Material concerning two portraits by Gilbert Stuart sold at auction on 13 July 1931

This material is held atPaul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art

  • Reference
    • GB 3010 WR/1211
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1931
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 7 newspaper cuttings; 1 list

Scope and Content

Includes:

-four newspaper cuttings concerning two portraits by Gilbert Stuart of members Lord Nelson's family, purchased for £10 and sold for £2,467 at auction on 13 July 1931

-two newspaper cuttings, one with an image, concerning the portrait of George Matcham by Gilbert Stuart seen after its repair and conservation

-newspaper cutting concerning George Matcham, Nelson's brother-in-law

-list of lot numbers and sale prices relating to Christie, Manson & Woods auction sale held on 13 July 1931

8 items pasted into: Christie, Manson & Woods (1931) Old pictures. [Auction catalogue] London: Christie, Manson & Woods

[Available in the Paul Mellon Centre's Library, see URL below]

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