James H Cafferty ( 1819 - 1869 ) was an American painter. James H Cafferty s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4500 USD for TWO YOUNG BOYS IN A FOREST CLEARING EXAMINING A BIRD'S NEST in 2005 to 12000 USD for Catskill Mountain View in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.