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b. 1891 - d. 1981

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  • Earnest William Steffen (Iowa,1891-1981) watercolor painting
    Jun. 07, 2020

    Earnest William Steffen (Iowa,1891-1981) watercolor painting

    Est: $340 - $380

    ARTIST: Earnest William Steffen (Iowa, 1891 - 1981) NAME: Audubon Warbler MEDIUM: watercolor on paper YEAR: 1955 CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 10 inches / 35 x 25 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 11 inches / 43 x 28 cm SIGNED: Lower left SIMILAR ARTISTS: John James Laforest Audubon, John Henry Dick, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Robert Bruce Horsfall, Francis Lee Jaques, Titian Ramsay Peale, Roger Tory Peterson, Earl Lincoln Poole, John Ruthven, Arthur Singer, Walter Alois Weber CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 114825 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $29 + insurance. Earnest William Steffen (Iowa, 1891 - 1981) Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists Union and frequent contributor to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. His interest in birds began in childhood, and continued through his college studies at Cornell College in Iowa. At this time he also served in World War I. Steffen then worked as a special education teacher in the Cedar Rapids schools, and during the summers, he and his wife traveled extensively, visiting national parks where he would sketch the birds. After retiring in 1956, the Steffens purchased a cabin in Minnesota on Lake Superior, where he made an extensive series of paintings of birds. During his lifetime, Steffen exhibited his paintings throughout the United States and gave lectures to nature enthusiasts. Steffen also provided illustrations for the book Birds of South Dakota, published by the South Dakota Ornithologists Union. Two of his paintings belong to the permanent collection of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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  • Earnest William Steffen (Iowa,1891-1981) watercolor painting
    Apr. 05, 2020

    Earnest William Steffen (Iowa,1891-1981) watercolor painting

    Est: $360 - $400

    ARTIST: Earnest William Steffen (Iowa, 1891 - 1981) NAME: Audubon Warbler MEDIUM: watercolor on paper YEAR: 1955 CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 10 inches / 35 x 25 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 11 inches / 43 x 28 cm SIGNED: Lower left SIMILAR ARTISTS: John James Laforest Audubon, John Henry Dick, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Robert Bruce Horsfall, Francis Lee Jaques, Titian Ramsay Peale, Roger Tory Peterson, Earl Lincoln Poole, John Ruthven, Arthur Singer, Walter Alois Weber CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 114825 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $29 + insurance. Earnest William Steffen (Iowa, 1891 - 1981) Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists Union and frequent contributor to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. His interest in birds began in childhood, and continued through his college studies at Cornell College in Iowa. At this time he also served in World War I. Steffen then worked as a special education teacher in the Cedar Rapids schools, and during the summers, he and his wife traveled extensively, visiting national parks where he would sketch the birds. After retiring in 1956, the Steffens purchased a cabin in Minnesota on Lake Superior, where he made an extensive series of paintings of birds. During his lifetime, Steffen exhibited his paintings throughout the United States and gave lectures to nature enthusiasts. Steffen also provided illustrations for the book Birds of South Dakota, published by the South Dakota Ornithologists Union. Two of his paintings belong to the permanent collection of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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  • Earnest William Steffen (Iowa,1891-1981) watercolor painting
    Jan. 05, 2020

    Earnest William Steffen (Iowa,1891-1981) watercolor painting

    Est: $380 - $425

    ARTIST: Earnest William Steffen (Iowa, 1891 - 1981) NAME: Audubon Warbler MEDIUM: watercolor on paper YEAR: 1955 CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 10 inches / 35 x 25 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 11 inches / 43 x 28 cm SIGNED: Lower left SIMILAR ARTISTS: John James Laforest Audubon, John Henry Dick, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Robert Bruce Horsfall, Francis Lee Jaques, Titian Ramsay Peale, Roger Tory Peterson, Earl Lincoln Poole, John Ruthven, Arthur Singer, Walter Alois Weber CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 114825 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $29 + insurance. Earnest William Steffen (Iowa, 1891 - 1981) Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists Union and frequent contributor to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. His interest in birds began in childhood, and continued through his college studies at Cornell College in Iowa. At this time he also served in World War I. Steffen then worked as a special education teacher in the Cedar Rapids schools, and during the summers, he and his wife traveled extensively, visiting national parks where he would sketch the birds. After retiring in 1956, the Steffens purchased a cabin in Minnesota on Lake Superior, where he made an extensive series of paintings of birds. During his lifetime, Steffen exhibited his paintings throughout the United States and gave lectures to nature enthusiasts. Steffen also provided illustrations for the book Birds of South Dakota, published by the South Dakota Ornithologists Union. Two of his paintings belong to the permanent collection of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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  • Earnest William Steffen (Iowa,1891-1981) watercolor painting
    Oct. 13, 2019

