Richard Newton ( 1777 - 1798 ) was a painter. Richard Newton s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 514.67 USD for Retort Courteous, or the Disloyal Address returned without Ceremony in 2004 to 2400 USD for Preparing for the Hunt in 2015 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.