Original self portrait of McClelland Barclay. Signed and dated 1938. Oil on canvas. Private collection of Patricia Gostick.

Welcome to the beautiful world of McClelland Barclay

Whether you love the artist, McClelland Barclay, or have never heard of him, you have come to the right place! Here you can discover his incredible life and works including painting, illustration, jewellery and sculpture in the first-ever published illustrated biography I wrote: McClelland Barclay: Painter of Beautiful Women and More.

Shop for the McClelland Barclay biography, jewellery or home decor

You can buy a copy of the book's first edition, and have it signed by me if you like. Or, stop by to shop the McClelland Barclay collection of Art Deco era costume jewellery and metal home decor items.

You can have confidence the items offered on this site are all verified by me to be authentic McClelland Barclay works. You will see each jewellery and home accessory item in the store shows the design as well as a view of back with the distinctive McClelland Barclay signature makers' marks or stamp, if it has one. Each item also includes my evaluation of its condition.

Why I wrote the book on McClelland Barclay

McClelland Barclay: Painter of Beautiful Women and More, an Illustrated artist biography by Patricia Gostick

I first learned about McClelland Barclay through his jewellery, and I was hooked. I became passionate about him, and I wanted to know more about his works. While searching for his jewellery, I also discovered that McClelland Barclay was a famous artist, illustrator and sculptor in the 1920s-1940s.

I also learned that few people today knew about him, and I wanted to set the record straight. So I decided to write his story and share it with the world.

So glad you found us. Welcome to the wonderful, intriguing, beautiful world of McClelland Barclay.

Where have you been?

Patricia

Top image: detail of original self portrait of McClelland Barclay. Signed and dated 1938. Oil on canvas. Private collection of Patricia Gostick.
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