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Modern Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
Modern Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
Modern Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Modern Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1926
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions4 x 6.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.23
About MeArticle printed in an unknown newspaper on 14 December 1926, related to a sale of modern etchings from various sources at Southeby's. Several of McBey's etchings were sold including, "Mersea, Sunset" (see ABDAG001529) for £110, "The Desert of Sinai" (see ABDAG002042) for £100, and "Zaanstreek" (see ABDAG001900) for £155.

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.