Hurst Balmford ( 1871 - 1950 ) was a British painter. Hurst Balmford s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 105.24 USD for Thatched farm cottage and barn beneath oak trees in 2004 to 795.82 USD for 'Evening at Staithes in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.