James Thomson ( - ) is a British painter. James Thomson s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 30.86 USD for An Account of Leicester Castle, Leicester, Crossley and Clarke in 2004 to 1232.81 USD for Retreats: a Series of Designs, consisting of Plans and Elevations for Cottages, Villas, and Ornamental Buildings in 2006 ,