Thomas Starling Sullivant ( 1854 - 1926 ) was an American painter. Thomas Starling Sullivant s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2925 USD for Frog startled by errant golf shot. in 2004 to 3500 USD for Pig and rooster in farmyard. in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.