John Sturgess ( 1815 - 1884 ) was a British painter. John Sturgess s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices varying from 1876.14 USD for A set of six hunting scenes with riders and hounds in full cry in 2004 to 2400 USD for Splashing through the Ford; and Straight Goers and Road Riders in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.