    Earnest William Steffen (Iowa,1891-1981) watercolor painting

    Est: $425 - $475

    ARTIST: Earnest William Steffen (Iowa, 1891 - 1981) NAME: Audubon Warbler MEDIUM: watercolor on paper YEAR: 1955 CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 10 inches / 35 x 25 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 11 inches / 43 x 28 cm SIGNED: Lower left SIMILAR ARTISTS: John James Laforest Audubon, John Henry Dick, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Robert Bruce Horsfall, Francis Lee Jaques, Titian Ramsay Peale, Roger Tory Peterson, Earl Lincoln Poole, John Ruthven, Arthur Singer, Walter Alois Weber CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 114825 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $39 + insurance. Earnest William Steffen (Iowa, 1891 - 1981) Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists Union and frequent contributor to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. His interest in birds began in childhood, and continued through his college studies at Cornell College in Iowa. At this time he also served in World War I. Steffen then worked as a special education teacher in the Cedar Rapids schools, and during the summers, he and his wife traveled extensively, visiting national parks where he would sketch the birds. After retiring in 1956, the Steffens purchased a cabin in Minnesota on Lake Superior, where he made an extensive series of paintings of birds. During his lifetime, Steffen exhibited his paintings throughout the United States and gave lectures to nature enthusiasts. Steffen also provided illustrations for the book Birds of South Dakota, published by the South Dakota Ornithologists Union. Two of his paintings belong to the permanent collection of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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  • Earnest William Steffen (Iowa,1891-1981) watercolor painting
    Apr. 14, 2019

    Earnest William Steffen (Iowa,1891-1981) watercolor painting

    Est: $440 - $480

    ARTIST: Earnest William Steffen (Iowa, 1891 - 1981) NAME: Audubon Warbler MEDIUM: watercolor on paper YEAR: 1955 CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 10 inches / 35 x 25 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 11 inches / 43 x 28 cm SIGNED: Lower left SIMILAR ARTISTS: John James Laforest Audubon, John Henry Dick, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Robert Bruce Horsfall, Francis Lee Jaques, Titian Ramsay Peale, Roger Tory Peterson, Earl Lincoln Poole, John Ruthven, Arthur Singer, Walter Alois Weber CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 114825 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $29 + insurance. Earnest William Steffen (Iowa, 1891 - 1981) Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists Union and frequent contributor to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. His interest in birds began in childhood, and continued through his college studies at Cornell College in Iowa. At this time he also served in World War I. Steffen then worked as a special education teacher in the Cedar Rapids schools, and during the summers, he and his wife traveled extensively, visiting national parks where he would sketch the birds. After retiring in 1956, the Steffens purchased a cabin in Minnesota on Lake Superior, where he made an extensive series of paintings of birds. During his lifetime, Steffen exhibited his paintings throughout the United States and gave lectures to nature enthusiasts. Steffen also provided illustrations for the book Birds of South Dakota, published by the South Dakota Ornithologists Union. Two of his paintings belong to the permanent collection of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Montana Junco
    Jun. 03, 2017

    Steffen Watercolor of Montana Junco

    Est: $600 - $800

    Montana Junco. Ernest W. Steffen (1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed LL, dated 1957. 14 x 10 inches sheet. Earnest William Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union and frequent contributor of essays, pen-and-ink illustrations and color plates to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. In 1953 he wrote that a bird artist “must know birds. A casual acquaintance is not sufficient. He preferably should have years of careful observation of birds in the field, so he may know how each bird looks in its normal activities.” Each watercolor is titled on the back, presumably by the artist.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Western Kingbird
    Jun. 03, 2017

