Thomas Hicks ( 1823 - 1890 ) was an American painter. Thomas Hicks s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1300 USD for Frederick William Shelton (1814-1881), Poet and Romance Writer in 2005 to 13200 USD for HE LOVES ME... in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.