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

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

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Daten.d.
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions8.1 x 6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.18
About MeUndated article printed in an unknown newspaper, related to a sale of etchings from various sources at Southeby's. Several examples of James McBey's etchings were sold, including "Quai Gambetta, Boulogne" (see ABDAG002921) for £90 and "Gerona" (see ABDAG002037) for £47.

A Christie's sale of porcelain and furniture from unamed sources is also mentioned.

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.