MINUTE BOOK
June 1952
December 1962
V.3777.E.1314.Wt.3546--202.100Bks.10/49.A.T&Co.Ltd


4th June 1952
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
-mardians of the National Gallery was
held this day. There were present:
Mr. Justice Naglan
Rev. Father Senan
and Longford
Sir Alex Martin
Senator & Guire
Mr. Jack 6. years
Mr Maurice Gonigal
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty
Mr Henry Mangan
and the Director.
On the proposal of Lord Longford,
seconded by Sir Alex Martin, Mr Justice Murnaghan
took the chair.
Apologies for non attendance were received
from 133 Hone, Mr Sullivan. Mr Baile.
Mr. Keating and Mr. OCallaghan
The Minutes of the Meeting held
on April 2nd were read. Approved and
signed
rising out of the Minutes, the Director
reported.
(a) That he had arranged to leave
the following pictures in transit
to the Gallery from 17 Chester Beatty
at the Irish Embassy, London:
Burning of the Philadelphia, by Edward Moran


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full length portrait of a young Paint, by
Matter Cargo, Half-length portrait of hardinal,
XVI Century, Camel Caravan, by weeks;
Ruined Buildings and Soldiers, by Panini Village fair.
the light into Collet, by grace
by J.M. Molender, and the Fire of London by San Witt.
that he had received a request from
the Royal Academy of Arts for the loan to
their Winter Exhibition. 1952153 6
the following pictures in addition to
the Rembrandt. Portrait of a young lady
already requested.
Frans Hals Fisherboy. Jan Score— Nativity
Roelof de Vies Landscape with Eigues
W. Kniff and scape. G. Fer Bord— Four Monks.
It was agreed. On the proposal of
Senator equire, seconded by
Mr O Hegarty, that these or any other
up to a maximus six
Dutch pictures selected by the Director
should be lent
It was agreed also that the request
of the Office of Public Works for
pictures to decorate St George's Hall.
Dublin Castle, be granted.
That since the last meeting the
(C)
picture, Arras, 1916 by Fernand Sabate,
bequeathed by the late Major T.W.M. Fuge,
had been received and he now submitted
it for examination
It was agreed that the bequest be
accepted.
That in connection with the Estimates
(A)
for 1952153 he had received a letter
from the Department of Education


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Under
(a)
(b)
(C)


making certain stipulations and
suggestions in regard to the sum of
$2.50 included to meet the last of
public lectures, and the procedure
to be adopted in connection with the
scheme for the issue of postcard 130
reproductions in colour, for which
a sum of £1250 had been granted.
It was felt by the Board that
arrangements for the lectures should
be made by the Director, and it
was considered that the Director,
Owing to his overous duties should
not be called upon to lecture, but
it able to do so the Board would
welcome any lectures given by the
Director
Correspondence the Director submitted.
a communication from the Department
of External Affairs with reference
to consignment of Blistographs and
other matter of artistic interest
from Mrs Ruth Heaven which had
been received in the Gallery
This was noted.
A letter from Madame Gabrella
Schreinberger with reference to a
collection of drawings by Manel
which she has to offer for purchase
The matter was noted
An offer from Mr G.P. Bourke of
a loan of portraits of Edmond Burkes
and his wife by Reynolds, which





was declined
A letter from Mr Nicholas Richardson
(A)
thanking the Board for accepting
his gift of the picture, Study of a Child.
Curtis anknown.
A letter from Mr Patricke O’Reilly
(C)
requesting the erection of the statue
of Bernard Shaw by Troubetzhoy
outside the Gallery.
No action was taken.
A letter from the Department of
(F)
Education with reference to a
proposal from the Office of Public
works for the erection in the
Gallery of the stained glass window.
The Four Green Fields, by this Evie Hone.
The matter was deferred for further
Consideration.
Lord Longford was appointed to represent the
Gallery as Judge of the Taylor Art. Scholarship.
1953, with the Director as alternative Judge.
a request from the Riflesmuseum, Amsterdans
for a loan of the picture. The Dilectants, by
Cornelis Troost to an Exhibition of Dutch portraits,
1500 1900, was granted on the usual conditions.
The offer as gift from Mrs McNeill
Minister to the Netherlands of a portrait
drawing of her late husband James McNeill.
by Louis Roemakers was gratefully
accepted.


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An offer for purchase from Mr C. Marshall Staines
of an Italian primitive, attributed to Taddo
Gadds, At the price of £2800 was declined.
An offer for purchase from Mr Co Franklyn
of two drawings by Rubens at the prices
of $400 and £350, and a drawing by
Van Dyck at the price of £300 was declined
The Annual Report and Belance Sheet
of the Stalled Plains Trust. 11d. for the
Year ended 31st December 1951 was
received and noted.
The Corporate Seal of the Board was
affixed to a request for the Payment of
Dividends in respect of an investment of
18:19:3 in 3rd National Security can,
1950-1965.
The Director mentioned that he had
examined a Collection of pictures by
James Arthur O’Connor, including the
artists self-portrait.
His report was noted.
to offer as gift from the friends of
the Irish National Collections of two
pictures. Trees at Hoath, by
Sir William Orten. R.A and An Allegory
by John Keating. P.R.H.A recently
presented to the Society by
Sir Alex Martin, was gratefully
accepted, and it was agreed to offer the keating
picture on loan to the Lam Gallery


The Director submitted for examination
an engraving of a picture by Guercing,
which Lord Longford had presented, and
busts of National figures which had been
transferred to the Gallery by the Office
of Public Works.
The Director reported that the Amount
standing to the credit of the lane Fund (c. the
actual amount exclusive of income invested,
as shown by the Bank Sheet. At this date
was $1988:10:11
Senator. McGuire raised the question of
arranging Board Meetings for a more convenient
hour.
After some discussion it was decided to
consider the matter at a later meeting.
James & Murnaghan
2 July 1952.


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2nd July 1952
A Meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
of the National Gallery was held this day.
There were present:
Mr Justice Murnaghan
Rev. Father Lenan
Lord Longford
Rt. Rev. Monsignor Boylan
Mr. Maurice McGonigal
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr. Henry Mangan
and the Director.
On to proposal of Rev. Father Tenan, seconded
by Lord Longford, Mr Justice Murnaghan took the
Chair.
Apologies for non-attendance were received from
Sir Alex Martin and Miss Hone
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 4th June were
read approved and Signed.
arising out of the Minutes, the Director reported.
That arrangements had been completed
(a)
for the loan of the following pictures to
the Winter Exhibition of the Royal Academy.
1952-53. Portrait of a young Lady, by
Rembrandt. A Fisherboy, by Frans Hals,
The Hart, by Solomon Van Ruisdall,
The Village School, by Tan Steen,
Brazilian Forest by Frang Post and
landscape by water Knigh
The extent of the arrangements he had
(6)


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had already made in connection with the
organization of public lectures in the Gallery.
and his report was noted.
That the triposal of the Office of Public
(C)
Works for the erection in the Gallery of
the stamed Glass window. The Four Green Fields.
by Ross Fire Hone, was still under
Consideration.
The offer of a loan to the Tram Gallery.
(A)
which was noted.
Under Correspondence, the Director read
letters from the Department of Education and
the Office of Public Works with reference to his
proposals in connection with the glass roofing
of the Killtown Rooms, and he was requested
to report to the October Meeting if any progress
in to matter had been made in the meantime.
The Director asked for the Boards authority
for the Annual closing of the Gallery for cleaning
and re-hanging, and the question of closing on
remaining open was left to his discretion.
The Director submitted an offer for purchase
from the Rev. Father Gorr of two pictures,
St Catherine, by Guide Peni, and begging Dog
by Teners, at the inclusive price of £80.
It was proposed by Rev. Father Senan, seconded
by Mr O'Hegarty, and agreed that these works
be purchased at this Price.
It was agreed that two small landscapes by
S.A. OConnor offered by Mr D.M. Lowe be purchased


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at the price of 7 each.
The Director submitted for inspection engravings
of death masks of Irish Historical Figues bequeathed
by the late Edwin N. Lloyd
The Receipt of the bequest was noted
Under other Business, the Director submitted
an offer for purchase from Mrs. E.M. Power of two sheets
drawings by James Barry. R.A at the price
of £35
The offer was accepted.
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the Jane Fund (i.e.
the actual amount, exclusive of income
invested, as shown by the Bank Sheet)
at this date was $1988:10:11
The matter of the Gallery Estimate for
1952-53 was raised by Mr. Mangan.
The board regarded the fact that the salary
increases requested had not been granted
as entirely unsatisfactory, and it was
agreed manimously and adopted as a
Resolution that the following recommendations
be brought to the notice of the Minister for
ducation for his urgent consideration:
(a) That the post of Director be regarded
as the whole-time one which it now is
not part-time, as in the case of former
Directors, and that the Salary
requested in the Estimate should be
Granted.


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(6) That the post of Registrar be made
an established one, And that the Salary
requested in the Estimate should be
granted.
James it unaghan
1st October 1952.


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1st October 152
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians of the National Gallery was
held this day. There were present:
Mr Justice Mornaghan
Rev. Father Lenan
Rt. Rev. Monsigna Boylan
Lord Longford.
Senator Guire
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty
Mr. John Keating
M. Les O’Callaghan
Mr. Maurice Gonigal
Mr Henry Mangan
Mr John Burke
and the Director.
On the proposal of the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Boylan.
seconded by Dr. Keating Mr. Justice Murnaghan
took the chair.
Apologies for non attendance were received from
Miss Horne and Sir Alac Fartin.
before proceeding to business the Board passed
a vote of Sympathy with the Director on the
death of his sister, the late Miss N.E. Greeny.
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 2nd July were
read, approved and signed.
Arising out of the Minutes the Director reported.
That in connection with the matter
(0)
of the rooting of the Killtown rooms
the position remained unchanged.


(b.)
(C)
(A)
(2)


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That he still wished to urge the desirability
of having the furnace fires banked up in
such a way, and at such times, as to keep
a uniform heat in the rooms during the
closed hours of the Gallery.
The question was discussed and the views
of the Board given to the Chairman of
the Commissioners of Public Works, who
promised that the matter would be fully
Explored.
That as certain portions of the Gallery
were to be redecorated in this month to 11
would be necessary to close from
Monday 6th October to Saturday 18th
October, inclusive, but that he proposed
to have a partial opening on Sunday.
12th October.
The board agreed.
That in connection with the Estimates
for 152-53 a letter had been sent to
the Department of Education communicating
the proposals of the Board, but deeply
had been received beyond a formal
acknowledgement of the letter.
That he had received a reply from the
Secretary of the Office of Public Works
regarding his proposals for the extension
of the Gallery, in the course of which
it was pointed out that they raised
difficult and ambitious planning
problems, and that before his Office could
arrange for the preparation of sheech plans
for a basis of discussion it would be
necessary for the Board to Obtain sanction


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of the Minister for Finance in principle
of the scheme.
Under Correspondence the Director read:
A memorandum, containing the
(a)
Arto Council recommendations to
the Government in connection with
Mr. Henry Rangan's scheme for a
Register of National Portraits, submitted
by the Chairman of the Council for
to Boards consideration and
approval.
the Memorandum was unanimously
approved.
A letter from the Institute of Contemporary
(6)
Art. Boston, with reference to the return
of the pictures by Jack B. Years which
had been on loan to Exhibitions in
the United States.
The contents were noted.
A letter from the Headmaster of
(E)
Avoca School. Cladlock. Apply in of
for permission to make a film
strip of the principal pictures
in the Gallery.
It was decided that this permission
could not be granted.
The following gifts were gracefully received:
From Mr. A. Chester Beatty
Madonna Enthroned, by Carlo Crivells
(Venetan School and The Court of Honour
at Versailles by Hewise Sidaner (French
pointillist)


from Mrs May Boterell.
Two Breton landscapes by W. J. Leech.
from Dr. Joseph Coplans
His portrait bronze of G. Bernard Shaw
The following offers for purchase were declined:
From His Excellency, Count G.OKelly of
Gallagh- Apicture by T. Butler Stoney at
the price of One Hundred Guineas
from Mr. Horace A Buttery – A picture
by Nathaniel Hone, the elder, at the price
of ₤350
The Director submitted the following requests
for leans:
(a) from the Office of Public Works, pictures
for Dublin Castle.
Consideration of this application was
adjourned to the next meeting.
(6)
From the Royal Academy of Arts,
Shepherds at Night by Rembrandt for
their winter Exhibition. 195253. and
Portrait Group of George Iland Family,
by Hogarth, for their Coronation Exhibition
next year.
Both these requests were refused.
from the Committee of the Wexford Pestival,
(C)
to which body it was agreed to lend two
pictures. St. Cathering by Guids Ren
and Davis, Connemare by Nine Henry.
R.H.A.
from Drogheda, Kilkenny. Boor and Sligo.
(a)
to which places the Directors was authorised
to lend such pictures as he might think fit


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but not any works of major importance
Areanest from the Parlborough Fine
C
Art Co. Ld. was declined.
The whole question of loans from the
Collection was discussed, and the
suggestion was made that the National
Gallery of Ireland Act 1928 be
amended.
The Director was empowered to lend
the Picture. Dawn Connemary, by
Paul Henry. R.H.A. to the Dublin
Municipal Gallery, and the picture,
Allegory, by John Keating, P.R.H.A. to
the reach as Exhibition, it to be lent
at the conclusion of to Exhibition to the
Dublin Municipal Gallery. He was also
empowered to apply for a loan from
the Dublin Municipal Gallery of the picture
Venus Rising from the So, by James Barry. R.A.
Consideration of an offer for purchase
from the De Beer Fine Art Co. Ld. Of
a picture. The tale of Geneva, by Courbet,
at the price of $2.500, submitted under
Other Business, was adjourned sending
an examination of the work by the
Director when he went to London.
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the lane find
at this date (i.e. the actual amount.
exclusive of income invested, as shown


by the Bank Sheet) was $2681. 16s. 11d.
The following resolution was passed.
on the proposal of Mr Henry Mangan.
seconded by Mr. Lus O’Callaghan
That the sum of £2500 being part of
the balance of the lane find standing to
credit at this date be invested in 5 to
National Jan 1962/72. by the boards
Stockbrokers, Messrs Bewley and Manly,
8 and 9 Anglased Lt. Dublin, and that
the Corporate Seal of the Board be
affixed to this resolution.
James A. Murnaghan
3 December 1952


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3rd December 152.
A meeting of the Board of Governors
and Guardians of the National Gallery
was held this day. There were present:
Mr. Justice Murnaghan
Rt. Rev. Monsignor Boylan
Lord Longford
Mr John Keating
Senator E.A. McGuire
Miss Eire Hone
Mr. Lis O’Callaghan
Mr Henry Mangan
Mr Jean O’Sullivan
Mr John Burke
and the Director.
On to proposal of the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Boylan
seconded by Senator Guire. Mr Justice
Murnaghan took the chair.
Apologies for non attendance were
received for Sir Alex Martin, Rev. Father Senan,
Mr Years and Mr. O Hegarty.
The Minutes of the meeting of 1st October
were read, approved, and signed.
arising out of the minutes
The Director submitted for inspection
(a)
two pictures. Convent Garden, Brittany
and The Sunshade, by W. J. Leech,
presented by Mrs. May Batterell,
It was agreed to lend two pictures
(6)
by fernand Sabate
to Drogheda, Arras, 1914 and
Lochaber by D.7. Cameron


(C)
(A)
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Under
(a)
(b)
(C)


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The Receipt of a letter of thanks for loan
of pictures to the Committee of the
Wexford Festival was noted.
Arrangements inconnection with Loans
to and from the Dublin Municipal
Gallery were vated.
In connection with requests from the Obbice
of Public Works for loans to State Apartments
the Director was requested to Consult
the Attorney-General for his advice as
to the boards legal position.
The Director reported the investment of
2500 being lane find income, in 57
National loan.
The board noted with satisfaction
the improved arrangements in connection
with the heating of the Gallery made by
the Office of Public Works, and expressed
its appreciation of the interest that
Mr. O Hegarty had taken in the matter.
Correspondence
The Director submitted from the President
an offer on indefinite loan of a plaster
cast of a bust of Roger Casement
by the German Sculptor, August Weekbecker,
which was gratefully accepted.
The offer as gift from Miss Catherine Burke
of a self-portrait by the late James Steator,
P.R.H.A. was gratefully accepted.
The board granted the request of
Dr Alice for a loan of the picture.
Bishop Berly and His Companions, by
John Smibert, to the Bintenary Celebration


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of Berkeley at Trinity College. 7th to
10th July next
No action was taken in connection
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with an enquiry from C.E.H.A. as to
the likelihood of pictures being but
from the Gallery for Exhibitions in
Northern Ireland.
The Estimate for the services to be rendered
by the Gallery during the year ending
31st March 1954 was approved at the figure
of £11781
In connection with Subled A of the
Estimate – Kilarios and wages - it was
suggested that the Director should endeavour
to secure the establishment of such officers
as he thinks practicable, the Registrar, in
particular, to be an established officer. if
possible.
In connection with Sublicad B of the
Estimate – Purchase and Repair of Pictures.
it was the feeling of the Board that in
view of the present Costs of pictures and
repairs the Grant-in-Aid of £3,000
was inadequate, and that he should
ask for a sum of £5,000 for this service.
a request from Professor Mario Salme
for a loan of the pance. Our lord in
the House of Simon, the Pharises, to an
Exhibition Of works by Luca Signorells
and florence
at Cortone next Summer was granted,
if the Directors considered that the
Condition of the picture permitted it to


be lent
The Director submitted an offer as gift from
Mr. Raymond Brooke of a watercolour
drawing. The Gleaners, by Rose Barton,
which was gratefully accepted.
The Director submitted an offer for purchase
from the Rev. Patricke Gorry of a picture,
Holy Family with St Elizabeth and St. John,
by Parmigining at the torice of £800, and
it was agreed that the work be purchased
at this price.
An offer for purchase from the same vendon
of a picture, St. Catherine by line was accepted
at this figure, the frame not to be included.
The Director submitted from less Arthur Tooth. 11d.
a list, with prices of Old Masters, French
19th - 20th Century, and Contemporary British
pictures, and he was asked to report on these
works should be have an opportunity of
seeing them while in London
the Director submitted an offer for purchase
from Mr. W. H. Dobins of watercolour
drawing by Percy French at the price of ten
The offer was declined.
Guineas.
The Director reported that the amount standing to
the crait of the Lane find at this date
12. The actual amount, exclusive of income invested
as shown by the bank Sheet was $198. 81.


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Mrs E. Maganly Banon fund for Publications
The following Resolution was passed, on
the proposal of Mr Lucius O’Callaghan seconded by
Senator E.A. Guire
that the sum of £21760.8, with
accumulated interest, at present standing
to the credit of the Deposit Account of the
Mrs. E. Maganly Baron fund for Publications.
be transferred to the Current account of the
same and now about to be opened
The Corporate Seal of the Board was affixed
to this Resolution.
James it unaghan
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4th February 1953
A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
of the National Gallery was held this day. There
were present
Mr. Justice Murnaghan
Mr John Burlo
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr. Lucius O’Callaghan
and the Director.
On the proposal of Mr. Burke, seconded by
Mr Mangan, Mr. Justice Minaghan took the
Chair
Apologies for son attendance were received
from the Revd Father Tenan, Sir Alex Martin, Mr. Seats
Mr. MacGonigal Senator MGuire. The Rev Monsignor Boylan
and Mr Keating.
the Minutes of the Meeting held on the 3rd December
were read, approved and signed.
prising out of the Minutes.
The Director submitted for inspection the bronze
(a)
Sketch of George Bernard Shaw, presented by
the Sculptor, Dr. Joseph Coplans
the Doctor resorted that he had not yet
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received from the Department of Finance the
figure at which the Gallery Estimate for 1953. 54
had been approved.
(C)
The Director reported that he had had an informal
discussion with the Attorney-General, who exposed
his willingness to give an option on the question


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of applications for loans to State
apartments, if requested by the Board
to do 30
Under Correspondence. The Dredor submitted.
A letter from Messrs J.N. Manson & to
(a)
Solicitors, acting for the Public Trustee
as sole Executor of the Will of the
late George Beard Shaw in the
Course of which it was stated that they
proposed to issue an originating Summons
for the Courts construction of various
clauses in the Testators Will, and
that they had been advised by Counsel
that if possible the Gallery should
appear with the two other residuary
legatoes. I.e. The British Museum and
the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art,
as otherwise the costs of the proceedings
would be largely increased.
The board decided that the Gallery
should appear separately, and that
the matter be referred to the Chief, State
Solicitor for advice as to the Solicitor
to be appointed to accept service of
the Summons on the Boards behalf.
A letter from Mr. Henry Mangan
suggesting that the board should make
application for whatever benefits the
Gallens as a cultural institution
might be likely to obtain under the
operation of the Will of the late
Mrs C.J. Shaw


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(C) A letter from the Arts Council asking
the Board for advice as to how the Council
could to Overate with it so as to implement
the surposes of the Arts Act
It was the feeling of the Board that
for the moment all it could envisage in
the matter of co-operation with the Arts Council
was that the latter should wherever possible.
continue to press the question of the Register
of National Portraits which the Council
had already recommended, and the Board
wondered if where the question crose of the
acquisition of an
important picture or other work of art
at a force beyond the means available to
the Board. It could count on the Support
and good offices of the Council.
A letter from Mrs Vera Exposito Doctrell
swing an offer as gift of a bust of
Edward Dwyer Gray by Mrs Redmond Dunne,
It was decided to accept the offer, the
Cost of transport of the bust from Italy
to be paid, if necessary, by the Gallery
A letter from Mr. James White requesting
permission for the use of the Gallery in
connection with the Congress of the International
Association of Art critics to be held in Dublin
19th to 26th July next
Permission was granted for the visitors to
be shown the Gallery and its contents on
the Sunday morning falling within the
period


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(F) An application from Mr Patricke O’Connor
for the post of restorer could not be
Considered, as at present there is no
such post in the Gallery.
The Directors report on the working of
the Gallery for the year 1952 was
submitted and approved.
Mr Keating and Mr O’Callaghan were
appointed to audit the and fund for 1952.
The following requests for leans were
granted
the pictures. The Marriage of Thetis and Belone
(C)
by Poussin and the young Governess.
by Chardin to an Exhibition of Four
Cantures of French Art, to be held in
Brussels, March— May 1953
from the Dublin Civic Ruseum for
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pictures to be chosen particularly with a
a view to Mr Postal Exhibition, in
connection with which request it was
decided that pictures and points
selected by the Director be rent
From Navan for works by Heath artists
(C)
for A Tostal Exhibition
The following requests for loans were
refused.
for the picture, Widower with Two Children.
(0)
by Morone to an exhibition of Combard Nat
to be held in Millars, April - June,
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for the Picture, St. Francis in Estady, by
(6)
El Grace to a festival Exhibition, to beheld
in Bordeaux, May August 1953.
for pictures to be selected - to the
(2)
Royal Scottish Academy's Exhibition, 1953.
for a selection of pictures to the
(A)
Muses de Dinant Sur-Mense (Belgique
To
following gifts were gratefully accepted:
From Miss Evie Hon. Drawings by
(a)
Michael Healy.
From Mr. E. R. Richards Orten - Portrait
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Drawing of Goddard Orpen, Historian
by Sean O’Sullivan R.H.A.
(C) from the Friends of the Fish National Collections
Drawing by Frances Hodgins.
An offer for purchase from Mr. Arthur Power
of a picture by Jacques Courtons (I Borgoynone)
at the price of £50 was postponed for consideration
to the next meeting.
Consideration of an offer on loan from
Miss Susan H. Mitchell of a Castel portrait of
Countess de Markievicz, by Anna Morgan,
was postponed sending an inspection of the
work by the Director.
Consideration of the question of casting the bust
of Roger Casement, by August Weekbecker, was
deferred to the Next meeting.
A Resolution of the Board required in connection
with the Mr E. Magawly Banon Fund be publications
was passed.
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The Director reported that the
Amount standing to the credit of the lane fund.
(i.e. the actual amount, exclusive of
income invested, as shown by the
Bank Sleet was $890:15:9
James A Marnaghan
1st April 1933


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1st April 1953
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Gardians of the National Gallery was
held this day. There were present:
Mr. Justice Minaghan
Rt. Rev. Monsignor Boylan
Mr. John Keating
Senatory E.A. Maguire
Lord Longford
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr. Ches O’Callaghan
Mr. Maurice Gonigal
Mr Henry Mangan
and the Director.
Apologies for non-attendance were received
from Miss Hous. Mr Burke and Mr. Years.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on the
4th February were read approved and
Signed.
arising out of the minutes, the Director
reported;
(a) That the Minister for Finance had
approved the Estimate for the Gallery
for 1953.54 at the figure of £11,000.
instead of the figure of £11781 asked
for, and he was requested to inquire
as to the possibility of the increases
in the salaries of the Director
and the Registrar being granted at
a later stage in the year.


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(6) That a form of solicitors.
Messrs Bentleys. Stokes and Cowless
32 Bishop gate, London. E.C.2, had
now been appointed to represent
the Gallery in Connection with the
Will of the late George Bernard Shaw
Progress as to do possibility
(C)
of the Gallery benefiting from
the Mrs C.E. Shaw Fund
Progress as to the possibility
(A)
of assistance from the Arts Council
A number of small loans to
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provincial centres in connection
with An Tostal were approved.
In connection with a request

from to Office of Public Worles
for a loan of pictures to State
Apartments he was still
awaiting the opinion of
the Attorney-General.
The offer, for purchase from
9
Mr. Arthur Power of a picture
by Jacques Courtois (I Borgogone),
postponed for Consideration from
the last meeting, was declined.
The question of the casting
2
of the casement bust, by
August Weelbecker, postponed
from last meeting was
Considered, and it was
decided that the figure should
be copied before being sent
for casting in bronge the
casting to be subject to later


2


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Confirmation.
The offer of loan from Miss Susan M. Mitchell
(1)
of a pastel portrait of Countess Markieviz.
by Anna Morguen postponed from
the last meeting pending an inspection
of the work by the Diedor, was upon
his report, refused.
Under Correspondence
Egypt
The offer of a gift of books from
(a)
The United States Information Service
was accepted with thanks.
The offer as gift from the Contemporary
(B)
Art Society of two pictures,
Portrait of Lady favery, by
Sir John Cavery, and Portrait of A
by Nigel Newton, was gratefully
accepted.
Consideration of the bequest of a
C
picture by Nasmith. Through
Major Tandy, was adjourned to
the June meeting.
enters of thanks for leans to
(a)
provincial centres were noted.
He Director was requested to make
C
further inquiries in connection
with an offer of portraits of
General Vallancy and his son.
Captain Vallancy made through
the National Britrait Gallery, London.
It was noted that the Department
f
of Finance had now sanctioned
the amount required for the


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3
4


installation of a lift in the
Gallery.
A request from Berlings for
(9)
permission to reproduce the
picture. Holy Family with St John
as a Christics Card was granted.
on condition that the block be
returned after Christmas.
th
Consideration of a request
from the General Secretary of
C.E.M.A for the loan of pictures
for Northern Ireland was
adjourned until the Council
would have sublitied more precise
details of its scheme.
A letter from Mr. J. Thermes
)
requesting restoration work in
the Gallery was marked read
An offer for purchase from Mrs. Fox Pym,
of two pictures by Orpen at the prices,
respectively of £400 and £200 was
declined
The following requests for loans were
Considered
(a) from the talian Legation for
the picture, boy with Dog, by
Van Back to an Exhibition of
the artists work to be held
in Genoa. May 15th to July 15th.
to July 15th
The request was declined


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6


from the Montreal Museum of
(B)
Fine Arts for one of the Reynolds
Caricatures. And one on two other
pictures (not named), to an
Exhibition of British painting.
1750-1830 to be held in the Autumn
and Winter, 1953-54
It was decided that the request,
Now tentatively made, would be
favourably considered when formally
made.
Further requests for small loans
C
to provincial centres in connection
with An Tostal were left to the
Directors discretion
The offer of loan from Mr. D.M.J. O’Connell
of a picture by Garsfalo was declined.
Under other Business the Director reported
(a) That he had purchased from the
Rt. Revd. Monsignor Slime, under
terms of By-Law 17 a picture.
Virgin and Child, School of Chine
at the price of 100 guineas, and
now submitted it for Examination.
The purchase was approved.
With regard to a request from Corke
for a small picture by Daniel Maclose
the Director inquired whether he was
free to purchase more than one picture
in an emergency, provided he kept
within the sum allocated for such
purpose.
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It was proposed by Mr. Mangan by
Mr. Mangan that the Director should
be free to purchase more than one
picture, and a discussion ensued.
but no formal decision was noted.
The offer of loan from the Director
of a picture. Apollo and Wapline
French School to replace temporarily
the picture. The Marriage of Thens and
Pelens, on loan to Brussels, was
accepted with thanks.
The Director reported that the
amount standing to the credit of
the lane Fund (i.e. the actual amount
exclusive of income invested, as
shown by the Bank shee was
1940:15:9
James Maghan
3 June 1953


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3rd June 1953
A meeting of the Board of Governor and Guardians
of the National Gallery, was held this day:
There were present:
Mr. Justice Murnaghan
Lord Congford
Rev. Father Sean
Mr. John Keating
Rt. Rev. Monsignor Boylan
Mr Lucius O’Callaghan
Mr. Henry Mangan
Sir Alex Martin
Mr Maurice Mac Gonigal
Mr and O'Hegarty
Mr. Sean O’Sullivan
and the Director
On the proposal of Mr. OCallaghan
seconded by the Revd Father Senan,
Mr. Justice Murnaghan took the chair.
Apologies for now Attendance were received
from Miss Hone. Senator McGuire, Mr. Burlo
and Mr. Years.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on the
1st April were read approved and signed.
arising out of the Minutes the Director reported.
That he had not heard further
(a
from the Department of Education
with reference to the Estimates
for 1953-54


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(b.)
(C)
(d)
C


That he had received the
Opinion of the Attorney— General
on the question of loans to
State Apartments which he now
read for the Board.
It was decided in view of
it that loans could now be
made of pictures as selected
by the Director.
He submitted for inspection
the two pictures. Portrait of
ady lavery, by Sir John Lavery
and Portract of AE. by
Nigel Newton, from the
Estate of the late Sir Edward Marsh
presented by the contemporary
At Society.
That he would be in a
position to place more
recisely before the Board
the request of C.E.H.A for
pictures for Northern Ireland
when he had seen
Mr. John Hewitt, Deputy
Director of the Belfast
Art Gallery and Museum
who would be visiting
Dublin in July.
That in connection with
the bequest of a picture
by Nasmith he had
not yet been able to obtain
a photograph of, for the
Boards inspection.


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The Director reported that in connection
with two requests for lans, the Righsmuseum
Exhibition had been cancelled and
preparations for the Montreal Museum
Exhibition had been suspended.
The offer for purchase from Mrs Valda George
of two portraits of Irish historical interest
was accepted, at the price of 40 for the two.
The Audited Account of the lane and
for 1952 was submitted and approved
and Reports for 1952 of the Stated
Plains Trust. Ld. and Royal Antomobile
Club Buildings Co. 4d. were laid before
the Board.
Lord Longford was appointed to represent
the Gallery as Judge of the Taylor Art
Scholarship, 1954, with the Director to
act as alternative judge if required.
offer
The Director submitted amount from
8
aloan
Sir Alfred Beit of certain pictures from
his Collection.
The offer was regarded Sympathetically
and the Director was requested to keep
in touch with Sir Alfred Beit.
The offer as gift from the Rev. Mr. Proctor
and Mrs Proctor of a model for a bust
of Lady Woods by Albert Power. R.H.
was accepted with thanks.


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Under other Business. Sir Alex Martin
but forward an informal request
for the loan of three pictures, by
the three Flemish artists, Jacob Tordens,
Gerard David and Trans Syders to
the Royal Academy's Winter Exhibition,
1953. 54.
It was agreed in principle that the
loan should be made.
The Director reported that the
amount standing to the credit of
the lane Fund (i.e. the actual
amount exclusive of income invested
as shown by the Bank Sheet I was
19021611
James & Murraghan
1 July 1933


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1st July 1953.
a Meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians of the National Gallery was held
this day
there were present:
Mr. Justice Murnaghan
The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Boylan
Mr. Licus O’Callaghan
Mr Maurice MacGonigal
Mr. Jack B. Years
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr John Keating
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty
and the Director.
On the proposal of the Rt. Rev Monsignor Boylan,
seconded by Mr. Lucius O’Callaghan,
Mr. Justice Murnaghan took the Chair.
Apologies for non-attendance were received
Miss Hour, Sir Alex Martin and the Rev father Senan,
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 3rd June
were read, approved and signed.
rising out of the Minutes:
With reference to the Estimates for 195354
(D)
the Director reported the receipt from the
Department of Education of the letter.
with enclosure, which he had circulated
to members of the Board.
The Board was pleased to note
that the Minister for Education, with
the approval of the Minister for Finance,
had decided to return to recognition


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of the Office of Director as the
full-time post which it should be,
and infact was
It felt, however, that the
Conditions but forward as attaching
to the recognition of the Directors
status as that of a full-time
Officer called for discussion, and
was of opinion that the most
useful course would be that
representatives of the Department
of Education should meet
representatives of the Board to
discuss the problems of the
administration of the Gallery
of which the status of the Director,
even if taken first was but one.
The Director was accordingly.
requested to arrange this meeting.
As a preparation for any
discussions which might also
place thereat a meeting of
the Boards nominated representatives,
Mr Justice Murnaghan
Senator McGure, Mr. OCallaghan,
the Director, and the Registrar.
was held on the 16th July.
The Registrar, quoting from
the Minute Books of the Gallery,
from the date of the appointment
of the first Director and the
first Registrar, gave an outline
of the general position regarding
status, as it had affected these


(b.)
Under
(a)
(B)


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Officers and their successors down the
years, with special regard to full
Civil Service Status, as it had obtained
in certain cases, for pensionable
sures.
It was decided in view of the
information produced that a meeting
with the representatives of the Department
of Education should be sought at an
early date.
In response to a request from the
Royal Academy for a loan of pictures
to its Winter Exhibition. 1953. 54, it was
agreed that the following pictures be
lent, A Broakfast, by Frans Syders,
Theological Allegory by Jacob Fordens,
and Our lord Bidding Farewell to
His Mother, by Gerard David, the
figures for insurance to be settled
by the Director, and the loan of the
David being subject to the Directors
Conviction that as a panel picture it
would run no undue risk.
Correspondence
The Director read a letter from
the Department of Education informing
him that the Minister for Education.
with the approval of the Government,
had re-appointed Mr Ricus O’Callaghan
to the Board for a further period of
five years, as from the 21st June 1953.
The donation of a picture by the


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Department of External Affairs
was declined. (Reynell portrait
The offer from Major R.S. Moore
C
of a picture of a sporting
subject was declined.
A request from the Catholic
(a)
Press of Chicago for permission
to reproduce pictures of
Biblical subjects in the Collection
was granted.
The offer as gift from the Department
Affairs
of External of an example of the
work of the contemporary Canadian
Sculptor (lonel Tosberry was declined.
The offer as gift from C. G. Deward.
New York of a picture by John Comerford
was gratefully accepted
Considered under other Business:
The offer as gift from Mr. A Chester Beatty
(a)
of a picture by Peter Clay was
gratefully accepted
6
Acceptance of an invitation
to the Director from the
Metropolitan Museum of New York
to attend an Art Conference in
January 1954, was approved
The Director reported that the amount
Standing to the credit of the lane find at
this date (i.e. the actual amount,
Exclusive of income invested, as shown


by the Bank Sheet was $968. 19. 1
James H Murnaghan
7 October 1983.


