‘William McInnes: a Mercantile Collector in early 20th century Glasgow’

One of the many public spirited citizens that have enriched the Collections held within Kelvingrove is William McInnes. Between 1910 and 1944 McInnes amassed a significant collection of French Impressionist, Glasgow Boy and Scottish Colourist paintings which he bequeathed to the City of Glasgow. In 1944 the bequest catapulted the French representation in the civic collections of Glasgow to major significance.

James McNaught is an Arts Professional working across the UK.

James is a property graduate from the University of Aberdeen who sidestepped a financial career in the ‘City’ for his passion in the art world gaining several years’ experience in commercial galleries and then the auction rooms honing his knowledge and skills in all aspects of Fine and Decorative Arts.

James has a passion for the history of collecting more specifically the Mercantile Collectors in Scotland in the early 20th century. His MLitt dissertation, ‘The McInnes Collection' was written - William McInnes (1868-1944) a Glaswegian shipowner who bequeathed his collection to Glasgow in 1944. James has lectured widely on this subject and is working towards further publications.

James is a specialist in Collections Management and Valuation Services and advises both professional contacts and private clients internationally.

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