Skip to main content
In The Sale Room: More High Prices for McBey Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
In The Sale Room: More High Prices for McBey Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
In The Sale Room: More High Prices for McBey Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

In The Sale Room: More High Prices for McBey Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1926
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions14.2 x 6.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.21
About MeArticle printed in an unknown newspaper on 11 March 1926, related to a two day sale of modern etchings at Southeby's. On the second day of the sale sixteen of McBey's etchings were sold, including "Dawn: The Camel Patrol Setting Out" (see ABDAG002933) for an English record price of £410, one had previously sold for £440 in New York. Among other McBey etchings which sold were "Strange Signals" (see ABDAG002931) for £195 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.