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7th October, 1953
Allecting of the Board of Governors
and Guardians was held this day.
there were feet.
elle. Justice Deenaghan
The Right Rev. Consigno Boylan
Lord Longford
Senator Balance
Mr Burke
all
Dougan
Mc Conigal
Mr. OSullivan
le. Hegarty
and the Doctor
On the proposal of Moniquor
Boylan seconded by Lord Longford
Mr. Justice evenaghan took the chair
The enter of the enacting of
the 1st July were read afford
and signed.
Coining out of the rules
the Director reported
(a) that in connection with the
Felicates for 195354 and tie
proporals of the repartment
Education with reference to the
Directors conditions of service it
had not get been possible to
arrange the meeting of the Boards
refecientatives with the self resentatives
of the repartment of Education but


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that a meeting at an early date might
be anticipated.
d
(b) the position as regarded the loan
of three pictures to the Winter Exhibition at
the Royal Academy, London,
(2) the position regarding the loan
to the Gallery by Sir Alfred Bect of certain
pictures from bee collection.
(d) The fortraits of Colonel and Captain
Vallancy purchased by order of the Board
at the erecting of June 3rd were submitted
for inspection.
(2) The burt of Edward Dwyer Gray
beg allary Redmond presented by the
artist daughter Sequora Paparogli
through aller. Fefacto Dock cell and
accepted at the meeting a february 4th
a submitted for inspection.
Under Correspondence.
The Director read
) a letter from Allen Ellis Piers &
Co. Elicitors, I Albemarle Rt. London
W. offering a gift of a future by
Walter Riborn from the Executors of
Mrs. E. M. Cunning, deceased
It was agreed to accept the offer.
(b) a letter from the Contreal Museum
of fine Acts with drawing a sequest
for the loan of the drawing head of a
real by Lorenzo decree.
The withdrawal was noted.
The Director submitted for


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inspection the preferred gift from
1 This adore
Mr. Alfred Chester Beatty of a
held in a fave
of handford
Greek tors some pieces of modern
to be by Maurice
Lambert
sculpture (Electronic fateen and for
The event

29.68
rendentified), a Rename browse
from the antique and a group of
continuorary fictures and
drawing by french and
British artists.
It was agreed to accept with
thanks the item suggested by the
Director
The Director submitted an offer
for purchase from the Right Rev.
oneiquor John Shive a France.
Flemuch picture of Millan St.
Gregory at the faire 800
On the proposal of Mr. Burke
seconded by Senator like
and me alonegal) it was
agreed to furchase the picture at
the fice named
Under other Business
The Director submitted
(a) An offer as gift from D. H.S.
tiny of a drawing by Samuel
Lover which was greatfully
accepted.
16 An offer as gift from is
Glady's Gorges of three fortracts
of members of the Kelly family
that of her late husband's moth at


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which was gratefully ascepted
(2) an affer for purchase from all.
archall C. Spink of a France. Hewith
picture C. 1500. The Director was anteed
to enfect the ficture and report back on
it if he were reciting London and the
ficture still available
(d) offer for purchase from all.
H. Marcus Allen of a Rebuen fortrait
which was declined.
An offer for purchase from
A. J. Senger of a landate by an
such actest Edward day which was
declined
of an offer for purchase from all
Anne monum of a future by the
Cych artist Joe Muska which was
declined
all. Burke reported that it might
he possible to secure the fortrait
Lady Gregory by Oren for which
in 1950 the Board had made an offer
of ₤150. It was agreed that if the
feiture could be obtained it should
be purchased.
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the Lane
find exclusive of income invested.
amounted to 1709.73d.
James it turnaghan
2 December 1953


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2nd December 1953.
A meeting of the Board of Governor
and Guardians was held this day.
There were present:
Mr. Justice Minaghan
The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Boylan
ord Longford
Mr Maurice Gougal
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr John Bule
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty
and the Director I
On the proposal of Monsigned Boylan.
seconded by Mr. Mangan,
Mr Justice Murnaghan took the
Chair.
Apologies for non attendance were
received the Rev. Father Tenan, Miss Hone
Sir Alex Martin, Mr. Geats and
Senator Guire
The Minutes of the Meeting of the
7 October were read, approved
and Signed
arising out of the Minutes.
The Chairman, as leader of
(a)
the delegation to the Department
of taucation. Which included
Mr O’Callaghan, the Director
and the Registrar, reported, that


(C)
(a)


the Department now made no claim
to intervene in the appointment of
the Director.
(b)
He reported that with reference to
the conditions governing the recognition
of the Director as a full time officer he had
drawn the attention of the Minister and the
Departments Officials to the fact that
former Directors and Registrars had been
pensionable.
It was agreed that the Director's host
should be recognized as a whole-time one,
but that the present Director should be
asked to accept the change of status only if
a salary of $1.500 a year was granted. This suggestion
was unanimously adopted, the precise
wording of the Resolution to be left to the
Chairman and Director for transmission
to the Department
The Chairman also reported that the
Registrars post seemed to be regarded
by the Departments Officials as a
part time one and he had pointed out
that in accordance with a minute of the
Meeting of Decembered, 1925, appointing the
present Registrar No such Condition had
been laid down
The Chairman said, that he had expressed his
reserve regarding the hours of attendance, etc
that it was sought to impose in connection
will the proposed alteration of the


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Doctors status and that
he had been met with a
non possumus attitude on the
part of the Departments officials
He informed the Board that the
question of a right guard for the Gallery
had been urged. Mr Hegarty
her intervened to express the Opinion
that Army, personnel should
not be employed, but Gallery.
personnel only. His point of view
was unanimously approved and
pending the final settlement of the
question no objection was registered
to the Carrying on of a military
patrol of the Gallery at night-time
The Chairman also revented
that the Minister had been
Sympathetic on the question of
building extension.
At the end of the Chairman
statement, the Rt. Rev Mon signo Boylan
proposed the thanks of the Board
to the delegation, which was
unanimously endorsed.
The question of the Establishment
of the uniformed Attendants having
been referred to in regard to the
delegation, the Director was
Authorised to write to the
Department of Education.
pointing out the anomalies an
the circumstances of the Head
Attendant during a recent illness











as compared with the circumstances
which would have obtained were
he established.
The Director submitted for inspection
the pictures. (a) a portrait of Lady
Gregory by Orpen, purchased by Order
of the Board from the last meeting at the
price of £131.55, and (b) A portrait
by Osborne esented by the Executors
of the late Mrs E.M. Coming.
He submitted for inspection two
Raphael drawings, purchased at the
discretion of the Director (through Mr Build
from Mrs Orten for £100
He submitted for inspection a
picture by Jame Tissot offered as
gift by Mr. A Chester Beatty, and
three pictures by the late Mrs Grace, Henry
offered a gift by Mrs Creed Meredith
Both gifts were gratefully accepted.
Under Correspondence the Director
submitted (a) a request (a) for the
Mello Madonna, for exhibition in


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Florence from the Italian
Ambassador and the Mayor of
Florence. Subject to the Directors
Opinion it was agreed that the picture
should be lent
Cl.) A request from the President of
the Royal Academy for a loan
of the Augustus John Contract
of Kino Meyer, which was granted.
(C) A request from the Department
of External Affairs for a loan
of the Jack B. Yeat's picture.
Above the fair to a years Exhibition
in Paris, which was granted
In connection with the Estimate for
1954-55 it was proposed by Mr Burke
and agreed that a letter he sent
to the Department of Finame calaming
that the delay in submitting them
was on account of the Registrars
illness
The Director submitted the
following offers for purchase.
From Mr Daniel shine, two pictures,
a
Village plans, by G. F. Mulvany
and An Irish Kitchen, by
J.G. Mulbany, which was accepted
at the price of £100 for the
two
from Mrs Foxy, a marble figure,
(B)
The Bathers by Alley fower, at
the price of ₤300, which offer


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was declined
Under such further and Other Business
the following submissions were
made
as an offer for purchase of picture
by S.H. Peises and numerous engravings
from Mr James Magee (one stated
The offer was declined
An offer for purchase of picture
the
The Road to Calvary, by Tintores.
from Mr G.P. Ball, New York at
the price of £15,000. The offer
was declined.
A letter from Miss Hutton
C
regarding a portant bust of
Annie Hutton by Christo per Moore.
Consideration postponed.
A letter from Kirsten Hoy
(D)
regarding a Kneller portrait of
William Congreve, which was
adjourned for further Consideration
a request from the Department
C
Of External affairs for comes
of reproductions of pictures in the
Collection for the Embassies and
legations, which was granted.
The Director reported that the amount
Standing to the credit of the lane and
at this (Exclusive of inconsisted
was 17097.3
fine of
1
182


53


11th January 1954.
An Emergency Meeting of the Board
was held this day, to submit a
proposal from the Government for
the purchase of certain pictures of
National importance.
There were present.
Mr. Justico Monaghan
Mr John Burke
Mr Henry Mangan
Mr John Keating
Mr Maurice McGonigal
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Senator E.A.Mure
On the proposal of Mr Bailie,
seconded by Senator Munro.
Mr. Justice Murnaghan took the
Chair
Apologies for non-attendance
were received from Lord Longford,
Miss Hono, Rev. Father Sena
and R.Rev. Monsignor Boylan.
Senator & Guire outlined the
Governments irreal, which
was to the effect that provided
the Gallery would be prepared
to add a sum of $700, the
Government would contribute
a sum of £2000 towards the
purchase of three pictures by
Jack B. yeats. offered for purchase


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by the Danoon Gallery at the inclusive
price of £2700, as follows.
Bachelors Willen Memory
£600
Communication with Prisoners
£60
Cahan
The Funeral of Harry Board
1500
After a discussion, the Board. While
antireciating the Governments offer
did not feel disposed to take part
in the purchase of these pictures at
the prices asked for them.
Drama of
10.25
2
513
29
99
5
80
10
109
103
21


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10th February 1954.
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardiand was held this day. There were
present
The Rt: Rev. Monsignor Bolan.
Professor Hackett.
Mr. John Keating
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr. Henry Mangan
and the Director.
On the proposal of Mr. Mangan, seconded
by Monsignor Boylan, Mr. O Hegarty took
the chair.
Apologies for non attendance were
received from Mr. Justice Murnaghan
Lord Longford, Miss Home, Rev. Father Sean
Mr Years. Senator Spure, Mr. Burles
and Mr. McGonigal
The Minutes of Meetings held on the
2nd December and the 11th January
were read. Approved and signed
arising out of the Minutes, the Director
reported that he had not yet been
informed of the figure at which the
Gallery Estimate had been sanctioned
by the Minister for Finance.
Under Corresponder the Director
read
(a) A letter from Messrs Bentleys,
Stokes and Cowless, Solicitors, with reference


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to the present Egal position regarding the will
of George Bernard Shaw, deceased
(6) A letter from Mr A Chester Beatty
with reference to further pictures which
he proposes to present to the Gallery
The Board, on the proposal of Monsigner
Boylan, seconded by Mr. Keating, appointed
Lord Longford and Mr. Lucius O’Callaghan
to be Auditor of the lane find for 1953.
The following requests for leans were
received
(a) from the Mayor of Bordeaux for the
loan of two Pictures. Our Lord Bidding farewell
to His Mother, by Gerard David, and Portrait
of a young Prince, by Alongo Sandez Cello,
to an Exhibition to be held in Bordeaux.
It was decided that the request for
the David Picture he refused and that for
the Coello Picture be granted on the usual
Conditions.
(by From Birr and Navan for a selection
of pictures for Postal Exhibition in these
centres
It was decided that Tostal applications
be granted on the usual conditions or
refused at the Directors discretion.
The Director mentioned an offer for
purchase from Messrs Sotheby and Co. of
pictures by Van Goyen and Solomon
Ruisdal, and an offer for purchase from
Mr. L. Franklyn of a drawing by Delacious.


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1


As there was no quorum for purchase
present the offers could not be
considered
Under other business the Director
submitted a letter from Sir Alex Martin
with reference to Portrait of Denis Daly, M.P.
by Sir Josha Reynolds. At present on
the market.
The Director reported, that the amount
standing to the Credit of the and find
be the actual amount
at this date (exclus of income invested)
was $2416. 5s. 10.
James & Durnaghan
7 April 1954


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7th April 1954
A meeting of the Board of Governor and
Guardians was held this day. There were present:
Mr. Justice Naghan
He Rt. Revd. Monsigned Boylan
Lord Longford
Mr. Maurice Nenigal
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr. John Burles
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
and the Director
On the imposal of the Rt. Rev. Monsigned Bryan.
seconded by Mr. McGonigal Mr Justice Murnaghan
took the Chair.
Apologies for non attendance were received from
Mr Keating and Mr. Years
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 10th February were read, approved
and signed, and arising therefrom
(a) The figure of Ten Thousand. Your Hundred
Pounds Sanctioned by the Minister for Finance
for the services to be rendered by the Gallery
in the year 1954-55 was noted.
(6) Arrangements made for the admission of the
Millary Fire Picquet to the Gallery were approved.
(C) Offers for purchase of pictures by Van Goyen
and Salomon Risdael, and a drawing by Delacroix,
not considered at the last meeting for lack of
a quorum were mentioned, but no action was
taken.


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The Directors Report on the working
of the Gallery for the year 1953 was
approved.
Consideration of the Audited Account
of
of the Lane fund for the year 1953 was
adjourned.
An offer for purchase from the
Rt. Rev. Monsignor J. Slime of a picture.
The Madonna, by as Cranch, the Elder
at the price of $600 was accepted
on the proposal of Mr. Burles, seconded
by Lord Congford.
It was agreed to accept the offer for
purchase from Miss Margaret B. Hutton
of a marble Bust of Annie Hullon.
by Christopher Moon. R.H.A at the
price of $100.
It was agreed also to accept the
offer for purchase from Mr James A Gorry
of three portrait by Sarah Celia Harrison,
Self-portrait and portraits of
Sir Hugh Lane and Captain Henry Harrison,
at the price of 150.
Under Correspondence
(a) A request for a loan to the Muse
National Art Modeme was
approved in saincipale.
(B) A proposed request for loans to
the Royal Academy was noted.


Under other Business
Mr A. Postal application from the Dublin
ad
Development Association for the loan of
Bronzes to an Exhibition to be held in the
Royal College of Surgeons. Dublin, and it
was ruled that in this case the Board
had no power to lend under the terms of
the National Gallery of Ireland Act, 1928.
left from Mrs E.B. Montagu
an offer as
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of Portraits of the Edgeworth Family.
made through Messrs Peale and Co. 627.
Redford Row, London, W.C. I was accepted
with thanks.
A bequest of the late Lillan M. Davidson
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of her oil portrait of T.B. Years. R.H.A
and her drawing of Sarah Purser. R.H.
was accepted with thanks.
An offer as gift from Sir Hugh Beaver of
(d)
a pencil portrait of Jack B. Years, by
Sean O'Sullivan, R.A. was accepted with
shanks.
A request for a loan to the Royal Hibernian Academy
of the picture, A Wexford Garden, by the late Grace Henry
A.R.A.A. was withdrawn.
The Director reported that the amount standing to
the credit of the Lane fund at this date (18. The actual
amount, exclusive of income invested I was $3,54105.1
At the end of the meeting the Director mentioned
that other delegates to the Art Congress in New York
had told him that the Cuntries they represented
lent to their embassies and legations oversees.
After some discussion, it was decided that


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the Director should make representations
to the Minister for education, with a view
to the modification of the existing law
governing loans from the Gallery.
James of Annaghan
2 June 1954


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Mr June 1954
A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day. There were present:
Mr. Justice Murnaghan
The Rt. Rev. Monsigno Boylan
Professor Hackett
for longford

Mr. John Keating
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
and the Director
On the proposal of Monsignor Boylan, seconded
by Lord Longford, Mr. Justice Murnaghan tooke the
chair
Apologies for son-attendance were received
from Sir Alex Martin, Rev. Father Tenan, Mr. Seats.
Senator McGuire and Miss Hone.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on the 7th April
were read approved and Signed.
arising out of the Minutes, the Director reported:
That the Bequent of Cillian M. Davidson would
(a)
not be ready for inspection until the next
meeting.
(b)
That he had not yet board further with
regard to an offer from Mrs. R.B. Montague
of a number of Portraits of members of the
Edgeworth Family.
(E)
The gift from Sir Hugh Beaver of a pencill
drawing of Tack B. Seats. R.H. by Sean O Sullivan, R.H.R.
was submitted for inspection.


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(d) The gift from Mr. C. G. Doward of a
portrait by John Comerford was submitted
for inspection.
Under Correspondence, the Diredow read a
letter from the Department of Education
stating that the Minister for Education, with
the approval of the Government, had
appointed Sir Alex Martin to the Board
of Governors and Guardians for a
further period of two years, as from the
31st January, 1954.
Another letter from the Department of
Education dealt with the matter of the
transfer from the Department of Agriculture
of a shorthand typist for appointment
to the Gallery.
The Board endorsed this arrangement.
In response to a request from the
Royal Academy for a loan of a selection
from a submitted list of 16th Century
pictures of different schools to the Academys
Winter Exhibition, 1954-55. The Board
agreed to lend the following six pictures,
on the usual conditions as regards.
packing, Carriage and insurance:
a Malice, by Nicolas Lancret.
the Volunteers, by Francis Wheatley. R.A.
The Western Family, by William Hogarth.
E.L. Condo de El. Tago, by Loya.
The Duchers of Cumberland by Gains borough.
View of Crosden, by below


(a)
(6)
)
(a)
(6)
(E)


A request from the City Art Gallery, Manchester,
for a loan of the Victure, the Denunciation, by
Hogarth to an Exhibition of Works by Hogartle
to be held from 11th October to 21st November.
1954 was granted. On the usual conditions.
As there was not a quorum for purchases
present No action was taken with regard to
the following offers;
Four Messrs W.M. Salin & Sons of a picture,
Martynamoly San Lorenza, by Baccio Bandell
at the price of £1,000.
From Mr R.H. McArevy of a Marble Grouts
by Adams Tadolin at the price of £350.
From Mrs. Jeffers, Nassau Gilders of a
small Italian panel at the price of £50
Under other Business, the following maders
were dealt with
The appointment of Judge of the Taylor Art Scholarship.
1955. Lord Longford was appointed, with the
Director to act, if required, as alternative
Judge.
The offer as gift from the Friends of the National
Collections of Ireland of a portrait of
Thomas Francis Reagher, by G. F. Mulvany which
was gratefully accepted.
No action was taken in regard to an offer
from Mr. Stephen Winster of a large portrait
of George Bernard Shaw, with two smaller
ones, and a brouge of the same subject, by
Claire Winter, as full particulars of the
offer were not available.


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(d) The Reports for 1953 of the Stated Plains Trust. 10d.
and the Royal Automabile Club Buildings
told were received. It was noted in
Connection with Stated Plains Trust 2d.
Report that further particulars would be
supplied as sales of the Trusts property
were proceeded with.
The Director submitted an offer for purchase
(2)
from the Rev. Monsignor Slime of a
picture. The descent from the Crees by
Domenico became at the price of
Two Hundred Guineas.
Although there was no quorum for
purchase present, the Board felt that
this was a case where the offer should
be left to the discretion of the Director for
The exercise of his powers under By-Law,
17. The Director accordingly intimated
that he wished the picture to be considered
as purchased.
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the lane Fund
at this date (i.e. the actual amount,
exclusive of income invested, as
shown by the Bank Sheet) was
2478.15.1
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the July 1954
A Meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day. There were present
rd Longford
R. Rev. Monsignor Boylas
Sir Alex Martin
Senator Guire
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr. Maurice Gonigal
Mr. John Burke
and the Director
On the proposal of Senator McGuire, seconded by
Mr Burke, Lord Longford took the chair.
Apologies for son-attendance were received from
the Rev. Father Senan, Mr Justice Murnaghan,
Mr John Keating and Mr Diarmuid O Hegarty
The Minutes of the Meeting held on the 2nd June
were read, approved and signed.
arising out of the Minutes.
The Director submitted an offer for purchase
(a)
from Mr Stephen Winter of three oil portraits
and a bronze bust of G.B. Shaw, by
Clave Winter. The offer was declined.
The Lane and Auditor's Report for 1953 was
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submitted and aboved.
The Director reported that the Exhibition of the
(2)
Musco National Art Morne, for which
a loan from the Gallery had been requested
was now adjourned.


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(d) The Willian Mc Davidson Bequest was
submitted for the inspection of the
Board.
there was nothing to submit under
the heading, Correspondence
The Director submitted a request from
the President of University College.
Dublin for the loan of the following
portraits to the Centenary Exhibition
of the Catholic University:
Douglas Hyde, by John Butler years
the Elder. R.H.A.
James Joyce by Sean O’Sullivan, R.H.A.
Sir Robert Kane by Alfred Grey, R.H.A.
The lean was approved.
The Director reported in connection
with the loan of Six pictures to the Royal
Academys Winter Exhibition. 1954-55.
already approved, and submitted a
request for the loan of two further pictures,
The Piazza Navona Rome, by Pain,
and to Dilettant by Comelio Troost which
was granted.
Under other Business the Director
submitted.
(a) A offer for few class from
Mr. W.R. Smith of a small picture
by J.N. W. Turner.
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Italian panel held over from the


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Time Meeting, and the Board left the question
of the price at which it might be accepted
to the discretion of the Director, who
thereupon intimated that the picture might
be regarded as purchased at the price of
50
Consideration of a letter from the
)
Minister for education in connection
with the Directors salary was postponed
to the Next meeting.
The Director reported that the amount
Standing to the credit of the Land Fund at this
date (i.e. the actual amount exclusive of
income invested, as shown by the Bank Sheet
was 1322.15.
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6 October 1957


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22nd September, 1954
A Special Meeting of the Board of Governor
and Guardians was held this day, to
consider an important loan and gift
from Sir Chester Beatty.
there were present
Mr. Justice Murnaghan
The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Boylan
Mr. John Keating
Professor Hackett
Mr. Jack B. Years
Mr Sean O Sullivan
Mr. Lucius O’Callaghan
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty
Mr. John Burke
Mr. Henry Mangan
and the Director.
On the proposal of Mr Burke, seconded
by Mr. Mangan, Mr. Justice Murnaghan
took the Chair.
An apology for non-attendance was
received from the Rev. Father Senan.
The Board having inspected the loan,
which was of pictures by old and modern
masters, and the gift which was a
Cezanne watercolour, it was proposed
by Mr. Baile. Seconded by M. Mac Gonigal,
and agreed.
The the gift be accepted with thanks.
and that the loan be accepted with thanks
J. Mura pay
October 1952


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6th October 1954
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were
present
Mr Justice Nurnaghan
The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Boylan
Lord Longford
Professon Hackett
The Rev. Father Senan
Senator Magine
Mr Sean O’Sullivan
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty
and the Director
On the proposal of Lord Longford, seconded by
O’Sullivan, Mr Justice Minaghan look
the Chair.
Apologies for non attendance were received
from Mr. Bailie and Mr. Keating.
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 7th July
and of the special Meeting of the 2nd September
were read, approved and signed.
arising out of the Minutes, the Director
reported
(0) That the Drawing of Sir Robert Kane.
by Alfred Gray. R.H.A., which was lent
to the Centenary Exhibition of the
Catholic University had been returned
(6) That nothing further had transpired
in Connection with the proposed offer


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offer for purchase from Mr. W.R. Smith
of a small picture by Turner.
with reference to Correspondence
(C)
with the Minister for Education
on the subject of the Directors salary
it was decided to ask Senator Maguire
and Mr. Mangan to interview the Minister,
and that, if necessary. A Social
Meeting if the Board should be
called to go into the matter further.
Under Correspondence, the Director
reported, that he had seen a Pontract
by Haverty, which Miss A Grennon
intended to bequeath to the Gallery.
and (b) a request from the Secretary
to the Friends of the Irish National Collections
for permission to allow the friends
to view the Collection in the afternoon
of Saturday 30th October. The
request was granted.
With regard to a sever from
Secretary. The hands of the Lars platil
cts
ER Figgin it was agreed to accept
from the Corks Council
the gift of two plagues. The Fate of
the Children of Dr and The Famine.
by Oliver Sheppard, R.H.A and to
undertake to cast these reliefs.
The offer for purchase from
Mr Alfred H. Little of a small
Dutch still be acture was
declined.


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the gift from Sir Chester Beatty of pictures
by Zeur, Detaille, Times and Ded Proctor
was gratefully accepted.
Consideration of the offer for purchase
from Patrick O'Connor of a picture by
Nathaniel Hone at the price of £200 was
postponed to the Next meeting.
The offer for inclose from Mrs King
of a picture by Sir William Disen, at
the price of 180 Guineas was declined.
The ober for purchase from Dr Eithn Marily
of a portrait of her grandfather.
Denis Florence Carthy was accepted
at the pine of 10 Guineas.
The Director mentioned the possible
forthcoming offers of a bortrait of
Lady Gregory by John B. Yeats, R.H.A
and a piece of Sculpture by Henry Moore.
The Director reported that the Amount
standing to the credit of the lane Fund
at this date (i.e. the Actual amount
exclusive of income invested, as shown by
the Bank Sheet) was 38004.7
the Registrar was instructed to make
arrangements for the acquisition of
₤3000 41 to National loan
James of Magher
1 December 1959


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St December, 1954
A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day. There were present:
Mr. Justice Runaghan
The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Boylan
Senator Nine
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty
Mr Maurice MacGonigal
Mr Henry Mangan
Mr John Burke
and the Director
On the proposal of Senator line, seconded
by H. Nenigal, Mr Justico Luinaghan took
the Chair.
Apologies for son attendance were received
from Lord Longford, Rev. Father Tenan. Mr Gents
and Mr. Keating.
arising out of the Minutes, the Ovictor reported:
(a) The position with regard to the
Diedors Salary; and it was agreed
that Senator fro might seek.
an occasion to discuss the matter
further with the Minister
that the lane fund investment to
(b)
£3000 in 44 to National (san, ordered
by the board, had been made.
Correspondence.
Under
The Director read the correspondence
which he had had with the science and it





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and National Gallery Attendants Association
on the subject of establishment of certain
serving Adendants of longer service.
The Board, feeling that are the necessary
recommendations had been made, but having
no power itself in the matter could only
die at the Association to the officials of the
Department of Education
The Estimates for the services to be
rendered by the Gallery in the year 1955 -56
were submitted and discussed, And it was
agreed that Senator Whe and Mr Mangan
might confer at an early date on the question
of the figue to be inserted for the Duedors
Salary
The Oviator submitted for inspection
the picture, Christ in timbe, by Tan Mandyn,
which he had purchased from Fevers this Agras & Sons. 4d
for 50, under terms of By-Law. 17.
The Director submitted an offer for
purchase from Messrs W.M. Sab & Sons of
a picture, The Martyrdom of San Lorenzo
by accio Bandinell, at the price of 1950
The Director was instructed to purchase
the picture if he could secure a reduction
in this price.
The Director submitted an offer for purchase
from Mr. Patrick O'Connor of a picture,
Partick of a boy, by Nathaniel Hone the Elder
at the price of £200


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in the proposal of Mr. MacGonigal
seconded by Senator McGuire, it
was agreed that the picture be purchased
at the price named.
The Director submitted an offer
for purchase from Miss K. Brabazon of
a Portrait of the late Mrs Susan Mitchell.
by T. B. Yeats. R.H.A. at the price of
25
It was agreed that the picture
be purchased at this figure.
The Director submitted an offer
for purchase from Mr. John T. Doyle
of two landscapes by John OConnor
A.R.A.A., at the inclusive price of
150
It was agreed that one of these
pictures be purchased at a price
not to exceed $50.
An offer as gift from
Mrs. C. Rachel Parker of a landscape
by Mary Swanzy. Hon.A.R.H.A.
was accepted with thanks
The request from His Excellency.
The Swiss Minister for a loan of the
picture. Our Lord Taking leave
of Mother by Gheerhard David
to an Exhibition to be held in
Schaffanels, Autumn, 1955 was
declined.


Under. Other Business, a request for a
loan of pictures to the Limerick Art Gallery
was noted.
The Director reported that the Amount
standing to the Credit of the Lane find at
this date (i.e. the actual amount exclusive
of income invested, as shown by the Banke
shee was 1973.10
James at Murraghan
2 February 1955


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2nd February 1953
A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardans
was held this day. There were present.
Mr. Justice Runaghan
Mr Henry Mangan
Mr John Keating
Mr. Maurice Gonigal
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty
Mr John Barlo
and the Director.
On the proposal of Mr. Burles, seconded
by Mr. Gonigal Mr. Justice Murnaghan
tooke the chair
Apologies for son attendance were
received from
The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Boylan, Rev. Father Tenar,
Senior Alis and Mr. Geats.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on the
1st December were read, approved and
signed.
arising out of the Minutes:
(a) The Director reported that he had
not yet been informed of the figing
at which the Gallery Estimate for
1955.56 had been sanctioned by
the Minister for finance.
The question of the Directors
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Salary was considered further
and the Dired was instructed
to inform the Department of the Boards
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Under Correspondence the following were considered
(A) request, made through the Department of
Caucation, for permission to make a film
strip of Pictures in the Collection, which was
granted
An other for purchase from Mr Isabella Patterson
(b)
of contrait of J.M. Synge, by times Patterson,
which was declined.
Lord Longford and Mr. Keating were appointed Auditor
of the lane find
the Ovictor submitted for inspection the Picture,
The Martyrdom of San Lorenzo, by accio Bandinell,
which he had purchased for $850 under the terms of
By-Law. 17
the Diredor submitted a request for an of the
Picture, Boy or a Terra, by Van Bde. Sean
Exhibition of the Artist's works to be held in
Genoa, Mayly, 1955, which was granted
The Director submitted an offer for purchase from
Revd Alfred Bond. Ld. Of C Acture by Wm Es
at the price of 1500 which was declined.
the Director reported that the amount standing to
the credit of the lane Hund at this date (i.e. the
Actual amount exclusive of income invested, as
shown by the Bank Sheet was 888.6.10
It was requested by the Board that a report of the
total of income now invested be made to the next meeting.
day
in can
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6th April 1955
A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day. There were present
Lord Longford
Senator Rive
Mr. Folin Keating
Professor Hackett
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr. John Burles
and the Director.
Before proceeding to the business of the Meeting
the Board passed a vote of sympathy with the
relatives of the late Miss Fire Hone
On the proposal of Mr. Birle, seconded by
Mr. Keating, Lord Longford took the Chair, which
was occupied at a later stage of the Meeting by
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Professor Hackett.
Apologies for non-attendance were received
from Judge Runaghan. The Rev. Father Senan
Dr. Bodle and Dr. OConnor.
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 2nd February
were read, approved and signed.
arising out of the Minutes, the Director reported
that the Amount of the Income from Lane Fund
now invested was 16527.173. The figure was noted.
Under Correspondence, a request from
Messrs Wildenstein & Co. Ld. for a loan of pictures


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to their Exhibition, Artists in Rome was received.
The request was refused. It being considered that
the Board had no power to lend in this case.
In connection with the services to be rendered
by the Gallery in 1955-56, the Director reported
(a) that the Minister for Finance had approved the
figure of $10.700; and (by the board again
considered the letter of the former Minister for
Education, with reference to the post of Director,
and it was agreed, on the proposal of Senator Neice,
seconded by Mr. Mangan, to approve the appointment
of the Present Director on a permanent basis,
with authority to accept the Departments.
Conditions.
The following requests for lets were received
and granted on the usual Conditions regarding
the packing. Carriage and insurance of the pictures.
(a) From the Halian Government, for the picture,
The Martyrdom of SS Cosis and Damanus,
by Fra Angelico to the Quincentenary of
the Artist's works, at the Vatican.
(6)
From the Birmingham City Museum for the
picture. Ecce Home, by Tilian, to an
Exhibition of 13th 17th Century Italian painting.
(C) From the Leagh Trust. Kenwood for two
portrait by Angelica Kaufmann.
a request from the Swiss Minister for do picture.
Madonna and Child by Adrian Eisenbrand, for
An Exhibition to be held in the Schaffansen Museum
was considered and it was agreed that the loan to
made at the Directors discretion.


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The Director submitted an offer for purchase
from Miss Margaret Collins of a portrait of
Richard Calor Sheil which he sentatively,
distributed to haverty and it was agreed that
the picture be purchased at the price of
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Mr Henry Mangan submitted to the
Meeting the Memorandum, which he had had
circulated to the members of the Bar,
on the subject of his scheme for a
Register of National Portraits, and other
matters connected therewith.
The Director was instructed to write
asking for a decision from the Department of
Education, but restricting himself to to the question
of the Register.
The Director submitted a gift of
twelve Ornamental chairs and two show cases
from Sir Chester Bearty which was gratefully
accepted.
The Director submitted an offer for purchase
from the Rt. Rev. Monsigior J. She of two
Venelian limitives at the price of £300 each
And it was agreed that the so works be purchased
at the prices named
The Directors mentioned the following offers
for purchase, but 10 action was taken concerning
them
(a) A portrait by Goya, from H. Fawry, Nice.
(6) A picture by Lorenzo Monaco and a picture
by George Chinery, from Mr. C. Marshall Spia,
London


The Director drew the Board's attention to the
question of a suggested loan of pictures to
Belfast. and he was instructed to prepare a
memorandum as the subject for the Time
Meeting in Consultation with Senator Quire.
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the Lane Fund at
this date (.e. the actual amount, exclusive
of income invested) was £1388:15:2
Names it even has
June 1955
It being realised that the chairs were too
fraile to be tied in the Gallery, and live
Chester wanting them for the extension
of the B. Library, they were relinquished
to him in 1957. The gift of the cares was
never quite absolute. They are both here
still (1958) but his Chester hear on
occasion referred to the likelihood of his
needing one of them himself. In view of
continuing
his generous gift to the Gallery, the
board has inclined always to meet his
wishes


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1st June 1955.
A fleeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were
present
Mr. Justice Nurnaghan.
Professor Hackett.
Mr. John Keating
Dr. OConnor
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty
Mr. Maurice Mc Gonigal
Mr. Sean O’Sullivan
Lord Longford
Mr. John Bule
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr. France de Ters White
and the Director.
On the proposal of Mr. Gonigal, Seconded
by Mr. Mangan, Mr. Justice Murnaghan took
the Chair.
Apologies for non attendance were received
from Sir Alex Martin, Mr. Yeats and Dr. Bodl.
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 6th Ave
were read, approved and signed.
Matters arising one of the Minutes were
deferred until the Board should have heard
the Minister for Education, who was present
make a statement regarding the proposed
loan of pictures to Belfast.


The Minister then outlined his proposal
which was to the effect that the loan should
be on the basis of a two years plan, to
embrace the more important pictures in
the Collection.
It was agreed to accept the brinciple
of the loan and that as soon as a formal
application would be received from the
Belfast Gallery Authorities a selection
of pictures could be made.
The Minister asked if he might write
to Belfast. So that arrangements for
the machinery, or personnes, of selection.
to discuss the matter with the Board, could
go forward as soon as possible, and this
was agreed upon.
the direction of the han was a matter
arising out of the Minutes, as were two
further matters which then came before
the Meeting.
The first was in relation to
Mr Henry Mangan's proposal of a Register
of National Portrait, and further
Consideration of the proposal was deferred
to the next Meeting.
To avail of the presence of the Minister
and the Assistant Secretary of the
Department of Education. Now of
the Agenda National Gallery Extension
inquiry from Mr. Henry Flangan was
taken next and discussed in general
terms.


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It appeared that the reason for
Mr. Mangan's inquiry was a rumour of
the danger that No. 88 Merrion Square,
and the piece of ground connected
therewith, might not be for long
available as one of the more
immediate means at the disposal
of the Government for the Extension
of the Gallery.
The Chairman having explained to the
Meeting that he had had an interview on the
matter with the Minister for Education, the
Taviseach also being present, he was satisfied
that the danger was now now existent. The
Board then discussed the other available means.
of Extension with the Minister, while the
Ovicitor emplessed the present overcrowded
state of the Gallery.
The Minister asked that the
position be fully examined, and towards
this end he suggested that a simple
ground plan might be prepared to shore
him what could be done at the moment.
He was of opinion that the National.
Portrait Gallery, Comprising the
Historical Section, should be kept
separate from the main body of the
election.
The question of the Directors
abdoment and Salary, a matter also
arising out of the minutes, was next
discussed, and it was felt that some


arrangement other than that proposed
by the Department, might be dought to bridge
over the present difficulty. And make it
possible for the Board to regularise the
position
It was decided that the matter be
brought up again at the next meeting
Under the heading. Carrespondence, the
Director read a letter from Messrs Hayes & Sons.
Solicitors, with reference to the bresent positions
As regards the presentation by Mrs Montague
of 20 portraits of the Edgewooth Family and
their connections, and consideration of it
was adjourned to the July meeting
Another item under the same heading was
A letter from the Department of Education
to inform him that Mr. Justice Nenaghan,
Senator E.A. Munro and Mr. Henry Mangan
had been re-appointed by the Minister for
Education, with the approval of the Government
as members of the Board of Governor and
Guardians for a further period of five years
and that Mr. Terence de were white had been
appointed to the Board by the Minister for
Education, with the approval of the Government,
to fill the vacancy created by the death of
Callaghan His fire S. Home,
was received
A letter from the Department of Edination
taking that the Rev. Father Senan had
paving to all Castel
resigned from the Board, and the Director


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was instructed to write to father Senan
Expressing the Boards regrets for his
resignation
The fallowing offers for purchase were
received from Mr. Raymond Brooks.
(a) Portrait of the 1st Viscount Monck
by Robert Hunter at the price of
£150
It was decided to offer the vendor
70 for this picture
The offer of a Portrait of Elizabeth,
(b)
Lady Gort by Sir Martin Archer Shee.
P.R.H.A. at the price of £75 was
declined.
The Director submitted photographs
of Your pictures which had been
bequeathed to the Dublin Municipal
Gallery of Modern Art by the late
ad Ashbourne and which might
now be made available for bay to
the National Gallery.
The Direction was requested to
inspect the pictures, and it was
decided that. If he approved, to accept
them on loan.
The Directors reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the lane Fund
at this date (i.e. the actual amount
as shown by the Bank Street Exclusive
of income invested) was 109514


On the proposal of Dr. OConnor.
acconded by Mr. Keating, it was agreed
that the date of the next meeting be
the 13th, instead of the 6th July, so as
to allow the Directors to attend the
International Association of it Critics
tell
less at Oxford, from the 3rd to
the 9th July.
James A. Murraghan
13 July 1955


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13th July 1955.
A meeting of the Board of Governors & Guardians
was held this day. There were present
Mr. Justice Murnaghan
Senatory & Guire
Sir Alex Martin
Dr. Thomas Bodkin
Lord Longford
Mr. Maurice MacGonigal
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr. John Burke
Dr J.M. OConnor
Mr. de Were White
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty
and the Director
On the proposal of Mr. O Hegarty, seconded
by Mr. Burke, Mr. Justice Murnaghan took
the Chair
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 1st June were
read approved and signed
arising out of the Minutes, the Director
reported.
(a) The receipt of a letter from Mr Fade Cordan,
Organiser of C.E.M.A., with reference to
the loan of Pictures to Belfast.
The receipt of a letter from the Department
(b)
of Education in connection with
Mr. Mangans proposal for a Register of
National Portraits, informing him that
the work might approsenately be undertation


by the National Library as an adjunce to
the preparation of the Dictionary of
National Biography, and that the
possibility of having an arrangement
of that kind was being actively
investigated.
The question of the Directors
(C)
appointment and salary was discussed
at length, and it was decided to ask
Senator McGuire to interview the Minister
for Education in connection with the
matter
The Director reported that both the
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pictures by William de Lond Turner
which had been on offer for purchase to
the Gallery had now been sold.
Under Correspondence the Director reported
that the Minister for Education with the approval
of the Government, had appointed
the Rt. Hon. Lord Moyne to fill the vacancy on
the Board created by the resignation of
the Revd. Father Senan
The Director submitted for inspection
the
following pictures and other works:
Painting, by Albert Gleizes
Pastures at Coole, by Jack B. Meats
landscape, by Michael Healy
Paris Roads, by Jean Marchand
and Painting by Mary Swanzy.
two Collages by Juan Gris and Picesso
Two Watercolours. In the Park, by Richael they
and Talland Church, Cornwall, by John Piper


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(a)


A Stamed Glass Design. The Way to Calvary,
by Michall Healy,
and a Drawing, Interior, by W.R. Sicket
These, with a Portfolio of Drawings
and 60 Books on the History of Art had
been bequeathed to the Gallery by the
late Miss Evie Honne.
He was instructed to convey the Boards
of the Executors
thanks for this valuable bequest.
The Director submitted the gift from
Miss Victoria Durham of a Portrait of
her father, by Gerald Kelly. R.A.
which was gratefully accepted
The Director submitted the presentation
from Mr. Eamon de Valera T.D. a
Portrait of the Irish-American writer,
Benedict Fitzpatrick, by any Cross,
which was gratefully accepted.
The Director submitted an offer for
purchase from Messrs P and D. Colnagh
of a picture, Abraham and Melchizedell.
by Jacob de Wet at the price of $250
and it was agreed to accept the offer.
The following applications for loans
were dealt with
from the Royal Academy for its
Winter Exhibition, 1955-56. Self-Portrait,
by Ana Barry R.A., which was granted
on condition that the Director be satisfied
with the Catalogue entry regarding same.


