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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. Still life of Flowers in a Silver Cup
    Oil · Canvas
    19-1/2 x 15-5/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 834
    $1,200≈ £904≈ €1,063HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  2. London Bridge, 1954
    Watercolor
    10 x 19-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 835
    $300≈ £226≈ €266HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. The Thames Barge Race: The Sarah Winning, (H. 273), VIII
    Etching
    6-3/8 x 12-3/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 836
    $250≈ £188≈ €221HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. Two works: Night in Ely Cathedral, (H. 161), 1915
    Etching
    further signed "19 x 14-3/4" and "A13626" to sheet
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 838
    $750≈ £565≈ €664HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  5. Point Law, Aberdeen, (H. 1), 1902
    Etching
    plate 4 x 5-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 839
    $900≈ £678≈ €797HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  6. La Fava, or Santa Maria della Fava, 1925
    Drypoint · Paper
    plate 12-7/8 x 8-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 848
    $2,000≈ £1,506≈ €1,771HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  7. The Passing Gondola (H. 230), 1926
    Etching
    8-3/8 x 10-3/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 849
    $500≈ £377≈ €443HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  8. Farewell to Venice (H. 256), 1930
    Etching
    plate 10 x 17-7/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 850
    $1,000≈ £753≈ €886HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. Glass Blowers, Murano (H. 243), 1930
    Drypoint
    plate 5 x 6 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 851
    $1,200≈ £904≈ €1,063HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  10. Portugal
    Drawing · Paper
    largest 10-1/4 x 14-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 857
    $650≈ £490≈ €576HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
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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

  • James McBey, 11 MacDougal Alley, New York (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).11 MacDougal Alley, New York (Photographs of James McBey's Homes)., 1890
    Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums collections · Public domain
  • James McBey, Lieutenant Colonel T. E. Lawrence (1888–1935), CB, DSOLieutenant Colonel T. E. Lawrence (1888–1935), CB, DSO, 1918
    Imperial War Museums · Public domain
  • James McBey, Lieutenant General Sir Edward S. Bulfin (1862–1939), KCB, CVOLieutenant General Sir Edward S. Bulfin (1862–1939), KCB, CVO, 1918
    Imperial War Museums · Public domain

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