James Waltham Curtis ( 1839 - 1901 ) was an Australian painter. James Waltham Curtis s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 6327.62 USD for Escaping the Blaze in 2004 to 14725.93 USD for A BUSHFIRE in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.