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In the Sale Room: High Prices for McBey Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
In the Sale Room: High Prices for McBey Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
In the Sale Room: High Prices for McBey Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

In the Sale Room: High Prices for McBey Etchings (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Daten.d.
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions17.9 x 6.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.42
About MeUndated article printed in an unknown newspaper, related to a sale of James McBey's etchings at Southeby's. "Gamrie" (see ABDAG001977) reached the highest price of the day when it was purchased by Messrs. Conaghi for £335. Many other etchings by McBey were also sold such as, "The Pool" (see ABDAG002018) for £210 and "Gale at Port Erroll" (see ABDAG004866) for £200.

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.