James Thornhill (after) ( 1675 - 1734 ) was a British painter. James Thornhill (after) s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 80.98 USD for Scene from a play, a cavern interior in 2004 to 7500 USD for Bust of Vespasiana in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.