John Kay

(1742 - 1826)

John Kay was a printmaking artist.

From ArtValue.ca records, the highest price paid at auction for an engraving work attributed to John Kay (1742-1826) was C$153 - paid for "The Favourite Cat and De La-Tour Painter" at Saskatchewan NAC in Regina on Sun, Sep 22, 2024.
ArtValue.ca has 4 auction art sale records for their engraving results, with prices in the range of C$25 to C$250.

Notable Art Works

The Favourite Cat and De La-Tour Painter (1813)
engraving on paper.
8.5 cms x 10.5 cms (3.35 ins x 4.13 ins)

Lot for sale by Saskatchewan NAC Auction House, Regina
Lot# 270
Sun, Sep 22, 2024

Estimate CAD $40 - $60
Sold for CAD $153

John Kay was born in Dalkeith, Scotland, in 1742. He began making engravings around 1784 and met with immediate success. From that time on he created painted miniatures and portraits and caricature etchings, often depicting local celebrities. His work can be found in many important collections including the National Gallery of Scotland and the British Museum.

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