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McBey's 'Dawn' Sold for £445: Boom in Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
McBey's 'Dawn' Sold for £445: Boom in Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
McBey's 'Dawn' Sold for £445: Boom in Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

McBey's 'Dawn' Sold for £445: Boom in Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1928
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25.5 x 6.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.38
About MeArticle by A. C. R. Carter, printed in the Daily Telegraph on 9 May 1928, related to the record sale of James McBey's etching, "Dawn: The Camel Patrol Setting Out" (see ABDAG002933). The etching was purchased by Messrs. Reid and Lefevre at Southeby's on 8 May 1928 for £445.

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.