Augusta Rathbone ( 1897 - 1990 ) was an American painter. Augusta Rathbone s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 440 USD for Canadian Rockies; Canadian Rockies (with trees); Unititled in 2004 to 1000 USD for Desolation Valley in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.