#43 • Rie Munoz "Roosting Birds" Watercolor Painting

Part of June 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $2,000.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

An original watercolor painting c.1982 by Alaska artist Rie Munoz (1921-2015), and at one point, part of the personal collection of Alaska artist Jon Van Zyle (b.1942) and his first wife, Charlotte. Rie is known to paint many Alaskan subjects, mostly portraying village life, while this piece appears less common, depicting various birds making themselves comfortable along the back and antlers of a reindeer. Artwork is signed by the artist, lower right. Matted and framed under glass, it measures approximately 19.5" x 16.5" overall, and a sight view 11.25" x 8.75".