Sidney Janis Yard ( 1855 - 1909 ) was an American painter. Sidney Janis Yard s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1175 USD for Pending Storm over the Oaks in 2004 to 8625 USD for Rolling hills, oak trees and cattle near a river in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.