Premier Auction
Sat, Dec 4, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 791
James McBey
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
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| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Scottish, 1883-1959)
Three watercolor and ink sketches, two dated 1931 from the months prior to marriage to Marguerite: Spanish Point, with Marguerite walking on the beach, signed and inscribed "To Marguerite from James McBey", 9-7/8 x 18-3/8 in.; Bermuda, with Marguerite sunning on the coast, signed "James McBey" and inscribed, 11-1/8 x 15-3/8 in.; one attributed, coastal panorama, unsigned, 7-3/8 x 18-3/4 in.; unframed
Provenance: Estate of the Artists James McBey and Marguerite McBey, London, England; by descent in family
Condition
some light toning, faint foxing
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