Charles Townley ( 1746 - 1800 ) was a British painter. Charles Townley s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 418.92 USD for Portrait of William Mineard Bennett, half-length, in a cravat and red sash in 2005 to 15000 USD for THE STARTLED STALLION in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.