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From the Berne Gallery for the picture
167
by Juan Gris bequeathed by the late
Miss Eire Hone which was declined,
From the Mercht Gallery for the picture,
C
the adoration of Mage, by Janvan Score
which was declined
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Under
Other Business. The following dems
were considered
An offer for purchase from
(a)
Mrs Eileen McCarville of the picture.
Going to Wolfe Jones Grane, by Tack B. Yeats
was declined in view of the practice
which excluded the purchase of works
by living artists.
An offer for purchase from M.G.C. Mc Cormack
(b)
of two chall drawings of ladies, by
Robert Healy was received, and the
Director was instructed to inspect these
works and to purchase at his discretion
An offer for purchase from Mr N.C.E. Aliton
(C)
of two small pictures, Portrait of a girl.
by G. Sims, Sr. At the Brice of 10 guineas,
and Portrait of the Actor. William Roma Lewis
by Sir Martin Macher Shee, at the price of
20 guineas, was declined
In a letter from Dr. J.E. Martin it was not
(A)
clearly stated whether the offer of a crayon
drawing of Cole Money and an oil
picture, believed to be Italian, of
Rebecca at the Well, was for purchase
Of these works or as a gift.
It was decided to accept the portrait
of Cola Montey if offered as a gift.


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(2)
An offer for purchase from
Mrs A. Keating of an engraving
of Sir Richard Steele, the Essayist.
after the painting by Kneller, at
the price of 2 guineas, was declined
The Director mentioned offers for
)
purchase from Mr. C. Marshall Spink
of a picture by Ribera and an
Italian Primitives but no action
was taken.
The Directors also mentioned
(9)
to suggestion from Sir Owen O’Malley
that the O’Connell portraits.
which he had presented to the
Gallery, might, if the Board
agreed, be transferred to
Castle booke House, under the
auspices of the National Trust,
with certain pictures, miniatures.
etc. which he was depositing there.
It was decided that further
inquiries be made.
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the Credit of the Cane find
at this date (i.e. The actual amount
as shown by the Bank Sheet, exclusive
of income invested) was $1120.7.10.
James Kenaghan
5 October 1955


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5th October, 1955
A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day. There were present
Mr Justice Nurnaghan
Cora Longford
Lord Moyne
Senator Guire
Professor Hackett
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr. Maurice Mac Conigall
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty.
and the Director.
On the proposal of Lord Longford, seconded by
Senator Guire. Mr. Justice Murnaghan took the
Chair.
Apologies for non attendance were received from
Dr. Bodlein, Mr. Keating and Mr Years
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 13th July were
read, approved and signed.
arising out of the Minutes, the Director read a
letter from Mr. Jack London, Organiser of C.E.H.A.,
with reference to the can to Belfast, which stated
that his Committee had suggested that the first
group of pictures to be borrowed might be a series
illustrative of the development of French Painting,
and not the pictures on the list provisionally
selected by Mr. John Hewitt, with the Exception
of the Holy Family, by Pouse.
The Board discussed this change of plan at
length, and it was decided that only the
pictures originally selected should be lent at


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present, and that the Belfast Gallery
might come later with such further
suggestions for loans.
The Director read a letter from the
Secretary Department of Education.
stating that the question of a Register
of National Portraits was still under
Consideration and that a further
Communication on the matter would be
addressed to him shortly.
A letter from the Secretary of the Royal
Academy with reference to the can of
the James Barry Self. Portrait to the
Academys Winter Exhibition, 1955-56
included an undertaking regarding the
Catalogue entry for same which was
regarded as satisfactory.
A letter from Dr. Martin of Kings Road.
Guernsey, with reference to his offer of the
Crayon drawing of Pole Monte, quoted
in price of £2756 for the work and as this
was considered so extravagant the matter
was not further pursued.
A letter from Sir Owen O’Malley, with
reference to the proposed transfer of the
O’Donnell Portraits to Castlecoole House
was read and deferred for report and
further consideration to the next meeting
before these items of correspondence were
considered. The Chairman adverted to the
question of the Directors salary and the terms


of his appointment, and the matter was
further discussed, but no action was taken.
A suggestion was made, however, that an
interview with the Taoiseach in connection
with the matter might be bought, when
the Estimates for 195657 were being
prepared.
The Director submitted for inspection
the three handsome volumes of the batalogue
of the trick Collection presented by
Miss Helen C. Trick, and he was requested
to convey the thanks of the Board for this
valuable gift.
The Director submitted for inspection
the portrait of her father, by Gerald Kelly
R.A recently presented by Miss Victoria Durham,
and he was requested to convey the boards
thanks for the gift
He was requested to convey the Boards
thanks to Mrs McKinley Hayes for her gift
of a drawing of Ernest Boyd, by T. B. Feet, R.H.A.
He was requested also to convey the
Boards thanks to Sir Shane Leslie for his
gift of a small portrait groups, including
Lord Ashbourne and Stephen McKenna
Carlist untension).
An offer for purchase of a plaster model
for a Bust of Denny lane, post and song
writer, was received from Mr. W. Morrissey.


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It was agreed to purchase the work for $20.
and to pay carriage charges from Cork.
An offer for purchase from Mr. C. Stevens
of two small drawings by Samuel Cover
was accepted at the price of three Guineas
for the two.
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the lane fund at
this date (i.e. the actual amount exclusive
of income invested) was 1.78.6.0.
The Director reported carrespondence
with Messrs S. H. Benson. 4d. requesting permission
for a reproduction of the picture,
Francis Hutcheson and his Daughter is
and the permission which he had granted was
endorsed by the Board.
James it unaghan
9 December 1825


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7th December, 1955
Meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were
present
Mr. Justice Murnaghan
Lord Longford.
Lord Mayne.
Mr John Keating
Refesson Hackett
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr. Terence de Here white
And the Director
before the transaction of business, a Resolution
of sympathy was passed with his relatives
on the death of Sir Philip Hanson; and
with the Hon James A. Minaghan, and his
relatives on the death of Mr. George Runaghan
Mr Justice Murnaghan took the Chair,
On the proposal of Mr. Mangan, Seconded by Lord Congford.
Apologies for non-attendance were received
from Dr. Bodl. Mr. Burke and Mr. Nexts
arising out of the Minutes.
Further Correspondence on the subject
(a)
of the ten to Belfast was reported
(6) The Director submitted for inspection
the plaster cast of the Bust of Denny lane,
Poet and Compose, by John Lawler.
recently purchased
(C) Two small drawings by Samuel Cover


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recently purchased were also
submitted for inspection
telephone Communication
(2)
with the Department of Education
On the subject of Mr. Henry Mangans
Scheme for a Register of National
Portrait was reported.
Under Correspondence the Director
reported
That the Minister for Education.
(a)
with the approval of the Government.
had reappointed Lord Longford
to the Board of Governors and
Guardians for a further period
of five years
l.1
An offer for purchase from
Seno Francisco Paris Offilla
of a picture. The Witches Meeting.
Spanish Flemish School which
was declined
An offer for purchase from
CC)
Mr. David G. Williamson, of
a Portrait of Edward Parry
Bishop of Killaloe (d 1650),
which was declined.
(A)
Anoffe on loan for an
indefinite period, from the
Dublin Municipal Gallery of
Modern Art of four primitives
(three panel pictures and an
enamel which had been
bequeathed to that Gallery.
by the late Lady Ashbourne,


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The offer was gratefully accepted.
The Director submitted for Consideration
a draft of the Estimates for the services
to be rendered by the Gallery in the
year, 1956-57.
After a discussion of the figuess to be
supplied to the Department of Finance
it was felt that although the Board
would have wished to ask for an increase
of the Purchase Grant by $2,000 it
abstained from doing so in view of the
necessity for increases under Subled.
(Salaries and Wages), which were urgently
required. The total sum was left.
therefore at $11339.
The Director submitted a request from
the Dublin Municipal Gallery of Modern Art
for the loan of a number of important
pictures considered to be of special modern
interest
the request was declined in view of the
fact that the and found itself unable
to make long-term and
Under other Business, the Director
submitted an offer for purchase from
Mrs. Arthur Brien of picture,
St. Kevin's By at Glendalough, by
Mrs Taylor (Maria Spillabury 1773 -1325)
at the price of 600.
The offer was declined


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The Director reported that the
amount Standing to the Credit
of the lane find at this date
(i.e. the actual amount, exclusive
of income invested) was $1943.13.2
James at Monaghan
1 February 1956


1st February 1956
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were
present
Mr. Justice Nurnaghan
and Longford
Professor Hackett
Mr. Tom Keating
Mr de Tere White
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Professor. OConnor
Mr. Maurice Mc Gonigal
Mr. Henry Mangan
and the Director.
Mr. Justice Maghan took the Chair.
on the proposal of Professor O’Connor, seconded by
Mr. MacGonigal
Apologies for non attendance were received from
Mr. Seats, Dr. Bodlein, Senator Plure,
Mr Burke and Lord Moyne
the minutes of the meeting of the 7th December
were read proved and fired
arising out of the Minutes, the Director reported.
That he had received a further letter
(a)
in connection with the proposed loan to
Belfact. The Intents were noted.
That he had also received a letter
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from the Department of Education, with
reference to Mr. Henry Mangans
proposed scheme for a Register of
National Portraits
It was decided that any work
undertaken in the sense of Mr. Mangan's
memorandum should be in association with
the National Portrait Gallory and that
the Department should be informed


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103


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Under Carrespondence the Director
reported that he had had further letters
from Mr. Stephen Winston in connection
with an offer for purchase of Oil pictures
and a bust of George Bernard Shaw
by Clavie Winston.
It was again decided to docting the offer.
The Director read his Report on
the working of the Gallery for the
year 1955
Mr do Vere White and Mr Gonigal
were appointed Auditors of the lie
Fund for 1955
The Director reported that he was
not yet in a position to give the Board
the figure at which National Gallery
Estimate for 195657 had been sanctioned
by the Minister for Finance.
The Director submitted an offer
for purchase from Mr. Tirso L. Mansfield
of a picture, occupation belong,
by Antoine Wateau at the force of ₤2500
The offer was declined, but the Board
directed that owner might offer again.
The Director submitted the offer as
gift of a picture. The Geographer from
Mrs Ea Douglas, which was accepted
with thanks


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The Director submitted an offer as gift
from the Friends of the Irish Sectional
Collections of the following:
Portrait of Lady Gregory, by T.B. Yeats.
the Elder
Portrait of Master D. Daly, by
real Barrett
A Drawing by Chinery.
All three were accepted with thanks
The Director submitted the following
requests for loans.
From the Organiser of C.E.A.A.
a
(Norder Ireland for two pictures.
men of Deating and Above the Pars
to an Exhibition of the works of
Fack Beats to be held in the
Belfast City Art Gallery from the
22nd February to the 17th March.
It was agreed to make this can.
(6). From the City of Florence for
Pilla and Six Saints, by pattern, to
an Exhibition of the works of Portormo
and Early Horentine Manneris, March July
It was agreed that this can be made.
the Director to arrange.
From the Righesmuseum, Amsterdam,
C
for the flight into Egypt by Rembrandt
to Exhibitions in Amsterdam and
Roderdan to commemorate the 350th
Anniversary of Renbrandes boill, May October
this request was declined.
From the Mayor of Bordeaux for Conte de Tage,
(a)
by Goya, for an exhibition to be held


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in Bordeaux, May July
This request was also declined.
Under other Business the Director
Submitted.
(a) offers for purchase from the
Rt. Rev. Monsignor. J. Slime of
The Flagellation, attributed to
Haronymous Bosch. At the pace
of $2.500 and Conversations Gallant,
by Patier at the price of ₤600
The first named offer was accepted
and the second declined.
from the Director of the Museum of
(6)
Fine Arts. Twich a letter with reference
to a forthcoming Exhibition in that
Museum, to be called the Unbours
masterpiece and requesting a loan
of the Picture, Portrait of Mr and Mr Richardo
by Benjamin Wilson.
It was decided that this picture
should not be lent
memorandum from the Director &
C
the National Museum or the subject
of recintment of Attendant Staff
The Director was requested to reply
according to his discretion
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the Credit of the lane Fund
at this date (i.e. the actual amount
exclusive of income invested was
Monaghan
1952.6.8
4 April 1656





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107


22nd February 1956.
An Extraordinary meeting of the Board
was held on this date, to consider a
letter from the Chief State Solicitor.
Enclosing a letter from Messrs Bentleys,
Stolies and Cowless Solicitor, on the
question of the Board being represented
at the hearing of the Eriginating Summons,
dealing with the Construction of the will
of George Bernard Shaw, deceased.
There were present:
Mr Justice Runaghan
Professor Hackell
Professor OConnor
Mr John Keating
Mr Henry Mangan
Mr. John Billo
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty
Mr. Maurice Mac Conigal
Mr Jereno do Vere white
and the Director
The chair was taken by Mr. Justice Murnaghan,
On the proposal of Mr Burlo seconded by
Mr Mac Conigal
To Registrar was instructed to send the
following reply drafted by the Chairman
of the Meeting.
and
20th February 1856
The Chief State Solicitor
Chief State Solicitors Office
Dublin Castle:


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re your Bernard She deceased
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 27th instant,
I am to inform you that this matter was
fully discussed at a treating held on
February 22nd specially called for the
purpose I have consulted with the
Chairman of the Meeting and am to inform
you as follows:-
He substantial queation is raided
by the British Museugh and the Royal Academy
of Dramatic Art who ask a determination
that the Testators Request is so impractible
that the period of twenty one years
mentioned by him should be abrogated;
possibly, also, that the bequent in furtherance
of an alphabet is void. Of course, the
British Museum and, the other party are
entitled to raise this point for determination
but this Board decided not to put forward
any such argument cordingly, the board
decided not to instruct Counsel but directed
the English Solicitors to attend in Court
and report on the decision
Yours faithfully
Keenan
Registrar.


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4th April 1956
A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardiang
was held this day. There were present:
Mr Justice Minaghan
Lord Cousbord
Lord Moyne
Judge Walie
Professor O’Connor
Professor Mackett
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr John Burlo
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
and the Director.
On the Proposal 86 Judge Wylio, seconded by
Mr Burke, Mr. Justico Murnaghan took the Chair.
An apology for now attendance was received from Mr. Yeats.
Minutes of the Meetings held on the 1st and 22nd
February were read. Aboved and signed.
arising out of the Minutes, the Director reported
That he had received a visit from the Director
(a)
of the Boymans Museum, Rotterdam, asking
for a reconsideration of the Boards decision
in respect of the request for a law of
Rembrandto Flight into Egylet for Exhibitions
to be held at Amsterdam and Rotterdam in
commemoration of the 350th Anniversary of
Rembrandts birth, from May to October, and
offering in exchange a loan to the Gallery of
picture by Georgions for the period.
After discussion it was agreed, on the proposal
of Lord Moyne, seconded by Lord Cangford, that


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6
(D)


the loan be made and that the loan of the
Georgions be accepted. The Dutch Authorities
to make the necessary arrangements regarding
Carriage and insurance.
A figure of £60,000 was mentioned
for the insurance of the Rembrandt.
The Director, as instructed from the last
meeting again brought forward the offer
for purchase of the picture.
Occupation selon Age by Walteau at
the price of £2500
It was decided, on the proposal of
Lord Longford, seconded by Judge Wylio.
that the Victure be purchased at the price
named.
The Director reported that the figure at
which the Minister for Finance had sanctioned
The Estimate for the services to be rendered
by the Gallery in the year, 1956-57. was
11330
In reference to the will of George Remard Shaw
deceased, letters of the 12th 19th and 24th March
from the Chief State Solicitors Office, with
relevant Enclosures, these being letters of
the 8th 13th and 22nd March from the
London Solicitors. Moors Bentleys Stokes and
Cowless, and minutes on the subject, dated
13th and 14th March, from the Attorney.
Generals Office were laid before the Board
and their contents fully considered.
The Registrar was instructed to inform
the Chief State Solicitor that Timor
Counsel be instructed to attend and
inform the Court that his clents do


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not wish to cutest the issues involved,
but merely to be of assistance to the
Court and that the several parties
may be represented.
Under Correspondence the Director submitted:
A liter from the Department of Education
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with reference to a draft Circular
from the Arto Council, the effect of which would
be to blace on Departments embarking on any activities
Connected with the arts the obligation of first seeking
the vice of the Coto Council. It was decided that
the matter with which the Circular deall did not come within
Boards Statutory functions.
163
Consideration of a letter from the
Italian Legation with reference to a
proposed request for a loan of the
picture, Judith, by Mantogng was
deferred sending the receipt of more
Mocies information as to the date of
the Exhibition for which it would be
required.
It was decided to take not action with
C
while and reason
regard to a letter from Messrs Hagion
Solicitors, on the subject of the late
Mr. Lucius O’Callaghans pictures
Cnsideration of a letter from
(d)
Messrs Arthur O’Hagan and Son, Solicitors,
with reference to a bequest of Ignatus J. Rico
was adjourned to the next meeting.
2
A letter from Mr. R.E. Straub offering
his services as cleaner to the Gallery could
not be considered as there is no
provision for a permanent cleanes in
the organization of the Gallons


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2
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4
th


a request from Mr. Christopher Daly
for the loan of Colour blocks of pictures
in the Collection was declined.
A letter with photograph was
received from Mr. Marshall Spaine
bringing to the notice of the Gallery
a picture by Michelino.
The Director was asked to report
when he had further information.
A letter was received from
Mrs Clairs Winsten offering her Shaw
bust and portraits for purchase.
As this offer had already been
refused it could not be further
considered.
An offer for purchase was received from
the Leicester Galleries of a portrait of
Sir William Orpen by Charles Conder, from
the late Lady Ottoline Herrells Collection.
at the price of 150 guineas.
sugges
The Chairman's note that his picture was
purchased, but as the Director was under
a contrary impression he consulted with
the Chairman afterwards and it was agreed
that it would be best to offer the quation
of purchase for confirmation at the
next meeting.
An offer for purchase from Mrs. Sheila M. Clarke
of a picture by Turner was declined.
An offer for purchase from Dr. A. Scheif of
a set of six studies for the picture, by Wilkie
Pope Pias St and Napoleon was declined.


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The following gifts were gratefully
received
(a) from the Friends of the Irish Natural
Collections:
a drawing of the Abbey layer,
J.M. Kerrigan, by T.B. Yeats. R.H.A.
17th Century battlessiace (drawing)

by Simonine
(6)
From Miss Dorothy Pilkington:-
A self-portrait (pastel,
by Gabriel Beranger.
An offer on loan from the Friends &
the Irish National Collections of the
picture Ulysses Escaping from Polythes,
by James Barry, R.A. was also accepted
with thanks, up to a period of three months.
A request from the Crawford Municipal School
of Art, Corke, for the loan for the Postal period
of the following pictures was granted:-
the Dilestant, by Cornelis most.
Man with Jug, by Peter Gertagen.
indscape, by H. Van Arch
Portrait, by G. Ven Eackhout.
Still Life, by William C. Heda.
Wild Boor Hunt, by Peter Paul Rubens.
A Sibyl, by Baldassare Berge.
St. Catherme, by Bemardo Chim.
Man warning his hands, by unknown artist.
Mrs Vigne
by George Chinery.
Parroquets
by Edward Murphy.
St Francis St Dominis, One lady, by Guidoken.


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An offer for purchase from Mr Charles Hattery
of engravings after pictures by Sir Fredericke Burton
was adjourned for consideration to the next
meeting.
The Director informed the Board of a
suggested visit of the Chief Establishment
Officer. Department of Education, with
the Secretary to the next meeting. for
discussion with the Board of matters in
Connection with Saloones and Establishment
of the Gallery Staff.
a draft of the terms on which the rock
was agreed was decided upon.
The Director reported that the amount
Standing to the credit of who lane fund
at this date (i.e. the actual amount
exclusive of income invested) was
31855.18.6
Lott
in chair
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6th June 1956
A meeting of the Board of Governorse Guardians
was held this day. These were present
and Longford
Dr Thomas Bodkin
Sir Ale Martis
Judge Wylie
Professor Packett
Professor OConnor
Mr. Terence de Ver White
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr John Keating
Mr. Maurice MacGonigal
Mr Henry Mangan
and the Director
On the proposal of Mr Mailonigal, seconded by
Mr de Tere White, Lord Longford took the chair.
Mr Justice Minaghan could not be present owing
to illness, and apologies for now attendance were
received from Mr Seats, Lord Moyne and
Senator Guire
arising out of the Minutes, the Director reported.
That he had taken the Rembrands
(a)
Shepherds at Night to Holland and
deposited it for the period of its lean
to Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and
brought back the picture by Georgione,
lent to the Gallen, for the same period
He submitted this latter picture for the
inspection of the Board.


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C
(E)
(d)
(2.)
Under
(a)


That the offer for purchase of the portrait.
of Open by Charles Conder, which
had been held over from the last Meeting,
was again before the Board.
It was agreed, on the proposal of
Sir Alex Martin, seconded by Dr. Bodles,
that it be purchased at the price of
150 guineas originally asked.
That he submitted the further
information asked for in the case of
the offer for purchase from Mr. C. Marshall Staink
of a picture by Micheling.
The offer was declined.
That he had received in the Gallons
the picture. The Irish Confederation in Council.
bequeathed by the late Ignatius J. Ric.
It was agreed that the bequest be
accepted.
That he had no further information
with regard to the offer for your chase
from Mr. Charles Flavery of engravings
by Sir Frederick Burton.
The matter was deferred to the
next Meeting.
Correspondence. The Director submitted:-
A letter from the Leicester Galleries.
and the picture, Procession a Josely,
by the late May Guinness, presented
by her executrices.
It was agreed to accept the
Gift with thanks.


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Communications from the Department
of Education, relevant to the attendance
at this meeting of the Secretary of the
Department and the May Establishment
Officer, for the purts of discussing
with the Board the position in regard
to the Directors emoluments and
Conditions of service.
After a full discussion, at was
later proposed by lesson Hackett.
seconded by Mr. do were White, and
agreed, on a draft prepared by
Judge Wylie to be confirmed at
the next Meeting, that the Departments
terms, as but forward in the letter
of the 28th May 1954, from
Mr. Sean Moylan, the then Minister for
Education, be accepted, Subject to
the following conditions
The Director to be given credit
C)
for his years of service in
deciding at what date he enters
the scale.
(6)
the Governors shall have power
to control the amount of time
the Directors spends on
everment advisory work.
if in the Opinion of de Governor
it constitutes an undue claim on
his time.
It was fell that the staff should be
increased by the appointment of a
Junior Expert and France, and the
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formal request to the Department of
Education that this appointment be made.
The Director submitted an offer for purchase
from Mrs. R. Graves of a portrait of
Mary Josephine Bland. by James Butler Brennan, R. H.
at the price of £50
The offer was declined.
The Director submitted the following offers
as gifts:-
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From Mrs Dorothy Teacher, a picture
by Maine Tellett (Supplementary to
the Erie Hone Bequest.
The gift was accepted.
from the Friends of the Irish National
(b)
Collections, two cartoons for windows
by the late Fire Hone at Kingourt,
and a cast of the statue of George II.
by Van Nest.
These were not accepted.
The Director submitted a notice of Motion
of amendments of By-Laws, 35.14 and 17
standing in the names of Professor E.E. Packet
and Mr. Terence de Vere white was considered
These amendments were read, and or
the Proposal of Professor Hackett, seconded
by Mr de Ver White, it was agreed that
they be submitted to the next meeting of
the Board in accordance with the terms
of by-law 38
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standing to the credit of the same Fund at this
date (i.e. the actual amount, exclusive of
income invested) was $3,8784.8
Dr. Bodkin made the suggestion that as
the Gallery has now the services of a
Shortland typist, Copies of the Minutes of
Meetings should be supplied to members of
the Board.
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in chair.
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4th July 1951
A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day. There were present:
Lord Longford
Professor Hackett
Professor OConnor
Senator Guire
Mr John Keating
Mr Terence de Ver White
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty
Mr. John Burke
Mr Henry Mangan
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
and the Director
On the proposal of Mr. MacGonigal, seconded
by Professor Hackett. Lord Longford took the have.
An apology for non-Attendance was received
from Mr. Years.
arising out of the minutes:
The Director submitted for inspection the
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Brtrait of Tren, by Charles borders
purchased at the last meeting.
And for confirmation, the decision with
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(6)
regard to the Directors emoluments and
Conditions of service taken at the last
meeting.
Under
Correspondence
The Director submitted a letter from
Mr. John Burke, with reference to the picture,
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The following amendments of the By-Laws,
Comprised in the Notice of Notion standing
in the names of Profess Hackett and
Mr. Terence de Vere White were confirmed:-
(1) That for By-Law 3 the following
By-Law be substituted:-
At the Meeting of the Board in April
each year the Board shall appoint
A Chairman and Vice-Chairman who
shall hold office for the ensuing twelve months
no next allation.

the appointed our of meeting of as
soon thereafter as a quarum has
assembled the members present shall
proceed to about One of their members
to take the Chas. In case of election
the Chairman of the meeting shall
have a casting vote in addition to
his vote as an ordinary member of
the Board
In case no quorum assembles within
fifteen minutes from the time appointed
for the meeting, the meeting shall not
be held on that day and the
Director shall fortwith summon a
meeting to be held on the same day
and hour in the week following.
(2) Ty By-Law 5.
ine line 3 for Seven read nine (us
accordance with 18 and 19 Vic. Cap.
44. Clause 4)
At all meetings of the Body Corporat
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of the said National Gallery,
five shall be a quorum for the
Transaction of Business. Provided
nevertheless, that no painting.
Status. Or other work of Art
shall be purchased for the said
Gallery, or out of the funds of
the said Body Corporate, unless
such Purchase shall be
Authorized by a Resolution of
the said Governors and Guardians
passed at a Meeting at which
at least Nine Members of
the said Body Controne shall
be present
(3) In By-Law 141
Insert after Agenda in line 4:
He shall lay on the table at
each Meeting all available
information relating to any
important purchase of a
painting or other work of art
which it is proposed to purcease
or complete the purchase of at
that meeting.
In By-Law 17
(4)
in line 4
for buy read breat for
It was proposed by Lord Longford, and
seconded by Mr. White, that representation


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at an appropriate time
be made, for the Amendment of Act, Vic Cappy of
2nd July 1855 20 that the quorum for the purchase
of pictures be seven instead of Nine
The Director submitted an offer as gift
from Sir Chester Beatty of Oil pictures by
Hartigues and Augustus John, and a
watercolour drawing by Repain, which were
gratefully accepted.
the Director submitted a request from
the Royal Academy for the loan of Two Portraits,
The Earl of Essex, by Segor, and Mrs Morris,
by Rosetti (drawing to the Academys Winter
Exhibition, 1951-57.
The bequest was granted.
Under other Business, the Director submitted:
(a) An offer as gift from the Haverty Trust of
a picture, Seascape with figures, by
John Keating, P.R.A.A., which was accepted
with thanks
(6)
For inspection a photograph of a picture
by Turner in Messrs Thos. Agnew and sons
Summer Exhibition of Pictures by Old Masters,
and he was instructed to make inquiries
as to the possibilities of its purchase
He mentioned the offer for purchase of
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a portrait of Carolan, the Harper, Thorely
to be made through Dr. Donal OSullivan.
Mr de Vers white intimated that he proposed
to raise the question of the Evie Hone
Cartoons at the next Meeting.
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The Director reported that the amount
standing to the Credit of the Land Fund
at this date (i.e. the actual amount.
exclusive of income invested) was
3978.17.11.
S. Hackett
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3rd October 1956.
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were present
Professor Hackett
Profor OConnor
Lord Moyne
Mr. John Keating
Mr Maurice Mac Gonigal
Mr. Sean O'Sullivan
Mr Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr. John Bule
Mr Henry Mangan
and the Director.
On the proposal of Mr MacGonigal, Seconded
by Mr. Keating, Professor Hackett took the
Chair.
Apologies for non attendance were received
from Mr Justice Murnaghan, Dr. Bodlein,
Senator Nine, Sir Alex Martin and Mr. Seats.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on July 4th
were read, approved and signed.
rising out of the Minutes, the Director reported.
(a) That in Consideration of other views on the
subject of Dr. Bodkins suggestion that
comes of the Minutes of Meetings be
circulated, he had not circulated copies
of the Minutes of the last meeting, but
cares were now on the table for
reference by members of the Board.
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That he had not yet received a
reply from the Department of Education
to his letter of July 5th putting
forward the recommendations of
the Board from the July Meeting
on the question of the Directors
emoluments and conditions of
service.
Both these matters were noted.
Under Correspondence, the Director reported
that he had had a letter from Sir Alex Martin,
informing him that the Picture by Turner in
Ness Agnews Summer Exhibition of Pictures
by Old Masters was not for sale.
The Director reported that in connection
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with the National Gallery Estimates, 1941 147
he had received a communication from the
Department of Education, informing him
that the amount of the Grant-in-Aid for
the Purgase and Repair of Pictures was to
be reduced by $2,000.
After a discussion of the position thus
created no action was taken, but it was
agreed that the matter be further considered
at the December meeting.
The Director submitted for inspection, the
picture. Portrait of his father and Mother,
by Orker, bequeathed by the late
Mrs. E.E. Orten
It was agreed that the bequest be
gratefully accepted.


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The Director submitted the following
requests for leans:
(a) from the Italian Minister, for the
grisaille, Judith, by manteing,
and the drawing of Francisco Gonzago,
hitherto ascribed to Bonsignori, to
an Exhibition of the works of
Manteyne to be held in Rome.
for the Village School, by
(b.)
or an Exhibition to be
Jan Steen, or held in Rome
under the auspices of the Council of
Europe
Both leans were approved.
The Director submitted an offer for purchase
from Captain Beresford Munday of the
Portrait of Carolan, the Harper, ascribed
to the Dutch artist, Johann Vander Hagen,
at the price of ₤150.
It was proposed by Mr Macdougal.
seconded by Mr. Mangan, and agreed
that the work be purchased at this price.
request from Mr. de Vers white for
reconsideration of the gift of Two Evie Hone
Cartoons, offered by the Friends of the Irish
National Collections
The matter was discussed. And on the
proposal of Lord Moyne, seconded by
Mr. Birle, it was agreed that the gift be
accepted with thanks.
The Director submitted for inspection
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connections, offered as gift by
Mrs. R.B. Montagu.
It was agreed that the offer be
accepted with thanks.
Under other Business
The Director submitted to
inspection a picture by Hugh Douglas Hamilton,
proposed to be offered as a gift by
the Friends of the Irish National
Collections.
It was agreed that it be presented
at the next meeting.
The Director submitted an offer
for purchase from Mr Hamilton Hunter
of a picture, Opening of the Grand Canal Docks.
Kingsend, by Earl Camden, 1796, a work by
William Ashford, P.R.H.A. at the price of $525.
It was agreed that inquiries be
made from the vendor and if possible to
leave the picture submitted for inspection.
The terms of a letter which the
Director had sent to Mr. Charles Flattery in
Connection with his offer for purchase of
points of certain pictures and sketches by
Sir Frederick Burton were approved, and it
was decided not to purchase these items.
the appointment of Lord Longford as
Judge of the Taylor Art Competition, 1957, was
Confirmed.


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The Director reported that the Amount
standing to the credit of the lane find at this
date (i.e. the Actual amount exclusive of
income invested) was £4.368 15
A Notice of Motion for the next Meeting
was handed in by Professor Hackett.
That a Finance Committee be appointed
to review the past policies in the administration
of the laws and Whitin funds, and to make
recommendations with regard to the future
administration of these funds.
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14th November, 1956
An extraordinary meeting of the Board
of Governors and Guardians was held
this day.
It was called in accordance with the terms
of By-Law 2
To consider the advisability or otherwise.
in view of the International situation
of implementing the decision of the Board
to lend. The Village School by Tan Steen
to the Council of Europe for an Exhibition
to be held in Rome.
There were present:
Judge Murnaghan
Lord Moyne
Professon packett
Professor O’Connor
Senator Give
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr do here white
and the Director
On the proposal of Senator McGuire
seconded by Mr dollers white,
Mr Justice Murnaghan took the chair.
I was proposed by Professor Hackett.
seconded by Mr defore White and carried
by a votes to 3. That the decision of
the board to kind be rescinded in view
of present circumstances.
James of Curraghan
5 Duember 1656


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22nd November, 1956
A Special Meeting, called on the requisition
of five member of the Board was held this
day.
to consider representations from the Irish
Minister at Rome, with reference to the
proposal to lend the picture. The Village School.
by Jan Steen, to the Council of Europe
Exhibition in Rome, rescinded by resolution
of the Board at an Extraordinary
Meeting held on the 14th November, 1956.
there were present:
Judge Murnaghan
Lord Moyne
Professor OConnor
Professor OConnor
Senator, Give
Mr de Ver White
Mr McGonigal
Mr. Mangan
Mr. O Hegarty
and the Director.
On the posal of Mr. Mac Gonigal
seconded by Professon O’Connor,
Judge Murnaghan took the Chair.
After a discussion, it was proposed
by Mr de Were white, seconded by
Senator NG, and carried.
That the loan be made.
James at Murraghan
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5th December 1956.
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were
present
Mr. Justice Murnaglan
Rofesson Hackett
Ard Moyne
Lord Longford
Mr. John Keating
Professor OConnor
Mr. Diarmuid O Hegarty
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
Mr. Terence de Vere White
Mr Henry Mangan
Mr. John Burke
and the Director
On the proposal of Lord Longford, seconded
by Mr. Birle, Mr. Justice Murnaghan took
the Chair.
Amogies for non attendance were received
from Mr Yeats and Senator McGuire.
The Minutes of Meetings held on 3rd October.
14th November and 22nd November were
read, approved and signed.
arising out of the Minutes.
(a) Correspondence with reference to the
proposed loan to Belfast was
noted.


