Mid-Century Oil On Canvas Signed Terry Daughtery Berlin Nevada, c 1970-1980
Viridian Eclection
The Piece
The Berlin mining complex in central Nevada, seen from inside the machine shop looking out toward the mill structures. Multiple connected wooden mill buildings and a sloped ore-processing building on its elevated framework rise against arid high-desert ground and sparse scrub. Standing within the labor space, the viewer meets the mill at human scale, as working infrastructure rather than a postcard ruin, and the absence of figures lends the scene a quiet stillness.
History & Provenance
Signed “Terry Daughtery,” as the name reads on the canvas. The painter has not been identified in the published record. The reverse carries a handwritten notation reading “The Guild.”
The subject is a real place. The Berlin Mine began operation in 1887, and a 30-stamp mill was built there in 1898. By 1905 the town supported nearly 300 people. Mining ended in the early twentieth century, the mill was dismantled in 1947, and Berlin is preserved today as part of Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, one of Nevada’s best known mining ghost towns.
Product Details
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Object | Landscape painting, mining mill at Berlin, Nevada |
| Origin | Not recorded; subject is Berlin, Nevada |
| Form | Painting on canvas |
| Material | Oil on canvas |
| Marks | Signed “Terry Daughtery”; reverse with handwritten notation “The Guild” |
| Era | c. 1970–1980 |
| Condition | Condition Guaranteed. |
| Availability | One of a Kind — 1 Available |
Why It Belongs in Your Home
A painting of Nevada history for a Nevada wall. It suits a study, an office or a cabin room where mining heritage and the high desert are part of the story, and it rewards anyone who has walked the old mill grounds at Berlin.
Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat and humidity. Dust the frame with a soft, dry brush, and leave any cleaning of the painted surface to a conservator.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
Have a question? — we're happy to provide additional photos, condition detail, or discuss the piece directly.
