John Francis Salmon ( 1808 - 1886 ) was a British painter. John Francis Salmon s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 131.09 USD for Cromer, coastal scene with figures, windmill and shipping in 2004 to 40000 USD for Basket of Cherries in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.