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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
Dimensions5 x 6.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.32
About MeArticle printed in an unknown newspaper on 16 July 1926, related to a sale of modern etchings and at Southeby's. Among the work sold were etchings by James McBey such as, "Zaanstreek" (see ABDAG002042) which sold for £128, and "The Moray Firth" (see ABDAG002833) which fetched £135.

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.