    Steffen Watercolor of Western Kingbird

    Est: $600 - $800

    Western Kingbird. Ernest W. Steffen (1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed LL, dated 1945. 14 x 10 inches sheet. Earnest William Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union and frequent contributor of essays, pen-and-ink illustrations and color plates to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. In 1953 he wrote that a bird artist “must know birds. A casual acquaintance is not sufficient. He preferably should have years of careful observation of birds in the field, so he may know how each bird looks in its normal activities.” Each watercolor is titled on the back, presumably by the artist.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Gray Jay
    Jun. 03, 2017

    Steffen Watercolor of Gray Jay

    Est: $600 - $800

    Gray Jay. Ernest W. Steffen (1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed LL, dated 1953. 14 x 10 inches sheet. Earnest William Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union and frequent contributor of essays, pen-and-ink illustrations and color plates to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. In 1953 he wrote that a bird artist “must know birds. A casual acquaintance is not sufficient. He preferably should have years of careful observation of birds in the field, so he may know how each bird looks in its normal activities.” Each watercolor is titled on the back, presumably by the artist.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of House Finch
    Jun. 03, 2017

    Steffen Watercolor of House Finch

    Est: $600 - $800

    House Finch. Ernest W. Steffen (1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed LL, dated 1960. 14 x 10 inches sheet. Earnest William Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union and frequent contributor of essays, pen-and-ink illustrations and color plates to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. In 1953 he wrote that a bird artist “must know birds. A casual acquaintance is not sufficient. He preferably should have years of careful observation of birds in the field, so he may know how each bird looks in its normal activities.” Each watercolor is titled on the back, presumably by the artist.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Sierra Creeper
    Jun. 03, 2017

    Steffen Watercolor of Sierra Creeper

    Est: $600 - $800

    Sierra Creeper. Ernest W. Steffen (1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed LL, dated 1949. 14 x 10 inches sheet. Earnest William Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union and frequent contributor of essays, pen-and-ink illustrations and color plates to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. In 1953 he wrote that a bird artist “must know birds. A casual acquaintance is not sufficient. He preferably should have years of careful observation of birds in the field, so he may know how each bird looks in its normal activities.” Each watercolor is titled on the back, presumably by the artist.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Brewer's Blackbird
    Jun. 03, 2017

    Steffen Watercolor of Brewer's Blackbird

    Est: $600 - $800

    Brewer's Blackbird. Ernest W. Steffen (1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed LL, dated 1949. 14 x 10 inches sheet. Earnest William Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union and frequent contributor of essays, pen-and-ink illustrations and color plates to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. In 1953 he wrote that a bird artist “must know birds. A casual acquaintance is not sufficient. He preferably should have years of careful observation of birds in the field, so he may know how each bird looks in its normal activities.” Each watercolor is titled on the back, presumably by the artist.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of McCown's Longspur
    Jun. 03, 2017

    Steffen Watercolor of McCown's Longspur

    Est: $600 - $800

    McCown's Longspur. Ernest W. Steffen (1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed LL, dated 1948. 14 x 10 inches sheet. Earnest William Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union and frequent contributor of essays, pen-and-ink illustrations and color plates to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. In 1953 he wrote that a bird artist “must know birds. A casual acquaintance is not sufficient. He preferably should have years of careful observation of birds in the field, so he may know how each bird looks in its normal activities.” Each watercolor is titled on the back, presumably by the artist.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Hepburn's Rosy Finch
    Jun. 03, 2017

    Steffen Watercolor of Hepburn's Rosy Finch

    Est: $600 - $800

    Hepburn's Rosy Finch. Ernest W. Steffen (1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed LL, dated 1957. 14 x 10 inches sheet. Earnest William Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union and frequent contributor of essays, pen-and-ink illustrations and color plates to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. In 1953 he wrote that a bird artist “must know birds. A casual acquaintance is not sufficient. He preferably should have years of careful observation of birds in the field, so he may know how each bird looks in its normal activities.” Each watercolor is titled on the back, presumably by the artist.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of House Sparrow
    Jun. 03, 2017

