James Whaite ( 1850 - 1916 ) was a British painter. James Whaite s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 258.74 USD for A highland river with waterfall in the foreground in 2004 to 448.82 USD for 'Bettws-y-Coed' in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.