JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER ( 1834 - 1903 ) was a painter. JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1400 USD for BLACK LION WHARF in 2016 to 100000 USD for Design for a Fan in 2018 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.