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(6) to action was taken with reference
to Mr Hamilton Hunters offer for
purchase of a picture by W. Ashford,
P.R.H.A.
(C)
The terms of a letter from the
Department of Education dealing
with the Directors Emoluments and
Conditions of service were accepted
on the proposal of Mr de Vers White,
seconded by Mr Gonigal
The question of the reduction of
(a)
the figure for Purchase and Repair
of Pictures (Grant in Aid) from
d
$3,000 to 100 in the current financial
year (1956-57) was adjourned.
pending further developments.
other consideration at the next
meeting.
Under
Correspondence
The contents of to letter from
Messrs Hayes & Sons. Solicitors, with
reference to the gift of the Edgeworth
Family Portraits, were noted.
It was agreed that the Estimates for the
services to be rendered by the Department of
the National Gallery in the year 15758
should be sent forward as amended. The
total sum asked for being £12022.
The Director submitted a request from
The Arts Council of Great Britain for the
lot of two portraits. His Eustace, and
Mrs Chinery and three landscapes, to an


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Exhibition of the works of Chinery
to be held in the National Gallery
of Scotland, July 1957
It was agreed. On the proposal
of Lord Moyne, seconded by
Mr de Vere White to lend the two portraits
and one landscape, that of the
Yangle River
An offer for purchase from
Messrs H. Newman Ld. Of a picture.
The Market Square. Limerick, 1820, by
Wm Turner de Lond was declined.
It was suggested that the venders
might offer the picture to Limerick.
The Director submitted the offer of a
loan from Sir Chester Beatty, for a
limited period, of pictures by French
Impressionist Masters, Manet, Cezanne,
Van Gogh, Sisley, Borot Degas and Pissarro.
On the proposal of Lord Cloyne,
seconded by Lord Congford, the offer was
accepted with thanks.
The Director submitted an offers
gift from the Friends of the Irish National
Collections of a picture, kid and Psyche
in the Nuptial bower, by Hugh Douglas Hamilton
On the proposal of Mr. Keating,
seconded by Lord Longford, the gift was
gratefully accepted
portrait of herself, by seats, P.H.A.


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bequeathed by the late James Elizabeth Geoghegan,
was received from Mr. J.M. Sealy and accepted
with thanks.
It was agreed to accept with thanks the
gift from Miss Tulia Levins, in memory of her
sister, the late Lady Esmonds, of a France. Head
portrait, through Mr. Liam Gogan.
The following notice of Motion, standing
in the name of Professor Hackett was
seconded by Mr. de Vere White
That a Finance Committee be appointed
to review the past policies in the
administration of the lane and Whitin
funds, and make recommendations
with regard to the future administration
of these funds.
It was agreed. On the proposal of
Lord Moyne, seconded by Mr de Vere white
that a Finance Committee for the purposes
outlined be appointed, the following
members of the Board to act as the
Committee, Mr de were white
Mr. Henry Mangan and Professor O’Connor
Other Business.
The Director reported
(a)
That he had received a letter from
Mr. T.S. Wheeler, Chairman of
the Organising Committee of the
Dublin Meeting of the British Association
for the Advancement of Science, September
4-11, 1957 asking for certain facilities
from the Gallery during this period.


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The application was adjourned
for further consideration to the next
meeting, so that the Director might
have an opportunity in the meantime
of conferring with Dr. Lucas, Director
of the National Museum as to the
Museums arrangements for the
meeting.
That he had received an
(b.)
offer through the Department
of External Affairs of a picture
by Edwin Hayes. R.H.A.
It was decided to take no
action in connection with this
offer.
Mr. Mangan mentioned a portrait of
O’Sullivan Beare which was known to have
been at the Irish College, Salamanca, and
the Director promised to make inquiries as
to its present whereabouts.
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the Ordit of the Lane find
at this date (ic the Actual amount,
exclusive of income invested) was
4450.18.9
James Burnaghan
6 February 1957


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6th February 1957
A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day. There were present:
Mr. Justice Minaghan
Professon OConnor
Mr. Sean O’Sullivan
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr Terence de Tere white
And the Director
On the proposal of Mr. White, seconded by
Dr. OConnor, Mr. Justice Nurnaghan took the
Chair.
Apologies for non-attendance were received from
Lord Moyne, Mr. Years, Mr. Keating, Senator. McGuire
and Mr. Mangan.
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 5th December.
156, were read approved and signed
arising out of the Minutes, the Director reported:-
(a)
Correspondence in connection with a requested.
Extension of the loan to the Exhibition, Nostra del Saincento Europe
which was noted and approved.
(B) Correspondence in connection with the
Dublin Meeting of the British Association
for the Advancement of Science, with - 11
September; and the request from the Chairman
of the Organising Committee of the
recting for certain facilities from the Gallery
This matter was adjourned for further consideration


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(C) The Director reported that the sum
of £2000 by which the Grant in Aid
of $3,000 for 1956-57 had been
reduced by Government Order, had
now been returned by a transfer of
the Amount through the Paymaster
Generals Office.
he has
The Director reported that rest
(A)
instituted
of his inquiries as to the present
whereabouts of the portrait of
O’Sullivan Beare, which had
been brought to the notice of the
Board by Mr. Henry Mangan.
though
It was that the picture which
had been at the Irish College.
Salamanca was now at the
Irish Embassy, Madrid.
Under Correspondence, the Director submitted
for the Boards information:
Four letters from the Chief State
(a)
Solicitors Office, dated 15th, 24th
and 29th January, and 1st February
with Copies of letters from
Messrs Bentleys, Stokes and Cowless.
Solicitors. All in reference to the
Will of George Bernard Shaw, deceased,
at present before the Court for
determination.
The contents of these communications.
were noted.
A letter from the Secretary.
(b)
Department of Education, with
reference to the proposed provision


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of a revolving doon, with swing
doors at either side, and turnstiles
in the entrance hall of the Gallery.
The Department noted that the
Commissioners of Public Works
estimated the cost of those works
at $750, and after Consideration
of the matter it had been decided
that in view of the present need
for economy in public expenditure,
the scheme of works in question
should be deferred.
A letter from the Registrar.
Royal Dublin Society, Conveying
the information that the Society's
representatives on the Board of
Governors and Guardians for
the term of three years, from 10th
January, 1957, would be the
newly elected President of the
Society Mr. Bernard T O’Kelly,
Abbey Bank, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare,
and the Senior. Vice-President.
The Hon. W. E. Wylie, C.C.
St Stephens Green Club, Dublin,
to both of whom notices of
meetings should be directed.
This was noted.
A letter from the Secretary of
the Friends of the Irish National
Collections requesting facilities
for the distribution in the Gallery
of pamphlets dealing with the
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It was agreed to grant the facilities
requested
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A letter from Mr. James Butler
offering a portrait of Thomas Caulfield
Irvin, by the poets wife.
The offer was deferred by further
consideration.
He reported that he had not yet
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received from the Department of
Finance the usual form of sanction
of the figure at which the
National Gallery Estimate for
1957-58 had been submitted.
In this connection he mentioned
that the Department of Education
had offered the assistance of
its Accountancy Branch for any
Occasion upon which it might
be required in dealing with the
Gallery accounts, and he was
instructed to call upon the
Department for this purpose at
any time he considered it
desirable
The Director submitted his Report for the
year, 1956, which was approved.
Mr White and Mr. Mac Gonigal were
appointed Auditors of the lane Fund for 1956.
The Director submitted the following
requests for loans.
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Gallery, made through C.E.H.A
It was agreed that the loan
of the pictures on his approved
list be made for a period not
exceeding - months, on the
proposal of Mr de Vere white.
seconded by Mr. O Hegarty.
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from the City of Bordeaux, for
the picture, templation of St Anthony, by ran Wife.
It was agreed on the proposal
of Mr deere white, seconded
by Dr. OConnor
that the can
be made
(C) From the City Art Gallery, Manchester,
for the loan of three pictures, Rembrandt, being women
Turlagan St Turke, and Fellor of the Vineyard.
It was agreed, on the proposa
of
Mr de Vere White, seconded by
Dr. OConnor, that the loan be made.
Under
Other Business the Director submitted:-
(a) Apidure, landscape by Evie Hone,
offered as gift by the friends of the
Irish National Collections.

The gift was accepted with thanks,
and it was decided that the picture
be lent, if arranged to the Dublin
Municipal Gallery of modern Art,
for a period not exceeding one year.
(6)
for inspection six additional volumes
of the Frick Collection, presented
by the Frick Art Reference Library,
which were accepted with thanks.
The Director reported that the amount standing


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to the credit of the Jane Jund at this
date (i.e. the actual amount exclusive
of income invested) was $51645.11
La
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10th April 1957
Meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day, in place of the Meeting Summoned
for the 3rd April, which could not be held for
lade of a quorum. There were present:
Lord Congford
Lord Royne
Mr. Terence de Vers White
Professor T. H. OConnor
Mr. Diamond O'Hegarty
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
And the Director
the Chair was taken by Lord Longford, on
the proposal of Lord Moyne, seconded by Mr de Sere White.
Before the transaction of any business, a
Resolution of sympathy with the relatives of the
late Tade B. Yeats was passed on the proposal
of Lord Hoyne, seconded by Mr. A were White
Apologies for not-Attendance were received
from Judge Murnaghan, Dr. Bodkin and
Mr O’Kelly.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on the 6th
Febrary were read, approved and signed.
arising out of the Minutes, the Director
reported:-
(a) That he had received from the
Department of Finance an advance of
3670 on the Estimate for the services to
be rendered by the Gallery in 195758.


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(6) That he had nothing further to
report in connection with the
offer for purchase of a portrait
of Thomas Caulfeild Irwin
Arrangements re the Audit
(C)
of the lane fund for 1956
That the proposed meeting of
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the Finance Commitee of the
Board had not yet been held
That he had nothing to submit
(2)
to this meeting in Connection with
the Will of the late George Bernard Shaw
That he had received a letter
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from the Department of Education
informing him that the Minister,
with the approval of the Government,
had appointed Mr. John Burke
a member of the Board for a
further period of five years, as
from
That the portrait of OSullivan Beare,
(9)
formerly at the Irish College,
Salamanca was now at Maynoth
College.
The Director submitted Correspondence in
Connection with the portrait of the Earl of Essex
by Sego which had been damaged during
the period of its lean to the Royal Academy
He reported that he had accepted the
offer of the Academy to have it repaired
in London, and this was approved
In accordance with the terms of the new


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By-Law 3. Judge Nurnaghan was elected
Chairman of the Board and Lord Longford
Vice-Chairman for the ensuing twelve months.
The following offers for purchase
were submitted by the Director, but could
not be considered as there was no quorum
for purchases present at this meeting:
(a) Bust of George Russell, & by
Donald Gilbert, offered by the
Sculpton at the price of ₤300.
Portrait of Arthur Ussher (1588-1628).
(b)
agributed to Comelius Tansson
offered by Mr. Arland Ussher at the
price of $100.
Major George Buller John done, by
Portrait of Richard Rothwell, offered
by Mr. C. Marshall Spine at the price
of £225
No action was taken in Connection with the
request from the Lord Provost Edinburgh for
a loan of the picture, River Scene Distmas 1875
by Claude Monet.
Under such further and Other Business
the Director submitted.
(a) An offer for purchase from Messrs Barrys
of a small anatomical figure in marble
by Hogan at the price of £100
Consideration of this offer also was
postponed, owing to the lack of a
quorum for purchase.
The Board did not express interest
(6)
in the offer for purchase of an image of
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but left the matter to the discretion
of the Director
The Director mentioned an
(C)
offer for purchase from
Miss S. Fitzgerald Smith of a
portrait of Parnell by his
Brother at the price of £100
and he was requested to see
the picture.
The Director submitted an
(A)
offer as gift from Mr and Mrs. R.A. French
of a Leascape Dublin Bay and Howits
by the late Jack P. years.
which was gratefully accepted.
The sale of a portrait of Speaker Connally.
by Reynolds, was mentioned.
The Board expressed interest and Mr de Ver White
was asked to write to Sir Alex Martin about
it
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the and Fund
at this date (I.e. The actual amount,
Exclusive of income invested) was
52215.11.
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24th May 195
A Special Meeting of the Board of Governors
and Guardians was held this day for the
purpose of considering correspondence
in connection with the Will of the late
George Bernard Shaw, which required the
immediate attention of the Board. There
were present:-
Mr Justice Murnaghan
Dr Thomas Bodkin
Mr John Keating
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr Terence de Vers White
Mr. John Burke
Mr. Sean O’Sullivan
and the Director
Mr. Justice Murnaghan took the Chair and
thanked the Board for his election as
Chairman for the year 157-88.
Apologies for non-attendance were received
from Mr. Bernard T O’Kelly, Senator E.A. McGuire
And Mr. Henry Mangan.
The Director submitted for consideration
letters of dates 8th and 16th April, and
and and 13th May, from the Chief State solicitors
Office, with copies of relevant correspondence
from Messrs Bentley's, Stokes and Cowless, Solicitors,
re George Bernard Shaw, deceased.
The Chairman read and interpreted for the
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dated 20th February 1957, and the
following Resolution, proposed by
Dr. Bodin and seconded by Mr. Burke
was passed
That the Board see no reason
to support any proceedings
that may be instituted for the
purpose of reversing the Order
of Mr. Justice Harman and
decline therefore to Cooperate with
the Public Trusted in any action
he may take to that end.
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5th June 1957
A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day. There were present:
Mr. Justice Murnaghan
Mr. Bernard T O’Kelly
Dr. J. M.O Connor
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr. Sean O Sullivan
Mr Maurice MacGonigal
M. Terence do her White
Senator E.A. Meluire
And the Director.
Mr. Justice Murnaghan to be the Chair.
Apologies for non attendance were received
from Lord Moyne and Sir Alex Martin.
The Minutes of Meetings of 10th April and 14th May
were read, approved and signed
arising out of the Minutes the Director reported:
(a) Further Correspondence in connection
with the Will of the late George Bernard Shaw,
deceased.
That certain particulars required from the
(6)
Bank of Ireland in connection with the
Lane Fund Audit would be ready shortly.
That the proposed meeting of the finance
(C)
Committee appointed by the board Could
then be held.
That the offer for purchase of a Bust
(d)
of George Russell, (A) by the Sculptor,
Donald Gilbert, had been withdrawn.
That he had received no further
(2)
information in Connection with the sale
of the portrait of Speaker Connolly.


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(I) He drew the Boards attention to the
Meeting of the British Association
to be held in Dublin 4th 9th September,
in connection with which special
facilities had been requested from
the Gallery.
no order was made by the Board
Under Correspondence, the Director read
(a) A letter from Messrs Whitney, Moore & Keller,
Solicitors, with reference to the wishes of
the late Jack B. Years in Connection with
reproductions of his pictures.
the matter was noted.
A letter from Father Hubert Quinn. D.F.M.
(2)
requesting permission to make special colour
plistographs of the picture in the election
of who Wadding, O.S.F ascribed to
libera
Permission was granted.
Noaction was taken in Connection
(C)
with a letter from Major Blythe, relative
to a locket portrait of J.M. Newcome,
XIId Light Dragoon Guards, Castlebr. 1887.
A letter from Messrs Trost and Reid,
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Bristol, requesting reproduction rights
of the picture by Sisley in the Collection
was discussed and adjourned for
further Consideration.
Owing to lack of a quorum for purchases,
Consideration of the following offers for
purchase was adjourned to the next
meeting


(a) Portrait of Arthur Ussher, attributed
to Cornelius Lanssen.
(6) Portrait of Major George Bulles
Johnstone, by Richard Rothwell.
(C) I small anatomical figure in
marble, by Hogan.
Lord Longford was appointed Judge of
the Taylor Art Scholarship Competition, for
1958
Under Father and Other Business,
the
Director informed the Board.
was
That Mr Prior Wandesford
(a)
about to offer a loan of certain
Cassons panels to the Gallery
That an offer had been made
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through the Taoiseach's Office of a
portrait of Robert Emmet
The Board requested that a photograph
Of this victure be obtained.
That he had received a letter from
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Mr. Henry Mangan with reference
to the pictures at Castletown and
Duncandle. The letter was noted
That he had received a letter from
(d)
Mr. John Lewis Crosby, General
Secretary of C.E.M., thanking
the Board for the loan of a group
of pictures to Belfast, and the
Director for opening the Exhibition
of these works. The letter was noted.
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the appointment of a successor to the


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late Miss Fire Home on the Selection
Committee of the Haverty Trust was
adjourned until July.
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the Creat of the some Fund
at this date (i.e. the actual amount
Exclusive of income invested) was
53158.1
James A. Managhan
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3rd July, 1957.
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day.
There were
present
Mr. Justice Maghan
Mr Bernard J. O’Kelly
Dr. J.M. OConnor
Mr. John Keating
Mr Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
Sir Ale Martin
Mr. John Burke
Mr. Henry Mangan
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Mr Terence de Vere White
and the Dirator.
Mr. Justice Murnaghan took the Chair.
while the meeting was in progress a telephone
massage was received from Senate & McGuire
Apologizing for his non-attendance.
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 5th June were
read, approved and signed.
arising out of the Minutes:-
(a) letters of the 6th 19th 21st, 24th
and 27th June from the Chief State Solicitor,
will Copies of relevant correspondence
from Messrs Bartleys, Stokes and Cowless
Solicitors, dealing with the Question of
the Shaw Bequest were Considered.
The Governon appreciated very much
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they were provided regarding the
many points raised, and after
discussion the following resolution,
proposed by Mr de Vere white and
seconded by Mr. Burke was passed:-
That the Board will not object
if the parties interested are able
to effect a settlement approved
by the Court that $10,000 be
allocated to the Public Trustee
as Executor of George Board Shaws
Will for the purpose of promoting
the Alphabet Contemplated by
the will and that the residue
be thereupon be paid out to the
Residuary gates
The Board also decided that
if no settlement should be
arrived at and the Appeal
came for hearing, they did
not desire to be represented.
It was considered that the
attitude of the Board had
been made sufficiently clear
and was stated in the
Judgement of Mr. Justice forman
The wording of this resolution
which had the same proposer
and seconder, was as follows:-
In the event of an Appeal
proceeding the Board did
not think it necessary to
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(b) The offer on loan of two Cassone
panels from Captain Prior Wandes fords
was accepted with thanks, on the
proposal of Sir Alex Martin
seconded by Mr de Vere white.
Nor do were white was appointed
(C)
in succession to the late Kisstie Hone.
As the Gallery's representative on
the Selection Committee of the
Thomas Haverty Trust.
No action was taken with reference
(D)
to the report on the Gallery's investments
from the Stock orders, Her Bewley & Manly,
but it was ordered that the terris
of Sir Hugh Lanes Will be examined,
to ascertain whether Capital can
be expended, or only income
Under Correspondence, the Director reported:-
(a) Communications from the Royal
Academy in Connection with repairs
to the panel portrait of the Second
Earl of Essex by Segor.
the Correspondence was noted
and Sir Alex Martin undertook to
take the matter up with the R.A.
and to interview Mr. Buttery
with regard to these repairs
from the Publications Department
(6)
of the National Gallery, London
in connection with the request of
Messrs Prost and Revd. Ld Bristol
for reproduction rights of the Gallery
picture by Sisley.


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It was agreed that the requested
permission be granted on the same
terms as those obtaining for
reproductions from the Wallace
Collection.
From Miss H.M. Gahan to her
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proposed bequest of a portrait of
Miss Arabella Persse of Mode,
painted in 1878 by C. Dutyens
Noted
from the Secretary, Royal Dublin
(A)
Society re the appointment to
Lord Longford as Judge of
the Taylor Art Scolarships
Competition, 1958
noted.
The Director
submitted the following
offers for purchase:
(a) From Mr Arland Ussher
A Portrait of Arthur Ussher (15831628.
attributed to Cornelius Janssen, at
the price of £100
It was proposed by Sir Alex Martin,
seconded by Mr Henry Mangan, and
agreed that this offer be accepted
From Mr. C. Marshall Spink
(b.)
A portrait of Major George Buller Johnstone,
by Richard Rothwell. At the price of
235
It was decided to decline this
offer.
From Messrs Barrys.
(C)
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by Hogan, at the price of £100
It was proposed by Mr. Keating,
seconded by Mr. Mangan, and agreed
that this work be purchased.
Under further and Other Business, the Director
(a) Drew the boards attention to the
present condition of certain pictures,
on a report from Mr Denis Nation.
There was a general discussion on
the subject of cleaning, but no
action was taken
Drew the Boards attention to a
(b.)
photograph of a Landscape, possibly
the work of the Irish painter
John Slattery, offered by the Editor
of the Dog Lovers library
No action was taken.
The Director reported that the amount standing
to the credit of the Lane fund at this date
(i.e. the actual amount, exclusive of income
invested) was $5.353.88.
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26th July, 1957.
A Special Meeting, called on the
requisition of the following five members
of the Board
The Chairman (Mr. Justice mornaghan
The Chairman of the Board of Public Works
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Sir Ale Martin
Lord Moyne
And
Mr de Vere white
was held on this day. To consider the
Arts Councils request for an extension
of the loan of the three Chinery pictures now
in Edinburgh for an Exhibition in London.
there were present:
Mr. Justice Murnaghan
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Dr. J.M. OConnor
Mr de Vere white
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
and the Director
It was proposed by M. de Here white,
seconded by Mr. Mac Gonigal and
a greed that the Extension of the loan be
granted.
James & Managhan
2 October 195


2nd October, 1957
A meeting of the Board of Governors
and Guardians was held this day. There
were present:
Mr. Justice Murnaghan
Dr. J.M. OConnor
Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
Lord Longford
Lord mayne
Dr Thomas Bathin
Mr. John Burke
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr. Terence de Vere White
Mr. Richard Gonigal
and the Director.
Mr. Justice Murnaghan took the Chair.
Apologies for non-attendance were received
from Sir Alex Martin and Mr. John Keating and old
The Director announced the Appointment
of Mr. Richard Mc Gonigal, S.C., to the Board
as from the 6th August, 1957, for a period
of five years.
Minutes of the meetings held on the 3rd and
26th July were read, approved and signed.
arising out of the minutes, the Director reported:-
(a) That the repairs to the Portrait of the
and Earl of Essex had now been
carried out.


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(6) That the offer of Ness Frost and
Reid for permission to reproduce the
Gallerys picture by Sisley was for
consideration.
The charging of a fee for
reproduction with trade rates for
Apies required by the Gallery
was approved.
further Correspondence in
(C)
connection with the proposed
bequest from Miss H.M. Galan
of a portrait of Arabella Pisse
by S. Lutyes
Acceptance of the bequest was
Approved.
The present position with regard
(A)
to the Will of George Bernard Shaw,
deceased.
Under Correspondence, the following items were
considered
A memorandum from the Director
(a)
of the Arts Buncil, with reference
to Catalogues, publications. Etc.
which was noted
A request from the Curator of the
(b)
Dublin Municipal Gallery for
an extension of the period of
the loan of the picture. The liffey twin
by Jack Beats, was granted
A private request for a loan of
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one of the pictures from the
Killtown Collection was declined,
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had no power to lend in this case.
(A)
A request from Mr. H. E. Rubenstein
for permission to erect a replica
of the Gallery's statue of Shaw,
by Troubetzhoy, on the Thames
Embatement
It was decided to ask the Director
to report on this matter to the
next meeting.
Consideration of a proposal of Mr. do her white
and Senator McGuire for the holding in the Gallery
of an Exhibition of Irish Painting during the period
of An Tostal, 1958, was adjured for Mr de Here white
to supply, more precise details, to the next meeting
Consideration of a memorandum of an interview
granted by the Minister for Education to the
Chairman and the Director was adorned for
a further report.
The terms of Sir Hugh Lands will were examined,
and was decided that dividends from investments
be placed on Deposit, as had been the practice.
The Director submitted the following offers for
purchase.
(a) From Mr. George W. Coulter
Murillo's Boy and Girl Counting Money
This offer was declined
From Mr. R.A. Riches:
(B)
A portrait of Judge Kendal Bushe,
by Martin Cregan
Consideration of this offer was positioned
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It was decided to accept with appreciation
the very genious offer from Lord Wicklow
of a Flemish Portrait of a woman
Other Business
Under
(a) It was decided that a request
from the Hague Museum for a
loan of the Gallerys Portrait
of Sir Walter Raleigh could
not be granted, as the ondition
Of this panel made it.
unsuitable for travel in winter.
hotographs of
Two Folios of Pictures in the
(6)
English Royal Collections
passed to the Gallery by
Dr. O'Sullivan of the National
Museum were gratefully
accepted.
The following Resolution, proposed by
Dr Bodlim and seconded by Lord Moyne,
was passed.
That Copies of the Minutes of each
Meeting be circulated to the Governors
and Guardians with the Agends of
business to be transaded at each
following meeting.
The Doctor reported that the Amount
standing to the credit of the same find at this
date (i.e. the actual amount exclude of
income invested was $6.084. 11.1


4th December, 195
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were
present:-
The Hon. James A. Maghan
Lord Longford
Lord Moyne
Senator. McGuire
Dr. J.M. OConnor
Mr. John Keating
Mr. Sean O'Sullivan
Mr. Richard McGonigal
Mr de Ter White
Mr Henry Mangan
And the Director
The Hon. James A. Maghan took the Chair.
There were apologies for non attendance
from Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty and
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal. The Minutes
of the Meeting held on the 2nd October
were read, approved and signed.
Arising out of the minutes:-
(a)
Correspondene he the Will of
George Bernard Shaw was read by the
Chairman and his action therewith
was approved on the proposal of
Mr. Keating, seconded by Dr. OConnor
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further correspondence in connection
with the proposal to erect a
replica of the Gallery statue of
Shan by Troubetzboy was read
(C)
The terms proposed by Miss


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by Messrs Trost & Reid Bristol, for
reproductions were agreed on the
proposal of Senator equire, seconded
by Lord Longford.
In connection with the proposed loan of
pictures to Belfast, the Director was
instructed to arrange with Belfast for
the loan of pictures from his selected
list
the Estimate for the services to be
rendered by the Gallery during the
year, 1958.54 were approved at the
figure of 12650.
The request of Mr de Vere white for
facilities in connection with the proposed
holding in the Gallery of an Exhibition
of Irish painting during the period
of An Testal, 1958, was discussed
at length, and the decision arrived
at was as follows:
The Board regrets it must
refuse the exhibition of
Irish Painting proposed for
next Tostal for lack of space
and asks the Director to
Communicate the fact to the
Minister and to request him
to make make available
the houses, not 88 and 89
Merrion Square to the Gallery
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an exhibition should enhance
the prestige of Irish painting
and would like to stage it in
1959
The Director submitted the following offers
for purchase
(a) from Messrs W.M. Sabin & Sons, a
picture of the last Judgment attributed
to G. J. Peni, which was declined
from Miss Dorothy Phillpotts, a
(6)
portrait of J.M.Synge, artist
inauthenticated.
It was agreed to ask Sir Alex Martin
to inspect this picture and advise
the offer of Mr. R.A. Riches of a portrait of
Judge Kendal Bushe was considered further
and accepted at the price of Seventy-five
Guineas, on the proposal of Mr. Mangan,
seconded by Lord Longford.
No action was taken in view of
Sir Alex Martin's Asinion on two portraits
by Robert Hunter at present in the possession
of Sir Cecil Stafford King-Herman.
The Director submitted a suggestion from
the Director of the National Museum
for the transfer of 163 Pictures – Oil Paintings,
Water-Colours. Chall and pencil drawings
from the Museum, and the Director was asked
to report as to the suitability of these
works for the Gallery.


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It was agreed to accept with thanks the
offer of Mrs. Birbed of a watercolour
by her late husband. Geoffrey Birbeck
(1875-19547
Under other Business
(a) A request from Mr. Donal OSullivan
for permission to have a colour
reproduction of the portrait of
Carolan, the Harper, was granted
(6) a request from P.T. Vander want,
God. Holland, for a photographs.
of the Gallery's picture, The Fisherboy,
by Frans Hals was considered,
and the Director was asked to
enquire as to the use to which it
was proposed to put any
reproduction of this for die.
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the Credit of the Jane Fund
At this date (i.e. the actual amount,
exclusive of income invested) was
62737
La
Chapman
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5th February, 1958
A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day. There were present Lord Longford,
Mr. Henry Mangan, Professor O’Connor
on de Here white. Mr MacGonigal and
Mr. G. F. Fagan, who, as the new Chairman of the
Commissioners of Public Works, had become
Ex-Officis a member of the Board on the retirement
of Mr. Diarmuid O'Hegarty
Mr Fagan was introduced by the Director.
Apologies for non-attendance were received from
Mr. Justice Nurnaghan and Dr. Bodlem.
In the absence of the Chairman, Lord Congford.
as Vice-Chairman, took the Chair.
The minutes of the meeting held on the
4th December were read, approved and signed.
Arising out of the Minutes, the Director
reported.
That the Gallery had received to date
(a)
the sum of £10,000 in respect of the Shaw
Bequest.
It was proposed by Mr de Vere white,
seconded by Mr. Mangan and agreed
That an Account be opened at the Bank
of Ireland in the name of the Governors
and Guardians of the National Gallery
forthwith, the signature of two members
of the Board of Governors and the Director
to be necessary for the signing of Cheques.
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be drawn immediately in favour of
Messrs Bentleys, Stokes & Cowless, in
respect of this sum, advanced by
them to meet the payment required
from the Gallery under the terms of
the Compromise arrived at in
Connection with the proposed alphabet
the remainder to be placed on Deposit A/C
That he had nothing further to
(6)
report with reference to the proposal
to erect in London a replica of the
Gallerys statue of Shaw, which
had been approved by the board
in 1944
In view of his report on the
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present position of the matter, no
action was taken with regard to
the offer for purchase from
Mrs. Phillpotts of an unauthenticated
portrait of J.M. Synge
In view of his information.
(a)
no action was taken concerning
an application from Holland for
to photograph of The Fisher Boy
by Frans als
The offer from the Director of
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the National Museum of a transfer
of 163 pictures to the Gallery was
deferred for the present
Under Correspondence the following letters
were received and their contents noted;
(A) From Mr. T. T. Pitman on the subject
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and
from Never Frost & Reid, Bristol
(6)
with reference to their offer in
Connection with reproductions.
The Directors Report on the working of
the Gallery for the year 1947 was submitted
and approved.
The portrait of Judge Kendal Bushe, by
Martin Cregan, recently purchased at the
price of 78. 153 was submitted for inspection.
the following pictures were submitted
and gratefully accepted:-
(6). As a bequest by Mrs. Case. The
Cavalier bids Farewell to his
Steed by Jack B. Years.
As a gift from Mr. Joseph Mc Grath
(6)
The Original Portrait of Roger Casement,
by Sarah Purser, R.A.
The offer for purchase from Mr. James Butler,
At the price of £25 of a portrait of the poet,
Thomas Caulfield Irwin, together with a
death-maste of his Son, was deferred for
lack of a quorum
the following requests for leans were
dealt with
(a) from the Bavarian National Museum,
for two pictures by Chardin
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From the City of Bordeaux, for
(b)
one picture by Chardin
It was decided to leave this request
to the discretion of the Director until
the April meeting.
request from the Borough of
(C)
Dagenham for a picture by Hogarth
to an Exhibition. Georgian Essex, was
met by granting the loan of
The Western Family
A letter from the Secretary Department of
Education suggesting proposals enabling the
Gallery to lend pictures to our Embassies
abroad was considered and the Director
was instructed to reply that
The Board is entirely sympathetic to the
Suggestion for landing pictures to our embassies abroad,
that as legislation is necessary the board agrees that
it should be introduces, and that the Board be given
an opportunity of examine the draft bill, the Governes
may themselves have suggestions or proposal to put forward
set inclusion in the amenample polation following
And further and Other Business
were considered.
(a) An offer from the Rt. Rev Monsignor
J.K. Ryan of a picture by Mulready
was gratefully accepted.
An offer for purchase of a portreet
(b)
by Kneller of Lord Chancellor Porter
was declined.
An offer for purchase of a
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water-Colour, by Rowbotham
was declined.
(d)
An offer of Photographi blocks
from Messrs Wilson partnell & Son
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The Director reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the lane find at
this date (ie the actual amount exclusive of
income invested I was £6127168


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2nd April 1958
Fleeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were
present
Lord Longford
Lord Moyne
the ton James A. Murnaghan
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr. George Vagan
Mr Maurice Mac Gonigal
Mr. Terence de Here white
Senator McGuire
Rev. Father Gwynn
And the Registrar
Oving to illness, the Director was not
present.
The first business of the Meeting was the
appointment of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
for the ensuing twelve months.
On the proposal of Lord Longford, seconded
by Mr. Mangan. The Hon. James Minaghan
was appointed; and on the proposal of
Lord Moyne, seconded by Mr Fagan,
Lord Longford was appointed Vice-Chairman
The Hon James Murnaghan took the Chair.
The Minutes of the meeting held on the
5th February were read, approved and
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Apologies for non-attendance were
received from Mr Keating and Mr. Baile.
arising out of the Minutes:
(a) The offer for purchase of a portrait
of the poet, Thomas Caulfield ruin,
together with a death-make of his
son, from Mr. James Butler, at the
price of £25, was declined.
(b)
Consideration of the offer for
purchase from Mrs Dorothy Phillpotts
of an unauthenticated portrait
of J.M. Synge was postponed
for identification by Dr. Best.
Consideration of further Correspondence
)
in connection with the proposed
erection in London of a replica
of the Gallery's statue of Shaw
was adjourned to the next meeting
(9)
Correspondence in Connection with
the loan of Hogarths The Western Family
to an Exhibition at Dagenham was
noted.
Correspondence
(a) In connection with the Shaw Bequest,
A letter was received from the
Public Trustee offering Stock of
lash, to meet a certain portion
of the bequest and it was decided
to accept the Stock.
A report of further receipts
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Correspondence (contd.)
Correspondence in connection
(b)
with the presentation with the
presentation by the Revd John K. Ryan
was noted.
A letter was received from the
(
Secretary, Royal Irish Academy
to announce that the Rev Father Gwyn.
S.S. had been elected President,
and Father Gwynn was welcomed
to the meeting.
A request from the British Drama League for
a Contribution towards the Shaw memorial
in London was adjourned for the result of
of inquiries to be made to the British Museum
and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Owing to his illness, the Report of the Director
On his visit to London Could not be made,
but plestographs of the following pictures
which he had seen were shown to the Board,
together with two letters from Dr. Bokin
St Dominic in Prayer— Bartholomon
A novane
The Resurrection. The master of Frankfort
St Joseph Adoring the Christchild
School of Nancy.
Oction was taken in connection with the
Offers for purchase of these works.
The Registrar submitted an offer for
purchase from Mrs. E.H. Drey of a picture
by Michelm at the price of 900, which
was adjourned.


