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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)
Date1924
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions13.3 x 12.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.22
About MeArticle printed in an unknown newspaper on 13 February 1924, related to a two day sale of modern etchings and lithographs at Southeby's. Among the etchings sold were James McBey's "Night in Ely Cathedral" (see ABDAG001534) for £64, "Strange Signals" (see ABDAG002931) for £48, and "The Storyteller" (see ABDAG002927) for £23.

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.