Minutes of board meeting held on 19th May 1887
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Minutes of board meeting held on 19th May 1887 in which the following was discussed: Hopton Scott [NGI board 1887 to 1898] appointed to the board to replace the late John Crampton. The Director drew the boards attention to an offer of a crayon portrait of Lord O'Hagan by George Redmond (NGI 2250). Discussion of the sale of the Chaloner Smith Collection of Mezzotint Engravings and a grant for purchase of same. 'at the last moment Edward C Guinness had placed the sum of £1000 at his disposal to enable him to purchase a selection'. He secured over 200 portraits all having 'some special interest for Ireland'. The balance of the £1000 was to be spent next year. The Mezzotints were inspected at the meeting. A list of several pictures approved for purchase was presented.
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National Gallery of Ireland
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Title | Minutes of board meeting held on 19th May 1887 |
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Creator | National Gallery of Ireland |
Date | 19/05/1887 |
Type | Component |
Ref | IE NGI/INST/1/1/3/36 |
Level | Item |
Language | English |
Extent | 4pp |
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