George Hickin ( 1858 - 1877 ) was a British painter. George Hickin s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 217.98 USD for Cockerel, Hens and their Chicks beside a Fence in 2007 to 1056.77 USD for Figures seated beside a river in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.