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Edward Borein (1872-1945) 8 3/4 x 12 3/4 inches
Lot 148

Edward Borein (1872-1945) 8 3/4 x 12 3/4 inches

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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Artist: Edward Borein Title: Untitled (Desert buttes with rider) Medium: Watercolor Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 12 3/4 inches Signed: Signed lower right Framed/Base: 19 x 23 inches

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Provenance: Private collection, Arizona
 
Edward Borein (1872–1945) ranks among the most important artists of the American West, celebrated for his authentic depictions of cowboy life, Native American subjects, and the expansive landscapes of the frontier. Raised on a California cattle ranch, Borein drew upon firsthand experience to create works distinguished by their historical accuracy, fluid draftsmanship, and deep appreciation for the disappearing West. His paintings, watercolors, and etchings remain highly regarded for their documentary value as well as their artistic merit.
 
Untitled (Desert Buttes with Rider) exemplifies Borein's remarkable ability to evoke the vastness and solitude of the Western landscape. A lone rider traverses an open desert plain beneath towering sandstone formations, emphasizing the enduring relationship between man and the land. Executed with a restrained palette and confident watercolor technique, the composition captures the quiet grandeur of the Southwest while reflecting Borein's lifelong dedication to portraying the American West with honesty, sensitivity, and timeless appeal.

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