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The Registrar submitted an offer for
purchase from Mr Kevin Maughan
of a picture by Houthorst at the price
of $1,200, which was adjourned.
The following members of the Board
were appointed as signatories to operate
Vote and Grant in Hid payments:
The Chairman
Mr de Ver White
Mr. Maurice MacGonigal
Senator & Geo
The Revd Father Gwynn
the Registrar reported that the amount
Standing to the Credit of the Lane Hund
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4th June 1958
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were
present
The Hon. James A. Murnaghan
Mr. John Burke
Mr. George Hagan
Mr. Richard Gonigal
Sir Alex Martin
Mr. Henry Mangan
Lord Langford
Mr. Terence do vero White
Mr. Maurice MacGonigal
Senator, Mr Gris
and The Director
The Hon James A Monaghan took the Chair
Apologies for now Attendance were received
from Cod Moyne and Dr Bodkin
The Minutes of the meeting of the and Anne,
which had been circulated were taken as
read and were approved and signed
arising out of the minutes
(a) The offer for purchase from Mrs Phillpotts
to a portrait inauthenticated) to
J.M. Synge which had been postponed
for the Opinion if Dr. Best was declined
(6) The offer for purchase from Pars
Thos. Agnew Custod of a picture
by Bartolomes de Gravan was
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to see it and report
(C)
The Registrar reported that he
had written to both the British
Museum, and the Royal Academy of
Dramatic Art on the subject of
to requested Contribution to the
erection of a Shaw memorial in
London, but that he had not
yet received to definite reply from
either.
Under Correspondence.
(a) A letter from Mr Fagan on the subject
of the establishment of Attendants led to
a lengthy discussion, and after different
aspects of the matter were considered
the Director was instructed to make
further inquiries of the Department of Education
as to conditions.
(6)
following an earlier letter to the
Director, Sir Alex Martin addressed
the Bird with reference to two pictures
by Colin do Coter and The Master of
the Magdalen Legend to be sold at
Messrs Christies on the 27th June.
He was instructed that he might bid
to the limit of £10,000 for the two,
the cost to be met mainly from the
as kind.
(C). Two letters from Lord Moyne were
considered, Calling attention to a
piece of sculpture by Delan in the
possession of Lord Sligo, which might
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Gallery, and it was decided to ask
Lord Moyne to suggest to Lord Sligo
that he should communicate directly
with the Gallery
A request from Gael Scannan for
(a)
facilities to whotograph certain pictures
with a view to the making of films
to be be exhibited through the Country,
and expressing the hope that the
exhibition might create a demand
for a film of the 39 lane Pictures
that are held at the Tate Gallery.
London.
It was agreed to grant the request
but it should be explained that
the Board had no authority over
the Lane Pictures
The following works by Fire Hone, bequeathed
by the late Mrs Nancy Connell were gratefully
accepted.
Stamed Glass Panel - The Two Apostles
Design - East window, Eton College
the Director submitted a request from
the Chairman and Secretary. The Fire Hono
Exhibition for a loan of the following works.
Ascension (Gonacho Cartron)
Eton Design (Gonache
and scape (Dil)
The Board agreed to grant the request.
The position of the Shaw Bequest with
regard to me Tax was explained by


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the Chairman and it was agreed that the
following members of the Board would
meet the representative of the London
Solicitors, Mr Bentleys, Stoles and
Lawless on a day to be mutually
arranged.
The Chairman
Lord Longford
Senator McGuire
her de Vers white
Under such further and Other Business
the following matters were dealt with
(a). The affixing of the Corporate
Seal of the Board to a Resolution
accepting the Transfer of the sum
of 11840.11. (One Thousand One
Hundred and Eighty four Bunds and
even pence in 32 percent Treasury
Stock 1979-1981. from the Public Trustee.
Kingsway, London. W.C.3. to the Board
of Governors and Guardians, National
Gallery of Ireland.
(6)
An offer for purchase from
Mr. Clifford Duits of a picture ascribed
to Mathen be Nam. At the price of
$400 was discussed with the Board
and it was arranged that the Director
would correspond with the vendor in
the course of a week.
A pencil drawing of Oscar Wilde by
(C)
A.S Boyd offered by less Thos. A new
sons was accepted at the price of
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The Director was authorised
(A)
to inform Mrs. Drey that the Board
did not feel justified in paying
more that $500 for her Michal
picture.
The Director reported that the amount standing
to the credit of the lane Hund at this date
was $7,118. 114. (i.e. the actual amount
exclusive of income invested)
James A Monaghan
2 July 1958


18th June 1658
Special Meeting called on the requisition
of the following five members Off the Board.
James H. Nurnaghan
John Baile
Henry Mangan
Maurice MacGonigal
Rev. Aubrey Gwynn St.
To consider the purchase of two paintings
by a Remish vitist Considered by the
Board on Wednesday June 4th. It has
been suggested that the Subject Concerned
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is not a Bishop of Dublin
There were present
Mr Justice Monaghan
Lord Longford
Father Gunn
Senator. Mr Guire
Mr Maurice Gonigal
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr John Keating
Mr. Frence de Vere white
Mr. George Fagan
and the Director
It was proposed by Mr. Maurice McGougal
that the original instruction to Sir Alex Martin
from the masting of 4th June be allowed to stand,
and it be confirmed that he should try
to acquire Nos and 9 in the Clotworth Sale
alique, these pictures to be purchased at
an inclusive price not exceeding £10,000.
On a show of hands, to were in fair


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and 3 against, the dissentients being
Resor Fagan, Keating and Mangan,
James St Mary his
10- 1914


and July 1958
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were
present
The Hon James A. Murnaghan
Mr. John Keating
Lord Longford.
Lord Doyne
Mr. Richard Gonigal
Mr. George Fagan
Mr. Henry Mangan
and the rector
The Hon James Murnaghan took the chair
Apologies for now. Attendance were received
from the Rev. Father Gwyn, Senator McGuire
And Mr. Maurico MacGonigal
The Minutes of the meeting held on the
4th June and of the Special Meeting held on
the 15th June were read, Approved and Signed
arising out of the Minutes, the following
matters were dealt with.
(a)
In connection with the Sculpture by Dalon
in the possession of Lord Sligo, which
had been brought to the notice of
the Board by Lord Moyne, to Director
reported that he had not yet
received any direct communication
on the matter from Lord Sligo.
The Director reported that there
(6)
had been a disappointment in
Connection with the showing of the


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film strip of pictures in the Gallery
at the Department of Education
On Saturday 25th June, and that
he had not yet seen it.
(C). The Director submitted for
inspection the pencil sketch of
Oscar Wilde by A.S. Boyd
purchased from Ross this Agnew
& Sould by order of the Board
from the June meeting, and
explained at the Same time that
the picture by Bartholomes
de Govane, which had been
or offer from the same form
was now sold and no longer
available for the Gallery
The offer for purchase from Mr. C. Marshall Spike
of two picture, (a) a portrait by
Gilbert Stuart, and (b) A picture by
Borgiam was declined.
The Chairman reported that with the Director,
Mr de Vere white and Senator Mr Guire, he
had interviewed free of the firm of
Messrs Bentleys, Stoles and loss, Solicitors.
and as a result of their discussion 6.
the different points which had arisen in
Connection with the George Bernard Shaw
Bequest Mr. We had been appointed to
represent the Board on an advisory Committee
to work under the Public Truster, Executor of
the will and that he be remunerated in
the basis of Solicitor and Clients costs,


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this arrangement to be subject to revocation
fell when nocessary. It was decided
also (a) to provide 4,000 as the Gallerys
share to form a fund to provide payment
of annuities, And (b.) that the income
from the bequest, at the moment as deposit
with the Bank of Ireland be invested
as advised by the Gallery's Stockbrokers,
Messrs Bowley and Manly
Mr Lynaght of the Chief State Solicitors
Office, who was present in addition to the
above mentioned has supplied a full
report of the interview
Under such further and Other Business
the following offers for purchase were
submitted and declined.
(a). From Mrs Kathlee Fox, pictures
by Nathaniel Mone and Jack B. Yeats
(b) From Mr. E. Starck of pictures.
by James Arthur O’Connor.
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the Lane kind
at this date (i.e., the actual amount
Exclusive of income invested) was
Six Thousand and Seventy three pounds,
seventeen shillings and Eleven pence
(£6073 1711.
James Murray
October 1925


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20th August, 1958
A Special meeting called on the requisition
of the following five members of the Board.
James Armaghan
John Burke
Henry Mangan
Terence de Vere White
E.AM Guire
was held this day:
to consider the grant of leave of absence
to the Director on the ground of ill health,
and the appointment of a temporary Substitute
A. There were present
The Hon James & Murnaghan
Lord Longford
John Keating
Mr. Terence de Vere white
Senator McGuire
Mr. Henry Maugan
Mr. George Fagan.
The Hon James & Nenaghan took the Chair
Apologies were received from Dr. Bodlein.
Mr. Maurice Negonigal and
Mr. Richard Mc Gonigal
The Chairman read a letter from the
runster for Education in the course of
which he stated that, with the taviseach,
he had been thinking that if Dr. Mr Greavy
is to recuperate fully from his recent illness
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His suggestion in the matter was that, as
he understood Dr McGreeny would have no
personal objection to the arrangement.
Dr. William O’Sullivan, Keeper of the
Arts and Industrial Section of the risen,
and later Secretary of the Arts Council,
be lent as a substitute for the time being
for Dr McGreevy. He felt the fact
that Dr. O’Sullivan would be keeping
things going would be bound to
contribute greatly to Dr McGreevy's peace
of mind.
The Minister put forward the suggestion
tentatively and subject to the Boards
Agreement, and, if found agreeable, he
could arrange for Dr. OSullivan
to be lent for a period of, say, three
months.
The Board. On the proposal of
Mr Keating, seconded by Lord Longford
agreed to accept the Tinisters proposal
James A Murraghan
1 Aber 1958


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1st October, 1958
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were
present
The Hon. James A. Murnaghan
Lord Moyne
Senator E.A. McGuire
Mr. Henry Mangan
Mr. John Burke
ord Longford
Mr. Mawrice McGonigal
Mr John Keating
Father Aubrey Gaynor
Mr. Richard Mac Gonigal
and Mr. William O'Sullivan, acting
for the Director.
The Hon James Murnaghan took the Chair.
Apologies for non attendance were received
from Dr. Bodkin and Mr Fagan.
The minutes of Meetings held on the and July
and 20th August were read, approved, and
signed.
It was decided to lend the painting of
D. Benjamin Headly by William Hogarth
to the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, subject
to the usual conditions - cost freight
insurance etc. being borne by the Willer
Art Gallery, as well as an assurance of
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An offer of Herr H. Blankmeister of Frankfurton Main
received through the Department of External Affairs,
to present two of his paintings to an Irish Gallery
was declined.
The two Paintings, The thronement of wit Ronald
by Colyn de Coter and The Departure of
Saint Romold by the master of the Magdalen
legend, purchased recently at a total cost of
6.515 from the whatsworth Sile on June 4th,
were submitted for inspection and
instructions given to have them but on
exhibition in a temporary location as soon
as possible.
The painting, Suire in a Tavern by Mulready,
as presented by Monsignon Ryan was
submitted for inspection by the board
And it was directed that an expression of
from the Board be sent to Consigned Ryan.
An offer from Mrs. Kitz Hart to present
three baintings by the late George Russell (A)
was accepted and it was directed that
an expression of appreciation from the Board
be sent to Mrs. Fitz Hort.
An offer for the purchase of a painting
attributed to J.M. Turner from Mr Patrick Cary.
Kildare, at the price of £1500 was
Considered and deferred pending the
actual inspection of the painting by the
Board and it was directed that Mr Leavy
be informed that the Bavid Considered the
price of 1500 pressive.


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The offer for purchase of a painting,
Medowne & Child attributed to Corregis
from Mr. Fred Naylor at the price of
$6.000 was declined
An offer for purchase of 40 Irish to prographical
drawings attributed to J.M. Turner, from
Mr. A. Wild, Seattle, U.S.A. at the price
of £35085 was declined
It was agreed that the future policy of
the Board in regard to acquisitions should
be more positively active in filling the
gaps rather than acquiring painting
by haphazard offers.
Consideration of the provision of Pensions.
for the staff of the Gallery was deferred
sending the receipt of a written reply
from the Department of Education to
the letter of the Director dated 11th June,
1958 and it was decided that a copy
of the letter, when received, should be
sent, individually, to all the members
of the Board, if possible before the next
Statutory Meeting.
The Registrar reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the Lane find at this
date (i.e the actual amount exclusive of income
invested was £11:2:10
The members of the Board noted and were
glad to learn of the continued improvement.


and progress of the Director in recovering from
his illness.
James & Banagh
3 December 1958


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3rd December, 1958.
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. The were present.
The Hon James A. Murnaghan
Lord Moyne
Mr. John Bule
Mr Henry Mangan
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
Mr. Richard Mc Gonigal
and the Director, with
Dr. W. OSullivan in attendance
Apologies for non attendance were
received from Dr. Bodlin, Mr Fagan,
Mr. Keating, Father Gunn and
Senator McGuire
The Minutes of the meeting held on
the 1st October, 1958, were approved
and signed
arising out of the Minutes approval was
given
a to the restoration and cleaning done
by Mr. James Gorry to the painting by
Honthort, Wedding feast, Catalogue
No. 1379. And
to the continuing of Dr. Wm O'Sullivan.
(b)
Keeper of the Art Industrial Division,
National Museum, to help the Diredor
in the work of the Gallery until further
notice.
Estimates for the Financial year, 1959 60


My him
1923-24
Total 11423
99 3000
1933-34
5.5 11200 Bully
1949.50
6. 11200
The going in the ga Rural groups,
by Sampson Tow good Roche at the price
of 36 guineas from Mr. Henry E. Pulitzer was
declined.
Consideration of an offer for the purchase
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of a painting. The agony in the Garden.
by fairess at the price of $250 from
Mrs Jobel Scott— Williams was deferred
sending the inspection of the actual
painting by the Board.
An offer for the purchase of two Oil
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paintings of Normandy Street Scenes by
Schaffer at the Brice of £50 from
Mr. Thomas Colman, was declined.
(2)
An offer for the purchase of a painting
of George Bernard Shaw by James Dobson
at the price of 35 guineas, from
Mr. E. Luton, was declined
an offer for the purchase of a piece
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Approval was given of the following
Estimates for the Boards requirements for
the financial year ending 31st March 1860
Salaries and Wages
8.574
Purchase and Repair of Pictures G. 5000
Travelling Expenses
150
Incidental Expenses
565
Total
14.289
Offers for isurchase;
(a) An offer for the purchase of a Landscape
attributed to J.M.W. Turner at the price
of ₤850 from Mr. Patrick Leavy was declined
Cen offer for the purchase of a painting.
(b)
The going in the ga Rural Group.
by Sampson Tow good Roche at the price
of 36 guineas from Mr. Henry E. Pulitzer was
declined.
Consideration of an offer for the purchase
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of a painting. The agony in the Garden.
by fairesso at the price of $250 from
Mrs Jobel Scott— Williams was deferred
sending the inspection of the actual
painting by the Board.
An offer for the purchase of two Oil
d
paintings of Normandy Street Scenes by
Schaffer at the Brice of £50 from
Mr. Thomas Colman, was declined.
(2)
An offer for the purchase of a painting
of George Bernard Shaw by James Dobson
at the price of 35 guineas, from
Mr. E. Luton, was declined
an offer for the four chase of a piece
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Classical Style, by F. Vich of Florence,
from Mr. T. T. Cullen, was declined.
It was decided unanimously to recommed
(8)
to the next meeting of the Board that
an offer to Courchase two wings of a
triptych by the Flemish School of Painting.
About 1470, from Messrs James Adam & Sons.
Auctioneers, for $225 be accepted
Consideration was deferred on an
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offer of a painting of Lady Lavery and
Her Two Daughters, by Sir John Cavery
At the price of ₤300 to any Irish Gallery,
from Dr. A. Watersweld in letters
dated Oct 27th and Dec. 1st, to
Lord Moyne, Board member; and
it was decided that a letter should
be sent to Mr. Watersweld informing
him that the Board would sympathetically
Consider the matter at its February
meeting.
Law of Cartoons and Painting by Fire Hone
It was decided to lend the landscape Painting
in oil, snow at Marlay and the two
Cartsons. The ascension and Eton Design,
by Evie Hone to the Arts Council of Great
Britain for an exhibition to take place in
London during January and February, 1959
subject to the usual conditions that cost,
freight and insurance would be borne by
the Arts Council of Great Britain as well
as an assurance of adequate safety precautions
while on Exhibition.


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loan of painting by Jan been. The Village School
It was decided to lend the painting The Village
School by Jan Steen, Cat No. 226 to the Director.
Koninlelike Kabinet van Schildren for an
Exhibition to take place in the Hague. Holland,
from December, 1958 to February 1959. Subject
to the usual conditions that Cost freight
and insurance would be borne by
Koninklike Kabinet van Schildren, as well as
an assurance of adequate timely precautions
while on exhibition
loan of two paintings by Poussin, the entombent
and Bacchants and Satyr.
Consideration was deferred on the lending
of two paintings by Busin, The Entombent
Oct. No 214, and Bacchante and Satyr.
Cat No. 816 for Exhibition in the Couvre and
in the Roven Museum during 1960 under
the auspices of Reunion bee Muses.
Nationar, France, and it was decided
that in the meantime these paintings would
not be lent out to any other body during
the period of the proposed exhibition
and that a letter should be sent to
de Directeur de Muses de Mance to this
effect.
loan of a painting by James Barry, Self Portrait
as a young man to the Arts Council of
Great Britain for a Romantic Movement
Exhibition to be held in the at Gallery,
London, from July to September 1855 was
agreed Subject to the usual conditions that
at breight and insurance would be borne
by the Arts Council of Great Britain, as well
as an assurance of adequate safety precautions
while
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George Bernard Shaw Bequest
The Board noted the return of the cheque
for £4,000 for annuities as paid under
the terms of its decision of the meeting
of 2nd July, and of the receipt of sums
of ₤300 on Oct 17th, $3,000 on Oct 20th
£1500 on Nov. 26th and 2,000 on Nov.
26th.
Airoval was given for the payment of
(a) $300 by cheque, dated 8th July, to
Messrs Bentleys, Stokes and Cowless.
being an advance bayment on
account of Administrative Expenses
of the Estate
(b) $1.1720.10 by cheque dated 7th
October, 1958, to Messrs Bentleys.
Stoless and Cowles, being a further
payment for Administrative Expenses.
It was decided to invest a further sum
of approximately eleven Thousand Pounds
$1,000) from the Shaw Bequest und
standing to the credit of the Board, in
Government gilt edged securities of
short term maturity.
Pensions for Staff.
The Director, the Chairman and
Mr. M. MacGonigal were appointed to
represent the Board, with Dr. OSullivan
inattendance at a consultation to take
place with representatives of the Department
of Education, in connection with the
provision of pensions and the Establishment
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Lane and
It was decided on the proposal of the
Chairman, seconded by Mr. Mangan.
that the Griorate Seal of the Board
be affixed to a request for the
transmission by post of warrant for
Redemption money in respect of
£100 436 and Bonds, held under
the Lane and and this was done at
the meeting.
The Registras reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the Lane Fund
at this date (i.e. the actual amount.
Exclusive of income invested) was
847.810.
James A. Managhan
4 February 1959


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4th February, 1959
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were present:
The Hon. James A Murnaghan, Chairman
Lord Longford
John Keating
Mr M. MacGonigal
Mr. Henry Mangan
Senator McGuire
Mr. Terence de Vere white
Mr. R. McGonigal
and the Director, with Dr. W.O Sullivan
matterdam
The Hon. James Furnaghan took the Chair.
Apologies for non-attendance were received from
Revd. Father Gwyn, Sir Alo Martin, Mr. Birlee and
Mr Fagan.
The Minutes of the meeting held on the 3rd December,
1958. were approved and signed.
arising out of the Minutes, it was noted:-
(a) That in the Estimates for 1959-60
the Amount of the Grant-in-Aid for the
Purchase and Repair of Pictures was $3,000.
Permission was given to extend the loan of the picture,
the Village School, by Jan Steer, an exhibition at
the Hague until March, 1st.
Authority was given for the payment of 13 -10
in connection with a special display of the
Gallery German ictures during the German
Testial Week.


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Authority was given for the payment to
Reson James Adam & Sons for two wings of a
a triptych, Early Flemish School, C. 1570, to be
conformed at a Special Meeting of the Board
to be held on Wednesday 11th February.
Consideration was deferred on the following
offers for purchase.
(a)
The light into Egyist, by Editon Reddon,
from Messrs Ernest Brown & Phillips
(b)
The agony in the Garden, by Carience,
from Mr Isabel Scott Williams.
Stormy Seashore with Smugglers, by
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Alexandro Magnasco, from the leger Gillonies.
Lady favery and her Two Daughters,
(A)
by John Avery, from Mr A Waterswelch
Mythological Scene. French School
(2)
from Sr. Anthony Thompson.
(1) O’Connell Bridge, Dublin, by Osborne,
from H. Newman Ld.
And it was decided that a Special meeting of the
Bou should be held on Wednesday 11th February
at 10 A.M. to Consider the purchase of these pictures
It was decided not to lend the pictures. The havinge
Of Thetis and Pelens, by Poussin and David
and Goliath, by Gentileschi to M.G. Martin Mary,
Conservator dis Muses de Bordeaux for
Exhibition at Bordeaux.
It was decided to And the picture, thrody of the School
of Athens, by Sir Joshua Reynolds to an
Exhibition entitled, I Settecento a Roma
to be held in Rome from the 15th March to


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the 30th May, under the patronage of
The Minister for Public Instruction.
It was decided not to lend the
picture. The Piazza Navia, Rome
by Panine, for this same Exhibition.
It was decided to accept a picture, Portraw
of an Indian Lady, by Thomas Hickey, offered
for presentation through the Friends of
the National Collections, by Sir Alex
Martin, and it was directed that a suitable
acknowledgement of the Boards grateful
appreciation be sent to Sir Alex Martin.
It was decided that the Chairman,
Mr de Vere White and Mr Richard McGonigal
Should form a Committee and meet
specially on Saturday, 7th February to
Consider and prepare a statement for
transmission to the Department of Education
in relation to the proposed provision of
pensions for the Gallery Staff and the
necessary legislation to effect it, bearing
in mind that the Board was disposed to
accept in principle the transfer of the
powers of appointment of the staff to
the Minister for Education but was urging
that credit should be given for pension purposes
for the full years of service. The Committee
was also requested to samine the rection
regarding the Director and Registror.
The Chairman outlined the position
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from the George Bernard Shaw Estate and
it was noted that approximately Sixty
Thousand Pounds (£60,000) has been
received by the board to date. It was
decided to invest a further Fifteen
Thousand Pounds 15,00) aro & imately
in Government gilt edged securities of
short term maturity
Authority was also given for the
payment of Seven hundred pounds
£7000) to Messrs Bentleys, Stoles and
fowless, Solicitors acting for the Board
in London in matters relating to the
Bequest. It was further decided that
all details relating to the funds accruing
from the Shaw Bequest should be treated
as confidential and not to be communicated
to the Press.
Approval as given for the loan of the
Death mask of Wolfe Tone to
Mr. Maurice MacGonigal for such time
as was necessary for him to complete a
painting.
Approval was given for the loan of the
Picture the Holy family, by Busin, and
of 18 Other Mench pictures prior to the
Revolution, as selected by the Director,
to the Belfast museum for an Exhibition
to takes place diving the summer of 1959.
The Registrar reported that the amount
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at this date, is the actual amount
exclusive of income invested, was
One Thousand, five hundred and
fifty Six pounds Eighteen shillings
and Seven pence (11586.16.7
James A Maghan
1 April 1959


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11th February, 1959
By order of the Board at is Statutory Meeting
on February 4th a Special Meeting was held
on this day, to Consider purchase of pictures
deferred from meeting of 4th February Owing
to absence of a quorum
There were present
The Hon. James Monaghan, Chairman
Lord Longford
Rev. Aubrey Gwyn, S.J.
Mr. Bernard OKelly
Mr John Keating
Mr. Maurice, MacGonigal
Mr. John Burke
Mr. Henry Mangan
Senator E.A. McGuire
Mr Terence de Vere white
And the Director with Dr. W.O Sullivan
attendence.
The Hon. James Murnaghan took the Chair.
Apologies for non attendance were received
from Lord Moyne, Sir Alex Martin and
Mr Fagan.
the following offers for purchase were
declined
(a) The picture. The Hight into Egypt,
by Odion Redon, from Messrs
Ernest Brown & Phillips.
(6) The picture. The agony in the
Garden, by fairesse, from
Mrs. Elizabeth Scott— Williams.
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The picture, Stormy ashore.
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from the foger Galleries
It was noted that the picture, O Connell
(A)
Bridge Dublin, by Walter Osborne, which
had been brought to the notice of the
Board, was no longer available
The following pictures were purchased,
The Portrait Group, Lady favery.
(a)
by
her laughter and Step Daughter.
Sir John Lavery, for Two Hundred
from Mrs Water wch.
and Fifty Pounds (0). Authority
was given for payment of this sum
to the vendor on receipt of the picture.
The Picture, The Birth of Cufed,
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attributed to Guisephe Amigone
(1675.1752), for One Hundred and
Eighty Pounds (180), from
Mr. Anthony Thompson.
The purchase of Two Wings of a Trustych,
Early Flemish School (C. 1570) as brought
forward from the last meeting was confirmed.
The Registrar reported that the amount
available for the Purchase and Repair of
Pictures from the Grant-in-Ad was Two
Thousand, Seven hundred and Ninety Eight
Pounds ($2,798
The Registrar also reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the same kind at this
date is. The actual amount locisive of income
invested was One Thousand Six Hundred and
Two Pounds (1602.
Jany Monaghan
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St April 1959
A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day. There were present
The Hon. James A. Murnaghan, Chairman
Mr. Aubrey Gwyn, S.J.
Mr. Maurice MacGonigal
Senator E.A. McGuire
Mr. Terence de Vere white
Lord Moyne
Mr Richard McGonigal
And the Director, with Dr. W.O Sullivan
in attendance
The Hon. James Murnaghan took the chair
Apologies for now attendance were received from
1. Pagan, Mr. Henry Mangan, Longford, and 7 Bodkin
the unites of the Meetings held on the 4th February
and 11th February, 1959 were approved and signed.
Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
On the proposal of Mr. devere white, seconded
by Mr. Maurice MacGonigal. The Hon. James
A. Murnaghan and Lord Longford were
re-elected as Chairman and Vice-Chairman,
respectively, for the financial year beginning
1st April 1959.
Estimates, 1959/00
The Board noted that a sum of $3,000 was provided
for the Purchase and Repair of Pictures, & reduction
of £2000 on the amount asked for the financial
year beginning 1st April 1959. and that the total
Amount available in the Grant in Aid for the
purchase and Repair of Pictures for the coming
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and Thirty-two Pounds 4732).
Pensions for Staff.
Approval was given to the memorandum
submitted by the Chairman. Mr R.McGonigal
and Mr de Vere white, with an amendment on
page two, and it was decided to forward
the memorandum to the Secretary Department
of Education, with a request that it be
Considered as soon as conveniently possible. The
Chairman on behalf of the Legal Sub-Committee
losed warm appreciation of the work carried
out by Dr. O Sullivan in the matter of Research
into the earlier superannuation Acts.
Provision of the services of a Cleaner for the Pictures.
The Director was authorised to make
enquiries as to the possibility of engaging
a dearer to come and work on the cleaning
and repair of pictures in the Gallery premises
for a limited bered each year.
Offers for purchase of pictures
Consideration was deferred on the following
offers for the purchase of pictures.
(a) A pictures, Venice as Queen of the Advictic,
by interests, from Messrs Thos. Agnew & Sons,
Mr. London.
(B) A picture, Infante in His Cradle, by
Carrens, from Messrs Thos. Agnew & Dous Ld.
London.
A Picture, Portrait of a Lady, by
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(d) A Picture, Girls Head by Pavisite Chavannes
from the Friends of the Irish National
Collections through Mr devere white.
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A Picture, Young Girl Plucking a Duche,
by Barent Fabritius, from Mess
Wildenstein, through Dr. Bodlin
And it was decided in the requisition Of
Rev. Aubrey Gwyn, Mr Mawrice McGonigal
Senator C.A. McGuire, Mr Terence de Vere
White and Lord Moyne to call an
extraordinary meeting of the Board
for Wednesday April 8th at 10 a.m. to
Consider the purchase of these pictures.
The Director was instructed, is the course
of the meeting to telephone to Agnes
and Marshall Spike enquiring whether
the Tinterests and Ghilandago could
be made available for inspection
within the week. Having done 50 he
was able to inform the meeting that
this could be done.
Coan of Summer and Autumn by Bernardo Logi.
It was decided to lend the Picture, Summer
and Autumn by Bernardo Strozzi for
an exhibition of Penetian Printings of
the 17th Century to be held in Venice
from the 27th June to the 25th October,
1959. under the auspices of the Director
of Fine Arts, Piazza San Marco, Venice,
Subject to the usual conditions as to
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Loan of Dawn, Connemara, by Paul Henry.
It was decided to lend the picture, Dawn.
Conner by Paul Henry, to the Royal
Hibernian Cicademy for an exhibition
Commemorating the painter, forming part of
the R.A.A. Exhibition to be held in Dublin
during April June 1959, subject to the usual
conditions as to insurance, freight and
adequate safety precautions.
Lean of The Flight into Egypt by Rembrandt
It was decided not to lend the sicture.
Hight into Egypt, by Rembrandt, for a
Council of Europe Exhibition entitled
The Romantic Movement, to be held in London
during July 1959, under the auspices of
the Arts Council of Great Britain.
Joan of Pictures to Belfast
The victures from which a choice for the
Annual can to Belfast might be made
were on display in Room 21 and
inspected by the members of the Board.
Presentation of Max Beerbolim Drawing
of W. B. Years.
It was decided to accept a pen and into
Caricature of W. B. years by Tax Beerbon,
offered by the Friends of the National
Collections, and that a letter excessing
the gratitude of the Board be sent to the
Dours
Presentation of two Portrait by Walter Osborne
It was decided to accept two Portraits one
of Sir Walter Osborne strong and one
of Lady Armstrong, both by Walter Osborne,
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Bownemouth England, a daughter of
the subjects, and that a letter expressing
the Boards appreciation be sent to
the door
Shaw
Bequest
It was decided to ask the Attorney General
for his considered opinion if any part
of the funds of the Shaw Beanest could
be used in building an extension to the
Gallery.
It was noted that approximately
69.000 had been received and invested
from the proceeds of this bequest and
that there was approximately a further
41,000 deducted for Income tax which
would probably be eventually recovered
Jane Fund
The Registrar reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the Lane und
at this date, I the actual amount
exclusive of income invested, was two
Thousand, five Hundred and eighty
One Pounds $2581.
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8th April 1959.
An Extraordinary meeting of the Board of
Governor and Guardians called on
the requisition of the following five members.
Rev. Aubrey Gwyn, S. T. Mr. Maurice MacGonigal
Senator E. A Mc Guire, Lord Moyne and
Mr Terence de were white
To consider the purchase of five pictures as
deferred from the meeting of 1st April,
Sem NOS.
The following were present;
The Mr. James Minaghan, Chairman
Lord Longford
Revd. W. Gwynn
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
Mr. John Keating
Senator E.A. McGuire
Lord Mayne
Mr. Terence do here white
Mr. Richard Mc Gonigal
and the Director
Apologies were received from Sir Alex Martin.
Mr George Hagan, Mr. John Burles and for Henry
Mangan
Purchase of picture, Venice, Queen of the Adviate
by Tintores.
It was decided on the proposal of Lord Moyne,
seconded by Rev. Father Gwyn, that the terature,
Venice, Queen of the Adviatic by Stores,
be purchased at the price of twenty-three
thousand pounds 33,000) from Mess Hos.
Agrew & Sons. Ld. London, the work to be
purchased out of the funds of the George Bernard Shaw
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Purchase of picture, Infante in His Cradle, by Carrens.
Consideration of the purchase of the picture
Infants in His Cradle, by Carrens, from
Messrs Thos. Agnew & Sons. Ld London was
deferred, pending the receipt of the picture
for submission for examination by the Board.
Purchase of picture, Portrait of a Lady by Ghilandays.
It who decided on the proposal of Mr de were white,
Seconded by Dr. M. Gonigal, that the picture,
Portrait of a lady, by Ghilandago be purchased
at the Brice of Seven Thousand, three hundred
and ninety-five pounds from Marshall sink,
London, the payment to be made out of the
funds of the George Bernard Shaw Bequest.
to the extent of Five Thousand, three hundred
and ninety five pounds $5, 395) and from
The lane Hund to the extent of Two Thousand pounds
£2000).
Purchase of Picture, Girls Head by Revis de Chavannes.
Consideration of the purchase of the Picture,
Girls Head by Paris de Chavannes from the
friends of the Irish National Collections was
deferred.
Purchase of Picture, Young Girl Plucking a Duck, by
Parent Fabritius.
Consideration of the purchase of the picture,
young Girl Plucking a Duck, by Barent Fabritius
was deferred, Lord Longford having
expressed a wish to see the picture at the
June meeting. The Director undertook
to ask Messrs Wildenstein to send the
picture it still available at the abroat
time.
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and April 1959.
A Special Meeting of the Board of Governors
and Guardians was held this day, to make
provision for payment for pictures
recently purchased. There were present:
The Hon James A. Murnaghan, Chairman
F. Qubrey Gwynn S.J.
Lord Longford
Mr Maurice Mac Gonigal
Lord Moyne
Dr. Henry Mundow
and the Director, with Dr. W. O Sullivan
in attendance.
It was proposed by Lord Longford, seconded
by Rev. Fr. Cubrey Gwyn, that the Corporate
Seal of the Board be affixed to the Letter.
of Attorney in respect of the sale of the
following stocks for which approval was given:
1 12.344.16.1042 to National Joan, 197311893
realising a total of £11526. 1911
Ass Stamp Duty and Commission 43. 196
Net proceeds being 11483. 0.5
196217
11341. 6. 4 National way (1004
2
realising atotal of £11.426. 7.6
less Stamp Duty and Commision. 96
2
Net proceeds being 11384. 18
37.613. 4. 656 National Savings Bonds, 1911181
99 realising a total of 7556. 2. I
less Stamp Duty and Commission 29. 0. 6
et proceeds being
752717
The total not proceeds being:
30.395
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3rd June 1959.
A Meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day. There were present:
The Hon. James Nurnaghan, Chairman
Lord Longford
Bernard J. O’Kelly, P.R.D.S.
John Keating, P.R.H.A.
Mr Henry Mundow
Mr. John Burles
Mr. Henry Mangan
Senator E.A. McGuire
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
Dr. Thomas Bodkin
Mr Terence do here white.
and the Director, with Dr. W.O Sullivan
inattendance.
Apologies for non attendance were received from
Sir Alex Martin and the Hon. W. E. Wylie.
The minutes of the meeting of the 1st April and
of the Special meetings of the 8th and 2nd April
were approved and signed.
Membership of Board.
The Board noted the appointment of Mr Henry
Mundow, Chairman, Commissioners of Public
works, as from 13th April 1959, instead of the
late Mr. George Hagan, as communicated in a
letter from the Commissioners of Public Works,
dated 18th April 1959
Crising out of the Minutes.
The Board inspected the picture, Contract
An Indian Lady, presented by Sir Hee Martin
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and the two portraits of Sir Walter and
Lady Armstrong by Walter Osborne,
presented by Mrs Dead.
Purchase of the Picture, A Noble Spanish Child
in His Crade by Carrens.
It was decided on the proposal of
Mr. M.M.Mac Gonigal, seconded by
Dr. Bodlin, to purchase the picture, A Noble
Spanish Child in His Cradle, by Carrens.
from Messrs Thomas Agnew & Sons, London,
for One Thousand Six hundred pounds
(1,600.
Purchase of picture, Girls Head, by Punis
de Clavannes
It was decided to decline the offer of the
Friends of the National Collections that
the picture, Girls Head by Punis de Chavannes
by purchased jointly by the Board and the
Friends of the National Collections, the
Board Contributing £100 and the Friends
Contributing $150.
Purchase of picture, Young Girl Plucking a Duce,
by Barent Rabritius.
The Director was requested to write to
resers Wildenstein asking them to send
over the Picture. Young Girl Bucking a Duds
by Brent fabritius for the inspection
of the Board at its meeting on the 1st July
Purchase of a picture, The Annunciation, by
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It was decided not to purchase the picture,
The Annunciation, by Philipps de Champaigne,
offered by David Carritt, 21, Davies St.
Berkeley Square, Condon. W. I.
Thoposed bequest of picture, The Pardon of Saint Anne
Away by Lucies Simon.
It was decided on the proposal of Mr. Keating, seconded
by Mr. T. MacGonigal to inform Madame Grust, 66
Avenue de Bretail, Paris Teme, that the Board
would be willing to way the costs involved in sending
a picture, The Pardon of Saint Anne d away by
Lucien Simon from Mance to the National Gallery
if the friend of Madame Gruss; as mentioned in
her letter of 20th May 1959, decided to bequeath
this picture to the Gallery in memory of Seral Purser
Walter Osborne Centenary Exhibition.
It was left to the discretion of the Director to
Endeavour to meet the wishes of Miss Violet Stockley
who had written asking whether something might be
done to mark the centenary of the birth of her uncle,
Walter Osborne, which occurs on the 15th June. It
was noted that most of the Osborne pictures in
the National Gallery possession are already on
Exhibition and that the time available to organise
any manifestation on a large scale was inadequate.
Purchase of Portrait of Thomas Caulfield Irwin and
Death mask of his son.
It was decided not to accede to a request of
Mr James Butler to reconsider the decision of the
decision of the Board as contained in the minutes of the
meeting of 2nd April 1958, as
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of the Registrar dated 3rd April 1958.
Proposed acquisition of Portrait of James Gandon
The Director was authorised to make further
enquiries in the matter of the unauthorised portrait
of James Gandon offered by Miss M Rose, True
Street House, Barry Pomeroy, Mr. Jones, S. Devon.
her Mr. Hugo Duffy and the Secretary. As
Chomable Ealaion.
George Bernard Shaw Bequest.
It was decided that all more received
(a)
be lodged to the current account
That, where the necessity arose, funds
(b)
required for a short period should be
procured by overdrift and not by selling
Securities.
To sell the Boards Holding of
C
1184.0. 11:3 1/2 to British Treasury Store 197181.
That the Boards future holdings of Irish
(A)
Government Stocks should be made in
complets thousands, nominal value, to
facilitate identification and that a
further $4.615.15.0 327 Exchequer Bonds
be purchased, thus raising the Boards
existing holding of £30,384. 5.0 to
£35,000 and that a further holding of
830.19.11, National Savings Bonds
1971/81 be purchased, thus raising the
Boards existing holding of £4.169.0.1
of this Stock to £5,000 nominal value.
the Board noted that the total receipts.
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to the 31st March 1959 amounted to
74,199. 17.9, the proceeds of the Estate
being £72,700 and the balance of $1,499.17.9
being the interest on monies invested
and on deposit and that the disposal of
the Mund during the same period was as follow:
Investments, including Cost £59000.00
4938.18.4
Administrative Expenses
10.260.19.3
Cash in Hand at Bante
74.199.17.9
Total
and that total amount outstanding by way of
Income tax deduction amounted to £53.760.3.5
indicating that the total income accorning to
the Board for this period amounted to
127,960.13.
Lane and
Authority was given for the transfer of
1417. 2.9 from the Lane fund to the Shaw
fund in replacement of dividends lodged in
erior to the Lane Fund,
The Board noted for future consideration
the view expressed by Dr. Bodlin that pictures
should be purchased in to to and not in part
from this fund.
Financial Sub-Committee.
Notice of motion was given by Senator McGuire
for discussion at the next meeting of the Board on
1st July as follows:
In view of the large sums of money accruing to
the funds of the Gallery from the Shaw Beques
And which now greatly increases the work
of the Accounting Offices, I propose
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be set up to assist the Director and
to keep the Board in direct touch
with the Hinames of the Gallery.
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15th July, 1859
A Meeting of the Board of Governor and Guardians
was held this day. There were present:
the Hon James A. Murnaghan, Chairman
Lord Longford.
Mr. Maurice MacGonigal
Mr. John Bule
Mr. Henry Maugan
Senator E.A. McGuire
Mr Terence de Vere White
Mr Richard Mc Gonigal
and the Director, with Dr. W. O Sullivan in
tendance
pologies for non attendance were received from
Sir Alex Martin, Dr Thomas Bodkin, Lord Moyne
Mr Henry Mundow and Mr Sean O Sullivan.
Presentation of picture. The Death of Adonis, from
Mr & Mrs R.A.R. Field.
It was decided to accept the isicture. The Death of Advis,
by James Barry, offered by Mr and Mrs R.A.R field,
The Piccadilly Hotel, London, and that a letter
expressing the Boards abbrocation should be
sent to the doors.
Request for loan of pictures from the Waterford Corporation
It was decided to inform the Waterford Corporation
that the Board was not authorised to send pictures
permanently to the Corporation for exhibition in
Reginald Power.
Offer for purchase of picture, young Girl Pucking a Duch,
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It was decided to inform Messrs Wildenstein & Co.
that the feeling of the Board we against buying
the picture, Young Girl Plucking a Duck, by
Parent Fabritius, at the price of Seventeen thousand
pounds (£17,000) as it was considered too high and
that if there was hope of a reduction on the price
the Board would again consider the purchase of
this picture at its next meeting in October, if
the picture was still on offer.
George Bernard Shaw Bequest.
It was decided
(a) To inform Messrs Bentleys, Stoles & Towless,
reply to a letter of their dated 16th June,
in connection with the proposed sale of
the Shaw Manuscripts, that the present
Opinion of the Board was that they would
not insist on the sale of these manuscripts
in the open marleet but would like to know
is this event whether some arrangement
could be made by which an equitable
share of the manuscripts would be acquired
by the National Library and that for the
Board reserves final decision sending
the receipt of further information on
this suggestion.
(6)
To accept 66 of the I shares of the British
Soviet Friendship Houses limited.
(a) It was decided on the proposal of
Lord Longford, seconded by Mr John Burke
that the Corporate Seal of the Board be
affixed to the Transfer Deed for the sale of
1184.0.11 32 to British Treasury Stock 1970/81
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meeting of the 3rd June 1959
It was decided on the proposal of
(A)
Mr de Were white, seconded by
Mr. Maurice MacGonigal to purchase a
a further $5,000, nominal value 312 40
Exchequer Bonds 1965/70, this raising the
Boards holding of this Stock to 40,000
nominal value, and to rewichase a further
£15,000 nominal value of 56 National
Savings Bonds 1971/81. Thus raising the
Boards holding of this Stock to £20,000
nominal value
financial Sub-Committee.
Consideration was deferred until the next
meeting in October, 1959 on the trial of
Senator McGuire as contained in Pleas 13 of the
minutes of 3rd June, for the setting up of
a Finance Sub-Committee to assist the Director
and to keep the Board in direct and regular
touch with the finances of the Gallery.
Jane Fund
The Registrar reported that the amount
over drawn from the sane and at this date
was Six Hundred and Sixty eight pounds,
eighteen shillings and eight pence (668. 1887.
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October, 1959
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were present:
The Hon James A. Nurnaghan, Chairman
Lord Longford
Mr. Maurice MacGonigal
Mr. John Burke
Mr. Henry Mangan
Senator E.A.M. Guire
and the Director, with Dr. W.O Sullivan
inattendance.
The Minutes of the meeting of the 1st July
were approved and signed.
Apointment of Assistant.
The Board noted a letter from the
met Mr Finance et
Department of Education intimating that
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sanction had been given by the Minister for
finance for the appointment of
an assistant to the staff of the National
Gallery of Ireland at a basis salary of
£400 & 27.10 to 875 for a man and
£400 & 18 to $700 for a woman with the usual
additions as prevailed in the Civil Service
generally, making these salaries $5571.135
for a man and £547-915 for a woman
and it was decided that a better should be
sent to the Department of Education stating
that the Board welcomed and appreciated the
efforts of the Department in obtaining this
new appointment to the Gallery staff
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It was decided in reply to a letter from the
Department of Education, dated 6th October.
1959, that the Board considered the present
safety precautions in the Gallery in adequate
and suggested that safely recautions similar
to those already in force in the National Musers
should be applied to the Gallery.
Purchase of a picture. The Holy Women at the Tomb,
by G. Vander Eckhout
Approval was given for the purchase of a
picture, The Holy Women at the Tomb, by G. Vander Eckhart
for 1800 plus £40 Commission, totalling right
hundred and forty pounds (840) from
Messrs Murphy. Buckley and Keogh, Auctioneers.
Purchase of a picture, Miss Dowden at the Age of elevers,
by J.B. Years the Elder
Approval was given for the purchase of a picture,
Miss Dowden at the age of Eleven, by T.B. Years,
the Elder for two hundred and fifty pounds
$250 from Mrs D. Lennox Robinson.
Purchase of a Drawing of Oliver Sheppard, by William Orpen
Approval was given for the purchase of a drawing
of the late Oliver Shepherd by William Dysen, for
One hundred and fifty pounds ($150 from
Miss K. Shepherd.
Purchase of a portrait of Thomas Ellingsool, by Bridgford.
consideration was deferred on the purchas
of a portant of Thomas Ellingsol by Bridge.
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Purchase of a Portrait of Jonathan Swift.
Consideration was deferred on the proposes
purchase of a borait of Jonathan Swift. The
Dirator was instructed to ask lady Gore Booth
to send this painting to the Board for the
December meeting, the cost of Carriage to
be borne from the Gallery funds, and to
ask her to name the price at which it was
on offer
can of pictures to the Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry
Consideration was deferred on the request
of the Director of the Herbert Cort Gallery,
Coventry, for a loan of victures from the
Gallery, ending a reply to the Directors
letter of the 24th September, 1959.
Taylor Cort Scolarship, 1960
It was decided to Appoint Lord Longford
as Judge of the Taylor Art Scolarship Competition
1860
George Bernard Shaw Bequest.
(8) The Board noted that the total proceeds of
the Shaw Estate, including interest on
Investments and refund of Income tax from
the 1st April 1959 to the 30th September, 1959
amounted to 74,047.71 which sum
added to the 74, 199.17.9 made a total
of £153, 247. 4. 10 to date. It was also
noted that the total assets held by the Board
from the Shaw Estate on the 30th September 159
were


