tucson; phoenix art museum, arizona; national cowboy hall of fame, oklahoma city; george phippen memorial art show, prescott, arizona; montana historical society, helena; and the western heritage art classic, billings, montana. reference works discussing the life and art of pat mathiesen include: samuels & samuels, contemporary western artists; who's who of american women 1992-1994; arizona living, 28 apr 1972, 22 jun 1973, 8 mar 1974, 7 mar 1975, 20 may 1976; arizona horseman, aug-sep 1972; arizona highways, oct 1975; charolais banner, jul 1976; southwest art, mar 1981; p. mathiesen, 1972, 1976, 1992, 1993; 48 arizona women. ( from â\u20acœaskart.com\u201d) \n condition: good condition \n weight: 14.2 lb"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"62","title":{"en":"mathiesen, pat - bronze on wood base, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17856/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a bronze sculpture by Pat Mathiesen, mounted on a wood base. The subject matter depicts two figures, an adult and a child, both wrapped in what appear to be cloaks or blankets, suggesting a moment of tenderness or perhaps hardship. The sculpture is rendered with a textured surface, characteristic of bronze casting, and exhibits a rich, dark patination. The artwork is in good condition, suitable for a collector of figurative bronze works, particularly those with a focus on human connection or cultural themes.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.305Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$25 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17856,"estimateMin":25},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17857/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"boy w/white cap is a watercolor, in good condition, signed \"l raymer\" lower left, measuring 8.25x6.25. total dimensions are 14.75x12.75x1. lester raymer, born in alva ok sept 24, 1907, died in lindsborg june 1, 1991. he is widely known as a painter, especially of religious images, circus and roosters, as a printmaker, sculptor and craftsman; he worked with a variety of art forms beginning in his early grade school years and continuing throughout his artistic career. he studied at the art institute of chicago where his painting professor was boris anisfeld from russia, and his art history professor was helen gardner, author of \"art through the ages\", long-time used as a textbook of american art. he earned a bfa from the art institute, actually finishing his senior year work at northwestern in oklahoma. raymer moved to lindsborg in the 1940s, taught at bethany college, lindsborg, from 1946-47 but primarily devoted his life to working as a studio artist at the red barn studio in lindsborg. in his career raymer won major awards and international recognition with his religious art work and liturgical commissions. the red barn studio is filled with raymerâ\u20ac™s art and handiwork, from paintings and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from woodcarving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. raymer considered painting and printmaking his most important work, which he studied at the chicago art institute, but he worked in almost every medium. his work is influenced by his love for the worldâ\u20ac™s great painters, especially the spanish masters, the southwest and mexico, religious symbolism, and folk art. there are a variety of influences in his subject matter as well. the circus came to alva often during raymer's childhood, he worked for a poultry business where he did drawings and paintings in his spare time, and illustrations from the bible were a source of imagery beginning in his childhood. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 2.2 lb"},"estimateMax":750,"lotNumber":"63","title":{"en":"raymer, lester - watercolor, good condition, 8.25x6.25."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17857/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Lester Raymer, depicting a portrait of a young person. The subject is shown from the chest up, wearing a white cap and a dark top, with a neutral gray background. The artwork measures 8.25x6.25 inches and is in good condition, framed under glass with a light mat. The artist's signature 'L. Raymer' is visible in the lower left, indicating a characteristic style of portraiture.","soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.307Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $750","currency":"USD","id":17857,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17858/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"lidded jar is porcelain, in good condition, signed \"taylor\" on bottom, measuring 7x5.5. glenda taylor earned a bachelorâ\u20ac™s degree from bethany college, a master of arts degree from emporia state university and a master of fine arts degree from kansas state university. she was chair of the washburn university art department, arriving there in the fall of 1987. she was a washburn faculty member for 28 years, teaching ceramics, sculpture, and art education. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 2.7 lb"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"64","title":{"en":"taylor, glenda - porcelain, good condition, 7x5.5."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17858/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_pottery","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a ceramic piece by Glenda Taylor, specifically a lidded porcelain jar. The jar features a cylindrical, multi-faceted body with an abstract, organic pattern in shades of white, brown, and hints of blue-gray. It measures 7x5.5 inches and is in good condition. The lid fits snugly, and the overall design suggests a wabi-sabi aesthetic or a focus on natural glazes and irregular patterns.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.308Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17858,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17859/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"fish by rosemary laughlin-bashor, is ceramic/metal, in fair condition- fish's lower tail has been been completely broken off and rebuilt, very fragile may not ship well, 8.25x7x4.75. born rosemary chappee, sand creek district, meade county, kansas, in 1922, rosemary bashor later lived and taught school in central missouri and southern illinois. she joined the bethany college art faculty in 1961, and taught as an assistant professor of art for four years and returned in 1967 as the chairperson of the department. many shows of mrs. bashor's work throughout this region were highly praised. in later years her \"contrary creek studio\" in a gingerbread trimmed victorian mansion on lincoln street drew friends and visitors alike to see her work. rosemary taught at bethany until 1969. in 1971 rosemary and john w. bashor were married. \n condition: fair- fishes lower tail has been been completely broken off and rebuilt. very fragile may not ship well"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"65","title":{"en":"laughlin-bashor, rosemary - ceramic/metal, fair- fishes"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17859/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a mixed-media sculpture by Rosemary Laughlin-Bashor, combining ceramic and metal elements to form a stylized fish. The ceramic fish body features blue and green glazes with textural details, while copper-colored metal wires emerge from its back, adorned with bead-like forms. The sculpture is mounted on a round, dark wood base, creating an upward-reaching visual dynamic. Described as being in fair condition, it represents a unique artistic interpretation of marine life.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.310Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17859,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17860/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"abandoned farm is a watercolor in good condition, signed \"taylor\" in lower right, measuring 3x7.5. total dimensions are 6x30.5x1.75. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 2.6 lb"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"66","title":{"en":"taylor - watercolor, good condition, 3x7.5"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17860/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Taylor, presenting a panoramic landscape scene. The subject features a rustic farmstead with a barn and a smaller building, accompanied by a windmill, set against a wide sky and an open field with a pond. The artwork measures 3x7.5 inches and is in good condition, framed in a decorative wooden frame. The horizontal composition emphasizes the breadth of the rural setting, characteristic of American landscape art.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.312Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17860,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17861/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this winter landscape with bare trees is a watercolor by charles sanderson, signed \"sanderson\" in the lower right, in good condition and measuring 9.75x14.25. total dimensions are 16.5x21x1.75. charles sanderson was known for his painting of abstract-realist kansas landscapes. he born in hamilton, kansas in 1925 and died in 1993. he studied architecture at kansas state university, and then transferred to emporia state university where he received a ba degree in art education. at fort hays state university in western kansas, he earned an ma degree in fine arts. sanderson taught art in kansas public schools, including 26 years at wichita south high school. he also taught at kansas state, wichita state, and friends university, as well as the wichita center for the arts and the wichita art museum. a founder and five times president of the prestigious kansas watercolor society, his work was included in exhibitions throughout the midwest, and he was featured in who's who in american art, who's who in the midwest and who's who in wichita, among many other publications. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 4 lb"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"67","title":{"en":"sanderson, charles - watercolor, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17861/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Charles Sanderson, depicting a serene landscape scene. The subject features bare trees and tall grasses in the foreground, with subtle structures or a distant horizon visible under a wide, cloudy sky. The artwork is framed with a mat in a dark wooden frame and is in good condition. The cool blue and gray tones of the sky dominate, creating a contemplative atmosphere typical of a winter or early spring landscape.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.315Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17861,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17862/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"church by pond is a watercolor, signed \"j.r. hamil '74\" lower left, in good condition, measuring 14.25x10. total dimensions are 23.5.19.5x1.5. a native of hastings, nebraska, james hamil was a long-time illustrator for hallmark cards in kansas city, missouri. he has also done many paintings of midwestern landscapes, his true love, with quaint farmhouses and small towns. a major achievement was 100 illustrations for a book titled farmland, usa, authored by his father, harold hamil, former editor of the hastings tribune and a senior vice president of farmland industries. he is a graduate of the school of fine arts at the university of kansas and has traveled extensively in europe and mexico on illustration assignments. in 1973, he opened his own studio and gallery in kansas city to devote full time to painting for exhibitions and commissions. (bio from askart) \n condition: good condition \n weight: 5.4 lb"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"68","title":{"en":"hamil, j.r. - watercolor, good condition, 14.25x10"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17862/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by J.R. Hamil, measuring 14.25x10 inches. The artwork depicts a picturesque autumn landscape with a small, white church nestled by a body of water, surrounded by trees displaying vibrant fall foliage. The reflection of the church and trees is visible in the water, adding depth to the composition. The painting is in good condition and is presented in a light wooden frame with a blue mat, accentuating the colorful scene.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.317Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$25 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17862,"estimateMin":25},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17863/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this original color woodcut print by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"quivera cabin\" measures 7.5x9.5, is in fair condition, a small tear in lower center under cabin door and in lower center margin, and some of the image is matted over. total dimensions are 16.5x19.5x1. it's pencil signed \"margaret whittemore\" in the lower right and titled in the lower left, title is fractionally matted over. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: fair condition, a small tear in lower center under cabin door and in lower center margin, and some of the image is matted over \n weight: 3.8 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"69","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - color woodcut, fair condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17863/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a color woodcut print by Margaret Whittemore, depicting a snowy winter scene with a rustic log cabin. The cabin, bearing the name 'QUIVIRA' on its side, is surrounded by bare trees, rendered in a striking black and white palette against a sepia-toned background. The print is presented with a brown mat in a black wooden frame and is described as being in fair condition. This artwork captures a sense of isolation and history through its stark imagery and textual detail.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.318Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17863,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17864/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"woods and rocks, unframed watercolor, is in good condition, signed \"d gaston runbeck\" lower right , measuring 7.5x11.5. total dimensions are 14x18. (1898-1994) dolores gaston runbeck was a painter, specifically floral still lifes, landscapes, religious and symbolic compositions, portraits and expressionistic abstracts. ..studied at bethany college, lindsborg with birger sandzen from 1923-28 and at the art institute of chicago, the chicago school of applied art, the art students league. taught at bethany college from 1926-1929 then established her own studio in lindsborg. she was a member of prairie water color painters, prairie pprint makers society, kansas federation of art, lindsborg artists guild. collections: sandzen memorial art gallery. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"70","title":{"en":"runbeck, dolores - watercolor, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17864/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Dolores Runbeck, depicting a lush landscape scene. The subject features several large trees with green and brown foliage, their trunks leaning, amidst green undergrowth and a glimpse of what appears to be water or an open field in the background. The artwork is mounted on a white mat and is in good condition. The brushwork suggests an impressionistic approach to capturing natural light and texture in the outdoor setting.