    Steffen Watercolor of House Sparrow

    Est: $600 - $800

    House Sparrow. Ernest W. Steffen (1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed LL, dated 1962. 14 x 10 inches sheet. Earnest William Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union and frequent contributor of essays, pen-and-ink illustrations and color plates to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. In 1953 he wrote that a bird artist “must know birds. A casual acquaintance is not sufficient. He preferably should have years of careful observation of birds in the field, so he may know how each bird looks in its normal activities.” Each watercolor is titled on the back, presumably by the artist.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Downy Woodpecker
    Nov. 05, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Downy Woodpecker

    Est: $600 - $800

    Downy Woodpecker. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1968. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Red-Cockaded Woodpecker
    Nov. 05, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Red-Cockaded Woodpecker

    Est: $600 - $800

    Red-Cockaded Woodpecker. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1957. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Black-Backed Arctic Three-Toed Woodpecker
    Nov. 05, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Black-Backed Arctic Three-Toed Woodpecker

    Est: $600 - $800

    Black-Backed Arctic Three-Toed Woodpecker. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1964. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Bonapartes Gull
    Nov. 05, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Bonapartes Gull

    Est: $600 - $800

    Bonaparte's Gull. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1964. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Old Squaw Duck
    Nov. 05, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Old Squaw Duck

    Est: $600 - $800

    Old Squaw [Long-Tailed Duck]. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1965. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Surf Scoter Duck
    Nov. 05, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Surf Scoter Duck

    Est: $600 - $800

    Surf Scoter [Duck]. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1968. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Lark Sparrow
    Nov. 05, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Lark Sparrow

    Est: $600 - $800

    Lark Sparrow. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1946. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Green-tailed Towhee
    Nov. 05, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Green-tailed Towhee

    Est: $600 - $800

    Green-tailed Towhee. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1946. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Black-Headed Grosbeak
    Nov. 05, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Black-Headed Grosbeak

    Est: $600 - $800

    Black-Headed Grosbeak. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1945. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of California Towhee
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of California Towhee

    Est: $500 - $700

    California Towhee. Earnest W. Steffen (1891-1981) Watercolor. Signed L.L., dated 1949. approx. 14 x 10 inches.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Boat-tailed Grackle
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Boat-tailed Grackle

    Est: $500 - $700

    Boat-tailed Grackle. Earnest W. Steffen (1891-1981) Watercolor. Signed L.L., dated 1954. approx. 14 x 10 inches.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Eastern Hairy Woodpecker
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Eastern Hairy Woodpecker

    Est: $500 - $700

    Eastern Hairy Woodpecker. Earnest W. Steffen (1891-1981) Watercolor. Signed L.L., dated 1950. approx. 14 x 10 inches.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

    Est: $500 - $700

    Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. Earnest W. Steffen (1891-1981) Watercolor. Signed L.L., dated 1950. approx. 14 x 10 inches.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Blackpoll Warbler
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Blackpoll Warbler

    Est: $500 - $700

    Blackpoll Warbler. Earnest W. Steffen (1891-1981) Watercolor. Signed L.L., dated 1964. approx. 14 x 10 inches.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Eastern Red Crossbill
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Eastern Red Crossbill

    Est: $500 - $700

    Eastern Red Crossbill. Earnest W. Steffen (1891-1981) Watercolor. Signed L.L., dated 1966. approx. 14 x 10 inches.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of White Pelican
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of White Pelican

    Est: $600 - $800

    White Pelican. Earnest W. Steffen (1891-1981) Watercolor. Signed L.L., dated 1968. approx. 14 x 10 inches.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Lesser Yellowlegs
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Lesser Yellowlegs

    Est: $500 - $700

    Lesser Yellowlegs. Earnest W. Steffen (1891-1981) Watercolor. Signed L.L., dated 1967. approx. 14 x 10 inches.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Black-crowned Night Heron
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Black-crowned Night Heron

    Est: $600 - $800

    Black-crowned Night Heron. Earnest W. Steffen (1891-1981) Watercolor. Signed L.L., dated 1944. approx. 14 x 10 inches.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Great Blue Heron
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Great Blue Heron

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Great Blue Heron. Earnest W. Steffen (1891-1981) Watercolor. Signed L.L., dated 1945. approx. 14 x 10 inches.

