William Keith 1839 - 1911

Mr. and Mrs. Obed J. Wilson, Cincinnati, Ohio
Acquired by the present owner by donation from the above, 1908

This work is in very good condition. For a more detailed condition report prepared by Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc., please contact the American Art department.
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Sotheby's is privileged to offer Yosemite Valley by William Keith from the Collection of Twin Towers in Cincinnati, Ohio. Obed J. Wilson (1836-1914) was a noted philanthropist and collector of important 19th century European and American paintings. Wilson was instilled with a love for art, travel and intellectual pursuits from an early age. In 1853, Wilson married Amanda Landrum, who shared her husband's interests. Together they amassed a collection of iconic pictures that reveal their discerning taste and eye for quality. Known for their civic-mindedness, the Wilsons were devoted to educational causes throughout their lives, and gave substantially to the 25 acre site for the Methodist Home for the Aged on College Hill, now known as Twin Towers. After the building was completed circa 1908, the Wilsons donated their entire collection to Twin Towers, where it could be enjoyed by the residents and available for public view.