Edward Hicks ( 1780 - 1849 ) was an American painter. Edward Hicks s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 3152000 USD for THE PEACEABLE KINGDOM in 2006 to a remarkable record 9673000 USD for THE PEACEABLE KINGDOM WITH THE LEOPARD OF SERENITY in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.