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In The Sale Room: Modern Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
In The Sale Room: Modern Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
In The Sale Room: Modern Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

In The Sale Room: Modern Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1925
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions18 x 12.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.9
About MeArticle printed in an unknown newspaper in 1925, related to a two day sale of modern etchings at Southeby's. At this auction McBey's etching "Ebb Tide" (see ABDAG005517) sold for £78, "Antwerp" (see ABDAG002031) made £55, "The Zuyder Zee" (see ABDAG002046) sold for £47, and "Quai Gambetta, Boulogne" (see ABDAG002921) fetched £47.

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 newspaper article.