James D Duncan ( 1805 - 1881 ) was a Canadian painter. James D Duncan s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 16800 USD for MONTREAL FROM ST. HELEN'S ISLAND in 2006 to 20427.46 USD for Montreal from the Mountain and the Priests Farm in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.