Thomas Sedgewick Steele ( 1845 - 1903 ) was an American painter. Thomas Sedgewick Steele s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 558 USD for Still Life with Purple, Pink, and Yellow Roses in 2004 to 2115 USD for Still Life with Fruit in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.