James Wells Champney ( 1843 - 1903 ) was an American painter. James Wells Champney s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 235 USD for The Poultry Yard in 2005 to 10665 USD for View from Mount Sugarloaf, South Deerfield, Massachusetts. in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.