Frederick Horsman Varley ( 1881 - 1969 ) was a Canadian painter. Frederick Horsman Varley s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4500 USD for JOHN CLIMBING A TREE in 2003 to 255500 USD for B.C. COAST FORMS in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.