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116W.H.D. KOERNER (1878–1938) Trappers Wintering near Montereyoil36 x 30 inches$10,000–15,000Work sold to bene t the acquisition fund of the Denver Art MuseumA copy of a letter signed Ruth Koerner Oliver dated March 9, 1974 accompanies this lot. In it, Koerner Oliver, daughter of W.H.D. Koerner, certi es Mr. and Mrs. William D. Harmsen’s acquisition of this original painting by her father. She also details the use of the piece as an illustration in the Saturday Evening Post:“Trappers Wintering near Monterey” was published in the Saturday Evening Post, May 21, 1932 issue, for the story of ‘Ranchero-El Politico’ by Stewart Edward White. It was reproduced in four colors on page 16 with the caption, ‘Who are you that knows my name?’ said the third man sharply.”PROVENANCE• William and Dorothy Harmsen Collection, Denver, Colorado• Gift to subsequent owner, 2001