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57.184.17.1
Deposet Account
9959.121
Current account
40,000. 0. 0.
3570 Exchequer Bonds
20,000. 0. 0
5 to Metional Savings Bonds.
It was decided on the proposition of
Lord Longford, seconded by Senator McGuire
Mr. Maurice MacGonigal dissenting, that
A letter should be sent to Mess. Bentleys,
Stokes and fowles, Solicitors stating that
the Board approved of the manuscripts of
the late George Benard Slaw as listed in
the enclosure to their letter dated 16th June,
1959, being offered by the Public Trustee as
as a Collection to the British Museum at
a valuation.
The Board noted the Opinion of the
Attorney General in a communication
dated 28th July 1959, and the opinion
of the Chief State solicitor in a letter
dated 1th April 1959 on the question
of whether the monies received from
the George Bernard Shaw Bequest could
be utilised for purposes other than the
enlargement and enrichment of the
Gallery Collection.
It was agreed unanimously on the
posal of Senaton McGuire, seconded
by Mr. Mangan, that the Boards Separate
holdings as purchased from the George Bernard
Shew Bequest, of 327 Exchequer Bonds
196570, i.e.
£12,983.0.6
7.40
45.15.0 $5,000.00
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holding totalling £40,000. nominal
value, and to be described under the
Boards title as Shaw Bequest. And
that the Seal of the Board be affixed
to the document effecting this consolidation
and registration.
And that the separate holdings,
purchased from the same source, of
570 National Savings Bonds 1971181, i.e.
4
5169.0.1830.19.11; £15,000.00
should be amalgamated its one
Consolidated holding totalling $20,000,
nominal value, and to be described
under the Boards title as Shaw Bequest
and that the seal of the Board be
affixed to the document effecting this
Consolidation and registration.
Lane Hund
It was decided on the proposal of Senator Mr Guire,
seconded by Mangan, that the Boards
separate holdings, as purchased from the
Jane Fund, of 327 Exchequer Bonds, I
23797.61 $5075.0.11
41974163 $91.13.8
should be amalgamated into one consolidated
holding totalling £33,938. 1611, together
with a further purchase of £61.3.1 of this
Same Clock to be purchased from the lane find
as soon as convenient, So as to form a total
holding of £34,000, and that this holding
should be described under the Boards till
of Lane fund. It was also decided to register
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Coan 1962/12 under the Boards title, as
Lane Hund, and that the seal of the
Board be affixed to the document effecting
this consolidation and registration.
The Registrar reported that the amount
over drawn from this fund at this date
was four pounds, one Shillings
one pen. 491
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and December, 1959
A Meeting of the Board of Governor and
Guardians was held this day.
there were to resent:
The Hon. James A. Numaghan, Chairman
Lord Longford
Rev. Father Hebrey Gwynn
Mr. Henry Mundow
Mr. Maurice Mc Gonigal
Mr Henry Mangan
Senator McGuire
Mr. Jeremo de Vere white
Lord Moyne
and the Directors with Dr. W.O Sullivan
in attendance
planes for non attendance were received
from Sir See Martin and Dr. Bodl.
The Minutes of the meeting of the 7th October
were approved and signed.
vote of Sympathy on the death of Mr John Burlo.
member of the Board.
A Note of Sympathy on the death of Mr John Burke
was unanimously passed to his widow and relatives.
Publication of Colour slides.
The Director stated that he had further letters
from the art & Print Organisation after calling
there and also a letter from the Publications
manager of the National Gallery, London, suggesting
consultations with the Tate Gallery and Vidona
and Albert Museum on the question of provision
of colour slides his sale. Consideration of the
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Purchase of a picture. The Holy Women at the Bomb, by
Grander Eckhort.
The purchase was confirmed of a picture. The Holy
women at the tomb, by Grander Ecchout for
1800. Plus 40 commission, totalling eight hundred
and forty pounds (840) from Messrs Murphy.
Bulley & Keogh, Custioneers, in accordance
with item 3 of the minutes of the meeting of the
7th October.
Purchase of a picture, two Dowden at the age of Eleven,
by T.B. Years, the Elder
The purchase was confirmed of a picture, Thos Dowden
at the age of Eleven, by J.P. Years, the Elder for two
hundred and fifty pounds (250) from Mrs D.
Lennox Robinson in accordance with item 4 of
the minutes of the meeting of the 7th October.
Rochase of a drawing of Oliver Shepherd, by
William Disers.
The purchase was confirmed of a drawing it
Oliver Sheppard by William Orpen for one
hundred and fifty pounds (10) from
Miss K. Sheppard in accordance with them 5 of
the minutes of the meeting of the 7th October.
Purchase of a portrait of Thomas Ellingsol by Bridgford.
Approval was given for the purchase of a portrait of
Thomas Edingsol by Bridgford for thirty pounds (30)
offered by Mrs. D. Lewis, on the proposal of Lord Joyne,
Seconded by Mr. Jereno de Ler White.
Purchase of a picture, Supper Time by Patricke Tuship.
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watercolour, Supper Time by Patrick Tuohy
offered by Thos B. Tuohy for one hundred
pounds (100).
Purchase of a picture, Portrait of Cangton Douglas
by Patricke Tuohy.
It was decided not to purchase a portrait in
Als of Langton Douglas, a former Director, by
Patrick Tuohy, offered by Thos B. Tuohy
Richase of picture. The last Judgment by
Tan Handyn
It was decided not to purchase hopicture,
The last Judgment by Tan Mandyn. Offered by
C. Marshall sink for $8,000.
Purchase of a picture, the Nativity by
Govan de Pala.
I was decided not to purchase, to picture,
The Nativity, by Govane de Role, offered
by C. Marshall Spinke for £15,000.
Purchase of a picture by Osharolesca.
The Director was requested to inform the
Friends of the National Collections that
the Board would consider the purchase of the
painting by Kilcochia as mentioned was
a letter from the Secretary of the friends
dated 13th November, 1959, if the painting
were sent for the inspection of the Board at
the next meeting
Purchase of a picture, Girl Plucking a Duck,
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It was decided that the Board would consider the
purchase of the Picture, Girl Benching a Duch
by Barent abritius if it were offered by resors
Wildenstein to the Board at a price approximating
to Six thousand pounds $6,000).
Rochase of two pictures of horses. C Alice Hawthorn
And (2) Orlands, attributed to S.F. Herring, Sews.
as offered by Mr. P. Duffy, Americk; price not stated.
It was decided not to purchase.
Purchase of a picture, Portrait of Jonathan Swift
unattributed.
It was decided not to purchase a picture. Portrait
of Jonathan Swift. Painter unknown, offered by
Lady Gore-booth for $150
Richard Irvine Best Bequest.
The board inspected the Richard Irvine Best Bequest,
Consisting of a Portrait of Dr. Best by Mix S.C.
Harrison, specifically bequeathed with 15 other
five
All pictures and watercolours and drawings chosen
by the Director and offered to the Gallery by the
Executors in accordance with the will of the
late D.R.S. Best, and it was decided that a
letter expressing the appreciation and thanks of
the Board should be sent to the Executors.
Presentation of a picture, Brtrait of Clly seats, by H.H. Raget
It was decided to accept a portrait in sils of
City Years, by H.M. Paget, offered by Mr. G. Paget
and that a letter Expressing the appreciation
and thanks of the Board should be sent to
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Offer of presentation of a Collection of 55,000
Reproductions of Paintings.
Consideration was deferred on the offer of
Mr. R.Kerr Ritchy to present a Belection
of approximately 55,000 reductions of
paintings, pending the examination of the
Collection by the Director some time during
the coming year.
loan of the Entombent, by Poussin to the
Director de Muses de France.
Authority was given to lend the picture. The
Entomment, by Poussin to the Director, des
Muses des France for the Poussin Exhibition
at the foure and as the Reven Museum for
approximately three months during 1960.
subject to the usual conditions regarding
security measures, insurance and freight
And on the understanding that the picture be
insured for one hundred there and pounds
(100,000).
can of pictures to the Herbert Art Gallery
Coventry, for special exhibition.
Authority was given to lend the following
pictures to the Director of the Herbert Art
Gallery, Coventry, for an Exhibition to take
place in that Gallery on its inauguration for
approximately six weeks diving march and
April 1960, Subject to the usual conditions
regarding security measures, insurance and
freight, the value for insurance to be
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new
Martha and Mary

Butter
Return from the Palio
Scene from the Passion
Baggan
Our Lord Meets His mother.
Fran
Scene in the law Courts
and either
Poussin
The Holy Family
Tepolo Allegory of the Incarnation
The Tepols to be substituted for the Bussin
if necessary to avoid having the latter out on
loan at the same time as the Poussin Bombent
Estimate 1960/61.
The following Estimates for the requirements
of the Board for the financial year, 1960/61
were approved
Salaries and Wages $9443
Rochase and Repair
OPictures (Grant in Aid $10,000
300
Travelling Expenses
570
Incidental Expenses.
Total
20.313
George Beard Shaw Bequest.
(a) The Board dated that the financial position of
the Shaw Bequest on the 30th November was as
follows:
Total Receipts. Year ended 31st May 195974.199.17.9
From St April to 30th September, 1859 14047. 7.1
From 1st October to 30th November, 1959 92.1241.5
Total amount received up to 30th Nov. 159240373.6.3
home Tax still due
1908. 3.2
Total Sum accusing to 3000, 1909 £248.2819. 5.
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149.31018.6
Cash Deposit at
9959. 121
Arrentage
159.270 10.7
Total
Securities $40,000 of 327 Exchequer Bonds
$20,000 of 5 to National Savings Bonds
(b) The Chairman read in extens the Agent paragraphs
of a letter from Messrs Bentleys, Stokes & Cowless.
dated 27th November, 1959, regarding the refund
of Income Tax and the future organization of
the management of the find and it was decided
(1) that the Board approved with the suggestions
on pages 23 and 4 of Negro Bentleys,
Stokes and Cowless's letter that Dr. Scholfield
make the valuation of the Shaw manuscripts
to be acquired by the British Museum
(2) to provide to share of a separate fund
to cover the discretionary payment for
the increase in the amounts of annuities;
(3) to defer Consideration of the proposals
for the future management of the find
pending the examination of the position
as outlined by a subcommittee consisting
of the Chairman, Mr. Terence de Were White
And Mr. Richard McGonigal who were
requested to prepare a report for the
Board early in the New Year.
to purchase One hundred thousand pounds
(4)
(100,000) of the 546 National Development
Can 1974 184 from the funds on deposit
Clowing to the credit of the Shane Bequest
The Board Expressed its appreciation of
Dr. O'Sullivans help in regard to the disposition of
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Cane kind
The Registrar reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the Lane fund at this
date was sixty One pounds Sixteen shillings and
Eleven pence (611611).
Pictures at Aras an achtaran
Inconnection with the pictures on loan by the
Board to tras an achigan, formerly the Viceregal
Lodge, for over sixty years the Director was authorized
to meet the wishes of Machtaran no lit cream in
making changes at his discretion.
Erection of Television aerial.
Consideration was deferred on the question
of the erection of a relevision aerial on the Gallery
for the use of the caretaker and his family
until the February meeting.
Installation of a studio for the restoration and
cleaning of pictures.
The Director having reported that Dr. Brand.
Director of the Entral Institute in Rome, had informed
him that he would be lecturing in London in May.
1960 and was ready to come to Dublin and make
A report on what equipment, etc. would be
necessary for the installation of a restoration
and cleaning Studio in the Gallery, was
Authorized to inform Dr. Brand that the Board
were ready to pay the necessary expenses and
fees for his journey and report. The
Director was instructed to endeavour to find
at in the meantime what the approximate
count of these openses would be.
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3rd February, 1960
A meding of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day. There were present:
The Hon James A. Murnaghan, Chairman
Lord Longford
Rev. Father Cubrey Gwynn
Mr. Henry Mundow
H. Maurice Mac Gonigal
Mr. Henry Mangan
Senator McGuire
Mr. Sean O Sullivan
Mr Terence de Vere white
Mr Richard McGonigal
and the Director with Dr Wm O'Sullivan
in attendance.
Abologies for non attendance were received
from Dr Bodkin and Mr. Sean Keating
The Minutes of the meeting of the and December
were approved and signed.
Purchase of a picture, Girl Plucking a Decle,
by Brent Fabritius.
The Director reported that he had received
a letter from Messrs Wildenstein stating that
the Boards request for a reduction on the
price as directed at the last meeting, item
12 of the minutes of the meeting of the sad
December, could not be acceded to
Purchase of picture, Woman at Brayer by
Talouse Cantree.
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Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal to purchase the
picture. Woman at Prayer by Toulouse Antric
from Messrs Theby & Co. of the seller agreed
to a reduction of One thousand pounds 1,000
in the price quoted. Payment to be made
from the funds of the Shaw Bequest
Rochase of a picture, Weeks not the Child is
in Paradise. by Greeze and king
be
It was decided to purchase a picture, Week
not the Child is in tradise by Grenze from
Mrs E Barrington for a sum not exceeding
seven hundred pounds (700) if the sellers
agreed to a reduction on the price demanded,
to this amount
Purchase of a picture by Oshar Kokeschkad
Mr de Were white, Board member and
Treasurer of the Friends of the National
Collections reported that the picture
by Oshar Kolosche as referred to
in them 11 of the minutes of the meeting
of the 2nd December was no longer on offer.
Loan of a picture, Judith with the Head of Holobernes,
tulation
by Mantena for a Commemorative in Nantia in 1960
Consideration was deferred on the loan
of the picture, Judith with the Head of Holefore
for a Commemorative Exhibition to be held
in ment during the late summer
pending promised further information
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It was decided to accept with grateful
even
appreciation, letters received by Martin Craggan
from Constable, Archer slice, William Belling
The Duke of Wellington, Lord Palmerston
and the Royal Hibernian Academy, and
that a letter Expressing the thanks of
the Board should be sent to
Mrs. E. Ferguson, 10, Water Rd. Dublin-
Directors Report, 1959.
Copies of the Directors Report for the
year ended 31 December, 1959 were
laid on the table for presentation to the
Board and the Report was read in summary
by the Chairman
Pensions for staff.
It was decided to refer the letter from
the Secretary Department of Education,
dated 1st February, 1960. On the question
of pensions for the Gallery staff, and
the appointment of future officers
the Gallery, to a sub-Committee
Consisting of the Chairman, Mr. Richard
The Gonigal and Mr. Terence de Vere
White to prepare a report for presentation
to the Board at its next meeting on the
matters referred to in this letter.
George Bernard Shaw Bequest.
(a) The Board noted that the furnal
position on the 31st January, 1910
was as follow.
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Total Receipts up to 30/10/1959 £2403736.3
December in stalment
6000. 0. 0
3500.0.0
January instalment
Total Received
249.873.6.3
Income Fix Outstanding up to
11704. 1. 6
31112159
2.2145.8
January, 1920.
263791.13.5
Asses on 31-11960
£100,000 of 54 to National Development Coan
Investments
£40,000 of 35 Exchequer Bonds.
$20,000 of 5 to National Savings Bark
On Deposit £59.560.18. 6.
Cash
On current 10659.12.1
Total
70.220. 10.7

The Chairman reported that the Sub Committee,

as directed by Hem 126) (3) of the minutes of
the meeting of and December had met and he
read a letter dated 18th January, 1900 sent
to Meson Bentleys, Stokes and fowless
outlining the legal difficulties in adopting
the suggestions as given in per Bentleys Stokes
and fowless's letter dated 27th November, 1959
And in the that Deed as submitted by them.
It was decided to purchase a further twenty
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thousand pounds ($20,000) nominal value of
of 346 Exchequer Bonds, and a further forty
thousand pounds 40,000) nominal value of
5p National Savings Brows, this raising the
disting Boards holdings on both these securities
to Sixty thousand pounds (£60,000) nominal
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It was decided to accept the following
holdings of securities apportioned by the
public Trustee, as being part of the Boards
Share acoming from the Residue
John and Edward Bumes, Cd.
834 shares of each fully
paid numbered 1622450
British Soviet Friendship Houses, God.
to shares of I each bully
paid, numbered 4755-4820
Howard Cottage Society, 44-1833 4 to loan Stock
£850 126 Coan took
a
57.50 more
do.
Canto
and that the Boards Seal be affixed to the
Transfer Documents. It was also decided
that a letter should be sent to Never
Bentleys. Stokes and fowles asking if
any inconvenience of anything contrary to
the policy of the other beneficiaries would
result in the event of the Board selling
these cares.
Legislation and Mr Mangan's memorandum
consideration was deferred on Mrs Mangans
memorandum on the question of future
legislation from the hard and instructions were
given that this memorandum should again
be brought up for consideration when proposals
were received by the board in connection
with such legislation, together with other comments
thereon received from other members of the Board
Jane fund.
A that the compent standing to
The Registrar.
the credit of the Lane and at this date was
seven hundred and of board and three were
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5th March, 1910
The Director having been instructed by the Board
to negotiate with Messrs Sotheby & Co. regarding
the offer of a victure. Teme or Price, by Toulouse
Santree, called a special Meeting on March 5th
to report back to the Board.
The following members were present:
The Chairman of the Board. The Hon James A. Minaghan
The Chairman of the Board of Works, Mr. Henry T. Mindow
Maurice Mac Gonigal Esq., R.H.A.
Senator E.A. McGuire
Richard McGonigal Esq. S.C.
and the Director with Dr. William O'Sullivan
in Attendance.
the Hon times Murnaghan took the Chair.
Apologies for now attendance were received from
the President of the Royal Dublin Society, E. J. Foler
Aylward Esq. and Henry Mangan, Esq. and
Sean O'Sullivan, Esq. R.H.
It was decided that owing to the absence of the
full quorum of Nine for purchase the Director
should enquire of Messrs Jotheby & Co. If the
picture could be left until the April meeting
or whether it was desired that it should be
returned at once.
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6th April 1910
A Meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians
was held this day. There were present:
The Hon James A. Managhan,
Chairman
for Loughor
Revd Father Cubrey Guinn
Mr. Henry Mundow
Mr. Fraunce Mac Gonigal
Mr. Henry Maugan
Senator C. Maguire
Cord Moyne
Mr. Terence de Vers White
Mr. Richard Mc Gonigal
and the Director, with Dr. W.O Sullivan
in attendance.
Apologies for non-attendance were received from
Dr. Bodkin and Mr John Keating.
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 3rd February, and
of the Special Meeting of the 5th March were read
Approved and signed
Correspondence.
A letter from Dr. Bodkin dated 2nd April was read
and consideration on the matters raised therein was
deferred until the June meeting at which Dr. Bodless
stated he would be present.
Estimate, 196961
The Board noted that the figure of £10,000 requested
by the board for the purchase of Pictures remained
at $2500 in the Estimates to be presented to
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Presentation of a Portrait of Mrs City Years by H.M. Paget
The portrait of Tiss Lily Yeate by H.M. Paget offered
by Mr. G.W. Paget, and accepted by resolution of
the Board as contained in tear 16 of Ris Minutes
of and December was shown for the inspection of
the board and approved.
Presentation of a picture. The Scales (the Month of October
It was decided to accept a picture, the Scales
(The month of October) by James Barry, offered
for presentation by the Director and the
grateful appreciation of the Board was expressed
to the Director.
Presentation of a portrait of Rosa But by T.B. feats.
the Elder
It was decided to accept the portrait of
Rosa Butt by T.B. Yeato the Elder offered
for presentation by Sir William Ball, and
that a letter expressing the grateful appreciation
Of the Board should be sent to the donor.
Offer on loan to the Board of a picture, Pattern Day at
Glendalough by Maria Silsbury.
It was decided not to accept an offer to
lend to the Board a picture, Pattern Day
at Glandalough by Maria Shillsbury,
offered by the Hon Mrs Brien.
Purchase of a picture, Jame En Acre, by Toulouse
Santree.
It was decided by five votes to four, with one station
not to purchase the picture beames Price by
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Purchase of a picture by Alex Naismith.
It was decided not to purchase the
Picture Alandscape by Alex Dismith, offered
by Miss N. Herraghty, Scotland.
Purchase of a picture, Madonna in Contemplation.
by Guide Ren
It was decided not to purchase a picture
Madonna in Contemplation by Guido Rens
in the possession of Signor G. Cuccar of Rome.
Purchase of a water colour drawing Hiffey Bridge.
by Percy Home.
It was decided not to purchase the water
Colour drawing A Offey Bridge by Percy Home
Obbered by Edward Hall, Kent.
Son of the picture Judith with the Head of Holofores
by Mantiqua for an Exhibition in Mantia.
Approval was given for the loan of
the Victure Judith with the Head of Holmes
by mantague, Cat. No.442 to the Committee
Exhibition of the
of the Fifth Centenary of Andrew Manteyne,
to be held in mantia from August to October.
O, Subject to the condition that or
technical Examination the picture was
considered fit to travel and that an
undertaking to observe the usual wall to wall
conditions as to cost, freight, insurance
and safety precautions was given by
the Committee of the Exhibition.
loan of the picture new of a Town in Holland
by Van Goyen bot an Exhibition to be held
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Approval was given for the loan of the picture
New Of Four in Holland by Jan van Ejoyen,
at No. 236 to the Committee of the Commemorative
Exhibition of Jan van Goyen's Paintings, the
exhibition to be held in siden and at Corner,
Holland, from June to September, 1960. Subject
to the Condition that an undertaking to observe
the usual wall to wall conditions as to cost.
freight, insurance and safety precautions was
given by the Committee of the Exhibition.
Annual can of Pictures to the Municipal Gallery,
Stanmillis, Belfast
Authority was given to the Director to
meet the desire of the Belfast museum to
select, up to twenty pictures of the British School
for their Annual an Exhibition to be held in
Belfast during the Summer of 1910, Subject
to the condition that an undertaking to
observe the usual wall to wall conditions
as to cost, freight, insurane and safety
precautions was given by the Committee
of the Exhibition.
Pensions.
(a) It was decided on the recommendations of the
Sub Committee, consisting of the Chairman
Mr. Terence de Were White and Mr. Richard Re Gonigal
that the Board accept the conditions regarding
the appointment of a Registrar and the
establishment and pensionability of the Gallery
Attendant Staff as stated in the letter from the
Department of Education dated 1st January, 1910
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letter from the same Department dated
30th March, 1960, and amended to read as
follows:
With reference to the memorandum
from the Board of Governors submitted
with Dr. O Sullivans letter of the 4th
April 1959 in regard to the desire of the
Governors to males certain posts in the
National Gallery pensionable, I am
directed to inform you that the matter
has been under consideration by the
Minister for Education and the Minster
for Finance. In this connection I
am to state that the Ministers would be
repared to sanction arrangements and
Conditions as follows in relation to
the staff of the Gallery
As it is considered that the person
billing the most of Registrar should
have a knowledge of Government
Accountancy and of the various
regulations connected with the charge
of staff etc. and as the necessary
knowledge and Experience in this
connection can be got only in the
Civil Service the Ministers feel
that any future appointment to that
Post (Registrar. Should be of a
Civil Servant seconded to the
Gallery from the Department of Education,
the appointed to be a person acceptable
acceptable to the Governors, the Appointment
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secondment of any individual officer to
be terminable at the request of the Governor.
2.
The services of any Civil Servant
employed by the Gallery would be
terminated by the Governors if at any
time his employment as a Civil Servant
were terminated.
3
A majority of the hosts as Attendants
in the Gallery would be pensionable ones,
these posts being filled by limited
Competition held under the auspices of
the Civil Service Commissioners. Hose
eligible for such a competition would be
the established Attendants having at last
three years satisfactory service. A pointments
of established endants, in accordance
with the usual practice, would continue to be
made by the Governors as far as possible
through the Eneloyment Exchanges.
Any of the existing established Attendants
4
appointed to a pensionable post as Attendant
would be given full pensionable credit for
all service given by him subsequent to the
30th September, 1953, and for help the
Continuous service given by his up to that
date.
5
the post of Senior Attendant would be
a pensionable one, to be filled by the
promotion of an established Attendant.
the Sub Committee referred to informed the Board
that they would like to consider further paragraphs 6
and 8 of the Departments letter of the 1st February which
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(6) It was also decided to accept the Conditions
pensionability for Mr. Brinsley, Tacamar
as Registrar as aboved by the Minsters
for Finance and Education as stated in
a letter from the Department of Education
dated 6th April 1900 to the Director which
read as follows.
further to this Departments letters of
1st February and 30th March 1910, I am
directed to inform you that the position
in regard to the granting of a pension
based on his years of whole time service
to the present occupant of the post of
Registrar is that the Minister for
Education and the Minister for Finance
are prepared to accept that the service
of this officer has been whole time from
the date of his permanent appointment
to the Gallery, i.e. and December 1925
and accordingly that his pensionable
service should be reconed as from
that doe
these to be subject to any option which the
present Registrar has a right to Exercise.
Request from Messrs Hely's Cd. Dublin for the
publication of reproductions of paintings in the
Gallery.
The Director was authorised to discuss further
the Request of Neser Helys for permission to public
a number of reproductions of paintings in the Gallery
as contained in their letter of 16th March, 1960
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George Bernard Shaw Fund
It was decided
(a) To accept the accounts of the Receipts and Payments
of the George Bernard Shaw Bequest for the
year ended 3 March, 1960, as follows:
Receipts
bash in Hand and at Bank on 1/3/59
10.260. 19.5
Interest on Deposit year ended 6/4/59
250. 0.9
Sale of Irish Government Securities Courchases
during previous year
30.395. 0. 0
Sale of £1184.0.11 British Treasury Stock
acquired through Shaw Estate
921. 49
Interest on British and Fish Government Securities
including Income Tex refined or Britials
Securities
1882.2.0
Refund of Income Fer deducted by British
Revenue Authorities in paying death Duties
on Shaw Estate
85 126 15
Profits arising from Shaw Estate after
deduction of Income Fix received her
Bentleys, Stokes and lawless for year
ended 3113160
39.500. 0. 0
Income tax on Profitoof Shaw Estate refunded
by British Revenue Authorities as received
from 1/4/59 31/3/60 covering period up
to 31/12/59
3398
11
240.733
Total
5
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Payments
29.095
Purchase of paintings
0
0
Purchase of Irish Government Securities
including Brokers Commission
180.265.
134
fee for valuation of Shaw Mansults
73.00
Capital Sum for provision of annuities
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clined.
Cash in and and at Banks
Currant Account £4,496. 13.0
Deposit Account 21413. 4.0
3909.17
240.733.9
A Sum of £6326.10.6 in respect of Income Tax
deducted by the British Revenue Authorities during
the months of January, February and March, 1960.
is still outstanding.
Investments on the 31st March 1960
(1) Irish Government Savities purchased from Fund
£100,000 of 54 to National Development Joan 179/1984
60,000 of 32 to Exchequer Bonds 196570
60,000 of 56 National Saving Bonds 1471/81
(1) Other Investments received as part of the Boards
share of the residue of the Shaw Estate.
834 shares of £1 each
John and Edward Bumus. Ad
fully paid
Nov. 2161722460
66 Shares of each
British Soviet Friendous Houses
fully paid
sd.
No. 4755-4820
333 of 4 to loan Stock
Howard Blage Society 1d.
do.
850 of 4570 loan Stock
67 of Mone Joan Stock
do.
Messrs Bentleys Stolies and Cowless have stated that
the holdings listed under 617 are unsaleable
(C) To purchase Thirty thousand Pounds (£30,000
of 32 Exchequer Bonds 196570 this raising the
Boord's existing holding of this Stock to Ninety
thousand pounds (90,000).
To approve the payment of $700 by cheare
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dated 11/2/10 from the funds of the Shaw Bequest
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by Greeze, the purchase of which was decided by
Board resolution. Hem 3 of the minutes of the
meeting of the 3rd December 1859.
To defer consideration of the question of
(d)
the acquisition of the Nobel Mize real
awarded to Bernard Shaw as mentioned in
and towlen
Mess. Bentley Stokes letter dated 22nd
March 160, bending further enquiry as to
whether the National Museum would wish to
acquire the medal.
(E)
To defer further consideration on the Opinion
of Counsel, Mr Kennett Elphinstone, dated
22nd March 1960 as enclosed with the letter
of Messrs Bentleys, Stokes a lowles dated
24th March, 1960, of the future management
of the Shaw Estate pending recommendations
of the Sub Committee.
Appointment of Assistant.
Consideration was deferred on the drafting of suitable
conditions and qualifications for the proposed appointment
of an Assistant sending recommendations to be made
by the Sub Committee Consisting of the Chairman
Mr Terence de Here white, Mr. Richard Mc Gonigal and Lord Moyne.
A small Self Portrait of R.L. West.
The Director reported that on Saturday Anne and
it was reported to him that a small Self Portrait of
R.L. Weet, Cat. No. 418 was missing from its place in the
Portrait Gallery. It was decided that owing to the
redecoration of the Gallery at present in progress directions
should be issued to the staff to maintain very strict vigilance.
lane Fund
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could
The Registrar reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the same fund at this date
was seven hundred and Sixty dire pounds Six shillings
and one penny 1763.6. 1).
James Murragh
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11th May 1960
A Special meeting of the Board of Governors
and Guardians was held this day. There were
present
The Hon. James A. Murnaghan, Chairman
Lord Longford
Rev. Father Aubrey Gwynn
Mr. Henry Mundow
Mr. John Keating
Mr. Sean O’Sullivan
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
Mr. Henry Mangan
Senator S.A. McGuire
Mr Terence de Vere White
and the Director with Dr. W. O'Sullivan
in attendance.
An apology for non-attendance was received from
Dr. Bodkin
It was decided
(1) Having read the letter from the Department of
Education dated 12th April 1960 and the letter of the
Registrar dated 10th May 1960, to accept Mr. Mac Nemara
resignation from the post of Registrar as from 31st
May 1960 and that, while accepting his resignation
with the deepest regret, the Board wished to
express its appreciation of his long service and
continuous work in the administration of the
Gallery.
(2) so forward the Registrars letter of the 10th May
already referred to, to the Department of Education
so that the matters raised in it could be considered
by that Department.
(3) To appoint a subcommittee consisting of the
Chairman, Henry Mundow Esq., Senator S.A. McGuire
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contd)
Terence de Vere White Esq. together with the
Director and Dr. O'Sullivan to consider the
qualifications, conditions and any other necessary
action in connection with the proposed
appointment of a new Registrar.
J. A Burnaghan
1 June 1960


238
1st June, 1960
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardian was held this day. There were present
The Hon. James A. Mernaghan, Chairman
Lord Longford.
Mr. Henry Mundon
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
Mr.
John Keating
No
Sean O Sullivan
Mr.
Henry Mangan
do.
Thomas Bodkin
Mr
Terence de Vere White

