Basil Holmes ( 1844 - ) is a British painter. Basil Holmes s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 223.14 USD for portrait of a girl wearing a kilt, seated on a pony in 2004 to 1031.05 USD for A PRIZE SHORTHORN IN A STABLE in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.