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Walter Mire
Mid 20th Century California Plein Air American River Landscape Walter F Mire

Circa 1945

About the Item

Wonderful mid 20th century impressionist landscape of California's American River by Walter F. Mire (American, 1916 - ?), circa 1945. Signed on verso. Presented in vintage gilt-toned wood frame. Image size: 7.5"H x 13.5"W. Walter Mire lived in San Francisco in the 1940-50s.
  • Creator:
    Walter Mire (1916 - 2006, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1945
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GP2101stDibs: LU54210452842
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