Day 1: American, Southern & Modern Works
Fri, Jan 15, 2016 05:00PM EST - Sun, Jan 17, 2016 05:00PM EST
Live Auction
Lot 152
William "Willy" E. Reiffel
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(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
light toning, not removed from original framing
Condition
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