The Right Hon. W. E. Wylie
and the Director with Dr. OSullivan
in attendance.
a vote of Sympathy was unanisiously
passed by the Board to Mr. John Keating on
the death of his brother Mr. Joseph Keating
apologies for non-attendance were received
from Sir Alle Martin and Mr. H. Foler Aylwed
1 tirely out of the Minster Dr. Bodkin referred
to the letter which he had addressed to the
previous meeting and he made a statement
in connection therewith
It was agreed that
(a)
where votes are called for at a Board
meeting, in the case of the purchase of
pictures, the names of the members
vol should be recorded
(b)
that the history and pedigree of
important paintings. Submitted for
purchase so far as is known should
be sent out with the agenda
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the meeting at which the proposed
purchase is to be considered
Dr. Bodkin proposed the following
resolution seconded by Mr. Dear O’Sullivan,
Resolved:
that the Governors and Guardians of
the National Gallery of Ireland in view
of the present extent and variety of the
National Collection, of the great number of
universally acknowleged masterpieces which
it containe and of the large finds at the
disposal, decided, until frother order to
make no acquisition five
(a) of pictures that have a special
national interest, or
(b) of pictures of outled athetic
and historical importance.
The Chairman said that the Board could
not bind future meeting but Dr. Bodkin
asked that the Resolution be put to the
meeting
This Resolution was adopted 8 for - the
Charman voting again and Mr. Mandon
abstaining.
Election of Chane and Vice Charman
2
It was decided unanimously to elect
the Hon. James A. Turnaghan as Charman
and Lord Longford as Vice Chairman for
year ending 318 March 1961
the
3. Purchase of a Portrait of Andrew Square
by
J.B. Yeats the Elder
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taken in connection with the portrait of
Andrew Lynan by J.B. feate the Elder
offered by Miss Panela Hickson, the Chairman
Lord Langford, Mr. Sean O Sullivan, Mr. Wylie
and Mr. Keating having opposed the purchase
the other five members having supported it.
4. George Bernard Shaw Bequest.
It was decided;
(a)
to purchase £10,000 nominal value
of 3/2 Exchequer Bonds 196570 from
the funds of this Bequest, thus raising
the Boards holding of this stock to
£100,000.
6)
that the Sub Committee consisting of
The Chairman. Mr. Terence de Vere White
and Mr Richard Mc Gonegal should
again meet and advise the Board of
any action to be taken regarding
the future administration of the Estate.
5
Catalogue
Dr. Bodkin stressed the necessity for
an up to date catalogue of the gaintings
in the Gallery. The Director stated that
in addition to the detailed catalogue of
the Italian schools recently published a
general catalogue of the pictures of all
schools had been placed in the hands of
The Controller, Stationery Office, for printe.
6. Duties of Registrar.
It was decided to accept the qualifications
and duties of the Registrar as drawn up by
the pub Committee appointed at the meeting
of the 6th April, item, No. 14, and dated
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14th May 1960 and that the schedule of duties
be adopted by the Board for inclusion in
the Bye-laws with the amendment in No. 10
as suggested in the letter of the Deportment
of Education dated 28th May 1960, sub
prograph
7. Dutill and qualifications of Assistant,
It was decided to accept the
qualifications and duties of the dissistant
to be appointed as proposed by the Sub-
Committee appointed at the meeting of 6th April
item no 17 and dated 28th May 1960, and
that the duties be adopted and inserted
in the By-Laws, a copy of these
recommendation to be sent to the
Deportment of Education. The Board also
noted the scale of Salary as set out in
the enclosure to the letter of the repartment
of Education dated 28th May, 1960.
The Board also noted the amendments
agreed to by the Minsters for Education
and Kinance in clauses 7 and 8 of the
letter of the Department of Education dated
18th February 1960 in connection with the
of Assistant and Director to read
posts
as follows:
The services of a person, other than a
17
Civil Servert, employed in the Gallery
would be at the well and pleasure
of the Board and would be terminated
in any circumstances which world
entail be dismissal from the Civil
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(8) The technical qualifications required for
appointment to each post shall be a
matter for the Board of Governors of
the Gallery but the bacie conditions
of service, in so far as they relate
to Salary, retiring age, persion
right, annual leave, working bors
general conduct and similar matters
would require the approval of the
Munster for Finance.
8
Proposed loan by Mr. Frize Praege of
Six Pictures.
It was decided not to accept an
offer from Mr. Wil Brage to led Sir
paintings to the Gallery.
9. Outstanding Cheques money Orders, etc.
Instructions were given that steps be
taken to cash 38 outstanding cheques and
money orders payable to the road and
dated from 1953 to 1960, given to his
P. OConnor, typist to the Board, at 4 p.m.
on Tuesday 31st May 1960 by Mr Mackan
Then Registrar
have find
The Director reported that the amount
standing to the credit of the Lane find at
this date was Eight hundred and twenty
nine pounds twelve shillings and one
Denny 1829.12.1).
Retirement of Miss Philda OConnor.
It was decided unanimously that
the Boards appreciation of the valuable
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should be conveyed to her and their
congratulations as good wishes on
her marriage.
James of Curraghan
6 July 1960


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6th July 1960.
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were present
The Hon. James A. Murnaghan, Chairman
Rev. Father Aubrey Gwynn
Mr. Henry Mundon
Mr. Sean O Sullivan
Sir Alex Marten
Mr. Henry Mangan
Senator. Edward. A. McGuire
Mr. Terence de Vere white
and the Director with Dr. W. OSullivan
attendance.
an
The Minutes of the previous meeting
were approved and signed.
Apologies for non-attendance were
received from Lord Longford, Mr. H.
Foler Aylward and Dr. Thomas Bodkin
Loan of Portraits from the National Gallery
London.
It was decided that a letter should be
sent to the Director, National Portrait Gallery
London, W.C.2, in reply to his letter of
the 4th April 1960 that the Board would
be anxious to continue the loan of the
following paintings but to the National
Gallery of Ireland by the National
Portrait Gallery, London:
No. 17. Portrait
of Richard West artist unknown
No. 262.
Oliver Plunkett by G. Murphy
0
No. 502

Hugh Boulter by F. Birdon

Oliver Goldsmith
No. 828
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Loan of Picture Portrait of a man by
Velagues by Spanish Ministry of
Education 19601.
It was decided to lend the
picture, Portrait of a man by relagues.
to the Spanish Ministry of Education
for a percentenary exhibition of Velasquer
to take place in Madrid from November
1960 to January 1961, Subject to the
usual conditions as to safety precautions
cost, insurance, and freight charges.
Offer for purchase of a picture
The ascension of O Lord by
James Barry.
It was decided to ask Mr. G.
0
Hamilton Hunter, 102, Crawford St. London,
to send the picture the ascension of
Sir Lord by James Barry for inspection
by the Board at the October meeting
when the question of its purchase
would be considered.
Appointment of assistant
It was decided;
to approve for the second time
(a)
and to insert in the by laws
the schedule of duties of the
assistant to be appointed as
approved in item 7 of the
meeting of 18th June;
to request the Department of Education
(b)
to sanction that increments up to


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50
a maximum of five at the beginning
of the scale could be given to a
candidate appointed if in the
opinion of the Board, this candidate
possessed qualifications or experience
which merited such recognition, this
provision to be inserted in the
newspaper advertisement for the post,
to inform Brofessor Desmond Williams
that the Board was sympathetic to
the compiling of a Register of Historical
Portraits relating to Ireland; but was
of opinion that it would not be
appropriate to make this a condition
of the appointment of or a duty to
be performed by the assistant to be
appointed ad that representations
would be made to the Department
of Education by the Board at an
early date asking that steps should
be taken to have such a
1
Register put in hand
to advertise the post in the
(d)
newspapers as soon as possible.
Appartment of Registrar
It was decided;
to approve for the second time
(a)
and to insert the schedule of duties
of the Register in the by laws
as already approved in item
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(b) that the Chairman. Mr de Vere white
and the Director should form a
selection Boad to interies candidates
at the Department of Education in
accordance with the time as stated
in the better from the Department of
Education of the 28th May 1960, and
to report back to the Board at
the next meeting in October
that Dr. OSullivan should look
(C)
after and attend to the accounts
and other matters connected with
the George Bernard Shaw Bequest
fund, the have find and the
Magowly Baron Fund until for the
notice and prepare a report for
the Board at some future date
on the latter two finds.
Taylor Art Competition 1960. Appointment
Judges
It was decided to appoint Lord
Longford with to de Vere white as
alternative to act on the parel of
judges for the Taylor art Competition
in the coming year.
George Bernard Shaw Bequest
It was decided
(a) to purchase a further forty thousand
40,000) nominal value of 8/ National
Savings Bonds 1971-81 thus raising
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this stock to One hundred thousand
pounds (£100,000).
(b)
to refund to the Director a sum
not exceeding twenty-five pounds (25
for travelling, subsistence and other
incidental expenses incurred by him
on behalf of Signor Brandi on his
visit to Dublin while preparing a
report for the Board on the
possibility of setting up a studio
for the cleaning of paintings, payment
to be made from the Shaw Bequest
account
(C)
to note that five thousand and
eighty six pounds, twelve shillings and
ten pence (£5086. 12.10) had been
received as the Boards share of the
proceeds of the sale of the Shan
Manuscriple.
Reproduction of the Paintings in the National
Gallery by Messrs Help.
Authority was given to the Director
to permit mesors. Lely, Printer, Dublin
to go ahead with the printing of
reproduction of the Boards paintings
for commoral sale on similar
conditione to those obtaining at such
institutione as the Victoria and albe
museum and in the Fate Gallery, London
Lane Fund
The Director reported that the amount


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standing to the credit of the Lane
fund on the 30th June was Eight hundred
and fifty six pounds, nineteen shillings
and seven pence £856.19. 7).
Cheques outstanding
Dr. OSullivan, reported that fifty five
pounds, fourteen shillings and five pence
(£55. 14.55) had been recovered in respect
of some of the outstanding cheques as
mentioned in item 9 of the meeting of
the 18th June and that the sum had
been lodged to the credit of the
Magarly Banon fund account.
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5th October, 1960
A meeting of the Board of Gornors and
Guardiane was held this day. There were present;
Lord Longford, Vice-Chairman
Rev. Father Abrey Gwyn
Mr. Henry Mindow
Lord Moyne
Mr. Terence de Vere. White
Sir Ernest Rowe Dutton
and the Director with Dr. W.
OSullivan in attendance.
Sir. S. Rone. Dulton recently nominated.
by the Government took his place on
the Board.
The Minutes of the previous meeting
were approved and signed,
Apologies for non-attendance were
received from the President of the Royal
Dublin Society (Mr. Sole Aylward). The
President of the Hibernian Academy (Mr.
John Keating). Mr. Henry Margan;
Senator S. Mc Guire; Dr. Thomas Belkin
and Mr. Richard mc Gonigal
Correspondence.
to letter from Dr. Thomas Bodkin
dated 3rd October was read relating to
the Agenda and it was decided to
communicate with the Department of Education
enquiring if it were possible to give
travelling and subsistence expenses to
members for attending meetings of the Board,
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3


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5


Offer for purchase of a picture the ascension
of Dr Lord by James Barry.
It was decided not to purchase a
picture. The decension of Our Lord by
James Barry offered by Mr. J. Hamilton Hunter.
Offer for purchase of Five Portraite
associated with Dean Swift by Dr.
G.H. Briscoe
Consideration was deferred on an
offes to purchase five portraits associated
with Dear Swift from Bective House
Navan, Co. Meath, offered by Mr. G.H.
Briscoe
Lean of Picture Portrait of a Lady by
Hane von Kilmach Germanishes National
Museum, Nornberg, 1961.
It was decided to lend the picture
Portrait of a Lady by Hene Von Kilback
for an Exhibition to be held during the
Summer of 1961 in the Germanished
National Museum, unberg, wide the
auspices of SCOM, subject to the usual
conditions as to safety precautions, cost,
insurance and freight charges.
Loan of Drawing Sketch Deeign for a
handscape with little by Gainsborough
for Five Exhibitions in England 1960-61
It was decided to lend the Drawing
Sketch Design for a Landscape with Battle
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held under the auspices of the note Conal
of Great Britain in five Gallerice in
England from November 1960 to April
1961, subject to the usual conditions
as to safety precautions, cost, ensurence
and freight charges.
Loan of picture the 2nd Earl of Milltown.
by Pompen Ballone for exhibition in Paris
November 1960 to January, 1961.
It was decided to lend the picture
The 2nd Earl of Milltown by Pomper
Balton for an exhibition to be held
under the auspice of the Government of
Italy and France at the Petit Plans, Paris
from November 1960 to January 1961, Subject
to the usual conditions as to safety
precautions, cost, insurance, and freight
charges.
offer of loan to Gallery of Pictures of the
Dutch School from Mrs. Walter Age.
It was decided to decline an offer
of No. The Walter age per mesors, Longfield,
Jameson a Hamilton to lend a number of
Pictures of the Dutch School at present in
Brandondale House, Graiguenamanagh,
Co. Kilkenny.
Shan request fund
It was decided;
(a) to pay three thousand, three hundred
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Mrs. Bentleys, Stokes and howless being
their fee for professional services rendered
to the Board from the 1st October 1958 to
the 31st March, 1960.
(b) to pay three hundred and forty three pounds
two shillings and two pence (343.2.3
to the Public Trustee, London, in
respect of the Boards share of the
capital fees, in connection with the
late in accordance with his
statement dated 5th July, 1960
to pay seventy nine pounds Sixteen
(C)
shillings $79:16:0 to Messrs Walter
see & Co. in respect of the Bonds
shore of fees payable to them for
work in preparing schedules and
returne supplied to the Inland Revenue
to bring before the Board at its
d
next meeting the question of paying
an appropriate gratuity to Dr. William
O Sullivan for services rendered by
him on behalf of the Board in
connection with the Shan Estate
to date.
to approve of the handing over to the
(2)
National, trust of the personal articles,
Jewellery, etc. as specified in the
Schedule enclosed with Mrs. Rentleys
stakes and howless's letter of the
5th September, 1960, in accordance
with Counsels opinion as forwarded
by Messrs. Bentleys, Stokes and howlers.
to refer the Joint Opinion of Counsel
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as forwarded by Messrs. Bentleys, Stokes
and howless to the subcommittee
consisting of the Charman, Mr. Terence
de were white and Mr. Richard McGonigal
for examination.
Legislation
It was decided to inform the Department
of Education that the Board agreed that
it would be desirable to acquire powere to
lend pictures to Government Department,
such provision to be inserted in any
legislation to be enacted; but held very
strongly that the endowed funds vested
in the Board should not be used for
the purposes of building.
Safety Precautions
It was decided with reference to a
letter from the Department of Education dated
30th June 1960 to inform that Department
that the Board felt great uneasiness at
the deation of the Garda Authorities in
refusing to undertake responsibility for the
protection of the Gallery, and asking that
the minister for Education would again
make representation to the Minster for
Justice to secure this protection. It was
forther decided that the provision of a
watchman for fire protection at night
would be necessary.
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13
14


Appointment of a Registrar.
It was decided that Dr. William
OSullivan should act as Registrar
Pending the appointment of a person to
the position and that subject to
Departmental approval a sum of thirty-
five pounds (35) should be paid to
the Caretaker for atra duties in prepare
wages sheets and paying the Gallery staff
from the period 18 June to the 30th
September and that Two pounds (E)
per week be paid to his for doing these
duties pending the appointment of a
Registrar.
appartment of assistant.
It was agreed that a clause should
be inserted in the by laws relating
to the duties of the risestent, excluding
powers of suspension or dismissal of any
of the staff by the assistant during
the absence of the Director.
Extension of the service of the Director.
It was unanimously decided to grant
an extension of the Directore service for
a further year as from the 26th October, 1960.
Reproductions
It was decided that Messrs. Sly Eld
Dublin, and Messrs. Johannes Schiller Co.
Koln, should be permitted, subject to
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276
to make large size reproductions of the
Gallery paintings for commercial use
without payment of fee. Such provision
to be made available to any responsible
form and to be reviewed again after
five years.
Lane fund
It was decided to sell the following
Securities
20 shores of ₤10 Royal Automabilee Club
Buildings Limited
£89.9.9 of Bank of Ireland Stock,
and to reinvest the proceeds in Irish
Government Securities
.
The Director reported that the balance
in the Lane fund on the 30th September 1960
was one thousand, five hundred and
ninety seven hands, nine shillings and
ten pence (1597.9,10).
Office requisites
Authority was given for the purchase
of a Duplicating machine for the use
of the Board.
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7th December, 1960.
meeting of the Board of Governors
A
Guardians was held this day. There
and
present
were
The Hon. James M. Nurnaghan, Chairman
Lord Longford
Mr. Henry Mundon
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonegal
Senator. McGuire
Dr. Thomas Bodkin
her. Terence de were white
Mr: Richard Mc Gonigal
Sir Ernest Rome. Button
and the Director with
Dr. W. OSullivan in attendance
The minutes of the previous
meeting were approved and signed
apologies for non-attendance
were received from H. J. Fole Aylward
Mr. John Keating, Mr. Sean O’Sullivan
Sir Alex Martin, Mr. Henry Mangan
and Lord Moyne
change of time of meetings.
It was decided on a proposal
of Mr. Richard Mc Gonigal seconded
by Mr. Terence de Vere white that a
change in the time of the statutory
meetings to the first Friday of the
particular month at 3.30 or 4 P.M.
should be put before the Board, for
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Correspondence.
The Board noted the letter from the
Department of Education dated 9th November
1960 continuing Lord Longford as a
member of the Board for five year
from 15th November, 1960, and a letter
from the Department of the same date
sanctioning the continuance of Dr.
Thomas McGreevy as Director for one
year from the 26th October, 1960.
Offe for Purchase of Five Portraite
associated, with Dear Swift from Woodfore
I was decided that no action be
taken in respect, of the purchase of
five portraite stated to be associated
with Dear Swift offered by Mr. G.H.
Brice but that the question of the
purchase of the Vanes Portrait only
should be considered at the next
meeting.
Offer for presentation of two Engraving
one of Blessed Oliver Plunkett and
another of the Reverend Thomas Campbell
and a Pamphlet.
It was decided to accept with
grateful appreciation the gift of two
Engravings one of Blessed Oliver Plunket
and another of the Reverend Thomas
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7


Campbell and a pamphlet entitled
Note on some other belice and Portrait
of the venerable Oliver Plunkett
offered by Mrs. S. G. Moorhead.
Bequest of Mrs. Julia Mr Egan of two
pictures many Ferries and Galway
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Point to Point by Jack B. Yeats
It was decided to accept with
grateful appreciation two pictures
Mary Ferries and Galway Port to Point
by Jack B. years bequeathed by the
late Mrs. Julia MEgan through the
Friends of the National Collections.
Presentation of Two Pictures lanal hough
House by Caroline Seally, R.H.A and
The Black Bettle by Maurice Mac Gonigal R.H.A.
It was decided to accept with grateful
appreciation two picturer lanal hough House
by Caroline Scally, and The Black Bottle
by Maurice MacGonegal prevented by the
Havery Trust
Request from An Contaile Ealacon for
the loan of pictures.
It was decided that the Board had
no power to accide to the request
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in its premise.
Safety Precautions.
It was decided with reference to a
letter from the Department of Education
dated 14th November 1960 that the Board
welcomed the proposal of that Department
to seek the authority of the minister for
finance for the employment of a hight
watchman but that it considered
that the off duty has of one night
every third Sunday is inadequate and
suggested, that an of-time of three
nights fortnight would be more
appropriate. It was also decided to
inform the Department that the view
of the Board was that the nightly
visit of the fire picket should be
continued in the event of the
Watchman being appointed.
Show request fund.
was decided
1. On the proposal of Dr. Bodin
seconded by Senator. McGuire to
approve of the Draft Scheme dated
29th September 1960 for the future
administration of the saw Bequest
fund, as outlined in accordance
with the Joint Opinion of Mr. J.N.
Bucher and Mr Kenneth Elphinstone
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dated 29 September, 1960, as enclosed
with the letter of Derors, Bentleys, Stokes
howless dated 33th September, 1960, but
Subject to the following reservations:
(a) that provision should be made
for the travelling and subsistence
expense of members of the committee
to attend meetings or subcommittee
meetings held for the purpose of the
administration of the Trust
that in the opinion of the Board
(b)
the power of delegation as
contained in fragraph 516 of
the Draft Scheme an unnamed
person or pson or sub-committee
outside the personnel of the
Committee itself or its Secretary
is undesirable as it implies that
important decisions might be taken
the
without respective bodies who are
parties to the Trust having any by
in the matter, and that agraph
56) should be deleted and the
necessary consequential alterations
be made in paragraphs (5)
6 and 13
2. That the Board in recognition of the
special services rendred by Dr. William
Sullivan in connection with the
Show Bequest to date would desire that
he should be made a payment of a
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to be consulted in connection with this
payment and that Dr. OSullivan should
continue to attend to the affairs of the
Show request.
have fund.
It
was decided to purchase.
£515 nominal value of 4/ and
(a)
Bonds thus raising the Boads
holding of this Stock to £4,000
and 1880 nominal value of 447
National Loan raising the Board
holding of this Security to £4,000
to sell £18.19.3 349
Natural Security been thus
reducing the Boards holding
of this Security to $1,000.
(b)
to note that the receipts and
payments of the Lane find from
1954 to 1959 were as follows:
Receipts
payments
Yr ended Cash at Bank $1736.13.9
Archase of $2995.40
31st Dec. Divided
$3,120 of
2
Interest £14616.4
1954
447 Nat.
been
Cash at
Bark, on
31/12/54
208.6.1

32301
3233.10.1
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Receipts
1955.
Cash at Bark
208 61
on 1/1155
evidence and
Interest
1744.0.2
£1,952.63
1956
Cash at Bank
on 1556 £1,952. 6.3
Sale of 1400
shores of Stated
Plaine Trust to. 845.19.10
Goods and
Interest
1683.2.2
£44818.3
1957
Cash at Beak
on 1/1/57 £4,4818.3
Income tax
Refind Irish 270.2
do British 25.13.0
Interest and
Dividend $1737.5
6271.6.8


Payments
Cash at Bank
on 31/12/15 1952.63
1952.63
Cash at London
£4481.83
31/12/1956
44818.3
Cash at Back
on 31/12/87 6271.68
6271.6.8
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Receipts
Payments
1958
Cash at Bank
Purchase of
on 1/1158
£6271.6.8
7.715.0.0
Paintings
divided and
Cash at bark
on 31/12.58
Interest
1764.14.3
882.69
less him
ledged in
error £54.5.10 321.0.11
8,036.0.11
£8,036.0.11
1959
Cash at bank
Purchase of
321.0.11
on 1/1159
Paintings
2,000.0.0
Interest and
Interest on
Duidarde
our draft
1758.9.11
464
bash in bark
on 31/12/59 154.6
$2,079.10.10
2079.10.10
that the Boards seal be affixed
(C)
to the certificates authorising the
transfer of ₤889.8 Bark of Ireland
Stock and 20 shores of L10 Royal
Automobile Club Building Coll.
as sold in accordance with
the decision as contained in
item 15 of the minute of the
meeting of 6th October, 1960.
(d)
to note that the assite of the
have fund on the 30th November
1960 were
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Land Bonds
3485 of 42
Exchequer Stock
£34,000 of 329
$2500 of 59 National Loan 196272
£3120 of 447 National Loan
1018. 19.3 of 34/ National Security him
Cash in bark 1663.15.10
As there was no longer a quorum
consideation of items 910,1112 and 13
of the Agenda had to be deferred
until the next meeting.
James A Murraghan
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1st February, 1961
a meeting of the Board of
Governors and Guardians was held
this day. There were present:
The Hon. James A. Monaghan, Chairman
Lord Longford
Mr. Henry Mundow
Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
Senator McGuire
Mr. Terence de Vere white
Mr. John Keating
Mr. Richard McGonigal
Sir Ernest. Rowe-Sutton
and the Director and Registrar with
Dr. D.O Sullivan in attendance.
The Minutes of the previous meeting
were approved and signed.
Apologies for non attendance were
received from Lord Moyne, Sir Alex
Martin and Dr. Thomas Bodkin
1 vote of Sympathy
A note of sympathy was unanimously
passed to the relatives of the late
Mr. Henry Mangan, board member.
2 Change of time of meetings
It was decided that the Board
meetings would in future be held at
3.30 p.m. on the first Friday of the
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when the meeting would be held on the
day before.
Appointment of Registrar
It was decided to approve of the
appointment of Seamas Smother
(Mr. James Secry) as Registrar with
effect from the 17th December, 1960
and in accordance with the
conditions as already agreed with
the Deportment of Education.
Proposed Legislation
It was decided that a sub-
committee consisting of the Chairman
Mr de were white, Mr. Maurice
Mac Gonigal, Mr Mandow and the
Director should consider the question
of the proposed legislation for
the National gallery and report
to the Board at some future date.
appointment of Assistant
It was decided that a sub¬
committee consisting of the Chairman
Mr de Vere white and the Director
should examine and consider
applications from persons for the
position of assistant is advertised
and report to the Board in due course.


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Studes for cleaning and Restoration
It was decided that an honorarium
of one hundred guineas (105) be paid
to Dr. Brandi in appreciation of the
valuable services rendered by him to
the Board as contained in his report
dated 13 July 1960, on the question of
the setting up of a studio for the
restoration and cleaning of paintings
in the National Gallery, payment to
be made from the funds of the
Shaw Bequest.
Estimate 196162
estimate of the
The following
requirements for
Boads financial
31st March 1962
the year ending
was approved:
Salaries and Dager.
10339.00
2. Purchase & Report of Pictures $10,000.00
3. Travelling and incidental
expenses $1,200.0
(including £250 for travelling expenses
for Boad members attending
meetings).
Establishment of Staff
Letter from Joseph Carolan, Attendant,
dated 23rd January, 1961, to the Director,
requesting an extension of service and


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pointing out the short time available
for granting him establishment, It
was agreed that the Director should
reply to him stating that his
case was being kept in mind and
would be sympathetically considered
Purchase of Portrait, Vanessa
It was decided to purchase for
three hundred pounds 300) the
portrait Vaness artist unknown)
offered by Mr. G.H. Briscoe, Bective
House, Navan. The Chairman, hood
Longford, Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal
Mr Keating, Mr. Mundow and Sir
Ernest Rowe-Dutton voting for the
purchase.
Perchase of picture he From de Regaver
by Roderic O'Conor
It was decided to purchase for one
thousand five hundred guineas (1575)
the picture ha Terme de leaver by
Roderic O'Conor offered by Messrs
Poland, Browse and Dellance. Lord
Longford, Mr. Maurice mc Gonigal
Senator Meere Mr. de Ver White and
Sr Ernest Rowe-Dutton voting for the
purchase. Payment to be made from
the grant in Reid and supplemented
by the Shaw and, if necessary.


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is purchase of picture percent from the Cross
It was decided to purchase for two hundred
and fifty pounds ($250) the picture
Descent from the bross (School of Lege
offered by Miss Kate Farrelly (Montyno
Shire Collection). The Chairman, Lord
Longford, Mr. Maurice MacGonigal, Sir
Ernest Rowe-Dutton and Mr. Mundow
voting in favour.
Purchase of Portrait of Rene Descortes
It was decided to purchase for one
hundred pounds (100) the picture
Portrait of Rene Descartes (Dutch School
offered by Miss Kate Farrelly (monsynor
Shire Collection). The Chairman, Lord
Longford, Senator Regure, Mr. Richard
McGonigal, Mr. Terence de were white,
Mr. Maurice MacGonigal, Sir Ernest
Rove--Dutton and Mr. Mundow roting
in favour.
Purchase of Picture. The mystic Marriage
of St. Catherine by Benedetto Veli
It was decided to purchase for three
hundred and fifty pounds ($350) the
preture of The Mystic Marriage of St.
fathere offered by Miss Elate Farrelly
(Monsignor. Shine bollection). The Chairman
Lord Longford, Mr. Richard Mc Gonigal


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Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal, Sir Ernest Rowe
Dutton and Mr. Mundow voting in
favour.
Purchase of picture. The Annunciation
It was decided to purchase the picture
The Annunciation, tentatively attributed
to Carlone, for fifty pounds (450)
offered by Miss K. Farrelly (Monsignor
Shene bollection). The Chairman, Lord
Longford, Senator McGuire, Mr. R.
McGonigal, Mr. Terence de Vere white,
Mr. Maurice MacGonigal, Sir Ernest
Rowe-Dutton and Mr. Mandow voting
in favour.
Purchase of other paintings offered by
Miss H. Farrelly (Monsignor Shine Collection)
It was decided that no action be
taken regarding the purchase of
further paintings. Pair of Landscapes
by Saftleven. The last Supper by
Leonard Bramer. The Last Supper by
Peter Pourbus, a Franciscan Saint
Reading by Gerard Duffet, St.
Sebastion (Flemish School, 16th story).
Portrait of Jacob Althis (Dutch School.
Portrait of a Lady by Peter Quart,
and a Drawing. The Temptation of St.
Anthony by C. Crayer, offered by Miss.
Monsignor Shane Collection).
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Purchase of Portrait of Gerald Grace
It was decided not to purchase a
portrait of Gerald Grace offered by
Mr. Hamilton of Connecticut, U.S.A.
Purchase of two portraits Mr. Charles Bushe
and Wife by Cavalier
It was decided not to purchase two portraits
Mr. Charles Bushe and Wife offered by
Mrs. Shearer, to Hotel Pelletier, Dublin.
Purchase of picture. The Holy Family by
Benvento de Govane
It was decided not to purchase the
picture. The Holy Family offered by Mr.
David Carritt of London
Purchase of album of water-colours by R.R.
Scarlan offered by James Campbell Esq
The Beauchamp Bookshop, Ltd. London, in
a letter to the Vice-Provost of Trinity
College dated 23rd January, 1961
It was decided not to purchase on
album of watercolous offered by James
Campbell Esq. of London
reported
The Director requested that Messrs.
Williams & Sons, London, had informed
him that the Wilson Steer picture,


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The Garden at Lindsey House, was no
longer available.
Bequest of Mrs. Hasted of Portrait of
William Curing
It was decided that a letter should
be sent to Messrs. Collins and
Kennedy, Solicitors, Skibbereen, Co.
Cork, requesting that the portrait
be sent for inspection by the Board
at its next meeting, the carriage to
and from the gallery to be borne
by the Board.
Loan of begane Montague Saint Victoire
to City Mayor of Vienna
It was decided not to lend the
drawing Montague Sainte Victoire by
beganne for an exhibition to be held
in Vienna from mid-April to mis¬
June.
Belfast Museum Loan of Paintings
The Board noted the change of time
of the annual Exhibition of paintings
held in the Belfast Museum and
not gallery and agreed that the
pictures would be but subject to
the usual conditions.


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Lane Fund
It was decided
a to note that the receipts and
expenses of the Lane fund for the
year ended 31st December 1900 were.
Receipts
Payments
Purchase of 16131
Cash at Bank on 1/1158 £75.4.6
of 32/ Exchequer
492
Bonds
Dividends and Interest £2162.6.1
Purchase of
42
Cheque Book
Cash in hand and
at Bank on 31/2/112182 173
2237:10:7
237:10:7
(b) to note that the cash in bank on
the 31st January 1961 was £1,7229.6
(C) to authorise the use of the Boards
seal on the Power of Attorney selling
£1893 of 340 National Security Loan
as decided in item 10 (a) of the meeting
of the 7th December and on the
certificates registering the title of
all the holdings held in the Lane fund.
George Bernard Shaw and
It was decided
(a) to pay an honorarium of two
hundred and fifty guineas (262.10
to Dr. William OSullivan in accordance
with the decision of the Board as


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contained in item 9 (2) of the meeting
of the 9th December, in appreciation
of his work in connection with the
affairs of the Shaw Estate. The
Attorney-General's opinion having been
received as stated in the letter from
the Chief State solicitor dated 25th
January, 1901, that it was lawful to
make this payment,
16) to invest up to £30,000 in 3/0
Exchequer Bonds 1965-70
(C) that a letter should be sent to
Messrs. Bentleys, stakes and Lowless
informing them that the decision
of the Board as stated in item (a)
and by relating to the scheme for
the future administration of the
just did not intimate that the
Board was discontinuing Messrs.
Bentleys, Stoke and howless
services, but that the Board felt
that it should have the right to
send a representative from Dublin
to London if it so wished or if
the necessity arose and, for that
reason, a provision for the payment
of the travelling expenses should
from part of the scheme.
(d) that a letter should be sent by
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Education in reply to the Ministers
letter dated 27th January 1961
expressing the gratitude of the
Board for lending the services of
Dr. OSullivan and asking that he
would be permitted to continue
giving about two or three hours
per week to the Board.
Safety Precautions
It was decided to accept the
Department of Educations proposal
that a night watchman be appointed
to the Gallery, in accordance with
the letter of the Department dated
31 Eanair 1901 but that the giving
of one night off per fortnight was
in the Board's view, inadequate.
Sale of Booklet Tribute to Hugh Lane
It was decided to allow the sale
of the booklet Tribute to Hugh Lave
by Professor Denis Gwyn in the
Gallery, subject to there being no
objection from the Department of
Education.
James A Murnaghan
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28th March, 1961
A meeting of the sub-committee was
at 3 p.m.
held on Tuesday 28th March, 1961, to
consider the applications received
in reply to advertisement for the
post of ASSISTANT
There were present the Chairman, Mr.
de Vere white and the Director, with
the Registrar in attendance. The applications
considered.
for the post were 37 in number and were individually
The committee considered no. 6. Miss
Anne Olivia Brookshank, as a suitable
applicant; but it would appear that
she seems unwilling to accept the
figure mentioned in the advertisement.
The states in the course of an
accompanying letter to the Board.
I feel that as I now earn $1,000 a year
I could not and I ought not to drop
over $300 a year in my income. Whether
in view of my qualifications, age
and experience any adjustment in
salary and possibly states could
be made I do not know.
Three other candidates were considered
as qualified. They are. Dr. Brian
O’Doherty (No. 26), Mr. Liam Joseph O’Kelly
(No. 30) and Miss Ethna Mary Waldron
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298
5th April 1961
A meeting of the sub-committee on
proposed legislation was held at 3 p.m.
on Wednesday, 5th April, 1961.
There were present. The Chairman
Mr de Vere White, Mr. Mandow, Mr
Maurice MacGonigal and the Director. The
Registrar was in attendance.
It was decided that where ex-offices
members exist their respective bodies
should have the option from time to
time of naming a representative or
representatives in liew of the ex-Officis
members.
It was decided that if the necessary
quorum of nine is to be maintained for
the purchase of works of art, it is
essential that the ex-officio members
should either attend or that the bodies
they represent should have the right
to name a substitute.
It was agreed to seek authortly to make
loans of works of art to aras an
Machtarain, the reachas to Irish
Missions abroad and to approved
Irish institutions in Ireland.
Is legislation needed to enable the
Dublin Corporation to pass over works
of art in Charlemont House to the


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National Gallery
The Board does not desire to have
power to apply gifts, which by its
Act are for the purchase of works of
art, towards any other purpose.