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.320Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17864,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17865/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"winter corn shock by carl peterson, is a watercolor, in good condition, signed \"c. peterson\" -86 lower left, measuring 12x17.25. total dimensions are 20.75x27.25x1. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"71","title":{"en":"peterson, carl - watercolor, good condition, 12x17.25."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17865/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Carl Peterson, depicting a winter landscape. The scene features a snow-covered field with bare trees and a winding path, leading towards a barn and another structure in the distance under a grey sky. The artwork, measuring 12x17.25 inches, is rendered in cool tones of white, grey, and brown. It is presented in a matted, gold-colored frame, suitable for collectors of landscape art.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:11.285Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":17865,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17866/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"boy w/white hat with v is oil on board, in good condition, signed \"l raymer 86\" slightly lower left, measuring 13.75x9x1.5. lester raymer, born in alva ok sept 24, 1907, died in lindsborg june 1, 1991. he is widely known as a painter, especially of religious images, circus and roosters, as a printmaker, sculptor and craftsman; he worked with a variety of art forms beginning in his early grade school years and continuing throughout his artistic career. he studied at the art institute of chicago where his painting professor was boris anisfeld from russia, and his art history professor was helen gardner, author of \"art through the ages\", long-time used as a textbook of american art. he earned a bfa from the art institute, actually finishing his senior year work at northwestern in oklahoma. raymer moved to lindsborg in the 1940s, taught at bethany college, lindsborg, from 1946-47 but primarily devoted his life to working as a studio artist at the red barn studio in lindsborg. in his career raymer won major awards and international recognition with his religious art work and liturgical commissions. the red barn studio is filled with raymerâ\u20ac™s art and handiwork, from paintings and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from woodcarving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. raymer considered painting and printmaking his most important work, which he studied at the chicago art institute, but he worked in almost every medium. his work is influenced by his love for the worldâ\u20ac™s great painters, especially the spanish masters, the southwest and mexico, religious symbolism, and folk art. there are a variety of influences in his subject matter as well. the circus came to alva often during raymer's childhood, he worked for a poultry business where he did drawings and paintings in his spare time, and illustrations from the bible were a source of imagery beginning in his childhood. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 1.2 lb"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"72","title":{"en":"raymer, lester - oil on board, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17866/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This is an oil on board painting by Lester Raymer, dated '90, portraying a portrait of a person in a stylized, pointed headpiece, possibly a miter. The subject, a youth with dark hair and direct gaze, is depicted from the chest up against a muted greenish-grey background. The artist's signature 'Raymer' is visible in the lower left. The artwork is framed in a dark frame with a gold inner edge.","soldPrice":2100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:11.287Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":17866,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17867/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"an early grain elevator, a watercolor by ted hawkins (1911-1969), is in good condition, signed \"ted hawkins\" lower left, measuring 10x13.25. total dimensions are 18.75x21.5x2. born near rock, kansas in 1911 and died wichita, july 21, 1969, ted hawkins was a printmaker. he attended country schools near rock before his family moved to winfield. he attended southwestern college for two years then enrolled at the wichita art association in 1931 and studied with william dickerson.he won a scholarship to the minneapolis (mn) school of art, graduating in 1935. he worked as a free-lance artist, an art director for semco color press in oklahoma city, oklahoma, and then joined the mccormick-armstrong art department in wichita in 1939. he also worked as an instructor at the wichita art association. and participated in the federal art project. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"73","title":{"en":"hawkins, ted - watercolor, good condition, 10x13.25."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17867/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This watercolor painting by Ted Hawkins, measuring 10x13.25 inches, depicts a dry, hilly landscape with prominent beige and brown tones. In the background, white buildings, including a silo and what appears to be a farmhouse, are visible under a cloudy sky. Bare branches extend from the foreground, adding depth to the rustic scene. The artwork is matted and presented in a wooden frame.","soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:11.288Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$75 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17867,"estimateMin":75},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17868/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"gossen\" is an acrylic by don weddle, in good condition, signed \"weddle 93\" lower right, measuring 5x4.total dimensions are 7x6x.75. maurice (1923-2017) donald weddle was born in miami, florida in1923, but spent the majority of his youth in lindsborg, kansas benefiting from the art and music culture that was flourishing in lindsborg at that time. after-school and summers often found him with friends moving about the town, visiting various craftsmen, from the famed artist from sweden, birger sandzen, to the woodcarver anton pearson. that lindsborg provided a fertile soil for budding artists and musicians was not lost on donald. with notable teachers and artisans like sandzen, painter oscar gunnerson, woodcarver anton person, cabinetmaker john altenborg, pianist oscar torsen, dr. hagbard brase, and artist lester raymer. donald subtly and yet intentionally became drawn to this wonderful eclectic artist. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":75,"lotNumber":"74","title":{"en":"weddle, don - acrylic, good condition, 5x4"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17868/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a small acrylic painting by Don Weddle, measuring 5x4 inches, dated '93. The portrait features a child with blonde hair wearing a red vest over a white shirt and a green and red knitted hat. The background is a plain green. The artist's signature 'WEDDLE 93' is visible on the red vest. 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The print displays a vase holding a bouquet of flowers, including sunflowers and other blooms, alongside a small, stylized jug on a tabletop. The artist's signature \"Wm J Dickerson\" is visible in the lower right. The artwork is framed in a black frame.","soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:11.293Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":17870,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17871/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"birds at the windmill\" is a lithograph, unframed, pencil signed \"charles b rogers\" in lower right. it is in good condition with some overall toning, no frame, measuring 9.25x7. total dimensions are 14x11. 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In the background, a barn and other structures are visible, along with trees and what appears to be a watering trough. 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The piece features folk art style depictions of a lady in a pink dress and a gentleman in historical attire on the upper doors, flanked by trees. The lower panels feature stylized birds and berries, with a heart and floral motif at the top and bottom. The artwork displays a charming, whimsical aesthetic.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:11.297Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$25 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17873,"estimateMin":25},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17874/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"image of flowers is an oil on canvas in good condition by robert bolton smith, signed \"smith\" in lower right, measuring 20x16. total measurements are 26.75x22.75x2. 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The circular piece showcases Santa in a red coat with white trim, holding a pipe and a tankard, centered within a cream-colored circle. The border is a vibrant red, adorned with floral and scroll motifs in a Scandinavian or Germanic style, and the word \"Velkommen\" (Welcome) is inscribed at the bottom. 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The artwork features an organic composition of flowing colors, primarily blues, greens, and earthy tones, with circular white elements suggesting movement or energy. The style is fluid and impressionistic, characterized by soft transitions and diffuse forms. The painting is in good condition and is presented matted and framed.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:09.863Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17882,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17883/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this original graphite drawing by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"baptist mission near topeka, \" in good condition with some toning and small spots on barn ramp, some image appears to be matted over. total dimensions are 13.5x16.5x1. it's signed \"margaret whittemore\" in lower right, and titled in lower left. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: good condition with some toning and small spots on barn ramp, some image appears to be matted over \n weight: 2.4 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"89","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - good condition with some toning"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17883/view","tags":["usart_drawings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a graphite drawing by Margaret Whittemore, titled 'Baptist Mission near Topeka'. The artwork depicts a detailed architectural rendering of a large, stone barn-like structure with multiple windows, doors, and cupolas on the roof. Two birds are visible in the sky above the building, adding a dynamic element to the scene. The drawing is in good condition with some toning, framed and matted, showcasing a precise and realistic style.","soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:09.864Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17883,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17884/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"apples\" is an oil on board, in good condition, signed \"l raymer 80\" lower right, measuring 6x17.25x1.375. lester raymer, born in alva ok sept 24, 1907, died in lindsborg june 1, 1991. he is widely known as a painter, especially of religious images, circus and roosters, as a printmaker, sculptor and craftsman; he worked with a variety of art forms beginning in his early grade school years and continuing throughout his artistic career. he studied at the art institute of chicago where his painting professor was boris anisfeld from russia, and his art history professor was helen gardner, author of \"art through the ages\", long-time used as a textbook of american art. he earned a bfa from the art institute, actually finishing his senior year work at northwestern in oklahoma. raymer moved to lindsborg in the 1940s, taught at bethany college, lindsborg, from 1946-47 but primarily devoted his life to working as a studio artist at the red barn studio in lindsborg. in his career raymer won major awards and international recognition with his religious art work and liturgical commissions. the red barn studio is filled with raymerâ\u20ac™s art and handiwork, from paintings and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from woodcarving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. raymer considered painting and printmaking his most important work, which he studied at the chicago art institute, but he worked in almost every medium. his work is influenced by his love for the worldâ\u20ac™s great painters, especially the spanish masters, the southwest and mexico, religious symbolism, and folk art. there are a variety of influences in his subject matter as well. the circus came to alva often during raymer's childhood, he worked for a poultry business where he did drawings and paintings in his spare time, and illustrations from the bible were a source of imagery beginning in his childhood. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 1.4 lb"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"90","title":{"en":"raymer, lester - oil on board, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17884/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This is an oil on board painting by Lester Raymer, featuring a still life of three apples. The painting presents the apples horizontally across the canvas, with variations in their color from green-yellow to reddish hues, suggesting different stages of ripeness. The background is a muted green, with the apples resting on a white surface. The artwork is in good condition and is framed, demonstrating a realistic yet painterly style.","soldPrice":2100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:09.866Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":17884,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17885/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"small brown jar is stoneware, in good condition, with \"k\" stamp on bottom, and measuring 6.5x3. ray kahmeyer (1930-2007) was born on september 10, 1930, in nashville, kansas. kahmeyer taught ceramics for 25 years at bethany college (1967-92), heading the art department after his first two years and then earning the endowed position of the mary j. mingenback distinguished professor of art in 1973. kahmeyer graduated from pratt high school in 1948, and for some years worked as a butcher and did renovation projects for homes in the pratt and great bend area along with woodworking with his father. after a stint in the us navy during the korean war, ray returned home and decided to use the g.i. bill and his construction skills to become an architect. settling in manhattan at kansas state university, kahmeyer discovered his life work by chance, taking a ceramics course as an art elective and immediately â\u20acœgot bit\u201d by the clay bug, as his sister joy davis described in 2016. kahmeyer earned both his bachelorâ\u20ac™s degree and master of arts from k-state, finishing a thesis on the raku method of ceramic firing and glazing to graduate in 1967. the bulk of kahmeyerâ\u20ac™s work is wheel-thrown, high-fired stoneware, suitable for domestic use. his friendships with important american ceramists warren mackenzie (1924- 2018) and paul soldner (1921-2011), with their own crucial influences of englandâ\u20ac™s bernard leach (1887-1979) and japanâ\u20ac™s shåji hamada (1894- 1978), continued to inform his work in functional pottery throughout his career. kahmeyer exhibited his pots widely throughout his career, showing in a variety of regional exhibitions each year and occasionally sending work further afield to other states across the country. he earned numerous purchase awards and his work appears in a host of museum and private collections. the professor was also invited often to other colleges and high schools to present lectures, demonstrations, and workshops. kahmeyer taught ceramics at bethany for two and a half decades, imparting hard science lessons in the chemistry of glaze mixing and the physics of materials under forces of motion and heat, but gave all his students much more than a typical college education. the ceramics professor retired in 1992 but continued to work in his home studio â\u20ac\u201c a re-constructed chicken barn rebuilt with salvaged materials, including a plethora of old windows that provided good lighting. kahmeyer and a few other lindsborg artists began inviting people in to view and purchase work, inadvertently establishing the annual artist studio open house that continues today. (cori sherman north, sandzã©n gallery curator, from catalog of exhibition, \"made to be used: the pottery of ray kahmeyer) \n condition: good condition \n weight: 1 lb"},"estimateMax":30,"lotNumber":"91","title":{"en":"kahmeyer, ray - stoneware, good condition, 6.5x3."