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Acquisition file

10 Mar-7 Jun 1976

Title

Acquisition file

Date

10 Mar-7 Jun 1976

Archive reference number

NG14/269/1

Description

Correspondence between Michael Levey and Wolfgang Fischer of Fischer Fine Art Ltd (dealers) discussing the Klimt and the fact that a 10 per cent reduction in the asking price could be possible for the Gallery. $200,000 is eventually paid however, receipt in dollars dated 30 April 1976. Receipt in sterling dated 11 May 1976 gives the price paid for the picture as £109,679.19. Press release announcing acquisition. Papers from the Finance department recording purchase.

Record type

File

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