John William Hill Sold at Auction Prices

Water color painter, Water colorist, copperplate engraver, Landscape painter, Painter, Illustrator, b. 1812 - d. 1879

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Nov. 18, 2023
John William Hill (Am. 1812-1879), View of Portland, Maine, Lithograph (restrike), framed under glass
Est: $100 - $150
John William Hill (Am. 1812-1879) View of Portland, Maine Lithograph (restrike), framed under glass Inscribed "Painted by JW Hill" in plate l.r., inscribed "Chas Parsons Lith NY" in plate and editioned "157" in pencil l.r., inscribed "Printed by Endicott & Co., NY - Portland, ME - To the citizen on Portland this picture is most respectfully dedicated by the publishers Smith Brothers & Co. 59 Beckman St NY" in plate l.c. 22 3/4" x 34 11/16" sight, 24 1/4" x 36 1/4" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Nov. 08, 2023
John William Hill
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John William Hill American, 1812-1879 River Walk, 1871 Signed J. W. Hill and dated 1871 9 7/8 x 8 3/8 inches (Framed: 18 x 16 1/2 inches) The work is lightly toned. The sheet has been mounted to the support board.
Doyle New York
Oct. 10, 2023
John William Hill, On the Lake
Est: $300 - $500
John William Hill On the Lake 1857 pencil on paper sight: 7 h x 13.5 w in (18 x 34 cm) Signed and dated to lower left 'J.W. Hill 1857'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 06, 2023
John William Hill, color lithograph
Est: $300 - $500
John William Hill (1812-1879), color lithograph Rockland Lake - Cutting Ice - View from the Northeast, paper size - 19" x 24". Provenance: Property of the Fenimore Art Museum sold to benefit the Acquistions Fund. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Aug. 08, 2023
John William Hill (1812 - 1879), Below the Palisades, 1867.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Watercolor on paper. 11 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. The palisades on the Hudson River was a fascinating subject for John William Hill, and the featured them in his landscapes several times. Most notably, a view of the palisades across the Hudson River can be seen in his 1870 watercolor and gouache, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Below the Palisades, much like Hill’s other landscapes, employs a continuous horizon line that allows the viewer access to the entire landscape before Hill. The lone tree balances the flat composition of the well-toned hills rising from the banks of the Hudson River. This work is one of the best examples of Hill’s landscapes, with subtle brushstrokes that gives the landscape a flowing yet realistic quality. It is in excellent condition.
Guyette & Deeter
Aug. 08, 2023
John William Hill (1812 - 1879), White Mountains, New Hampshire (Landscape with Grazing Sheep), 1864.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Watercolor on paper. 9 1/2 x 17 in. One of the larger pieces on offer, Landscape with Grazing Sheep is a lovely view of a high plain near the peak of White Mountains in New Hampshire. Hill creates a winding leading line that takes the viewer straight to the peak of the mountain in the middle of the composition. The human presence, indicated through grazing sheep, points to Hill’s interest in exploring the relationship between man and the environment, while the even lighting allows for a lovely color scheme evocative of early spring. The lone tree to the right, present in many of Hill’s landscapes, balances the horizontal elements. This work demonstrates many elements of Hill’s visual language, from the focus on the objective presentation of nature, to an almost-photographic sense of realism. The piece is in excellent condition with light mat stains.
Guyette & Deeter
Aug. 08, 2023
John William Hill (1812 - 1879), Sketch for the Brook.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Pencil on paper. 6 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. A quiet, muted sketch of a brook and the surrounding landscape, most likely located in New England or New York, this piece demonstrates Hill’s dedication to the Pre-Raphaelites. The artist’s lines are understated and delivers a straightforward yet warm look at the banks of the brook. Most likely made for a painting, the sketch makes expert use of perspective as the water moves into the curvy banks. The piece is in good condition with minor creases and mat stains, as well as slight discoloration in the center-left.
Guyette & Deeter
Aug. 08, 2023
John William Hill (1812 - 1879), Esopus Near Shokan.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Watercolor on paper. 9 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. Picturing the Esopus Creek near the town of Shokan in the Hudson Valley, this intimate watercolor depicts an idyllic boathouse and yellow-green trees. Hill’s exploration of the relationship between man and the environment through the lens of objective but emotional storytelling is evident in this work: the nature is its own character in the painting. With lively, unmuted colors, the watercolor is in good condition with minor mat stains. The work was recorded in a 1917 catalogue of John William Hill’s work at the West Nyack Art Gallery in New York, where the artist spent his final years before his passing.
