(California/Indiana, 1864-1945)
Western Landscape, signed lower left "W.E. Reiffel", watercolor and gouache on paper, 7-1/8 x 4-1/2 in.; original gilt wood frame with "Lyman Bros..Indianapolis" framer's label, light toning, not removed from original framing. Notes: William "Willy" E. Reiffel was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 10, 1864. "Willy" was the brother of artist Charles Reiffel and a long-time resident of Los Angeles. He died there on February 14, 1945. His rare paintings include desert landscapes.
- Edan Hughes, author of the book "Artists in California, 1786-1940". Provenance: Collection of artist gifted to Mr. and Mrs Charles C. Kryter, Indianapolis, Indiana; by descent in family
Condition
light toning, not removed from original framing