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

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

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Daten.d.
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions16.1 x 6.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.20
About MeArticle printed in an unknown newspaper on 8 February, related to a sale of modern etchings from various sources at Southeby's and Christie's. At the Southeby's sale James McBey's etching "Zaanstreek" (see ABDAG002042) was purchased by the Fine Art Society for £138.

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.