James Edward Fitzgerald ( 1899 - 1971 ) was an American painter. James Edward Fitzgerald s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 632 USD for SKETCH OF AARAN ISLAND GIRL. in 2005 to 23000 USD for SEINING OFF MONHEGAN UNDER MOONLIGHT in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.