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Acquisition file

4 Jan-8 Aug 1967

Title

Acquisition file

Date

4 Jan-8 Aug 1967

Archive reference number

NG14/240/1

Description

Correspondence with Colnaghi (dealer) concerning the potential purchase of the Bernini which they are offering for sale, initially at £35,000. Letter from Michael Levey to Sir William Emrys Williams of the National Art Collections Fund, asking whether a donation towards the acquisition from the NACF would be possible. Letter from Williams regretting that the NACF committee has decided against a contribution. Letter to Colnaghi from John Witt (Chairman) thanking the dealer for lowering the price of the picture so the Gallery can purchase it, the new price is not stated.

Record type

File

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