John William Hilton ( 1904 - 1983 ) was an American painter. John William Hilton s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 3525 USD for Desert Primroses in 2004 to 8625 USD for ''Baja Magic'' desert flora in a Laguna Chapala Seco landscape in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.