Mary Newcomb ( 1922 - 2008 ) was a British painter. Mary Newcomb s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1901.73 USD for Standing Sheep; and two further studies of sheep and a cat with kittens in 2003 to 20676.93 USD for Fish in a Quiet Pond in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.