John Calcott Horsley ( 1817 - 1903 ) was a British painter. John Calcott Horsley s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 655.59 USD for AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR in 2004 to 207877.1 USD for SHOWING A PREFERENCE in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.