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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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  1. Marguerite SleepingBrunk Auctions · $38,000≈ £28,623≈ €33,655Sign up to see
  2. Portrait of Marguerite McBey in a Striped RobeBrunk Auctions · $24,000≈ £18,078≈ €21,256Sign up to see
  3. Study for Tangier ProstituteBrunk Auctions · $11,000≈ £8,286≈ €9,742Sign up to see

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  1. James McBey, Passing Gondola, Etching
    Passing Gondola
    Etching
    8 1/4 in. x 10 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 250
    $80≈ £54≈ €60HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  2. James McBey, TWO PRINTS: 'FIRST OF JULY, 1917, ALBERT' & 'GUNFIRE, MOUNT OF OLIVES, 1917, Etching, XXI
    TWO PRINTS: 'FIRST OF JULY, 1917, ALBERT' & 'GUNFIRE, MOUNT OF OLIVES, 1917
    Etching
    the plates 14.75cm x 24.5cm (5.75in x 9.75in); 19.5cm x 14.5cm (7.75in x 5.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 80
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  3. James McBey, A STUDIO (EARLS COURT), 1914, Etching
    A STUDIO (EARLS COURT), 1914
    Etching
    plate size 17cm x 27.75cm (6.75in x 10.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 42
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. James McBey, The Surrey Downs, c. 1915, Etching on laid paper with John Hayes watermark
    The Surrey Downs, c. 1915
    Etching · Paper
    6 7/8 x 10in
    Bonhams · · Lot 6089
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Bonhams ↗
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