Thomas Crane ( 1808 - 1859 ) was a British painter. Thomas Crane s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 150 USD for three children in a stoop, one holding a cat, one seated on a chair under a birdcage in 2008 to 1214.35 USD for THE GRANDCHILDREN OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the art