John Hamilton ( 1919 - 1993 ) was a British painter. John Hamilton s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices varying from 65.99 USD for Attack on Pebble Island Airstrip in 2004 to 195.1 USD for 'The Endeavour' - three-masted sailing vessel just off the coast in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.