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17885/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_stoneware","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a ceramic stoneware vessel by Ray Kahmeyer. The item is a vase or jar with a reddish-brown and cream mottled glaze, featuring vertical raised ridges on the lower body and horizontal bands on the upper body and neck. The stoneware piece measures 6.5x3 inches. 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The artwork depicts a genre scene with a small child sitting on the ground, looking up at a bird perched on a sparse tree. The style is illustrative and delicate, rendered in black and white lines. The piece is presented in a matted and framed format and is in good condition.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:14.128Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17886,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17887/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"trees and river is an oil painting in good condition, with no signature on front but has \"signe e. larson, lindsborg, kansas\" stamped on back. it measures 4.25x4.75, total dimensions are 5.5x6x.75.(1908-1993) painter, spec. religious subjects and landscapes. studied at the colorado springs fine art center, at the univ of colorado, and at washington university in st. louis. received special training from john folinsbe, harry leith-ross and carlos lopez. moved with her family to lindsborg in 1927 where she studied with birger sandzen at bethany college from 1927-33 and earned a bfa. she also took classes at bethany in 1945-46. although deaf since birth, with the help from her sister elvira, larson presented chalk lectures throughout the u.s., canada and europe for forty years to more than 1000 groups. her most famous work was a head of christ that she named \"thy kingdom come.\" this work was reproduced in magazines, as church bulletin covers, in booklets and cards. she also painted several altar paintings as well as landscapes of colorado and kansas. member: prairie water color painters. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":75,"lotNumber":"93","title":{"en":"larson, signe - oil, good condition 4.25x4.75"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17887/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is an oil painting by Signe Larson, measuring 4.25x4.75 inches, depicting a landscape scene. The artwork features a body of water reflecting the sky and two prominent trees with lush green foliage on the bank. There's a hint of a path or trail on the grassy bank to the right. The painting is framed in a carved wooden frame and is in good condition.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:14.130Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $75","currency":"USD","id":17887,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17888/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"trees and pond is an oil on wood plaque, in good condition, with no signature on front but has \"signe e. larson, lindsborg, kansas\" stamped on back. it measures 4.25x4.75, total dimensions are 5.5x6x.75.(1908-1993) painter, spec. religious subjects and landscapes. studied at the colorado springs fine art center, at the univ of colorado, and at washington university in st. louis. received special training from john folinsbe, harry leith-ross and carlos lopez. moved with her family to lindsborg in 1927 where she studied with birger sandzen at bethany college from 1927-33 and earned a bfa. she also took classes at bethany in 1945-46. although deaf since birth, with the help from her sister elvira, larson presented chalk lectures throughout the u.s., canada and europe for forty years to more than 1000 groups. her most famous work was a head of christ that she named \"thy kingdom come.\" this work was reproduced in magazines, as church bulletin covers, in booklets and cards. she also painted several altar paintings as well as landscapes of colorado and kansas. member: prairie water color painters. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":75,"lotNumber":"94","title":{"en":"larson, signe - oil, good condition 4.25x4.75"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17888/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is an oil painting by Signe Larson, measuring 4.25x4.75 inches, depicting a landscape scene. The artwork features a serene body of water, possibly a lake or river, with green trees and grassy banks under a cloudy blue sky. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the piece a textured appearance. It is presented in a decorative carved wooden frame and is in good condition.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:14.133Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $75","currency":"USD","id":17888,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17889/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"eternal gift\" is an oil on canvas, signed \"d gaston runbeck\" lower right, in good condition, measuring 16x18, total dimensions are 19.25x21.5x2.25. (1898-1994) dolores gaston runbeck was a painter, specifically floral still lifes, landscapes, religious and symbolic compositions, portraits and expressionistic abstracts.studied at bethany college, lindsborg with birger sandzen from 1923-28 and at the art institute of chicago, the chicago school of applied art, the art students league. taught at bethany college from 1926-1929 then established her own studio in lindsborg. she was a member of prairie water color painters, prairie print makers society, kansas federation of art, lindsborg artists guild. collections: sandzen memorial art gallery. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"95","title":{"en":"runbeck, dolores - oil on canvas, good condition, 16x18"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17889/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is an oil on canvas painting by Dolores Runbeck, measuring 16x18 inches. The artwork depicts a subject that appears to be a figure with closed eyes next to a large, textured glass goblet. The color palette is rich, with blues and greens dominating the figure and goblet, contrasted by golden and dark backgrounds. The painting exhibits thick, expressive brushstrokes throughout and is in good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:14.134Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17889,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17890/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this original graphite drawing by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"building at fort leavenworth used as first territorial capitol\" measures 6.75x8.25, in good condition with some toning and some of image appears to matted over. total dimensions are 13.5x16.5x1. it's signed \"margaret whittemore\" in lower left, initialed \"mw\" center left, and titled across the bottom. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: good condition with some toning and some of image appears to matted over \n weight: 2.5 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"96","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - graphite drawing, good condition"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17890/view","tags":["usart_drawings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a graphite drawing by Margaret Whittemore, depicting a historical building at Fort Leavenworth. The title, 'Building at Fort Leavenworth used as First Territorial Capitol,' is handwritten below the drawing. The detailed architectural rendering shows a long, single-story building with a porch supported by columns, with figures standing on the steps and under the porch. The drawing is matted and framed in a dark frame and is in good condition.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:14.136Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17890,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17891/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"midsommarsdag flicka\" #3 (midsummersday girl) is oil on masonite, in good condition, signed \"weddle\" lower right, measuring 5x4. total dimensions are 9x8x1.25. maurice donald weddle was born in miami, florida in 1923, but spent the majority of his youth in lindsborg, kansas benefiting from the art and music culture that was flourishing in lindsborg at that time. after-school and summers often found him with friends moving about the town, visiting various craftsmen, from the famed artist from sweden, birger sandzen, to the woodcarver anton pearson. that lindsborg provided a fertile soil for budding artists and musicians was not lost on donald. with notable teachers and artisans like sandzen, painter oscar gunnerson, woodcarver anton person, cabinetmaker john altenborg, pianist oscar torsen, dr. hagbard brase, and artist lester raymer, donald subtly and yet intentionally became drawn to this world of art. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 1 lb"},"estimateMax":75,"lotNumber":"97","title":{"en":"weddle, don - oil on masonite, good condition, 5x4."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17891/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is an oil on masonite painting by Don Weddle, measuring 5x4 inches. The artwork is a portrait of a young girl with reddish-brown pigtails, wearing a red garment with floral details and a yellow-green floral wreath on her head. The background is a textured blue, and the painting is presented in an ornate gold frame with a linen mat. It is in good condition.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:14.138Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $75","currency":"USD","id":17891,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17892/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"fall landscape is a watercolor in good condition, signed \"carolyn simon kern, \" and measuring 7x4. total dimensions are 13.25x10.25x2. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":25,"lotNumber":"98","title":{"en":"kern, carolyn simon - watercolor, good condition, 7x4."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17892/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Carolyn Simon Kern, measuring 7x4 inches. The artwork depicts an abstract or impressionistic landscape, with prominent shades of rust orange, brown, and muted blues. Bare trees are visible in the upper left, suggesting a cool season. The piece is matted and framed in a wooden frame and is in good condition.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:14.139Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$15 - $25","currency":"USD","id":17892,"estimateMin":15},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17893/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"clown w/white cap is a crayon resist, in good condition, signed \"raymer 81\" and measuring 8.5x5.25. total dimensions are 15.375x12.25xd1. lester raymer, born in alva ok sept 24, 1907, died in lindsborg june 1, 1991. he is widely known as a painter, especially of religious images, circus and roosters, as a printmaker, sculptor and craftsman; he worked with a variety of art forms beginning in his early grade school years and continuing throughout his artistic career. he studied at the art institute of chicago where his painting professor was boris anisfeld from russia, and his art history professor was helen gardner, author of \"art through the ages\", long-time used as a textbook of american art. he earned a bfa from the art institute, actually finishing his senior year work at northwestern in oklahoma. raymer moved to lindsborg in the 1940s, taught at bethany college, lindsborg, from 1946-47 but primarily devoted his life to working as a studio artist at the red barn studio in lindsborg. in his career raymer won major awards and international recognition with his religious art work and liturgical commissions. the red barn studio is filled with raymerâ\u20ac™s art and handiwork, from paintings and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from woodcarving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. raymer considered painting and printmaking his most important work, which he studied at the chicago art institute, but he worked in almost every medium. his work is influenced by his love for the worldâ\u20ac™s great painters, especially the spanish masters, the southwest and mexico, religious symbolism, and folk art. there are a variety of influences in his subject matter as well. the circus came to alva often during raymer's childhood, he worked for a poultry business where he did drawings and paintings in his spare time, and illustrations from the bible were a source of imagery beginning in his childhood. \n condition: good \n weight: 2.3 lb"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"99","title":{"en":"raymer, lester - crayon resist, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17893/view","tags":["usart_drawings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a crayon resist artwork by Lester Raymer. The piece features a stylized portrait of a figure with a youthful face, wearing a cap and possibly clown-like makeup with red cheeks. The background is a dark, muted blue-green. The artwork has visible texture from the medium and is presented within a matted and framed enclosure. 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The artwork depicts a rural landscape with a large hay bale in the foreground, showing individual strands of hay texture. Another hay bale is visible in the background against a bright blue sky with sparse clouds, and a line of green trees on the horizon. The piece is presented in a wooden frame with a double mat and is in good condition.","soldPrice":275,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:14.144Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17894,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17895/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this original graphite drawing by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"irvin hall, highland, ks\" measures 7.5x10, in good condition. total dimensions are 13.5x16.5x1. it's signed \"margaret whittemore\" in lower right, and titled in lower left. