437. Joe Waano-Gano (American, b.1906), "Speaking Thunder, Cheyenne", c.1945; oil/board, 20" x 16", signed, titled. Native American painter. Waano-Gano, which means "bow-arrow", worked in Los Angeles, and specialized in landscapes and Indian life. 600-800

438. Henry Hammond Ahl (American, 1869-1953), "California Coast", c.1930; oil/board, 16" x 20", signed. Ahl worked primarily in Boston, although he painted nearly everywhere in the country, including California. He exhibited at the North Shore Art Association, National Academy, and the Boston Museum of Fine Art. 400-600

439. Derk Smit (American, b.1889), "California Landscape", c.1950; oil/board, 20" x 16", signed indistinctly, unframed. Chicago area artist. Smit studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, and exhibited at the Navy Pier (1939), Palmer House, Auditorium Hotel ( all in Chicago), and the Swope Art Gallery (Terre Haute, IN). He also exhibited at the Hoosier Salon from 1953-1968. He also worked in Santa Barbara, CA. 300-500

440. William Keith (American, 1839-1911), "Pastoral Landscape", c.1890; oil/canvas, 16" x 24", signed, original frame. His work was deeply influenced by the work of George Inness, who stayed at his studio in 1890. His work is in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, San Francisco Institute of Art, and the Corcoran Gallery. 2500-4500

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