William John Heaslip ( 1898 - 1970 ) was a Canadian painter. William John Heaslip s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 650 USD for The Intruder in 2004 to 4887 USD for Dirigible “Akron” floating over ships at sea. in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.