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Western Palm Warbler
    Jun. 11, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Western Palm Warbler

    Est: $600 - $800

    Western Palm Warbler. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1951. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Scarlet Tanager
    Jun. 11, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Scarlet Tanager

    Est: $600 - $800

    Scarlet Tanager. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1951. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Red-naped Sapsucker
    Jun. 11, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Red-naped Sapsucker

    Est: $500 - $700

    Red-naped Sapsucker. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1949. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Natalie Sapsucker
    Jun. 11, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Natalie Sapsucker

    Est: $500 - $700

    Natalie Sapsucker. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1946. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Red-shafted Flicker
    Jun. 11, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Red-shafted Flicker

    Est: $500 - $700

    Red-shafted Flicker. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1950. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Steffen Watercolor of Northern Flicker
    Jun. 11, 2016

    Steffen Watercolor of Northern Flicker

    Est: $500 - $700

    Northern Flicker. Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1950. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Cassin's Purple Finch
    Apr. 02, 2016

    Cassin's Purple Finch

    Est: $500 - $700

    Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1950. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Rocky Mountain Nuthatch
    Apr. 02, 2016

    Rocky Mountain Nuthatch

    Est: $500 - $700

    Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed ll, dated 1956. 14 x 10 inches overall

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  • Canyon Wren
    Jan. 30, 2016

    Canyon Wren

    Est: $500 - $700

    Earnest William Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed, dated 1958. 14 x 10 inches overall.

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  • Forster’s Tern
    Jan. 30, 2016

    Forster’s Tern

    Est: $500 - $700

    Earnest William Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed, dated 1950. 14 x 10 inches overall.

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  • Common Redpoll
    Jan. 30, 2016

    Common Redpoll

    Est: $500 - $700

    Earnest William Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed, dated 1945. 14 x 10 inches overall.

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  • American Bittern
    Jan. 30, 2016

    American Bittern

    Est: $500 - $700

    Earnest William Steffen (American, 1891-1981). Watercolor on paper. Signed, dated 1950. 14 x 10 inches overall.

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  • Western Bluebird
    Jun. 13, 2015

    Western Bluebird

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). A Selection of Birds Paintings. American: 1949. Each signed and dated lower left. Watercolor and gouache on paper. Each titled in pencil, verso. 14 x 10 inches each overall. Earnest William Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union and frequent contributor of essays, pen-and-ink illustrations and color plates to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. In 1953 he wrote that a bird artist "must know birds. A casual acquaintance is not sufficient. He preferably should have years of careful observation of birds in the field, so he may know how each bird looks in its normal activities."

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  • Shufeldt's Junco
    Jun. 13, 2015

    Shufeldt's Junco

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). A Selection of Birds Paintings. American: 1956. Each signed and dated lower left. Watercolor and gouache on paper. Each titled in pencil, verso. 14 x 10 inches each overall. Earnest William Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union and frequent contributor of essays, pen-and-ink illustrations and color plates to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. In 1953 he wrote that a bird artist "must know birds. A casual acquaintance is not sufficient. He preferably should have years of careful observation of birds in the field, so he may know how each bird looks in its normal activities."

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  • Upland Plover
    Jun. 13, 2015

    Upland Plover

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Earnest W. Steffen (American, 1891-1981). A Selection of Birds Paintings. American: 1958. Each signed and dated lower left. Watercolor and gouache on paper. Each titled in pencil, verso. 14 x 10 inches each overall. Earnest William Steffen was a noted painter of American birds, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a member of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union and frequent contributor of essays, pen-and-ink illustrations and color plates to their quarterly journal Iowa Bird Life. In 1953 he wrote that a bird artist "must know birds. A casual acquaintance is not sufficient. He preferably should have years of careful observation of birds in the field, so he may know how each bird looks in its normal activities."

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