HENRY J. MEGAREY (Publisher, 19th Century) “VIEW FROM FISHKILL LOOKING TO WEST POINT”.

HENRY J. MEGAREY (Publisher, 19th Century) “VIEW FROM FISHKILL LOOKING TO WEST POINT”. Hand-colored aquatint shows view of wide Hudson River with steamship and sails, tall mountains, houses, farmers and cattle in foreground. Light comes through partially cloudy sky. This is No. 15 of the Hudson River Portfolio. The Hudson River Portfolio is considered by many to be the greatest American color plate book of the Century. Published in the United States, it was a collaboration between the engraver, John Hill, and the artist, William Guy Wall. Housed in a mahogany molded frame with gold liner. Good colors, a nice image. SIGHT SIZE: 19” x 25-1/2”. CONDITION: Vertical foxing line at center, some toning to margin. Otherwise very good. Not examined out of frame. 9-94836 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	240	$3,162.00	HENRY J. MEGAREY (Publisher, 19th Century) “VIEW FROM FISHKILL LOOKING TO WEST POINT”. Hand-colored aquatint shows view of wide Hudson River with steamship and sails, tall mountains, houses, farmers and cattle in foreground. Light comes through partially cloudy sky. This is No. 15 of the Hudson River Portfolio. The Hudson River Portfolio is considered by many to be the greatest American color plate book of the Century. Published in the United States, it was a collaboration between the engraver, John Hill, and the artist, William Guy Wall. Housed in a mahogany molded frame with gold liner. Good colors, a nice image. SIGHT SIZE: 19” x 25-1/2”. CONDITION: Vertical foxing line at center, some toning to margin. Otherwise very good. Not examined out of frame. 9-94836 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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