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

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

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1928
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions14 x 6.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.39
About MeArticle printed in an unknown newspaper, 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. The previous auction maximum before this was £440 in New York, two years previously, for another copy of the same print.

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.