Guyette & Deeter
Aug. 08, 2023
John William Hill (1812 - 1879), Spray of Apple Blossoms.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Watercolor on paper. 8 x 11 in. Prior to devoting his career to depicting nature through landscapes, John William Hill was an avid technical illustrator and made zoological and botanical drawings noted for their accuracy. Spray of Apple Blossoms is no exception: Hill focuses on a lovely view of the flowers of an apple tree from an unusual angle. The detail in the individual petals, juxtaposed against the beautiful blue sky, makes for a truly special piece. John William Hill was noted for his virtuosity in subtle brush strokes, as evident in this work – the oft-romanticized, gradiented textures of traditional watercolor painting are quite undetectable in this piece. Instead, Hill presents the viewer with exacting realism that brings the details of the plant alive.
Guyette & Deeter
Aug. 08, 2023
John William Hill (1812 - 1879), Landscape by a Lake.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on paper. 3 x 6 7/8 in. This delicate landscape is an oil on paper mounted on board. Measuring a little larger than the palm of a hand, the colors and detailing demonstrates John William Hill’s mastery of the medium in painting, as he is able to include so many visual elements in such a small composition. The high point of the painting is the rock hill on the left, as the softly descending curve of the landscape leads the viewer’s eye throughout the work. The yellow overtones evoke farmland and prairies, which is an unusual topic for Hill, who most frequently depicted the taller, denser forests of Northeast United States. The painting is in great condition with lively, dense colors and intact mounting.
Guyette & Deeter
Aug. 08, 2023
John William Hill (1812 - 1879), Croton on Hudson, 1867.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Watercolor on paper. 11 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. Croton-on-Hudson is one of the most scenic points on the Hudson River, and was unincorporated at the time Hill made this painting. The winding banks of the Hudson and the hills that rise straight from the water make for a majestic view that is balanced by Hill’s muted yet nuanced colors. Hill chooses to contrast the lush green foliage on the foreground with the purple-brown mountains in the back, meanwhile delineating these areas with expert depiction of textures. The inlet’s calm waters provide an opportunity for Hill to demonstrate his technical skill in depicting a glassy reflection of the sky.
Guyette & Deeter
Aug. 08, 2023
John William Hill (1812 - 1879), Landscape.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Arched top oil on paper, mounted on board. 5 3/4 x 6 in. This extraordinarily intimate depiction of a tree pictured in fall is an unusual work for Hill, who favors rectangular compositions. The arched top gives the work the quality of a beautiful vignette, and the deep tonality of the oil is a lovely departure from Hill’s muted greens and yellows. The background depicts a line of trees in rich fall colors, placing the red-brown hues in contrast with the lone green tree in the foreground. This work is in excellent condition with rich colors and texture.
Guyette & Deeter
Jun. 29, 2023
Selection of Antique Bird Lithographs by J.W. Hill (1812-1879) est. 1844
Est: $50 - $100
A selection of five 19th c. bird lithographs by American artist J. W. Hill (1812-1879), featuring primarily water birds such as ducks, pelicans, and other waders. All lithographs are signed at the bottom left and marked from Endicott of New York at the bottom right. Come with original paper dividers marked "Endicott 1844". Largest measures 8" x 10 1/2" *note - some residue, no tears noted
Embassy Auctions International
Feb. 10, 2023
Rare Bird's Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina
Est: $500 - $800
Rare Bird's Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina after John William Hill (British, 1812-1879) published by Smith Brothers & Co, London 1851, hand tinted lithograph, unframed, sheet H23" W43" Provenance: Dr. & Mrs. C.G. Hopper, Jr. Collection
Charlton Hall
Jan. 28, 2023
John William Hill Original Drawing of a Palm Tree
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
HILL, John William (1812-1879). Palm Tree. Pencil and watercolor on paper. Signed lower right: "J. W. Hill" 9 3/4" x 6 1/2" sheet, 18 1/2" x 15" framed. The sketches and watercolors of the three Hill artists are regarded as some of the best drawings in American art, demonstrating a distinct freshness and spontaneity. So ingrained is the taste for this aesthetic now that it is all but unbelievable that these nuanced works were considered radical in their time. Their art attests to a passionate pursuit of "truth in art" and to an inspiration from native scenery, factors that were indeed revolutionary in American art and crucial to its future development.
