Howard Hilder ( 1866 - 1935 ) was an American painter. Howard Hilder s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 587 USD for Coconut Grove, Florida in 2006 to 1400 USD for DROWSY OPULENCE, MAGNOLIA ON ASHLEY in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.