Premier Auction
Sat, Dec 4, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 796
Marguerite Loeb McBey
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $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 |
(Pennsylvania/Tangier/London, 1905-1999)
Two watercolor portraits: Self portrait, signed lower right "M. McBey", sight 16-5/8 x 12-1/2 in.; 18th century carved and gilt wood frame, 23-1/4 x 19-1/4 in.; Lady Caroline Paget, Lady Duff (1913-1973), unsigned, sight 11-1/2 x 9-1/2 in.; gilt wood frame, 15 x 13-1/4 in.
Provenance: Estate of the Artists James McBey and Marguerite McBey, London, England; by descent in family
Note: Lady Duff and Marguerite McBey were companions after James McBey's death and prior to Lady Duff's death in 1973.
Condition
"Self portrait" with some light toning and faint foxing, not examined out of frames; 18th century frame with wear and losses, both with abrasions
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