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Normanton, Earl of; and Somerley

Catalogue reference: FHS/4/1/123

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This record is a file about the Normanton, Earl of; and Somerley dating from 1947-1974.

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Reference
FHS/4/1/123
Title
Normanton, Earl of; and Somerley
Date
1947-1974
Description

Includes:

-typed 'Estimate and report on pictures at the Earl of Normanton, 'Somerley', Ringwood, Hants', dated 1 January 1947 (7pp). Information includes artist names, works of art, and values.

-handwritten transcript of a letter from Peter [?], Christie's, dated 20 November 1958, concerning a self-portrait by Teniers

-letter from Simpson to the Countess of Normanton, dated 24 July 1964, concerning a picture titled 'Felina' by Joshua Reynolds

-annotated extract from a sale catalogue, 25 October 1968 (4pp)

-news cutting from The Times, dated 12 December 1974

Held by
Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Language
English
Physical description
1 file
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Record URL
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FHS/4/1

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Normanton, Earl of; and Somerley