Samuel Henry Gordon Alken ( 1810 - 1894 ) was a British painter. Samuel Henry Gordon Alken s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1228.58 USD for The York mail coach in 2011 to 12000 USD for A pair of Steeplechase Scenes in 2018 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.