Samuel W Griggs ( 1827 - 1898 ) was an American painter. Samuel W Griggs s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4600 USD for Maritime scene with boats on choppy ocean, figures on beach between rocky promontories in 2004 to 8625 USD for View of Lake Winnipesaukee in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.