462. Anna Althea Hills (American, 1882-1930), "California Coast", c.1915; watercolor/paper, 10" x 15", signed, original frame. Hills settled in Laguna Beach in 1912, and was president of the Laguna Beach Art Association for six years. She was known for her post-impressionist watercolors and oils. 1000-2000

463. Howard Russell Butler (American, 1856-1934), "Sunlit Cliff near Santa Barbara", c.1907; oil/board, 16" x 13", unsigned, exhibition label verso. 500-700

464. Dawson Dawson-Watson (American, 1864-1939), "Texas Landscape", c.1938; oil/board, 10" x 8", signed. Dawson-Watson painted in Giverny just before the turn of the century. Eventually, he ended up in St. Louis, where he stayed from 1904-1915. His best subjects were southwest scenes and Texas landscapes (he moved to San Antonio in 1927). The combination of this type of subject matter with his style of painting, which was highly influenced by Monet, produced powerful images. 2000-3000

465. Anna Althea Hills (American, 1882-1930), "California Landscape", c.1915; watercolor/paper, 10" x 15", signed, original frame. Hills settled in Laguna Beach in 1912, and was president of the Laguna Beach Art Association for six years. She was known for her post-impressionist watercolors and oils. 1000-2000

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