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 2.5 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"101","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - graphite drawing, good"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17895/view","tags":["usart_drawings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a graphite drawing by Margaret Whittemore depicting a historical building, likely 'Down Hall, Highland, KS'. The artwork falls under the genre of architectural illustration or landscape drawing. It features a prominent two-story stone building with a bell tower, surrounded by mature trees and a grassy lawn. The drawing is rendered in fine detail, emphasizing the texture of the building and the foliage.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.380Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17895,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17896/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"buildings and birch trees in snow is an etching by c. jac young, in good condition, measuring 7.25x9.75, and signed \"c jac young\" in lower right and imprinted \"â© c. jac young 1938\" center-left bottom. total dimensions are 16.5x20.5x.75. born charles jacob jung in 1880, in rodenbach, germany, he came to the united states around 1881. known for landscape and still-life painting, he was an etcher and painter and was a member of various etchersâ\u20ac™ societies. he studied in new york at the academy of design with robert henri, charles yardley turner, and edgar melville ward. he exhibited under c jac jung until about 1919 when he took the last name of young. he exhibited throughout the northeast, and his work is in collections across the us, including the library of congress, the smithsonian institution, and the art institute of chicago. memberships included the society of american etchers, the salmagundi club, brooklyn society of etchers and the chicago society of etchers. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 4 lb"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"102","title":{"en":"young, c. jac - etching, good condition, 7.25x9.75"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17896/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is an etching by C. Jac Young, measuring 7.25x9.75 inches, depicting a winter landscape. The scene features snow-covered ground and trees, with a small stream or river winding through the foreground. A rustic house or cabin is visible among the trees in the midground, suggesting a rural or pastoral setting. The artwork is characterized by intricate line work typical of etchings, capturing the delicate bare branches of the trees and the texture of the snow.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.382Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$75 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17896,"estimateMin":75},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17897/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"blue brown pitcher by barbara williams is ceramic, in good condition, and signed on bottom. it measures 6.75x6x4.75. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":25,"lotNumber":"103","title":{"en":"williams, barbara - ceramic, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17897/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_pottery","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a ceramic pitcher created by Barbara Williams, exhibiting a functional and decorative art form. The pitcher features a glossy glaze with a dark upper portion transitioning into earthy tones of brown and red, accented by streaks of blue, white, and lighter brown. Its form includes a wide rim with a pour spout and a substantial handle, suggesting it is handmade with a unique, rustic aesthetic.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.384Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$15 - $25","currency":"USD","id":17897,"estimateMin":15},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17898/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"lunch\" is an original watercolor, in good condition, by dolores gaston runbeck. the exposed watercolor measures 18.75x13.5, total dimensions are 28.25x22.25x1, signed \"d gaston runbeck 1964\" in lower right. (1898-1994) dolores gaston runbeck was a painter, specifically floral still lifes, landscapes, religious and symbolic compositions, portraits and expressionistic abstracts. ..studied at bethany college, lindsborg with birger sandzen from 1923-28 and at the art institute of chicago, the chicago school of applied art, the art students league. taught at bethany college from 1926-1929 then established her own studio in lindsborg. she was a member of prairie water color painters, prairie print makers society, kansas federation of art, lindsborg artists guild. collections: sandzen memorial art gallery. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"104","title":{"en":"runbeck, dolores - watercolor, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17898/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Dolores Runbeck, characterized by an abstract or semi-abstract style. The artwork features a composition of interlocking geometric shapes and planes in soft, muted tones, primarily blues, greens, and warm browns. While abstract, it suggests a figurative subject, possibly a person, with hints of facial features and a body in a dynamic pose. The painting is framed and matted, highlighting the delicate watercolor medium.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.385Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17898,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17899/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"the dancers\" 31/50, by sal estrada, is a lino-cut, in good condition, signed \"estrada, \" measuring 7x5. total dimensions are 13x11.25x1.25. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":25,"lotNumber":"105","title":{"en":"estrada, sal - lino-cut, good condition, 7x5."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17899/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a lino-cut print by Sal Estrada, titled \"The Dancers\" and numbered 3/50, measuring 7x5 inches. The artwork is characterized by its bold black and white contrast, typical of lino-cut prints. The subject matter appears to be an abstract or stylized representation of figures, possibly dancers, amidst natural elements like wheat stalks and a stylized sun or mountains in the background. The strong graphic quality and limited color palette are notable visual features.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.387Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$15 - $25","currency":"USD","id":17899,"estimateMin":15},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17900/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"autumn scene is a watercolor, no matting or frame, in good condition and signed \"joseph johnson\" in lower right. it measures 6x9. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"106","title":{"en":"johnson, joseph - watercolor, good condition, no"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17900/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a vibrant watercolor painting by Joseph Johnson, depicting an autumnal landscape. The scene is filled with richly colored foliage, showcasing trees with orange and yellow leaves, alongside green bushes and tall grasses. A small body of water or stream is visible on the right, and distant blue hills complete the background. The artwork captures the warmth and varied hues of fall with loose brushstrokes typical of watercolor.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.388Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$25 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17900,"estimateMin":25},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17901/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"winter scene is a watercolor, in fair condition, faded and overall toning, no matting or frame, and signed \"joseph johnson\" lower right. it measures 6x9. \n condition: fair condition, faded and overall toning, no matting or frame"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"107","title":{"en":"johnson, joseph - watercolor, fair condition, faded and"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17901/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Joseph Johnson, depicting a serene winter landscape scene. The artwork features trees and bushes covered in snow, rendered in soft purples, browns, and whites against a muted, light background. The overall impression is one of a quiet, snow-laden environment. 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The sculpture is crafted from metal, likely bronze or a similar alloy, given its aged, rich patina. The lower body transitions into an abstract, fish-like form with a textured, skeletal or layered appearance, while long, flowing hair adds to the sense of movement. The artwork is mounted on a dark wooden block base.","soldPrice":1900,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.391Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,500 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":17902,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17903/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"lille pojke\" (little boy) is oil on masonite, in good condition, signed \"weddle\" lower right, measuring 5x4. total dimensions are 9x8x1.25. maurice donald weddle was born in miami, florida in 1923, but spent the majority of his youth in lindsborg, kansas benefiting from the art and music culture that was flourishing in lindsborg at that time. after-school and summers often found him with friends moving about the town, visiting various craftsmen, from the famed artist from sweden, birger sandzen, to the woodcarver anton pearson. that lindsborg provided a fertile soil for budding artists and musicians was not lost on donald. with notable teachers and artisans like sandzen, painter oscar gunnerson, woodcarver anton person, cabinetmaker john altenborg, pianist oscar torsen, dr. hagbard brase, and artist lester raymer, donald subtly and yet intentionally became drawn to this world of art. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 1 lb"},"estimateMax":75,"lotNumber":"109","title":{"en":"weddle, don - oil on masonite, good condition, 5x4."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17903/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is an oil painting on masonite by Don Weddle, measuring 5x4 inches, depicting a portrait of a child. The artwork captures a young subject with blonde hair, wearing a green and red striped cap and a green garment. The style is characterized by expressive brushwork and a slightly melancholic or contemplative gaze. The painting is presented in a gold-toned, ornate frame with a linen mat.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.393Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $75","currency":"USD","id":17903,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17904/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this original graphite drawing by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"chase county courthouse\" measures 9.75x7.75, in good condition with some toning. total dimensions are 17.25x14.25x1. it's signed \"margaret whittemore\" in lower right, and titled in lower left. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: good condition with some toning \n weight: 2.4 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"110","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - graphite drawing, good condition"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17904/view","tags":["usart_drawings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a graphite drawing by Margaret Whittemore, depicting a grand historical building identified as the \"Chase County Courthouse.\" The artwork showcases a multi-story stone structure with an elaborate mansard roof and a central clock tower or cupola. Surrounding the building are neatly arranged trees and shrubs, along with a stone wall in the foreground. The drawing is detailed, highlighting the architectural features and symmetry of the courthouse.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:19.394Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17904,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17905/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"pony express rider is a bronze on a wood base by gary schildt, in good condition, stamped \"schildt 13/30 1967\" on cast base, and measuring 12.5x12.5x5. total dimensions are 13.25x12.5x7. born in 1938 in helena, montana, gary schildtâ\u20ac™s talent as an artist cleared a path for him to escape the poverty and isolation of his youth on the blackfeet indian reservation. his skills as an illustrator, painter and sculptor made it possible to obtain an education, gave him the chance to travel, and have brought him both respect and admiration from a broad community of western artists and collectors. known as an impressionist painter and sculptor of western figures, particularly indians and children, schildt in 1999 received the montana governor's award for the arts, and was inducted into the montana cowboy hall of fame in 2014. among his influences, william davis, director of the commercial art program at city college in san francisco, advised schildt at the end of his schooling, â\u20acœif you go into commercial art now you will never want to paint again in 10 years. you will learn to hate art.\u201d in 1962, schildt enlisted in the army, and after stateside service at fort ord and fort sill, he returned to the blackfeet reservation and set up a studio in browning, where he remained for several years. many of the works of his â\u20acœreservation series\u201d are now housed at the museum of the plains indian in browning. after living and working on the blackfeet reservation, painting the scenes of daily life on the reservation, he moved to the east glacier side, and as of 2016 continued to work on paintings and sculptures depicting the traditional lives of the blackfeet people. (resources: askart; schildt interview in â\u20acœgreat falls tribune\u201d) \n condition: good condition \n weight: 17.5 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"111","title":{"en":"schildt, gary - bronze on wood base, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17905/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a bronze sculpture by Gary Schildt, depicting a Western-themed subject. The artwork portrays a cowboy on horseback in dynamic motion, with the cowboy brandishing a whip. The bronze is mounted on a faceted wooden base, enhancing its presentation. A visible inscription or signature, possibly including '1963', is present on the base of the bronze. 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The artwork depicts a field of white daisies with yellow centers, set against a muted blue-gray background. The brushwork suggests a soft, somewhat impressionistic style. The painting measures 6.75x4.75 inches and is in good condition, presented with a light blue mat. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.646Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$15 - $20","currency":"USD","id":17906,"estimateMin":15},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17907/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"washer woman\" is an oil, in good condition, signed \"john blake bergers\" in lower right, measuring 12x16. total dimensions are 13.75x17.75x1.75. