J Barclay ( - ) is a British painter. J Barclay s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 168.62 USD for Milking the cows; and Feeding the chickens in 2003 to 1308.59 USD for The faggot gatherers; and Crossing the river in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.