James (of Rubislaw ) Skene ( 1775 - 1864 ) was a British painter. James (of Rubislaw ) Skene s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 166.58 USD for Vesuvius in 2009 to 7500 USD for THE PORTEUS RIOTS – A SCENE FROM THE HEART OF THE MIDLOTHIAN in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.