Ralph "Gus" Kniffin Native American Portrait 1946- 2013

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We are delighted to offer for sale a stunning Vintage expressionist abstract painting, depicts a Native American Man Portrait. Original … more We are delighted to offer for sale a stunning Vintage expressionist abstract painting, depicts a Native American Man Portrait. Original art signed by the artist on the bottom RALPH GUS KNIFFIN. C. 1970's
made of pen and ink on board, displayed on rustic wood framed with clear glass on the front, There is an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.
In excellent vintage condition with normal wear, please see all photos for additional details.

Ralph Gus Kniffin (1946-2013)

Apache/ Shoshone American Indian) A member of the San Carlos tribe, Kniffin was a painter who studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico and specifically with Allan Houser, Charles Loloma and Fritz Scholder.

Kniffin won first place, a special award and two honorable mentions for his pen and ink drawings at the annual Scottsdale National in 1976. He also won first prize and honorable mention at the Heard Annual Art Show in Phoenix (1976). less