Arthur Kay

British art critic and art dealer/collector of Glasgow (1861-1939), estate sold Christie's 8/9 April 1943
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Arthur Kay

Summary

Arthur Kay is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on 1861[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on January 1, 1939[5]. He worked as an art collector[6] and art historian[7].

Key Facts

  • Arthur Kay's place of birth was London[2].
  • Arthur Kay passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Arthur Kay was born on 1861[3].
  • Arthur Kay died on January 1, 1939[5].
  • Among Arthur Kay's spouses was Katherine Cameron[8].
  • Arthur Kay's professions included art collector[6].
  • Arthur Kay worked as an art historian[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Arthur Kay is Catalogue of pictures by old masters, 1929, including the property of Arthur Kay, Esq.[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Arthur Kay is Catalogue of a collection of pictures by old masters, the property of Arthur Kay ... which will be sold ... May 11, 1901[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Arthur Kay is Catalogue of a collection of pictures by old masters, the property of Arthur Kay, 11 May 1911[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Arthur Kay is Treasure trove in art[12].
  • Arthur Kay is recorded as male[13].
  • Arthur Kay's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Arthur Kay's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Kay[15].
  • Arthur Kay's family name is recorded as Kay[16].
  • Arthur Kay's given name is recorded as Arthur[17].
  • Arthur Kay's described at URL is recorded as https://glasgowmuseumsartdonors.co.uk/2018/05/18/arthur-kay/[18].
  • Arthur Kay's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Provenance[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Arthur Kay… he was born on 1861[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6] and art historian[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Catalogue of pictures by old masters, 1929, including the property of Arthur Kay, Esq.[9], Catalogue of a collection of pictures by old masters, the property of him ... which will be sold ... May 11, 1901[10], Catalogue of a collection of pictures by old masters, the property of him, 11 May 1911[11], and Treasure trove in art[12].

Personal Life

Arthur Kay was married to Katherine Cameron[8].

Death and Burial

Arthur Kay died on January 1, 1939[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4].

FAQs

Where was Arthur Kay born?

Arthur Kay was born in London[2].

Where did Arthur Kay die?

Arthur Kay passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who was Arthur Kay married to?

Arthur Kay's spouses include Katherine Cameron[8].

What did Arthur Kay do for work?

Arthur Kay worked as art collector[6] and art historian[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . glasgowmuseumsartdonors.co.uk. glasgowmuseumsartdonors.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . glasgowmuseumsartdonors.co.uk. glasgowmuseumsartdonors.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . glasgowmuseumsartdonors.co.uk. glasgowmuseumsartdonors.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . glasgowmuseumsartdonors.co.uk. glasgowmuseumsartdonors.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Yale lux id person/a8c1d18b-fd50-4ae6-afbb-ca5c949f51cf
    Commons category Arthur Kay
    Given name Arthur
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