John Ward Of Hull ( 1798 - 1849 ) was a British painter. John Ward Of Hull s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 633.31 USD for A large frigate under full sail beating across the bay at Gibraltar in 2011 to 10432.87 USD for A regatta on the Humber in 2017 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.