Samuel John Stump ( 1778 - 1863 ) was a British painter. Samuel John Stump s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices varying from 989.35 USD for A Midshipman, wearing blue uniform with white facings and gold buttons stamped with anchors, white cravat and black stock in 2004 to 1317.5 USD for unknown in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.