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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. The Deserted Palace
    Etching · Paper
    plate 8-1/4 x 10 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 555
    $1,000≈ £725≈ €826HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  2. Three works: Between Granby..., 1941
    Watercolor
    sight 8 x 11-5/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 571
    $300≈ £217≈ €248HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. Two drawings: Studies for Menu of Omar Khayyam Club Dinner, 1926
    Drawing · Paper
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 578
    $300≈ £217≈ €248HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. September Sunset, 1925
    Etching · Paper
    plate 8-7/8 x 17-3/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 579
    $1,100≈ £797≈ €908HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  5. Villefranche, 1927
    Watercolor
    sight 15-5/8 x 10-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 300
    $300≈ £220≈ €247HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  6. Portrait of Duncan M. MacDonald
    Oil · Canvas
    25 x 19-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 740
    $4,500≈ £3,341≈ €3,701HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  7. Marrakesh, 1933
    Drawing · Paper
    sight 19-1/4 x 12-3/4 in.,ÿwatercolor
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 746
    $1,200≈ £891≈ €987HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  8. Three works: Early Morning
    Watercolor
    10 x 8-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 756
    $600≈ £446≈ €493HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. Beach scene, 1919
    Watercolor
    sight 13-1/4 x 8-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 766
    $700≈ £520≈ €576HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  10. ÿDutch Boy in Meadows at Overschie, 1913
    Drawing
    sight 13 x 7 in.,ÿwatercolor
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 767
    $500≈ £371≈ €411HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View 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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