457. Paul Sargent (American, 1880-1946), "Autumn Birches", c.1929; oil/canvas, 26" x 20"", signed and dated. It is indicated on the verso that this work was part of a traveling exhibition. Sargent worked in Los Angeles and in Illinois. He specialized in impressionist style landscape paintings, and exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, Los Angeles Central Library, Charleston Art Association, and the Hoosier Salon. 2000-3000

458. Joseph Pierre Birren (American, 1865-1933), "House on the Hilltop", c.1915; oil/canvas, 16" x 20", signed. Impressionist landscape painter worked in Chicago and California. He was a member of the Laguna beach Art Association and the Chicago Art Club. 1000-1500

459. Carl Schmidt (American, 1885-1969), "Laguna Beach", c.1925; oil/board, 18" x 22", signed, original frame. California Painter. Schmidt studied at the Art Institute of Chicago before moving to San Bernadino in 1924. He specialized in landscapes, Indian life, and coastal scenes. 700-900

460. John William Bentley (American, b.1880), "Woodland Nymph", c.1925; oil/board, 20" x 16", signed. California impressionist painter. He exhibited at the Ridgewood Art Association, Buffalo Society of Artists, and in Sacramento. He also worked in Woodstock, NY. His colorful palette and choppy brushwork are distinctive. 1500-2500

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