Arader Galleries
Jan. 27, 2023
AFTER JOHN WILLIAM HILL (BRITISH/AMERICAN, 1812-1879)
Est: $50 - $150
AFTER JOHN WILLIAM HILL (BRITISH/AMERICAN, 1812-1879) Boston Framed print after the 1853 original by Hill, depicting the harbor at a time of activity, titled below. Matted behind glass, painted and gilded frame.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 18, 2022
JOHN WILLIAM HILL (New Jersey/California, 1812-1879), "The Hudson River at Caldwell's Landing"., Watercolor on paper, 8" x 12" sight. Framed 13.25" x 17.25".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN WILLIAM HILL New Jersey/California, 1812-1879 "The Hudson River at Caldwell's Landing". Signed lower right "J.W. Hill 1873". Titled on a gallery label verso.
Eldred's
Oct. 30, 2022
John William Hill (1812 - 1879) American
Est: $600 - $800
John William Hill (1812 - 1879) Watercolor on Paper , Signed , measures , 7" x 8" , w/frame 9.5" x 8"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Sep. 17, 2022
John William Hill
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
(New Jersey/California, 1812-1879) White Primroses, 1870, signed lower right "W Hill 70", oil on canvas, 12 x 14 in.; carved period gilt wood and composition frame, 16 x 18 in. Provenance: Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 17, 2022
John William Hill
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
(New Jersey/California, 1812-1879) Still Life with Grapes, signed lower right "J.W. Hill", 12 x 14 in.; period carved gilt wood and composition frame, 16 x 18 in. Provenance: Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection
Brunk Auctions
Jun. 25, 2022
Hill View of Brooklyn, Long Island
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
HILL, John William (1812-1879). Brooklyn, L. I. / As Seen From Trinity Church, New York. Lithograph with original hand color. New York: Smith Brothers, 1853. 27 7/8" x 41 1/2" sheet, 37 1/4" x 51" framed. Comparable: Swann, 2012 - $1,080. Print shows piers, wharves, and the dock areaof the Wall Street Ferry, looking from Trinity Church across the East River toward Brooklyn; depcits many ships at dock, as well as many carts,wagons, pedestrians, and carriages leaving the ferry terminal.
Arader Galleries
May. 21, 2022
JOHN WILLIAM HILL (American 1812-1879) A HAND-COLORED PRINT, "New York," PROOF, PARIS AND LONDON,
Est: $600 - $800
JOHN WILLIAM HILL (American 1812-1879) A HAND-COLORED PRINT, "New York," PROOF, PARIS AND LONDON, 1864-1876, hand-colored lithograph on paper, "Painted by J.W. Hill," proof marked in margin, "Engraved by C. Mottram," published by F. & G.W. Smith of New York, and printed by McQueen of London and Francois Delarue of Paris for world renowned art dealers Paul & Dominic Colnaghi of London; 34" x 55", framed 39 1/2" x 60".
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Apr. 08, 2022
JOHN WILLIAM HILL (New Jersey/California, 1812-1879), "The Hudson River at Caldwell's Landing"., Watercolor on paper, 8" x 12" sight. Framed 13.25" x 17.25".
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHN WILLIAM HILL New Jersey/California, 1812-1879 "The Hudson River at Caldwell's Landing". Signed lower right "J.W. Hill 1873". Titled on gallery label verso.
Eldred's
Feb. 10, 2022
John William Hill (American, 1812-1879) Landscape with Mountains Oil on canvas 1
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John William Hill (American, 1812-1879) Landscape with Mountains Oil on canvas 10-5/8 x 5-3/4 inches (27.0 x 14.6 cm) Signed and dated lower left: J.W. Hill 18[...]8 PROVENANCE: The Jean & Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust; Heritage Auctions, Dallas, May 15, 2012, lot 64462; Private collection, Whitesburg, Kentucky. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions