Thomas Smythe ( 1825 - 1906 ) was a British painter. Thomas Smythe s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1081.93 USD for CATTLE DRINKING AT A STREAM BY A COTTAGE; TWO PEASANTS TALKING BY A COTTAGE in 2003 to 6045.64 USD for The dining chair sledge in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.