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b. 1903 - d. 1989

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  • William E. Reed, Pennsylvania (1903 - 1989), Steamer Tarascon, tall stack paddlewheel steamboat ferry river boat, 1968, oil on board, 19 1/2” H X 23 1/2” W (sight); 25 1/4” H X 29” W (frame)
    Dec. 20, 2025

    William E. Reed, Pennsylvania (1903 - 1989), Steamer Tarascon, tall stack paddlewheel steamboat ferry river boat, 1968, oil on board, 19 1/2” H X 23 1/2” W (sight); 25 1/4” H X 29” W (frame)

    Est: $600 - $900

    William E. Reed Pennsylvania, (1903 - 1989) Steamer Tarascon, tall stack paddlewheel steamboat ferry river boat, 1968 oil on board Signed and dated lower right. Marge Piper Fine Art label verso. Biography from the Archives of askART: A maritime artist specializing in river steamers, many of them pen and ink and charcoal drawings, William E Reed likely did about one-hundred thirty river scenes. One of his subjects was the Mississippi cotton carrier, "The J.M. White", which Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) described as "finer than anything on shore". In his hometown of Pittsburgh, he became known as the "Pittsburgh river artist", according to a clipping from "The Pittsburgh Press", March 1953. Reed was an art teacher at Dormont High School in Dormont, a suburb of Pittsburgh, and several of his painting are in the collection of the Pittsburgh public schools. In 1953, at the 43rd Annual Exhibition of the Associated Artists, Reed won the popularity prize with his painting "Steamboat Gothic". He exhibited in twelve shows of the Allied Artists and was also an active member of the Watercolor Society of Pittsburgh. Sources, Courtesy William Reed, son of the artist: New Orleans Auction, Research by Clarke "Doc" Hawley Clipping from "The Pittsburgh Press", March 1953, 'Dormont Teacher Wins Popular Prize at Art Show'

    Ripley Auctions
  • William Reed (1903-1989)
    May. 05, 2024

    William Reed (1903-1989)

    Est: $600 - $1,200

    Steamboat 20"x24" oil on board, signed lower right, dated 1959. Recently cleaned; recent frame. Est. $600-$1,200

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
  • William E. Reed
    Apr. 05, 2024

    William E. Reed

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    William E. Reed (American, 1903-1989) J.M. WHITE STEAMSHIP oil on masonite, framed, signed & dated 1971 H24" W34" Provenance: Philip Desind (1910-1996), Capricorn Galleries, Bethesda, Maryland Private collection Other Notes: Philip Desind Trust document on verso (No.1588)

    Charlton Hall
  • William Reed "The Stern Wheel River Boat, Virginia"
    Jun. 04, 2016

    William Reed "The Stern Wheel River Boat, Virginia"

    Est: $800 - $1,400

    The Stern Wheel River Boat, Virginia

    Concept Art Gallery
  • W.E. Reed (XIX) (2 works) - Australian Colonial Scenes, 1882 each 33 x 49cm
    Nov. 12, 2015

    W.E. Reed (XIX) (2 works) - Australian Colonial Scenes, 1882 each 33 x 49cm

    Est: $100 - $200

    W.E. Reed (XIX) (2 works) Australian Colonial Scenes, 1882 watercolours each 33 x 49cm each signed & dated '82 lower right

    Lawsons
  • William E. Reed (1903-1989, Pennsylvania) Pittsburgh & Cincinnati Ferry Boat
    Sep. 17, 2015

    William E. Reed (1903-1989, Pennsylvania) Pittsburgh & Cincinnati Ferry Boat

    Est: $300 - $500

    Oil on board. Signed and dated "William E. Reed 1970" in lower right. 20"h x 24"w

    Alderfer Auction
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