James Salt ( 1800 - ) is a British painter. James Salt s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1384.42 USD for CAPRICCIO VIEW OF VENICE in 2003 to 12789.17 USD for A Venetian cappriccio; and A Venetian backwater in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.