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"113","title":{"en":"bergers, john blake - oil, good condition, 12x16"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17907/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is an oil painting by John Blake Bergers, depicting a genre scene of rural life. The artwork portrays a woman in a long dress and apron, performing laundry outdoors with a wash tub and clothesline. In the background, there is a cluster of traditional houses and outbuildings, framed by lush green trees. The scene is rendered with a textured, possibly impasto style, and measures 12x16 inches. The painting is in good condition and presented in a wooden frame.","soldPrice":2800,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.648Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$750 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":17907,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17908/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this original graphite drawing by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"huron cemetery-kansas city, ks\" measures 8.75x7.5, in good condition with some toning. total dimensions are 17.25x14.25x1. it's signed \"margaret whittemore\" in lower right, and titled in lower left. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: good condition with some toning \n weight: 2.7 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"114","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - graphite drawing, good condition"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17908/view","tags":["usart_drawings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a graphite drawing by Margaret Whittemore, depicting an urban landscape. The subject is Huron Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas, featuring an open field with trees, gravestones, and a prominent multistory building in the background. A row of vintage cars is parked along the street in the foreground, suggesting a mid-20th-century period. The drawing is signed by the artist and also bears the location, \"Huron Cemetery - Kansas City, Ks.\", in the lower margin. It is in good condition and framed in a dark gray frame with a white mat.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.649Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17908,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17909/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"fall pond is a watercolor, in good condition, signed \"jo stevens\" in lower right, measuring 13.25x20.25. total dimensions are 20x26.75x1.5. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"115","title":{"en":"stevenson, jo - watercolor, good condition 13.25x20.25"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17909/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Jo Stevenson, depicting a serene landscape. The artwork features a reflective body of water surrounded by trees with autumnal foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and green. Rolling hills or mountains form the backdrop under a clear sky. The painting measures 13.25x20.25 inches and is presented in a decorative ornate gold-toned frame with a white and rust-colored mat. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner, blending with the landscape.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.651Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$25 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17909,"estimateMin":25},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17910/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"trees and hills is a watercolor, in good condition with some toning, signed \"signe larson\" in lower right, measuring 4x5, total dimensions are 10.5x12.5x1.(1908-1993) painter, spec. religious subjects and landscapes. studied at the colorado springs fine art center, at the univ of colorado, and at washington university in st. louis. received special training from john folinsbe, harry leith-ross and carlos lopez. moved with her family to lindsborg in 1927 where she studied with birger sandzen at bethany college from 1927-33 and earned a bfa. she also took classes at bethany in 1945-46. although deaf since birth, with the help from her sister elvira, larson presented chalk lectures throughout the u.s., canada and europe for forty years to more than 1000 groups. her most famous work was a head of christ that she named \"thy kingdom come.\" this work was reproduced in magazines, as church bulletin covers, in booklets and cards. she also painted several altar paintings as well as landscapes of colorado and kansas. member: prairie water color painters. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"116","title":{"en":"larson, signe - watercolor, good condition with some"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17910/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Signe Larson, depicting a simplified landscape scene. The artwork features a cluster of green trees, possibly pines or evergreens, bordering a yellow-green field or clearing. Hills or mountains are visible in the background under a cloudy sky. The style appears somewhat impressionistic or stylized, with broad strokes. The painting is in good condition with some visible wear, framed in a black square frame with a wide, light-colored mat. The artist's signature is in the lower right corner of the painting.","soldPrice":225,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.652Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":17910,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17911/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"lucinda\" is mixed medium on paper, in good condition, unframed, signed \"d gaston runbeck\" in lower right. artwork measures 18.5x15.25, total dimensions are 28x22. (1898-1994) dolores gaston runbeck was a painter, specifically floral still lifes, landscapes, religious and symbolic compositions, portraits and expressionistic abstracts. ..studied at bethany college, lindsborg with birger sandzen from 1923-28 and at the art institute of chicago, the chicago school of applied art, the art students league. taught at bethany college from 1926-1929 then established her own studio in lindsborg. she was a member of prairie water color painters, prairie pprint makers society, kansas federation of art, lindsborg artists guild. collections: sandzen memorial art gallery. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"117","title":{"en":"runbeck, dolores - mixed medium on paper, good"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17911/view","tags":["usart_mixedmedia","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a mixed media artwork on paper by Dolores Runbeck, depicting an abstract portrait. The subject is a face rendered with strong, visible brushstrokes in black and white, with hints of brown and possibly green. The style is highly textured and expressive, focusing on lines and contrast rather than smooth rendering. The artwork is in good condition and presented with a white mat, emphasizing the bold abstract forms. It features a modern, gestural approach to portraiture.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.653Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17911,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17912/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"boy w/ caged rooster & flowers is a watercolor, in good condition, signed \"l raymer 1983\" lower right, measuring 13x8.5. total dimensions are 20.5x15.25x1.25. lester raymer, born in alva ok sept 24, 1907, died in lindsborg june 1, 1991. he is widely known as a painter, especially of religious images, circus and roosters, as a printmaker, sculptor and craftsman; he worked with a variety of art forms beginning in his early grade school years and continuing throughout his artistic career. he studied at the art institute of chicago where his painting professor was boris anisfeld from russia, and his art history professor was helen gardner, author of \"art through the ages\", long-time used as a textbook of american art. he earned a bfa from the art institute, actually finishing his senior year work at northwestern in oklahoma. raymer moved to lindsborg in the 1940s, taught at bethany college, lindsborg, from 1946-47 but primarily devoted his life to working as a studio artist at the red barn studio in lindsborg. in his career raymer won major awards and international recognition with his religious art work and liturgical commissions. the red barn studio is filled with raymerâ\u20ac™s art and handiwork, from paintings and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from woodcarving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. raymer considered painting and printmaking his most important work, which he studied at the chicago art institute, but he worked in almost every medium. his work is influenced by his love for the worldâ\u20ac™s great painters, especially the spanish masters, the southwest and mexico, religious symbolism, and folk art. there are a variety of influences in his subject matter as well. the circus came to alva often during raymer's childhood, he worked for a poultry business where he did drawings and paintings in his spare time, and illustrations from the bible were a source of imagery beginning in his childhood. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 4 lb"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"118","title":{"en":"raymer, lester - watercolor, good condition, 13x8.5."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17912/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Lester Raymer, dated 1983, depicting a whimsical figurative subject. The artwork features the head of a person looking forward, upon which rests a large cage containing a rooster. On top of the cage, a draped white cloth and a planter with pink flowers are placed. The background is a simple light blue, highlighting the surreal arrangement. The painting measures 13x8.5 inches, is in good condition, and is signed and dated by the artist in the lower right. It is framed in a gold-toned wooden frame with a white mat.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.655Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":17912,"estimateMin":5000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17913/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"view of gallistao\" is a watercolor, in good condition, signed \"wm dickerson '40,\" measuring 17x23.5, total dimensions are 31.75x36.5x2. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":750,"lotNumber":"119","title":{"en":"dickerson, william - watercolor, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17913/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by William Dickerson, depicting a rural or village landscape scene. The artwork features a cluster of buildings, including a church with a steeple, set amidst fields and trees under a broad sky. There are indications of fences, pathways, and possibly adobe structures, suggesting a Southwestern or historic American setting. The painting is in good condition and framed in an ornate gold-toned frame with a white mat. The artist's signature appears to be in the lower right corner.","soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.656Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $750","currency":"USD","id":17913,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17914/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"chickadees\" is a lithograph, in good condition, signed \"eugene mecikolski\" 30/40, measuring 5.5x4.25. total dimensions are 15.25x13.75x1. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"120","title":{"en":"mecikolski, eugene - lithograph, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17914/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a lithograph print by Eugene Mecikolski, featuring a nature subject. The artwork depicts two chickadees perched on the branches of a birch tree, recognizable by its distinctive bark. The print is rendered in black and white, emphasizing the textures of the birds' feathers and the tree bark. It is in good condition and presented in a black frame with a white mat, highlighting the detailed monochrome imagery. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner of the print.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:17.657Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$75 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17914,"estimateMin":75},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17915/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"lidded soup terrine with 12 bowls is stoneware, in good condition, signed \"pharo\" on bottom of terrine and each bowl; terrine measures 8.5 high with lid and 11.75 in diameter and weighs 15.6#, bowls are approximately 2.75 high and 5 in diameter and weight approx. 1.2# each. pharo, john leland, â\u20acœjack\u201d. b. belpre, ks, 1902; d. manhattan, ks, july 8, 1991. ceramist. lithographer. painter. teacher. pupil of william dickerson, b.j.o. nordfeldt, and e. bruce moore. while working for the u.s. post office, he joined the wichita art assoc. school as a volunteer in the 1930s, became a ceramics instructor in 1947 and head of the ceramics department in 1949, a position he held for 26 years. he dug and processed his own clay in order to have total control over the pottery process. pharo worked on multiple wheels and fired pieces three or four times. he retired from the wichita art assoc. in 1973. awards: medal of honor, wichita art assoc. exhibitions: 23rd mcpherson exhibition, 1933; midwestern artists exhibition, 1936; midwestern artists exhibition, 1937; 15th annual kansas artists exhibition, 1939; kansas master artists, 1999. collections: wichita art assoc.; wichita art museum; sandzã©n memorial art gallery; topeka public library; emprise bank collection. [susan craig, \"biographical dictionary of kansas artists (active before 1945)\"] \n condition: good condition \n weight: 30 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"121","title":{"en":"pharo, jack - stoneware, good condition, terrine"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17915/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_stoneware","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a stoneware terrine set by Jack Pharo, in good condition. The set includes a lidded terrine and twelve matching small bowls. Each piece is crafted from dark-colored stoneware, featuring incised and applied white floral and vine motifs. The overall aesthetic is rustic and handcrafted, with the glazed finish highlighting the decorative patterns.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:20.445Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17915,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17916/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"man of sorrows, \" by signe larson, an etching, in good condition with some all over toning, pencil signed \"signe larson\" lower right, measuring 5.75x4. total dimensions are 17.25x134.25x2.25. (1908-1993) painter, spec. religious subjects and landscapes. studied at the colorado springs fine art center, at the univ of colorado, and at washington university in st. louis. received special training from john folinsbe, harry leith-ross and carlos lopez. moved with her family to lindsborg in 1927 where she studied with birger sandzen at bethany college from 1927-33 and earned a bfa. she also took classes at bethany in 1945-46. although deaf since birth, with the help from her sister elvira, larson presented chalk lectures throughout the u.s., canada and europe for forty years to more than 1000 groups. her most famous work was a head of christ that she named \"thy kingdom come.\" this work was reproduced in magazines, as church bulletin covers, in booklets and cards. she also painted several altar paintings as well as landscapes of colorado and kansas. member: prairie water color painters. \n condition: good condition with some all over toning"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"122","title":{"en":"larson, signe - etching, good condition with some all"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17916/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is an etching by Signe Larson, depicting a bust of Jesus Christ. The print features Christ with a beard and a crown of thorns, rendered in a somber, expressive style with visible brushstrokes or lines. It is framed with a mat board and a gold-toned wooden frame, suitable for religious art collectors.