James Peele ( 1846 - 1905 ) was an Australian painter. James Peele s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 6756.76 USD for The Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu in 2004 to 14617.49 USD for Porters Pass in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.