Henry Pether ( 1828 - 1865 ) was a British painter. Henry Pether s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 13888.89 USD for UNLOADING CARGO FROM THE GRAND CANAL, VENICE, BY MOONLIGHT in 2003 to 25867.69 USD for View of the Thames at Lambeth Palace, by moonlight in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.