Skip to main content

Letter from Sir Frederick Burton to Ralph N Wornum

3 Jun 1876

Title

Letter from Sir Frederick Burton to Ralph N Wornum

Date

3 Jun 1876

Archive reference number

NGA2/3/6/10

Description

Milan. Relating to the acquisition of pictures [by Giovanni Battista Moroni NG1022, NG1023, NG1024, and by Il Moretto NG1025] from the Baslini Collection and the difficulties involved in getting them out of Italy. "The pictures are indescribably fine and in the most wonderful condition and we shall have got them for a price far below their value - I should hardly hesitate to say they would fetch double the sum... they will be a splendid addition at the re-opening if we get them". Also mentions a meeting with Layard who admired the pictures.

Record type

Item

Alternative reference numbers

NG32/74.10

Paintings referenced in this record

Your list will only be saved temporarily. Inactivity of more than 20 minutes could result in the loss of your list. If you would like to keep a record of your list, we suggest you print it out or email it to yourself.

Your list of records will be sent to us if you request an appointment, and a summary will be included in your appointment email notification.