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:20.447Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$75 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17916,"estimateMin":75},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17917/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"carpet of leaves, \" by carla scott, is prismacolor pencil, stitching on paper, in good condition, signed \"carla scott\" lower right, and measuring 20.5x23. total dimensions are 30.5x32.5x1.5. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"123","title":{"en":"scott, carla - prismacolor pencil, stitching on paper,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17917/view","tags":["usart_mixedmedia","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This artwork by Carla Scott combines Prismacolor pencil and stitching on paper, creating a mixed-media piece. The subject matter is autumn leaves, depicted in various colors like pale blue, yellow, red, and green, against a background of orange and brown horizontal stripes. The leaves appear both drawn and stitched, offering a tactile and visually textured representation of seasonal foliage.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:20.448Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17917,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17918/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"winter landscape with trees and snow is a watercolor by carl peterson, in good condition, signed \"c. peterson -79,\" measuring 15.5x19.25. total dimensiona are 23.5x29x1.5. carl william peterson (1919-2009) was born in fremont, kansas. his love of art was greatly influenced by his high school art teacher, elise penner. carl graduated from lindsborg high school and studied art at bethany college under the teaching of swedish-american artist birger sandzen. he graduated from bethany college in 1942 with a b.f.a. degree and received a m.f.a. degree from colorado university, boulder, colorado, in 1951. while at colorado university he studied lithography. a few of those examples still survive. further studies in drawing and watercolor were pursued at columbia university in new york. besides being a pupil of birger sandzã©n while a student at bethany college, peterson attended watercolor workshops taught by charles kingham and jim hamil. following graduation from bethany college, peterson taught art in the osborne, hays and salina, kansas, public school systems. in 1963 carl became assistant and later co-director of the birger sandzã©n memorial gallery, serving in that capacity until 1981. after retiring, he remained active as a studio artist specializing in watercolor painting, with an occasional oil, primarily kansas landscapes. additionally, he served at bethany college as a volunteer curator of the college art collection. (information from askart and birger sandzen memorial gallery.) \n condition: good condition \n weight: 7.2 lb"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"124","title":{"en":"peterson, carl - watercolor, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17918/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Carl Peterson, depicting a winter landscape in good condition. The scene features a snow-covered ground with sparse patches of dry grass and numerous bare trees and bushes under a pale sky. The muted color palette of blues, grays, browns, and whites conveys the cold and quiet atmosphere of a winter day.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:20.450Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":17918,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17919/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"aspen at alpine\" is a watercolor, in good condition, signed \"doran barham '78\" in lower right, measuring 19.75x28.75, total dimensions are 31x39.5x1.25. barham (1926-1999) was an architect and architectural artist who was a painter. attended school in manhattan, served in the navy in world war ii, then returned to ks state college, manhattan to earn his architecture degree in 1950. took classes with william dickerson at the wichita art assoc. worked in wichita for the architectural firm of thomas and harris from 1950-1958. operated a home studio for several years then wroked for oblinger-smith, landscape architects and city planners from 1970-1975. reopened a studio in 1977 to paint the people and places of kansas. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":1800,"lotNumber":"125","title":{"en":"barham, doran - watercolor, good condition, 19.75x28.75"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17919/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Doran Barham, measuring 19.75x28.75 inches and in good condition. The artwork features a forest scene dominated by several tall, white-barked aspen trees with dark markings. The ground is covered with vibrant orange and red autumnal foliage, interspersed with large gray rocks, suggesting a vibrant fall setting in a natural landscape.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:20.451Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $1,800","currency":"USD","id":17919,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17920/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"farmstead is a watercolor, in good condition, signed \"ann eitel\" in lower right, measuring 8x11, total dimensions are 12.75x15.75x1.75. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":75,"lotNumber":"126","title":{"en":"eitel, ann - watercolor, good condition, 8x11"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17920/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This watercolor painting by Ann Eitel measures 8x11 inches and is in good condition. The artwork depicts a tranquil winter farm scene, featuring a white two-story house with a red roof, a stone barn, and bare trees. A winding dirt road or path leads through the snow-covered landscape under an overcast sky, evoking a sense of rural serenity.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:20.453Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $75","currency":"USD","id":17920,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17921/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"egg\" is an oil on board, in good condition, signed \"raymer\" lower right, measuring 4.25x5.125x1.375. lester raymer, born in alva ok sept 24, 1907, died in lindsborg june 1, 1991. he is widely known as a painter, especially of religious images, circus and roosters, as a printmaker, sculptor and craftsman; he worked with a variety of art forms beginning in his early grade school years and continuing throughout his artistic career. he studied at the art institute of chicago where his painting professor was boris anisfeld from russia, and his art history professor was helen gardner, author of \"art through the ages\", long-time used as a textbook of american art. he earned a bfa from the art institute, actually finishing his senior year work at northwestern in oklahoma. raymer moved to lindsborg in the 1940s, taught at bethany college, lindsborg, from 1946-47 but primarily devoted his life to working as a studio artist at the red barn studio in lindsborg. in his career raymer won major awards and international recognition with his religious art work and liturgical commissions. the red barn studio is filled with raymerâ\u20ac™s art and handiwork, from paintings and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from woodcarving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. raymer considered painting and printmaking his most important work, which he studied at the chicago art institute, but he worked in almost every medium. his work is influenced by his love for the worldâ\u20ac™s great painters, especially the spanish masters, the southwest and mexico, religious symbolism, and folk art. there are a variety of influences in his subject matter as well. the circus came to alva often during raymer's childhood, he worked for a poultry business where he did drawings and paintings in his spare time, and illustrations from the bible were a source of imagery beginning in his childhood. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 0.25 lb"},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"127","title":{"en":"raymer, lester - oil on board, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17921/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This is an oil painting on board by Lester Raymer, presented in good condition. The artwork is a still life, centrally featuring a large, off-white, ovoid object, possibly an egg or stone, resting on a white surface. The background is a stark, dark gray, creating a dramatic contrast that highlights the texture and form of the central object.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:20.456Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,500 - $3,500","currency":"USD","id":17921,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17922/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this original color woodcut print by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"sod house\" measures 7.75x9.5, in fair condition, tape residue in lower margin and some of image is matted over. total dimensions are 14x17x1. it's pencil signed \"margaret whittemore\" in the lower right and titled in the lower left, signature is slightly matted over. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: fair condition, tape residue in lower margin and some of image is matted over \n weight: 2.2 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"128","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - color woodcut, fair condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17922/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a color woodcut by Margaret Whittemore, depicting a rustic stone house or cabin with a porch under a cloudy sky. The artwork, in fair condition, uses a limited color palette of grays and off-white, emphasizing the texture of the stone and the rural setting. The style suggests a depiction of historical or weathered architecture in a sparse landscape.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:20.458Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17922,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17923/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"bird on a stump is a woodcarving, in good condition, signed 'm berggren\" in bottom, measuring 11.5x2.5x3. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"129","title":{"en":"berggren, m - wood carving, good condition, 11.5x2.5x3."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17923/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a wood carving by M. Berggren, measuring 11.5x2.5x3 inches and in good condition. The abstract sculpture features two distinct pieces of wood stacked vertically. The bottom piece is darker, knotty, and irregularly shaped, while the top piece is lighter in color, smoothly carved, and tapers to a curved point, showcasing the natural grains and textures of the wood.","soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:20.460Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$25 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17923,"estimateMin":25},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17924/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"fall landscape with farm and bare trees is a watercolor by charles sanderson, signed \"charles sanderson\" in the lower right, in good condition and measuring 13x19.75. charles sanderson was known for his painting of abstract-realist kansas landscapes. he born in hamilton, kansas in 1925 and died in 1993. he studied architecture at kansas state university, and then transferred to emporia state university where he received a ba degree in art education. at fort hays state university in western kansas, he earned an ma degree in fine arts. sanderson taught art in kansas public schools, including 26 years at wichita south high school. he also taught at kansas state, wichita state, and friends university, as well as the wichita center for the arts and the wichita art museum. a founder and five times president of the prestigious kansas watercolor society, his work was included in exhibitions throughout the midwest, and he was featured in who's who in american art, who's who in the midwest and who's who in wichita, among many other publications. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 5.7 lb"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"130","title":{"en":"sanderson, charles - watercolor, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17924/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Charles Sanderson, in good condition. The artwork portrays a rural landscape under a clear sky transitioning from blue to pink at the horizon. The foreground features a line of silhouetted buildings, including a windmill, and bare trees, creating a serene and somewhat minimalist depiction of a distant farm or settlement at dawn or dusk.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:20.462Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17924,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17925/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"le bouquet, \" is a color engraving in good condition, with overall toning, signed 'm.ch.\" in plate. it measures 7.25x6.25, total dimensions are 16.5x13x1.25. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"132","title":{"en":"chagall, marc - color engraving, fair condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17925/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a color engraving by Marc Chagall, depicting a figure within a blue rectangular field holding a bouquet of flowers. The figure wears a hat adorned with birds, and a faint outline of a nude figure stands to the right. The artwork, in fair condition, features a dreamlike, cubist-influenced style characteristic of Chagall, with a light brown background outside the blue rectangle. The image is framed in a black frame with a white mat.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:27.143Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17925,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17926/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"mcpherson county courthouse, \" by max ebaugh, is a lithograph, in good condition, signed \"max ebaugh imp\" in lower right, measuring 12x15.5, total dimensions are 20x23.5x1.5. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":75,"lotNumber":"133","title":{"en":"ebaugh, max - lithograph, good condition, 12x15.5"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17926/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a lithograph by Max Ebaugh, in good condition, measuring 12x15.5 inches. The artwork depicts a grand stone building, likely a courthouse or university hall, with a prominent clock tower in a neoclassical or Gothic Revival architectural style. The scene includes a large tree to the right and a cloudy sky, rendered in black and white with detailed textures. The print is framed with a wide beige mat and a wooden frame.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:27.146Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $75","currency":"USD","id":17926,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17927/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this original color woodcut print by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"block house, fort hays, ks\" measures 7.75x9.5, in good condition. total dimensions are 14x17x1. it's pencil signed \"margaret whittemore\" in the lower right and titled in the lower left. