James Mclaren (jim) Nicoll ( 1892 - 1986 ) was a Canadian painter. James Mclaren (jim) Nicoll s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 99.54 USD for CHINESE COURTYARD in 2005 to 953.83 USD for The First Snow in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.