John Wright Oakes ( 1820 - 1887 ) was a British painter. John Wright Oakes s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 399.15 USD for Afternoon on the Devonshire coast in 2004 to 8542.76 USD for Peel Castle, Isle of Man in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.