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Auction 181, Lot 94

"View of the City of Montreal. Taken from the Mountain", Day & Haghe

Subject: Montreal, Canada

Period: 1831 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
15.4 x 7.2 inches
39.1 x 18.3 cm
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This lovely view is taken from Mount Royal and looks out to the flourishing city of Montreal, the St. Lawrence River, and Saint Helen's Island. The bucolic nature of the island is well represented with farmers and hunters presented in the foreground. Drawn by Bouchette, transferred to stone by L. Haghe, and lithographed by Day & Haghe in London.

References: Reps #3759.

Condition: B+

Issued folding with light scattered foxing.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $90

Closed on 2/10/2021

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