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Letter from George S. Munson to James McBey (Letters - Professional)
Image Not Available for Letter from George S. Munson to James McBey (Letters - Professional)

Letter from George S. Munson to James McBey (Letters - Professional)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1958
Object NameLetter
Mediumtypewritten
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20.2 × 12.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008311.47
Keywords
About MeLetter from George S. Munson to James McBey, dated 14 January 1958. The letter is regarding price negotiations for the portrait of Munson by McBey (see ABDAG008311.45-.46). Munson writes that he is not authorized to pay more than $2500, and therefore must reject McBey's proposed fee of $3300, and "go ahead" with another artist for the portrait.

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 letter.