Edward John Cobbett ( 1815 - 1899 ) was a British painter. Edward John Cobbett s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1723.83 USD for THE BIRD`S NEST in 2003 to 24616.39 USD for A Rural Idyll in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.