John Cairns ( 1845 - 1879 ) was a British painter. John Cairns s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 248.84 USD for An upland river scene, fishermen on a bank in the foreground in 2010 to 765.85 USD for Loch Long from the hill at Strone Point in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.