435. Arthur W. Best (American, 1865-1919), "Lupines and Poppies", c.1900; oil/heavy paper laid down on board (original), 10" x 14", signed, well framed. Early California landscape painter. His work is in the Oakland Art Museum. A very fine example of this painter's work. 1500-2500

436. Karl Yens (American, 1868-1945), group of four architectural renderings, done in watercolor and pencil, one is shown; first is a sitting room design done in a Celtic style, done in 1909, 18" x 36", signed and dated. The second, not pictured, is an architectural detail of a garden column, showing a fountain and courtyard in the background, done in 1904; 9.5" x 9", signed and dated. The third, not pictured, is a detail of a ceiling mural of a man and a woman with a dog surrounded by ornate floral decorations, 9" x 13", signed and dated 1905. The fourth, also not pictured, is a ceiling design, very elaborate floral and figurative decoration, 15.5" x 9.75", signed. Yens was well known as a muralist in Europe before moving to the U.S. in 1901. He settled in Los Angeles around 1910 and exhibited at the Laguna Beach Art Association, Panama-California Expo (1915), Oakland Art Gallery, and the Painters and Sculptors of Los Angeles. These works reveal Yen's technical ability as a draftsman, as well as his talent as a painter. 2500-4500

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