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 2.1 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"134","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - color woodcut, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17927/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a color woodcut by Margaret Whittemore, depicting a stone house in a rural setting, in good condition. The house, with a dark roof and multiple windows, is surrounded by green grass and two slender trees. The sky is partially cloudy with hints of blue, and a path leads to the front door. The print employs a stylized folk art aesthetic with visible woodcut textures and is framed in a gray-blue distressed frame with a red mat.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:27.148Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17927,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17928/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"winter landscape with bushes and grasses is a watercolor in good condition, signed \"mike fallier\" in the lower right, measuring 12x18. total dimensions are 19.5x25.5x1.5. since birth mike fallier has been immersed in the world of art, being the son of a world-renowned father, james fallier, whose works hang in the national academy of design, among many other prestigious private collections. from the time that he was old enough to hold a brush, mike was encouraged to learn and experiment with the subtle nuances. mike has had the opportunity to study under some of the greatest artists of our time, and as such he has more than 4,000 works of art in various private and corporate collections throughout the united states. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 5.5 lb"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"135","title":{"en":"fallier, mike - watercolor, good condition, 12x18"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17928/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a watercolor painting by Mike Fallier, in good condition, measuring 12x18 inches. The artwork depicts a winter landscape with snow-covered ground and bare trees with hints of red foliage. The muted color palette of blues, grays, and browns suggests a cold atmosphere, with a cloudy sky in the background. The painting features expressive brushstrokes and is framed in a silver-toned decorative frame with a double mat.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:27.151Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$25 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17928,"estimateMin":25},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17929/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"angel is an oil on board, in good condition, signed \"l raymer 91\" lower right, measuring 6.5x18x1.25. lester raymer, born in alva ok sept 24, 1907, died in lindsborg june 1, 1991. he is widely known as a painter, especially of religious images, circus and roosters, as a printmaker, sculptor and craftsman; he worked with a variety of art forms beginning in his early grade school years and continuing throughout his artistic career. he studied at the art institute of chicago where his painting professor was boris anisfeld from russia, and his art history professor was helen gardner, author of \"art through the ages\", long-time used as a textbook of american art. he earned a bfa from the art institute, actually finishing his senior year work at northwestern in oklahoma. raymer moved to lindsborg in the 1940s, taught at bethany college, lindsborg, from 1946-47 but primarily devoted his life to working as a studio artist at the red barn studio in lindsborg. in his career raymer won major awards and international recognition with his religious art work and liturgical commissions. the red barn studio is filled with raymerâ\u20ac™s art and handiwork, from paintings and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from woodcarving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. raymer considered painting and printmaking his most important work, which he studied at the chicago art institute, but he worked in almost every medium. his work is influenced by his love for the worldâ\u20ac™s great painters, especially the spanish masters, the southwest and mexico, religious symbolism, and folk art. there are a variety of influences in his subject matter as well. the circus came to alva often during raymer's childhood, he worked for a poultry business where he did drawings and paintings in his spare time, and illustrations from the bible were a source of imagery beginning in his childhood. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 1.2 lb"},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"136","title":{"en":"raymer, lester - oil on board, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17929/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This is an oil on board painting by Lester Raymer, dated '91, depicting an angelic figure. The angel, with blonde hair and wings, is shown flying against a teal background speckled with stars and a crescent moon. The figure, dressed in white, holds and plays a golden trumpet. The artwork exhibits a distinct illustrative or whimsical style, characterized by bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors, and is presented in a gold-toned frame.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:27.154Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":17929,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17930/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"night, an oil on canvas by noah flores, is in good condition, signed \"flores '11\" upper right, measuring 18x24x1.5. along with painting and drawing, and from marquette, kansas, noah has skills in computers (adobe design package creative suites 4,) printmaking (linocut, wood cut, monotype, ) photography (developing and printing film in 35 mm format, both black and white) and art installation (setup/design art gallery, layout lighting, wall preparation and space management.) \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"137","title":{"en":"flores, noah - oil on canvas, good condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17930/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is an oil on canvas painting by Noah Flores, in good condition. The artwork presents a dramatic landscape scene under a vast, cloud-filled sky. The horizon features a silhouette of trees and a small structure, with a glowing light suggesting either sunrise or sunset. The sky is rendered with dynamic blues, grays, and whites, indicating a powerful, possibly stormy, atmospheric effect over a dark foreground.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:27.156Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17930,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17931/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"chickens and wheat shock is a lino cut, in good condition, signed \"d gaston runbeck\" in lower right , measuring 7x6, total dimensions are 14.25x12.5x1. (1898-1994) dolores gaston runbeck was a painter, specifically floral still lifes, landscapes, religious and symbolic compositions, portraits and expressionistic abstracts. ..studied at bethany college, lindsborg with birger sandzen from 1923-28 and at the art institute of chicago, the chicago school of applied art, the art students league. taught at bethany college from 1926-1929 then established her own studio in lindsborg. she was a member of prairie water color painters, prairie print makers society, kansas federation of art, lindsborg artists guild. collections: sandzen memorial art gallery. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"138","title":{"en":"runbeck, dolores - lino cut, good condition, 7x6."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17931/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a lino cut by Dolores Runbeck, measuring 7x6 inches, in good condition. The artwork depicts a rustic farm scene with a rooster, several hens, and chicks gathered near a large haystack. The print is rendered in black and white, showcasing the bold lines and strong contrasts characteristic of linocut printmaking. The scene is framed with a wide gray mat and a thin gold-toned frame, highlighting the textured details of the animals and hay.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:27.157Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17931,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17932/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"still life with flowers is an oil on board in fair condition; the oil paint is cracked and peeling. the painting is unsigned, has bengtson written on back twice, possibly a sandzen student. the artwork size is 24x18, total dimensions are 27.25x21.5x.75. \n condition: fair condition; the oil paint is cracked and peeling"},"estimateMax":75,"lotNumber":"139","title":{"en":"unknown - oil on board, fair condition, oil paint is"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17932/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is an oil on board painting by an unknown artist, depicting a floral still life, in fair condition. The painting features a vibrant bouquet of reddish-orange flowers with green stems arranged in a dark green vase. The background is a textured light blue, suggesting an older, possibly impressionistic, style. The visible brushstrokes add to the expressive quality of the piece, which is housed in a simple wooden frame.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:27.159Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $75","currency":"USD","id":17932,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17933/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"paper weight, blown glass, in good condition, unsigned, measures 4x2.5. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":15,"lotNumber":"140","title":{"en":"karg, roland - blown glass, good condition, 4x2.5"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17933/view","tags":["uscollectibles_paperweights","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a blown glass art object by Roland Karg, in good condition, measuring 4x2.5 inches. The spherical piece features intricate internal designs with swirling patterns of blues, black, and iridescent green and gold dichroic glass elements. Small air bubbles are visible within the glass, adding to its artisanal quality. The abstract composition creates a sense of depth and luminosity, characteristic of modern glass art.","soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:27.161Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$10 - $15","currency":"USD","id":17933,"estimateMin":10},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17934/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"poplars with stream\" is an unframed lithograph, in good condition but printed on non-acid free mat board with some toning, and signed \"dolores gaston\" in lower left. it measures 17.75x12.25, total dimensions are 24.75x19. 1898-1994, dolores gaston runbeck was a painter, specifically floral still lifes, landscapes, religious and symbolic compositions, portraits and expressionistic abstracts. ..studied at bethany college, lindsborg with birger sandzen from 1923-28 and at the art institute of chicago, the chicago school of applied art, the art students league. taught at bethany college from 1926-1929 then established her own studio in lindsborg. she was a member of prairie water color painters, prairie pprint makers society, kansas federation of art, lindsborg artists guild. collections: sandzen memorial art gallery. \n condition: good condition but printed on non-acid free mat board with some toning"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"141","title":{"en":"runbeck, dolores - lithograph, good condition but"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17934/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a lithograph by Dolores Runbeck, in good condition. The artwork depicts a stand of tall, slender trees with dense foliage, possibly poplars, in a natural landscape. The background features a distant mountain range and a heavily textured sky with many clouds, all rendered in black and white with a detailed cross-hatching technique. The foreground includes a body of water, suggesting a lakeside or riverside setting, and is signed \"Dolores Runbeck.\"","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:27.164Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17934,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17935/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"madam scarlet\" is oil on masonite, in good condition, signed \"weddle '86\" lower left, measuring 7x5.25. total dimensons are 12x9.75x2. maurice donald weddle was born in miami, florida in 1923, but spent the majority of his youth in lindsborg, kansas benefiting from the art and music culture that was flourishing in lindsborg at that time. after-school and summers often found him with friends moving about the town, visiting various craftsmen, from the famed artist from sweden, birger sandzen, to the woodcarver anton pearson. that lindsborg provided a fertile soil for budding artists and musicians was not lost on donald. with notable teachers and artisans like sandzen, painter oscar gunnerson, woodcarver anton person, cabinetmaker john altenborg, pianist oscar torsen, dr. hagbard brase, and artist lester raymer, donald subtly and yet intentionally became drawn to this world of art. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 1.3 lb"},"estimateMax":75,"lotNumber":"143","title":{"en":"weddle, don - oil on masonite, good condition, 7x5.25."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17935/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a vibrant oil painting on masonite by Don Weddle, depicting a stylized portrait of a woman. The subject features fiery red, voluminous hair and a dark dress, set against a rich, impasto yellow background. The artist's signature and the date '86' are visible in the lower left corner, indicating a 1986 creation date. The artwork is presented in a traditional wooden frame with a linen liner.","soldPrice":225,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:24.767Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $75","currency":"USD","id":17935,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17936/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"cutting 4\" is a woodcut, in good condition, needs new mat, is pencil signed and dated lower right \"rt aitchison 1921.\" it measures 8x11, total dimensions are 12.25x14.74x1. 1887-1964, was a painter, specifically landscapes of new mexico. printmaker, spec. woodcuts. graduate of the albert t. reid school of art in topeka. studied at the chicago academy of fine arts. moved to wichita to work as art director for mccormick-armstrong printing company in 1920 and stayed for 40 years. produced the maps for the mentholatum company and designed the original phillips shield. \n condition: good condition, needs new mat"},"estimateMax":75,"lotNumber":"144","title":{"en":"aitchison, rt - woodcut, good condition needs new mat,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17936/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a woodcut print by R.T. Aitchison, portraying a rural genre scene of agricultural labor. The print shows a farmer operating a horse-drawn reaper in a field of wheat, with a flock of birds in the sky. The monochromatic black and white aesthetic emphasizes the linework characteristic of woodcut printing. