Thomas Gaugain ( 1748 - 1805 ) was a French painter. Thomas Gaugain s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 100 USD for Dancing Dogs in 2004 to 2120.01 USD for Maria from Laurence Sterne's A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.