John Adams Acton ( 1831 - 1910 ) was a British painter. John Adams Acton s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 198.85 USD for figure of a semi-clad boy in 2004 to 18426.35 USD for 'RUTH AMID THE ALIEN CORN' in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.