Cost Re P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd.
RecipientAwarded to
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Colnaghi London
AssociatedAssociated with
Graham Smith
AssociatedAssociated with
Herbert W. J. Paton
Date1941-1942
Object NameCorrespondence
Mediumcopier paper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPaper Size: 28 x 21.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009503.3
Keywords
''To professional charges in connection with the monies due to Mr. McBey from P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd. amounting to something over 4,000., including attendances upon and correspondence with Mr. Paton and with the Company, and correspondence with Mr. McBey (certain letters to Mr. Paton in triplicate) and eventually, after considerable negotiation, Mr. McBey agreed to accept the handing over of 566 Etchings together with a half share of 43 Etchings held by Mr. Sessler of Philadelphia in settlement of his claim, perusing agreement originally entered into between Mr. McBey and the Company, attending Messirs Colnaghi & Co. on their calling in very long attendance taking over 553 of the etchings in part performance, and checking same, writing the company recording the position, forwarding copies of the correspondence to Mr. Paton, and arranging that the company should deal direct with Mr. Sessler regarding the transfer of their one half share in the 43 Etchings held by him, and obtaining an undertaking accordingly and later collecting a cheque for £21 representing the sale price of 3 drawings and forwarding the same to Mr. Paton.
SAY:..... £12. 12 -
Postages and miscellaneous and incidental disbursements not otherwise charged.... £0. 3. 6
(total) £ 12. 15. 6
Note - A fully detailed Bill will be furnished if desired.''
Typed on one side of a copier paper.
This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this letter.
