Hilda Emma Rix Nicholas ( 1884 - 1961 ) was an Australian painter. Hilda Emma Rix Nicholas s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 23054.66 USD for The Picnic in 2004 to 146380.48 USD for THROUGH THE GUM TREES, TOONGABBIE in 2016 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.