John Burton Harter ( 1940 - 2002 ) was a painter. John Burton Harter s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 352 USD for Split Merliton (Chayote) and "Split Red Onion" in 2009 to 1292 USD for Coastal Marsh in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.