John Deakin ( 1912 - 1972 ) was a British painter. John Deakin s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 3089.78 USD for Francis Bacon + George Dyer Soho 1950s # 1, printed later in 2006 to 9710.21 USD for Elizabeth Smart, Writer in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.