John Scott ( 1802 - 1885 ) was a British painter. John Scott s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2426.82 USD for THE SNOW MARY ANN CALLING FOR A PILOT IN TWO POSITIONS OFF TYNEMOUTH in 2005 to 12000 USD for The clipper ship Hesperides passing a lighthouse in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.