John Sowden ( 1838 - 1926 ) was a British painter. John Sowden s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 60.22 USD for A Chaffinch nesting in Apple Blossom in 2003 to 472 USD for Still life with a bird's nest and flowers in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.