Thomas E Lewis ( 1909 - 1979 ) was an American painter. Thomas E Lewis s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 135.89 USD for Sailboats and sea birds off the California coast with crashing surf in 2004 to 6710 USD for About 700 Montgomery Street in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.