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Fri, Jan 15, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 301

James McBey

Estimate: $400 - $600

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(Scottish, 1883-1959)Four portraits: Artist and Model (self-portrait), 1925, proof, annotated and signed by Martin Hardie, plate 8-3/4 x 5-7/8 in; Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1930, XVI, inscribed lower left "To Mr. Martin Hardie/From Lessing Rosenwald/2/12/31", plate 10 x 7-7/8 in.; Malcolm Salaman (No. 2), 1915, plate 8-3/8 x 11-7/8 in.; Frank Gibson, 1915, 5-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.each signed lower right "James McBey"; unframed - Provenance: Collection of artist Martin Hardie; Private Collection, Charlottesville, Virginia

Condition

hinged in at top, pencil inscriptions in margins, some minor handling grime, light toning, "Lessing" with foxing, tape stains at topĀ