Mary Thornycroft ( 1814 - 1895 ) was a British painter. Mary Thornycroft s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 817.46 USD for BUST OF PRINCE ALFRED in 2011 to 1886.44 USD for QUEEN VICTORIA AND THE PRINCE OF WALES in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.