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

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

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1926
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions16.5 x 6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.15
About MeArticle printed in an unknown newspaper on 11 March 1926, related to a two day sale of modern etchings at Southeby's. The most significant sale for McBey was "Dawn: The Camel Patrol Setting Out" (see ABDAG002933) which sold for an English record of £410, one had previously sold for £460 in New York. Among other McBey etchings which sold were two examples of "Strange Signals" (see ABDAG002931) at £180 each, and "The Pianist" (see ABDAG002104) for £160.

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.

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