Edwin St John ( 1878 - 1961 ) was a British painter. Edwin St John s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 282.42 USD for Figures resting on a track by a lake; and A fisherman in his boat on a lake in 2003 to 1045.84 USD for SUNLIT ADRIATIC PORT SCENES WITH FIGURES in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.