James McBey
British · 1883–1959 · Painter, Printmaker
James McBey was a largely self-taught Scottish artist and etcher whose prints were highly valued during the later stages of the etching revival in the early 20th century. He… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
- Marguerite SleepingBrunk Auctions · $38,000≈ £28,623≈ €33,655Sign up to see
- Portrait of Marguerite McBey in a Striped RobeBrunk Auctions · $24,000≈ £18,078≈ €21,256Sign up to see
- Study for Tangier ProstituteBrunk Auctions · $11,000≈ £8,286≈ €9,742Sign up to see
James McBey’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
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ArtSell has recorded 108 auction results for James McBey between 2004 and 2026, of which 100 sold (93%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $13Sign up free to see to $38kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $38kSign up free to see for Marguerite Sleeping at Brunk Auctions in December 2021. The most common medium is etchings (44 lots). Most results come from Brunk Auctions (62), Lyon & Turnbull (31) and Sloans & Kenyon (4).
108 results · page 1 of 3
- £5,842≈ $7,862≈ €6,754Sign up free to see
- The Bridge at Night, 1925$466≈ £349≈ €404Sign up free to see
- £699≈ $956≈ €803Sign up free to see
- £508≈ $695≈ €584Sign up free to see
- £1,143≈ $1,564≈ €1,314Sign up free to see
- £350≈ $460≈ €398Sign up free to see
- £220≈ $299≈ €258Sign up free to see
- £403≈ $499≈ €484Sign up free to see
- OLD CASTILE, 1911£403≈ $536≈ €484Sign up free to see
- ARTIST AND MODEL, 1924£277≈ $368≈ €333Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (1)
Lots by James McBey that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
James McBey paintings (15)James McBey oil paintings (15)James McBey works on paper (42)James McBey watercolors (31)James McBey drawings (11)James McBey prints (50)James McBey etchings (44)James McBey drypoints (6)
James McBey: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by James McBey at auction?
$38,000Sign up free to see, for Marguerite Sleeping at Brunk Auctions (December 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for James McBey?
The median sale price is $726Sign up free to see across 100 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by James McBey have sold at auction?
100 of 108 recorded lots sold between 2004 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.
Which auction houses sell James McBey?
Brunk Auctions, Lyon & Turnbull and Sloans & Kenyon account for the most recorded results. Brunk Auctions · Lyon & Turnbull · Sloans & Kenyon
About James McBey
James McBey was a largely self-taught Scottish artist and etcher whose prints were highly valued during the later stages of the etching revival in the early 20th century. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters by Aberdeen University.
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In museum collections
Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums collections · Public domainLieutenant Colonel T. E. Lawrence (1888–1935), CB, DSO, 1918
Imperial War Museums · Public domainLieutenant General Sir Edward S. Bulfin (1862–1939), KCB, CVO, 1918
Imperial War Museums · Public domain
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