John Hutton ( 1906 - 1978 ) was a British painter. John Hutton s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 165.89 USD for Head and Shoulders Portrait of King Lear in 2005 to 1019.31 USD for Studies of carriages (one illustrated) in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.