John Hassell ( 1767 - 1825 ) was a painter. John Hassell s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices varying from 59.99 USD for Copper Works, A View Near Aberavon in 2007 to 239.4 USD for Herding ducks in front of Barnes church (illustrated); and Gathering corn in front of Mortlake church in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.