William John Caparne ( 1856 - 1940 ) was a British painter. William John Caparne s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 714.76 USD for COASTAL, GUERNSEY in 2004 to 814.59 USD for A Guernsey coastal scene 'Sunset with Fog' in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.