List of Etchings by James McBey
AuthorWritten by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated
Graham Smith
AssociatedAssociated with
Colnaghi London
AssociatedAssociated with
Herbert W. J. Paton
Date1941
Object NameCorrespondence
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPaper Size: 33 x 20.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009503.1
Keywords
The first list on page 1 and 2 has categories of ''No. of Proofs'' and ''Title of Subjects'' and shows grand total as 553 works.
The second ''list of etchings by James McBey at present ''On Approval'' in various parts of the world. These prints are to be handed to Mr. McBey or his representative on their return, or, if sold, to be paid for in cash'', shows total number 12.
The third list of etchings ''formerly held by Messrs. P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd. in half-share with interest in these etchings is now relinquished and transferred to Mr. James McBey'' shows the total number 22.
Each copy has 3 pages stapled, typed on paper, including a few amendments by hand.
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.
