The following description has been prepared entirely by the current owner, Roberts S. Fastov, Esq., and, at the collector’s request, has not been edited by Sloans & Kenyon

Note 1) Per Askart.com, Schimmel is:

"A landscape painter and illustrator and author of animal stories, William Schimmel created work that is especially popular in Japan. One of his books is titled "Dear Children of the Earth." Schimmel also wrote "Water color: The Happy Medium," which was published by

Macmillan & Co. in 1966. He has illustrated, among other books, "Rivers Of The Good Earth" by Martha Groves McKelvie, published by the Franklin press, Philadelphia in 1974. With regard to his painting, Schimmel has always returned to the Arizona deserts and mountains for inspiration. This watercolor is an excellent example of Schimmel's Arizona subjects, his subtle, buttery water color technique and is of good size (23 ¼" x 26 ½")

Note 2) Askart.com records contain no Schimmel sales. The ebay sales offers supports the conclusion that the presale estimate of $400-$600 is reasonable and justifiable, especially as this Schimmel watercolor up for auction is approximately the same size as these two ebay Schimmel watercolors.

1. Per ebay on September 17, 2012:

“William B Schimmel AWS Original Watercolor on Arches paper
The measurements of the art alone are 22" x 30"
The measurements including the frame are 37" x 29"
The painting and framing are in excellent condition

Price: $950”

2. Per ebay on September 17, 2012:

Price $1,995
For sale here is a large and exceptional vintage signed watercolor on paper landscape by noted American artist, William Berry Schimmel (1906-1986). Much information is available online about this well-listed artist, but I'll give some of the highlights here. Born in New York state, but most closely associated with Arizona and the American west. A lifetime member of the American Watercolor Society, he was particularly well-known for his exceptional landscapes of western mountain ranges. This painting is quite large, and measures roughly 20" by 28" by itself, and 34.5" by 41" with the matte and frame and under glass. It's been stored safely under glass, and came that way from a local Palm Springs estate, so it is in excellent condition, with only some slight wear to the frame, and a small rip to the paper matte