Thomas Baines ( 1822 - 1875 ) was a British painter, known for expedition, colonial and wildlife painting. Thomas Baines s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1202.28 USD for A flood sweeping down the Luisi river, South-West Africa, Christmas Eve 1862 in 2004 to a remarkable record 143403.87 USD for Victoria f