John Scott ( 1844 - 1866 ) was a British painter. John Scott s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 138.97 USD for The Welcome in two positions off Tynemouth in 2012 to 3035.02 USD for The coastal trading brig Ariadne, in two positions, off Tynemouth in 2017 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.