William E Reed ( 1903 - 1989 ) was an American painter. William E Reed s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 120 USD for Weathered Barn in 2004 to 2629 USD for UNLOADING CARGO FROM THE STEAMSHIP GENERAL CHOWDER in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.