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right, and the print is currently framed, though the mat is noted as needing replacement.","soldPrice":275,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:24.770Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $75","currency":"USD","id":17936,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17937/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"boy w/patterened shirt is a crayon resist, in good condition, signed \"raymer\" lower right, measuring 10x6. total dimensions are 17.5x16.5x1. lester raymer, born in alva ok sept 24, 1907, died in lindsborg june 1, 1991. he is widely known as a painter, especially of religious images, circus and roosters, as a printmaker, sculptor and craftsman; he worked with a variety of art forms beginning in his early grade school years and continuing throughout his artistic career. he studied at the art institute of chicago where his painting professor was boris anisfeld from russia, and his art history professor was helen gardner, author of \"art through the ages\", long-time used as a textbook of american art. he earned a bfa from the art institute, actually finishing his senior year work at northwestern in oklahoma. raymer moved to lindsborg in the 1940s, taught at bethany college, lindsborg, from 1946-47 but primarily devoted his life to working as a studio artist at the red barn studio in lindsborg. in his career raymer won major awards and international recognition with his religious art work and liturgical commissions. the red barn studio is filled with raymerâ\u20ac™s art and handiwork, from paintings and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from woodcarving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. raymer considered painting and printmaking his most important work, which he studied at the chicago art institute, but he worked in almost every medium. his work is influenced by his love for the worldâ\u20ac™s great painters, especially the spanish masters, the southwest and mexico, religious symbolism, and folk art. there are a variety of influences in his subject matter as well. the circus came to alva often during raymer's childhood, he worked for a poultry business where he did drawings and paintings in his spare time, and illustrations from the bible were a source of imagery beginning in his childhood. \n condition: good condition \n weight: 2.8 lb"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"145","title":{"en":"raymer, lester - crayon resist, good condition, 10x6."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17937/view","tags":["usart_drawings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a crayon resist artwork by Lester Raymer, featuring a folk art style depiction of a figure. The subject is a person wearing a red fez or cap and a multi-colored, patchwork-like top with a blue skirt or pants. The vibrant colors and textured surface are characteristic of the crayon resist technique. The artwork, measuring 10x6 inches, is framed under a mat.","soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:24.772Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,200 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":17937,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17938/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this original color woodcut print by (signed) margaret whittemore (1897-1983) titled \"pony express station, marysville, kansas\" measures 7.75x9.5, in good condition, some of image has been matted over. total dimensions are 14.5x17.5x1. it's pencil signed \"margaret whittemore\" in the lower right and titled in the lower left. whittemore was born september 7, 1897, in topeka, kansas, margaret whittemore was the daughter of luther d. whittemore, a professor of latin and education at washburn university, and frances davis whittemore, director of its art department. she earned a degree in 1919 from washburn university, and studied graphic arts at the art institute of chicago and taos art colony in new mexico. she developed a reputation as a writer, graphic artist, illustrator, and block printer. whittemore worked as an artist in the works progress administration museum extension program and created a series of prints depicting kansas landmarks. she was a member of the prairie print makers, formed in 1930 in lindsborg, at the studio of artist birger sandzen. \n condition: good condition, some of image has been matted over \n weight: 2.4 lb"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"146","title":{"en":"whittemore, margaret - color woodcut, good condition"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17938/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a color woodcut print by Margaret Whittemore, illustrating an architectural and landscape scene. The print depicts a commercial building, possibly a store, with 'VANTAGE' visible on its sign, situated alongside a tree and streetlamp. The color palette includes blues, greens, and muted earth tones, characteristic of a graphic print. The artwork is framed with a light blue and dark green mat.","soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:24.774Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17938,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17939/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"first snow\" 36/125 is a lithograph, in good condition, pencil signed and dated lower right \"rc gorman - 1994,\" measuring 20x25, total dimensions are 24.5x29.5x1.25. rudolph carl gorman (1931-2005) was born in chinle, arizona. his mother was adele katherine brown[3] and his father carl nelson gorman. [1] his father, carl, was one of the original twenty-nine navajo code talkers. he, with his colleagues, developed the unbreakable code american forces used in the pacific theater during world war ii. carl later studied at the otis art institute in los angeles and was a technical illustrator for douglas aircraft. he also founded a silk-screen design company and taught indian art at the university of california at davis. [world war ii].[4] r. c. gorman grew up in a traditional navajo hogan and began drawing at age 3.[5] his grandmother helped raise him, recounting navajo legends and enumerating his genealogy of artist ancestors. she kindled his desire to become an artist. while tending sheep in canyon de chelly with his aunts, he used to draw on the rocks, sand, and mud, and made sculptures with the clay, with his earliest subjects including mickey mouse and shirley temple.he credited a teacher, jenny lind at ganado presbyterian mission school, for his inspiration to become a full-time artist.[5] after he left high school, he served in the united states navy before entering college, where he majored in literature and minored in art at northern arizona university. in 1958, he received the first scholarship from the navajo tribal council to study outside of the united states, and enrolled in the art program at mexico city college.[6] there he learned of and was influenced by the work of diego rivera. he later studied art at san francisco state university, where he also worked as a model.gorman moved from california to new mexico, opening the navajo gallery in taos in 1968. it was the first native american-owned art gallery.[7][citation needed] in 1973, he was the only living artist whose work was shown in the â\u20acœmasterworks of the american indian\" show held at metropolitan museum in new york city. one of his pieces was selected for the cover of the exhibit's catalog. gorman's work was explored in a series on american indian artists for the public broadcasting system (pbs). other artists in the series included helen hardin, charles loloma, allan houser, joseph lonewolf, and fritz scholder.[8] in 1998, he donated art for tom udall's campaign for election to the u.s. house of representatives.[citation needed] on april 1, 2003, gorman donated his personal library to dinã© college at the request of the college's president, cassandra manuelito-kerkvliet.[9] on september 18, 2005, gorman fell at his home and was taken to holy cross hospital in taos. on september 26, he was transferred to university of new mexico hospital (in albuquerque). he died at age 74 on november 3. new mexico governor bill richardson ordered flags flown at half-staff in his honor. gorman learned about the work of the mexican social realists: diego rivera, david siqueiros, and rufino tamayo.[10] he became inspired by their colors and forms to change from abstraction to abstract realism. he used abstract forms and shapes to create his own unique, personal realistic style, recognizable to all who are acquainted with his work. while in mexico, he also learned stone lithography from a master printer, jose sanchez. he used lithography throughout his life as a means of making original multiple images of his inspirations, often working by drawing directly on the stones from which the lithographs were printed. \n condition: good condition"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"148","title":{"en":"gorman, rc - lithograph, good condition, 20x25"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17939/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is a color lithograph by R.C. Gorman, depicting a Native American woman in a winter landscape with an adobe church. The woman, wrapped in a red and gold blanket, walks through snow under a starry night sky, with a distinctive pink church featuring twin bell towers in the background. The artwork evokes a tranquil, spiritual atmosphere, rendered with a smooth, stylized aesthetic. The lithograph measures 20x25 inches and is presented in a frame with a blue mat.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:24.776Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$350 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17939,"estimateMin":350},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17940/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"windvane, by john whitfield, is metal/wood, in good condition, signed with whitfield's stamp and date 1996. it measures 38.5x5.5x21.5. 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The ceramic body of the goat has a textured, rustic appearance with drips of white glaze over a darker base. Wire metal branches form abstract horns and integrate into the neck, giving it a whimsical and organic feel. 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The artwork features snow-covered ground with a winding turquoise stream or river, flanked by bare deciduous trees. The soft color palette and flowing brushwork are characteristic of watercolor. 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The scene features a vast, open field under a bright blue sky with large, fluffy clouds. The detailed depiction of carriages, people, and distant landscape elements suggests a genre scene from an earlier period. The painting measures 16x20 inches and is housed in a prominent gold frame.","soldPrice":2300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:24.783Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$750 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":17943,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17944/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"santa fe houses\" is a lithograph by william dickerson, signed \"wm dickerson\" in lower right, titled in lower left. it is in fair condition with overall toning, slight foxing and what appears to be a water stain in the upper right corner, measuring 10x13.5. total dimensions are 19.5x23.5x1. william dickerson was born in 1904 in el dorado, kansas. two years later the family moved to wichita where dickerson made his home for the rest of his life, raising a family, developing a career as a painter and print maker, and inspiring generations of young artists. dickerson received his earliest art instruction at the school of the wichita art association (now the wichita center for the arts). in 1926, with the encouragement of wichita printmakers c.a. seward and clarence hotvedt, dickerson enrolled at the school of the art institute of chicago. his four-year study there included special training in lithography with noted artist bolton brown. although he was offered a teaching position at the art institute following his graduation, dickerson chose to return to wichita in 1930 to teach at the school of the wichita art association as one of the state's most important centers of studio art instruction. william dickerson became a leading member of the prairie print makers, the prairie watercolor painters and the wichita artists guild. during his long and productive career, dickerson showed his prints and paintings in major museums, art clubs, and universities nationwide. biography from birger sandzen memorial gallery \n condition: fair condition, overall toning, slight foxing and what appears to be a water stain in the upper right corner \n weight: 4.7 lb"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"153","title":{"en":"dickerson, william - lithograph, fair condition,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17944/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a lithograph print by William Dickerson, depicting an architectural and landscape scene with a subtle narrative. 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Seward, measuring 2.75x4 inches, depicting a landscape. The artwork features a cluster of trees in the middle ground, with fields or textured terrain stretching out around them under a light sky. The monochromatic etching presents a pastoral scene with a delicate line work. It is presented within a white mat and a silver-colored frame.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T16:09:29.870Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17946,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/raymersociety/cloned-images/17947/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-04-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"husaby oldest church in sweden built 1010\" is a linocut, in fair condition, overall toning, signed\" hannah swensson 1940\" in lower right, measuring 5.75x9. total dimensions are 9x12x0. hannah swensson (1866-1945) was a painter, teacher, printmaker and attended bethany college, lindsborg, for three years and married luther swensson, brother of the founder of the college. she was employed as an instructor in art at bethany college, lindsborg, 1891-92. \n condition: fair condition, overall toning"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"156","title":{"en":"swensson, hannah - linocut, fair condition, overall"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/raymersociety/source/catalog/auction/36807/lot/17947/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a linocut print by Hannah Swensson, dated 1940, depicting the \"Husaby oldest church in Sweden built 1010.\" The print is rendered in black on tan paper, showcasing a stylized image of a church with two spires, surrounded by trees. 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The artwork features a winding dirt road leading through a rolling field with sparse trees and fencing under a soft, cloudy sky. The colors are muted, suggesting a temperate climate or early morning light. 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The print, in black and white, features prominent rocky formations in the foreground leading towards a body of water dotted with small islands or rocks, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky. The artwork is characterized by its expressive line work and dramatic composition. 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The artwork features a rustic cabin nestled among tall pine trees in a snow-covered scene, with majestic mountains rising in the background. The monochromatic etching uses strong contrasts and detailed lines to convey the texture of snow and the grandeur of the natural environment. 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