James Northcote ( 1746 - 1831 ) was a British painter. James Northcote s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2151.18 USD for A LIONESS WITH HER CUBS in 2003 to 22705 USD for The return of the gleaners in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.