John Donoghue ( 1853 - 1903 ) was an American painter. John Donoghue s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 325 USD for untitled in 2007 to 30000 USD for 'The Young Sophocles Leading the Chorus of Victory after the Battle of Salamis' in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.