James David Smillie ( 1833 - 1909 ) was an American painter. James David Smillie s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 13200 USD for Lake in the mountains in 2003 to 130700 USD for Lake Placid and the Adirondack Mountains from Whiteface in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.