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7th April 1961
A meeting of the Board of
Governors and Guardians was held
this day. There were present
The Hon. James A. Murnaghan, Chairman
Senator Edward McGuire
Mr. Henry J. Mandow
Mr. John Keating
Professor John L. Synge
Professor Maurice MacGonigal
Mrs. Sean OSullivan
Lord Moyne
Mr. Terence de Vere White
Sir Ernest, Rowe-Sutton
His Excellency Sean T OCallagh
Dr. John Leydon
and the Director and Registrar
in attendance. Dr. William O’Sullivan
was present while the affairs of the
Shaw and Lane Bequests were being
discussed.
The Minutes of the previous meeting
were approved and signed.
Apologies for now attendance were
received from Mr. H. J. Foler-Aylward
Dr. Thomas Bodkin and Mr. Richard
McGonigal
1. New Nominations to the Board
The Chairman welcomed to the
Board


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Board the new members nominated
by the Government. His Excellency
Lean J.O Beallagh and Dr. John
heydon and also the new ex¬
officio member, Professor Jo L. Synge
recently-elected president of the
Royal Irish academy.
2. Election of Chairman
The Hon. James A. Murnaghan
was proposed by Mr de Vere
White and seconded by Mr.
OSullivan, and was accordingly
re-elected Chairman
3 Vote of Sympathy
a vote of sympathy was
unanimously passed to the relatives
of the late Lord Longford, Vice-
Chairman of the Board.
4. Election of Vice-Chairman
Senator Edward A. McGuire was
proposed by Mr. de Vere White and
seconded by Professor MacGonigal
and was accordingly elected the
Chairman
4 (a) Nomination of Judge for Taylor
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art awards
On the proposal of Mr. Keating
Mr. Sean O Sullivan was nominated
to represent the Board in connection
with the Taylor Art awards.
5. Theft of Belline Picture
The Chairman read a report from
the Registrar concerning the removal
from the Italian Gallery on 21st
February of the Bellini Picture
Head of a man and its return in
the post on the morning of 22nd
February. Reports from attendants
Walsh, Monahan and Geran were
also read to the meeting. Inspector
Farrells suggestion that some
means of communication be
provided between the various rooms
and the entrance hell was
discussed, and Professor Synge
suggested that a burglar alarm
be installed. The suggestion
that a subcommittee should be
appointed to consider the staffing
question was deferred tell the next
meeting. Meanwhile it was
thought advisable to consult the
Board of Works regarding the
burglar alarm.
Correspondence


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Correspondence
6
a Messrs. D.D. McDonald & Co.
solicitors. It was decided that
in connection with the alex
Williams and Humbert Craig
pictures, bequeathed to the Gallery
by the late Professor J.J. Dowling,
the Director should view the
pictures at Rathgar. The
question of acceptance or no¬
acceptance of the bequest was
deferred;
by Request from Messrs. R. Wilson
Young to reproduce as a Prescotts
advertisement the portrait of
James Joyce by Jacques Emile Blanche
It was proposed by Senator
require and seconded by Mr.
OSullivan that the portrait be
not permitted to be used for
this purpose
(C) General Distributors Limited.
Fire fighting equipment. On the
suggestion of Mr. Mundow, it
was agreed that a Board of
Works architect should report on

this matter.
d Request from Mrs. Geraldine
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Fogarty for use of blocks of certain
pictures for reproduction in connection
with the Irish national Committee of
the Pere Pere Refuge Fund, of which
she is Vice-Chairman. Lord Moyne
said he would support the application
as he knows of Mrs Fogarty's
excellent work. It was agreed to
accede to her request, subject to
the consent of the Department of
Finance
T. Works offered for purchase
a from Messrs Heim, Paris.
Adoration of the Shepherds, by
le Nain
12 Countess Person, by Natter.
On the proposal of Professor
MacGonigal seconded by Lord Moyne,
it was decided to purchase for £7500
the picture adoration of the Shepherds,
by Louis le Nam. An amendment by
Mr. Keating seconded by Mr.
OSullivan, that, in view of the doubt
as to date. 1644 or 1694), purchase
of the picture be not considered
was lost. Payment to be made from
the Shaw Fund,
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On the proposal of Senator
McGuire, seconded by Mr. de Vere
White, it was decided to purchase
for £7,000 the Portrait of the
Countess Person, by Jean Mare Natter.
Payment to be made from the Shaw
fund.
(b) from Messrs. Pailleux, Paris
Portrait of Chevalier L.A. Thilault
Dubors, by de la Four
On the proposal of Professor
MacGonigal, seconded by Mr. Keating,
it was unanimously decided to
purchase for 100,000 N. the pastel,
Portrait of Chevalier L.A. Thibault
Dubors, by Quentin de la Tour.
Payment to be made from the Shaw
Fund
(C) from Messrs. Appleby Brothers London
Installation of a Knight of St.
Patrick, by Joseph Peacock.
It was decided not to purchase.
the picture.
8. Gifts and Bequests
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It was decided to accept with
grateful appreciation from Mr. Victor
Waddington of London a self-portrait
of Jack B. Years (drawing).
3. It was decided to accept with
grateful appreciation a picture, Flower¬
Piece (oil on Canvas by Baptiste chosen
by the Director from the bequest of
the late Mrs. Frances O’Farrell of
Clyde Road. Dublin.
9. Loans
(a) It was decided to lend to
Germanisches National Museum, Nurnberg,
the drawing, St. Catherine, by Duver
for an exhibition to be held at the
Museum, July-September, 1961.
(6) It was decided to lend to the
Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester,
the following works for a years
Exhibition to be held in Manchester
and later in Dublin
by J.B. Years the Elder John O Leary oils).
do.
W. B. Years (oils).
do.
Pippa Passes (drawing,
do.
W. B. Yeats (drawing,
by Robert Gregory
J.M. Synge (drawing, chalk),
by W. B. Years
Head of a young man
will colour
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It was resolved not to send
either trozzis Portrait of a Ventian
Gentleman or J.S. Sargents Portrait of
President Wilson for this Exhibition.
(1 It was decided to extend the loan
of the Gainsborough drawing, Landscape
with Sheep and battle, already on loan
to the Arts Council of Great Britain,
for the purpose of an exhibition to be
held at the artists birthplace, sudbury.
from 13th to 30th April.
10. Appointment of Assistant
The Report of the Sub-Committee
which met on 28th March was placed
before the meeting. It was pointed
out that, of the four candidates
whose names were placed on the
short-list, two were resident abroad.
while another had stated in a letter
to the Board that acceptance
would entail a loss in income
of over $300 a year.
It was resolved that the Director
should consult the Department of
Education as to the possibility of
having the status and salary of the
post raised. This, it was felt
would necessitate its being advertised
again.
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11. Proposed Legislation
The Report of the Sub-Committee
which met on Wednesday 5th April
was placed before the meeting. It was
decided that a letter be sent to the
Secretary Department of Education
suggesting consideration of the following
points.
I. That to ensure adequate attendance
at meetings for purposes of a quorum
Bodies whose officers are ex-officis
might be authorised to appoint
suitable substitutes as necessary;
7. That loans to tras an achara
and Leinster House be validated in
law and that bodies to whom
loans may be made should include
Irish Embassies and missions abroad
and art centres in Ireland
773. That the possibility of transferring
pictures from the Dublin Municipal
Gallery of Modern Art to the National
Gallery when modern masters have
become old masters might be
considered
W. Control over the export of works.
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of ort in consultation with the
Board through the Director:
V. It was reiterated that the Board
does not desire to have power
to apply gifts, which by its act.
17 Victoria, Cap. 99 (VIII) are for
the improvement and enlargement
of the collection of works of art
towards any other purpose.
1. Shaw Bequest
It was resolved on the proposal
of Dr. Leydon, seconded by Mr.
O’Kelly,
(a) that an overdraft of up to
$5,000 be taken on the Shaw Fund
(b) to note that the accounts for
the year ended 31st March, 1961
were as follows:
sd
RECEITS
Cash in hand and at Bank on 1/4/1960 as per 1959-60 ye 25,907-17-0
of profits of Shaw Estate for year ended 31/3/6 44,000.00
Board share
after deduction of income tax
11700.00
Irish Government securities
Interest on
95798
Deposit
Interest on
74-184
Howard Cottage Society Loan Stock
Interest on
Refund of annuity payments after deduction of
1115.10
income tax
5086-1210
Boards share of sale of G.B. Shaw Mss.
326106
6
Income tax recovered for period Jan. to March, 1980
94,06742
Total
Payments





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PAYMENTS
Irish Government securities purchased during year ended
721600
3113/1961
Part purchase of painting
575.00
Administrative fees to solicitors, Public Trustee.
372724
accountant in London and back charges
fee and expenses to Dr. before Brand for Report
13000
Cash in hand and at Bank on 1/4/1961
1447-17-8
Corent
Deposit a
671.42
Total
94.0672
a sum of £27,8443.8 in respect of
income tax deducted by the British
Revenue Authorities during the year ended
31st March 1960 is still outstanding.
Investments held by Shaw Bequest on 31st
March, 1961
(1) Irish Government Securities purchased
by Board from proceeds of the estate:
£100,000 of 570 National Development Loan 1979-84
£100,000 of 32/ Exchequer Bonds 1965-70
£100,000 of 5/2 National Savings Bonds 1971-81
(2) Other Investments received as part of
the Boards share of the residue of the Shaw
Estate:
John and Edward Bumpus St. 834 shoes of 21
fully paid, Nov. 2161722450
British


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British Soviet Friendship Houses, Ltd. 66 shares
of fully paid. No. 4755-4820
Howard Cottage Society Eld $33 of 40/ Loan Stock
850 of 45
£67 of 5/6 Income
Loan Stock.
13. Other Business
(a) The Directors Report for the
year 1960 was placed before the meeting.
by Offer for purchase of an oil painting,
A View of Dublin Bay from Clontarf
by William Ashford from St. James's
Galleries Lt. London.
The Director stated that details as
to the history and price of this
painting were requested in a letter
to the dealer dated 7th February
1961 but no reply had been
received. Lord Moyne informed
the meeting that the picture in
question had been acquired by
Messrs. Guinness.
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2nd June, 1961
A meeting of the Board of Governors
and guardians was held this day.
There were present:
The Hon. James A. Murnaghan, Chairman
Mr. Henry J. Mundow
Professor John Lynge
Mr. H. J. Foler Aylward
Sir Alie Martin
Mr. Richard McGonigal
Mr. Terence de Vere white
Sir Ernest Roweutton
His Excellency Sean T. Beallagh
Dr. John Leydon
and the Registrar and Dr. William
OSullivan in attendance.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were approved and signed.
Apologies for now attendance were
received from Senator McGuire
Lord Moyne and Mr John Keating.
1. Note of Sympathy
a vote of sympathy was
unanimously passed to the relatives
of the late Dr. Thomas Bodkin, member
of the Board and former Director.


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2 Safety Precautions
arising out of the minutes consider¬
ation of the question of fire
precautions and burglar alarm was
deferred pending receipt of a
detailed report from the Board of
Works.
3. Appointment of Assistant
It was resolved that the Chairman
and Vice-Chairman approach the
Minister for Education in this matter.
H. Loan of Coloured Postead Blocks.
It was noted that the sanction of
the Department of Finance in a letter
dated 22nd April had been obtained
to allow Mrs. Geraldine Fogarty
to use the printing blocks for
coloured postcards in connection
with the Pere Pire Refuge fund.
Accordingly, permission was given
to use the blocks.
Purchase of Picture by S. Patterson¬
Smith
It was deaded not to purchase
S.
Patterson Smith
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offered by Captain G. E. Moore
6. Purchase of a picture by Andry
It was decided not to purchase a
picture a Gazelle by Ondry from
Thomas Agnew & Sons, London
7
Purchase of Portrait Catherine Clements
by Romney
It was decided, on the suggestion of Mr.
Richard McGonigal, that the Director
should make inquiries concerning a
Romney portrait of Catherine Clements,
in the possession of Colonel Henry
Clements, Killadoon, Celbridge.
8. Offer for presentation of portrait
of Hugh, Viscount Carleton
It was decided to ask Mr. J.
Johnson to have a photograph made
at the Gallery's expense of the
portrait offered for presentation
by him and to send a point
for consideration by the Board.
9. Presentation of Portrait of William
Cuming
It was decided
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grateful appreciation the self
portrait of William Cuming from
the bequest of the late Mrs. Helen
E. M. Hasted of Baltimore House.
County Cork.
10. Loon to the Gallery of Pictures
from Lord Kildares vollection
It was resolved that the
Director should make inquiries
and report when convenient.
11. Loan of Picture, the Opening of
the Sixth Seal, by Francis Danby
It was decided to lend to the
Arts Council of Great Britain,
subject to the usual conditions.
the picture, the Opening of the
Sixth Seal, by Francis Danby, for
an exhibition to be held at
Bristol during September, 1961.
12 Loan of Morning in a City and
above the fair, by Jack B. Geats.
It was decided that it is not
within the statutory power of
the Board to lend the two
pictures, Morning in a City and
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for an exhibition to be held at Sligo
in August.
13. Loan of Portraits, John O’Donovan
J. Clarence Mangan and George Petrie
It was decided to lend to the
Royal Irish Academy, subject to
the usual conditions, the following
works for an exhibition to be opened
at the Academy in the last
week of August
Portrait of John O’Donovan, by
Charles Grey, drawing of J. Clarence
Margan, by Frederick Burton, and
miniature of George Petrie, by
James Petrie.
14. Payment to caretaker for special
work
It was decided to refer this
matter back to the Department for
further representations.
15. Shaw Fund
The letter from the Department
of Education in connection with
the payment of an honorarium
to Dr. William OSullivan was
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representations should be made
to the Minister for Education
pointing out that it was
customary to make such a
payment for work done outside
the scope of normal duties.
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It was noted that the amount
standing to the credit of the
Lane Fund on the 31st May 1961
was 1,922.10.10 (one thousand
nine hundred and twenty-two
pounds ten shillings and ten
pence).
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7th July 1961
A meeting of the Board of Governors
and Guardians was held this day. There
were present:
The Hon. James A. Murnaghan,
Chairman
Senator Edward A. McGuire
Professor Maurice MacGonigal
Mr. Terence de Vere white
Sir Ernest Rowe-Dutton
Dr. John Leydon
and the Director and Registrar
in attendance. Dr. William O’Sullivan
was present while the affairs of the
Shaw and Lane Funds were being
discussed.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were approved and signed.
Apologies for now attendance were
received from Mr. Mandow, Professon
Synge Mr. Toler Aylward; Sir Ali
Martin, Lord Moyne, His Excellency
Sean T OCallagh
1. Romney Portrait of Catherine Clements
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regard to this portrait.
2. Offer for Presentation: Portrait of
Heigh Viscount Carleton
this matter was adjourned, as the
photograph requested from Mr. J. Johnson
had not so far been received.
3. Professor Dowling Bequest
The Director having reported on
his inspection of the two Humbert
Craig and one Alexander Williams
pictures bequeathed to the Gallery
by the late Professor J.J. Dowling,
he was instructed to write to Messrs.
D.D. MacDonald declining the bequest
as a whole, but accepting the smaller
Craig
4. Statement on deputation of Chairman
and Vice-Chairman which waited on
the Minister
(a) The post of Assistant: The Board
is of opinion that none of the applicants
complies with the conditions lested
in the advertisement. To obtain a
suitable candidate more attractive
terms should be offered. It was
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in these terms; and also to communicate
with the thirty-seven applicants, intimating
that no appointment would be made to
the post as advertised.
by Ex-gratia payment to attendant in
respect of work carried out by him:
The Report of the Chairman and Vice
Chairman to the effect that there was
no likelihood of this payment being
approved was noted.
(E) Permission for Dr. OSullivan to receive
honorarium from Shaw Fund. It was
resolved that available details might
be furnished to the Department as to
the work done in connection with the
Lund by Dr. OSullivan outside working
hours, and that Dr. Leydon and our
Mundow discuss the matter with Dr.
O Rafeartagh, Secretary of the Department
5. Note of Sympathy: the late Dr. Thomas
Bodkin
A letter of thanks from Mrs Bodkin
was read to the meeting.
6 Offer from Lt. B. Rosen, New York, of
Robert Emmet portrait in oils
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a photograph supplied by Lt. Rosen.
It was resolved that no action be
taken in regard to this portrait.
. offer for purchase from Mrs. Mr H. Drey
of London of various works
The Board, after having inspected
photographs of the works offered by
Mrs. Drey, decided that no action
be taken.
8. Proposed gift of two portraits by
John Butler Years
It was decided to accept with
grateful appreciation the two
portraits of her mother offered by
Mrs. M.L. Caughey guest of 1005
Dana Avenue, Cincinnati 29, U.S.A.
9. Request for Loan: From Monsieur J.G.
Domergue of the Institute of France
It was agreed to lead the picture
Portrait of a Lady by Goa subject
to the usual conditions. The amount
for insurance was fixed at $100,000
(one hundred thousand pounds.
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and howless dated 21st June and
addressed to the Board was read to the
meeting and the contents noted.
11. Lane Bequest
It was decided to note that the
balance standing to the credit of
the Fund on 29th June was 1,953.6.0
(one thousand nine hundred and fifty
three pounds six shillings).
12 Magawly-Banon Find
It was resolved to invest up to
$1,000 (one thousand pounds) in
approved Government trustee stocks.
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6th October 1961
A meeting of the Board of Governors
and Guardians was held this day.
There were present
The Hon. James A Murnaghan, Chairman
Mr. H. J. Foler Aylward
Mr. John Keating
Professor J.L. Synge
Mr. Henry, J. Mundow
Lord Moyne
Sir Ernest Rowe-Button
His Excellency Sean T. Beallagh
Dr. John Leydon
and the Director with the Registrar
in attendance. Dr. William O Pullivan
was present while the affairs of the
Shaw and Lane Funds were being
discussed.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were approved and signed.
Apologies for now attendance were
received from Sir Alex Martin, Senator
E.A. McGuire, Mr. Richard McGonigal
Professor Maurice MacGonigal, Mr. Lean
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nomination of Judge for Taylor Art Competition
It was proposed by Lord Moyne and
seconded by Sir Ernest Rowe Sutton that
Mr. Terence de Vere White (who was not
present) should be asked whether he
would agree to act as judge for the coming
year in connection with the above
mentioned competition. If he agreed
the Royal Dublin Society to be informed.
Offer as Gift of Portrait of Anna Maria
Darby from Miss McKrohn, Cambridge
This matter was adjourned pending
receipt of report on the picture from
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, which
Miss Krohn had offered to obtain.
Loan of unspecified pictures to Royal
Irish Fusiliers Officers Mess in Germany
It was resolved to write to Major General
Scott expressing regret that the Board
had no statutory power to lend and
sending him a typed copy of the
relevant extracts from the act.
Offer of picture, stratonice, signed and
dated 1860, by J.A.D. Ingres by Matthelsen
Gallery, London
With Lord Moyne abstaining and votes


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for and against purchase being equal
no action was taken.
Ashford pictures (6) of Carton, Maynoth,
offered for purchase in letter from
the Marquess of Kildare
It was decided that no action be
taken in regard to these pictures.
offer of picture t. John by Bellini
from C. Marshall Spink, London
It was decided that no action be
taken in regard to this picture.
Extension of Gallery Premises
A letter from Mr. H. J. Mundow,
Chairman, Office of Public Works, was
read to the meeting. It was resolved
that a subcommittee be appointed to
report to the Board on the question
of the Gallery extension with a view
to bringing the matter to an early
conclusion: the committee to consist
of Mr. Mandow, Senator E.A. McGuire
Dr. John Leydon, the lecretary Department
of Education, and an officer
nominated by the Secretary Department
of Finance. Dr. Leydon suggested that
the Registrar act as secretary to the


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Committee and this was agreed to
Directors tenure of Office
It was unanimously agreed that it
was desirable that Dr. Megreevy should
be continued in office for the coming
to this effect
year and that notification, be sent
to the Department of Education.
Attendant Staff establishment and changes
The Director reported the death of
John Nowlan, Attendant, the promotion
of Martin Hennessy, Floorman to the
port of Unestablished Attendant and the
appointment as Floorman on one months
probation of another man. At the end of
three weeks the latter was discharged on
a weeks notice (which he failed to work out).
With regard to the question of a
night watchman, it was decided that, in
the light of comment by Mr. A.A. Madden
(ree below concerning the employment
of night watchmen, further consideration
of this matter be postponed.
A report on safety precautions by
Mr. A. A. Madden, Fire Officer, Office of
Public Works, with supplementary notes by
the Director was read to the meeting


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with a request that it be treated
as confidential. It was resolved to
write to the Office of Rublic Works
and ask them to implement the most
urgent recommendations immediately. It
was further resolved to send a copy of
of the report and
the letter and notes to the Department
of Education.
Shaw Bequest
It was decided, as a result of the
interview of Dr. Leydon and Mr. Mandow
with the Secretary and disistant Secretary.
Department of Education, that a payment
of £100 be made to Dr. William O’Sullivan
for his services in connection with the
Shaw Bequest Land up to 31st December
1960. On the proposition of Dr Leydon,
seconded by Mr Mundow, it was
further decided that $100 be substituted
for 250 guineas in rection (2) of the
minutes of the Board meeting of 7th
December 1960.
Lane Bequest
It was decided to note that the
amount standing to the credit of the
fund at the end of September was
2,700.10.0 (two thousand seven
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the question of appointing auditors to be
discussed at the next Board meeting.
Probationary period of Registrar
The Director intimated that according
to the arrangements made at the time
of the Registrars appointment he had
furnished the Department of Education
with a six months report on the
Registrar’s service. He added that his
report was to the effect that Mr. Secry
service had been most satisfactory.
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1st December 1961
A meeting of the Board of Governors
and guardians was held this day.
There were present
Chairman
The Hon. James A. Murnaghan
Senator Edward. A. McGuire
Mr. John Keating, P.R.H.A.
R.H.A.
Professor Maurice MacGonigal
Mr. John L. Kelly, R.H.A.
Dr. John L. Lynge, P.R.A.
Mr. Henry J. Mundow
Lord Moyne
His Excellency Sean T OBeallagh
Dr. John Leydon
and the Director, with the Registrar
in attendance. Dr. William Ohillivan
was present while the affairs of the
Shaw and Lane Funds were being
discussed
Apologies for now attendance were
received from Mr. H. J. Toler Aylward
and Sir Ernest Rowe--Dulton.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were approved and signed.


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Interim Report of Subcommittee on extension
of Gallery Premises
arising out of the minutes Mr. Mundow
made a statement on the subcommittees
deliberations at two meetings and in the
light of a report furnished by an
Office of Public Works Architect. His
report was to the effect that, in the
present circumstances, the proposed
extension of the existing building into
the gardens of numbers 88 and 89
Merrion Square provided the most
appropriate solution to the Gallerys
space problem. He added that the
question of providing funds for this
project would be considered in
January 1962 by the Department of
Finance in the light of the Estimates
for the coming financial year.
Directors Tenure of Office
Also arising out of the Minutes, a
letter from the Department of Education
approving extension of the Director's
by the Board.
services for a further year was noted
Registrar’s salary Scale
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a memorandum from the Department
of education intimating that the
Registrar was to be placed on a
revised salary scale as from 14th
November 1961. A Department of Finance
Circular, 18/61, providing for an
increase payable to staff officers
with effect as from 1 August 1961 had
previously been received and the terms
of that Circular (which the Board as a
statutory employing body had automatically
received) had been implemented.
Following discussion, the Director
was instructed to inquire of the
Establishment Officer. Department of
Education, as to the rights of the
matter.
A letter from SIR BASIL COULDING suggesting
the acquisition of a picture by OSEAR
KOKOSCHIA, living artist, was noted.
A letter from MISS DOREEN DURANT
suggesting the acquisition of a portrait
of HARRY THE by RONNEY as pendant
to the portrait of MRS. THE already
in the Gallery, was noted.
It was decided to write to MR.GEORE
FITESERALS saying that if the price
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HOMAS MURPHY would be considered
for purchase by the Boad.
It was decided that no action be taken
regarding Mrs. C. WINSTENS portraits in
oils and bronze of BERNARD SHAN.
subject to prior discussion with Sir Alex
Martin, the Director was instructed to
request Messrs. Julius Bobler of Munch,
to submit pictures by Peter de Hooch and
Jan Steen with a view, to their consideration
for purchase by the Board.
It was decided to accept with grateful.
appreciation the portrait group by
HAROOD by an unnamed alient of Messrs.
Guest, Lane, Williams & Co. Solicitors, Cork.
Estimates 196263
The Registrar read a statement on
the Estimates for the year, 1912/63. On
the proposal of Lord Moyne, seconded
by Senator McGuire, it was decided
that the request for the Grant-in-did
to be raised to £10,000 be repeated
Accordingly, the following estimate
of the Board's financial requirements.
for the year ending 31st March 1963
was approved.


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10.442
Salaries and wages
A
Grant-in-did purchase
B.
£10,000
and repair of pictures
C. Travelling and Incidental
1.195
Expenses
To
$21.637
Proposed Legislation
A memorandum from the Department
of Education was read. It was
decided that copies of this memorandum
should be circulated to the members
of the Board. The feeling of the
Board was that the difficulties as
to substitution of nomines for office
holders by bodies having ex-officio
representation on the Board could be
overcome.
suggested provision for the right
to lend to certain official
institutions and Irish diplomatic
missions abroad was accepted.
It was decided that a suggestion
that private Gallery funds might
be put to uses other than those
hitherto envisaged by the Statutes
should be discussed at the next
meeting.


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Security measures
A memorandum from the Office of
Public Works on the subject of more
elaborate security measures was approved
the immediate provision of alarm bells
in every exhibition room in the Gallery
was also approved.
Attendant Staff
The Director informed the Board
that two for the Attendants had been
established since the last Board
meeting, bringing the total of
established men to light, it being
understood that only seven of the
actual ports are to be regarded as
permanently established.
Lane Fund
It was decided
(a) to approve of the conversion of the
Boards holding of $1,000 of 3/0
national Security Joan 1956/61 into the
same amount of 6/0 Exchequer Stock
1980/85, as applied for on the 18th
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(b) to purchase 200 of 40 and Bonds
to replace the £200 sedeemed by draw
during November 1961
(C) to purchase $500 of 5/ National Loan
1962
(d) to authorise the use of the Boads
seal on the documents in connection with
(A A) and (2) above;
(2) to note that the amount standing
to the credit of the Fund on 30th
November 1961 was $2,785 -16-0 (two
thousand, seven hundred and eighty
five pounds sixteen shillings);
(F) to appoint Dr. Leydon and Dr.
lynge as auditors to the Jane fund
for the year ended 31st December,
1961
The arrival at the Gallery of two
portraits by John B. Yeats the Elder
from Mrs. Caughey Guest Cincinnati,
Ohio, U.S.A. was noted and on
inspection it was decided to accept
them with grateful appreciation.
James at Murne hay
2 February 1902





1st February 1962
A meeting of the Board of
Governors and Guardians was held this
day.
There were present
The Hon. James A. Murnaghan, Chairman
Senator Edward A. McGuire
Vice-Chairman
Mr. H. J. Foler Aylward
Mr. John Keating PRHA
Dr. John L. Lynge P.RIA
Mr. Henry J. Mundow
Professor Maurice MacGonigal RA
Mr John T. Kelly R H
Sir Ernest Rove- Dutton
His Excellency Sean T Beallagh
Dr. John Leydon
Dr. Francis Henry
and the Director, with the Registrar
in attendance. Dr. William O’Sullivan
was present while the affairs of the
Shaw and Lane Funds were being
discussed.
Apologies for non-attendance were
received from his Alex Martin, Lord
Moyne and Mr Richard McGonigal, S.C.
The Chairman welcomed to the Board
Dr. Francis Henry, the new member
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nominated by the Government.
The minutes of the previous
meeting were approved and signed.
The Chairman described as a
gratifying announcement the intimation
from the Department of Education
that a sum of £277,000, appro¬
imately, had been allocated by
the minister for Finance for the
purpose of an extension to the
Gallery.
Mr. Mindow made a verbal
interim report on the subcommittees
deliberations at three meetings,
saying that the subcommittee
would now proceed to discuss with
the Director and the architect the
plans for the extension and try
to formulate a programme for the
Boards approval. Dr. Leydon
suggested that the question of the
Library might be explored further
at the next subcommittee meeting
a request by the Director that
the matter of the restaurant be not
regarded as closed was noted.


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2 Registrars Salary and Status
The question of status was deferred,
the Registrar having expressed his
willingness to pay back the amount
of his salary increase for the period
118/196131/10/1901, in accordance
with instructions received from the
Department of Education.
Milltown Turniture
A letter from the Office of Public
Works intimating that the cost of
restoring the Milltown furniture
collection was likely to be in the
region of £1,000, and not £400 as
earlier noted, was read to the
at
meeting. The Board, some
discussion as to whether the cost
of restoration should be provided
from the Grant-in-Aid or from the
Shaw Bequest Fund, decided that
the matter be taken up by the
Director in consultation with Mr.
Mundon.
Offer for purchase of certain pictures
from Julius Bobles of Munich
On learning Sir Alex Martin's views
in relation especially to the price
of
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6


of the De Hooch picture, the
authenticity of which Sir Ale does
not question, the Board
unanimously agreed to decline
with thanks Her Boblers offer.
Offer for purchase of a picture by
Frans Hals from French of New York
The offer was declined
Portrait of Thomas Murphy, offered by
George FitzGerald of London
It was agreed that Mr. FitzGerald
be offered up to £50 for this portrait,
which is of historical interest.
Statement by Mr. Terence de Vere White
This matter was postponed, as Mr.
de Vere White was not present at
the meeting.
Loan of St. Augustine Panel
It was agreed to lend, subject to
the usual conditions, the havel
St. Augustine, to the Director
Metropolitan Museum, New York
for an exhibition to be held at
the blister, New York, in the
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Autumn of 1962.
Loan of two Poussin pictures
It was agreed to lend subject to the
usual conditions, the two Nicolas Poussin
pictures. The Entombment and The Holy Family
to Professor beare Guide, for an exhibition
entitled. The Classical Ideal 7th century
Italy, to be held in Bologna, September
and October 1962.
Loon of two Jack B. Years. Pictures
It was agreed to lend, subject to the
usual conditions, the two pictures by
Jack B. Years, above the air and
men of Destiny, to the Irish national
Section of the Venice Brennale, June
to October 1962 - the Director having
been invited to act as Commissioner
for the Irish Section on behalf of the
Government
Annual Loan to Belfast
A list of thirty Irish pictures to
be lent to the museum and art
Gallery, Stanmillis, Belfast, for an
annual exhibition, commencing this
year in mid-February, was noted.


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appointment of assistant
A memorandum from the Department
of Education re new approved
salary scales was noted. It was
decided to appoint a subcommittee
consisting of Senator E.A. McGuire
Professor Maurice MacGonigal and the
Director, for the purpose of
selecting a suitable incumbent for
the post.
Proposed Legislation: resumption of
discussion
In accordance with instructions
issued at the December meeting
the Department of Education
memorandum had been circulated
to the Governors. In the course of
discussion, it was agreed that the
Board should recommend that it be
given power to allow discretion
to the Director to purchase works of
at up to a value to be decided
upon, in cases of emergency or as
occasion demanded.
The strict interpretation of the
statutes of the Gallery as they stand
does not give the Board such
power).
Following discussion the Chairman
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informed Dr. Leydon that he Dr. Leydon)
might give notice of motion to re-open the
question of previous decisions of the Board
which were to the effect that the Board
did not seek power to transfer private
Gallery funds for uses other than those
hitherto envisaged by the statutes.
Security measures.
The Director made a statement on a
vertal report from Mr. A.A. Madden
Office of Public Works, on the question
of security measures in general, but
with particular reference to Attendants
Lockers, Fire extinguishers and Installation
of Bells. The employment of a night
Watchman was to be made the subject
of further discussion with Mr. Madden,
so that a statement could be made
at the next meeting.
Director's Report 1961
The Director's report for the year
1961 was submitted and noted.
Shaw and
Dr. Phillian gave a summary of
the affairs of the Fund as outlined
in a letter dated 25th January 1962
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from Messrs. Bentleys, Stokes and
Lowless, Solicitors, and this was noted
Jane Funds
It was decided
(a) to note that the amount
standing to the credit of the
fund as on 31st January 1962
was $2,939.19.4 (two thousand
nine hundred and thirty-nine
pounds, nineteen shillings and
four pence)
by to note the accounts for the
year ended 31st December 1961
as laid on the table and as
audited by Dr. Leydon and
Dr. Lynge, as follows:-

Receipts.
Cash in Bank on 1st January 1961 $2,182-17.3
1685-18.3
Dividends
-
44-11-8
Bank Interest
52-84
tale and redemption of Stocks
10
33-19-10
Income tax recovered
Total $3,899-154
Payments
Purchase of Securities
17441610
2254-19.4
Cash in Bank on 31st Deane 1961
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a sum of £200 in respect of £200 of 42/3
Land Bonds drawn for redemption in November
1961 is payable on 1st January 1962.
Investments held on 31st December 1961
£34,000 of 320 Exchequer Bonds 1965-70
£4,000 of 44/3 National Loan 1975-80
1962.72
$3,000 of 5/ National soon
£1,000 of 6/3 Exchequer Stock (1) 1980-85
£4,000 of 42 and Bonds
(C) to approve that the by-law
provision relative to the Corporate
leal (by-law 34 be altered and
that for the future the Chairman
and Director should each be provided
with Keys to the lock of the Corporate
seal;
(a) to approve that the Corporate real.
be officed to the following documents:
The conversion of $1,000 of 3//
National Security soon to $1,000 of 600
Exchequer Stock 19805
The Indenuity form in connection
with the issuing of a certificate
to the Boards holding of £3485
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The Deed of Transfer for the purchase
of £200 of Land Bonds.
) to authorise the expenditure of
12/6d for a certificate for the Boards
holding of £3,785 of 420/ and Bonds.
Other Business
(A) Forecast Estimate. The draft of a
letter addressed to the Department
of Finance in this connection was
read to the meeting and was
approved;
by offer for purchase of Drawing of
The Volunteer Earl from Micheal to
Lodo, Radio dream: It was
resolved that the Director should
see the drawing and convey his
views on it at the April meeting;
(C) Gift of Greeting bards from Electricity
Supply Board. The Director was
requested to write to the Electricity.
Supply Board conveying the thanks
of the Board;
A Letter from Lord Moyne re Delacroix
picture. It was felt that the picture
was not likely to be of interest to the Board
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6th April 1962
A meeting of the Board of Governors
and Guardians was held this day.
There were present:
The Hon. James A. Munaghan, Chairman
Senator Edward A. McGuire, Vice-Chairman
Mr. H. J. Zoler Aylward
Mr. John Keating
Dr. John L. Lynge
Mr. Henry J. Mandow
Professor Maurice MacGonigal
Mr. Richard McGonigal
Mr. Terence de Vere white
Lord Moyne
Sir tonest Rowe-Sutton
Dr. John Leydon
Dr. Francis Henry
and the Director and Registrar in
attendance. Dr. William Ohillivan
was present while the affairs of the
Shaw and Lane funds were being
discussed.
Apologies for non-attendance were
received from His Excellency Sean I.
OCallagh, Sir Alex Martin and Mr.
John F. Kelly.
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The minutes of the previous meeting
were approved and signed.
Milltown Furniture
a statement from an officer of the
Furniture Branch, Office of Public Works,
concerning the state of certain pieces
of the Milltown Gift furniture was read
to the meeting by the Director. The
Chairman felt that the Board, as the
trustees of these articles of furniture,
should have a written report on such
pieces as in the opinion of the
Furniture Branch experts, would have
to be destroyed on account of
their woom eaten condition.
Post of Assistant
It was noted that ten applications
for the post had so far been received
Security measures
It was noted that alarm-bells were
in process of installation in the
Gallery
Works offered for purchase
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(a) from Messrs. Thomas Agnew &
Sons, London. The Holy Family by
B.E. Murillo,
On the proposition of Senator
McGuire, seconded by Mr. Richard
McGonigal, it was decided to
purchase this picture for £40,000
Senator McGuire, Mr. Toler Aylward,
Dr. Lyne, Mr. Peter White, Mr.
McGonigal, lir Ernest Rowe-Dutton,
Dr. Leydon and Dr. Henry voting
for the purchase, with Lord Moyne
abstaining payment to be
made from the Shaw fund.
by from Messrs. He, Paris
(1) St. Mary Magdalen by B.E.
Murillo,
It was decided to purchase this
picture for $9.000; Senator McGuire
Mr. Foler Aylward, Dr. Lynge, Mr.
de Vere White. Mr. Richard
McGonigal, Sir Ernest Rowe--Dutton,
Dr. Leydon and Dr. Henry voting
for the purchase, with Lord Moyne
abstaining: payment to be made
from the Shaw fund.
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(11) Abraham Receiving the Three
angels by Navarte (Et muds)
On the proposition of Lord Moyne
seconded by Dr. Henry, it was
unanimously decided to purchase
this picture for £14,000: payment
to be made from the Shaw fund.
other Pictures offered for purchase, with
photographs only submitted
VI. Pancake Woman by met, from
messrs. Duits of London. The purchase
was declined
(2) Portrait of Adolphe Marlet by
Bourbet, from the Matthiesen Gallery,
London: It was decided to have
this picture sent over to the Gallery
for inspection by the Board with
a view to purchase;
(3) Young Girl in a Park by Boucher,
from Messrs Wildenstein of London:
It was decided to have this
picture sent over to the Gallery
for inspection by the board with
a view to purchase.
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that he might ask messes. Arthur
Tooth and bo to find out discreetty
what the attitude of the English
Revenue Commissioners would be
if pictures in the collection of
Sir Chester Beatty which at the
time of his wife's death were
declared of national importance
were sold to the Irish national
Gallery.
(5) The Director was authorised to
continue his inquiries about the
pictures (including a Reynolds)
offered by Mr. A.D.A. Cottingham
of St. Lucia, West Indies.
Loan of Picture, The Bay of Naples
by Lozens (watercolour)
It was decided to lend this picture.
subject to the usual conditions
of Neapolitan
The
an exhibition entitled
Landscapes to be held at Naples, in
local deal in Seventeenth
May 1962
being Italy
Loan of Picture, Juno, to and Argus
by blande
It was decided to lend this
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picture, subject to the usual
conditions, for an exhibition entitled
The Classical Ideal in Seventeenth
Century Italy to be held at
Bologna, September October 1962.
Loon of the Reynolds Group, Lords
Aylesbury and Milltown with Mr. Ward
It was decided to lend this
picture, subject to the usual
conditions, for a festival exhibition
to be held at Bath and elsewhere.
June - October 1962
Loan of self-portraits of James Barry
and Nathaniel Hone the Elder
It was decided to lend the Hone
self-portrait only for the British Self.
Portraits Exhibition to be held in London,
June July, 1962
Loan of Ceres and Flora by strozzi for
Exhibitions to be held at Dayton (Ohio,
Hartford Conn and Larasoto (Fla),
October 1962 - May 1963
as the Board had reserves about
lending a picture for a period of
eight months to three different
galleries, the matter was adjourned
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till the June meeting.
Notice of Motion by Chairman re
Corporate Seal
The motion was formally proposed
by the Chairman and seconded by Mr.
Mandow. Following discussion the
matter was adjourned, the Chairman
requesting Dr. Lynge to have available
at the June meeting his (Dr. Lynges)
proposal for the wording of By-Law 32.
a notice of Motion was put forward
by Dr. Leydon to the following effect:
That the Board accept the
suggestion of the Minister for
Education that provision should
be made in the proposed
legislation to empower the Board
of Governors, in their absolute
discretion, to apply portion of
the funds under their control
towards the erection extension
or acquisition of buildings,
provided that this dower shall
not override the express terms
of any bequests under which
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Following discussion the Board
decided that the proposed legislation
might include a clause.
To empower the Board of Governors,
in their absolute discretion, to
any to
apply any part of the money
which may in the future be
bequeathed to the Board for the
general purposes of the National
Gallery of Ireland towards the
erection, extension or acquisition
of buildings and equipment
provided that this power shall
not override the express terms
of any bequests under which
such funds were made available
to the Board.
It was further decided, on the suggestion
of Mr. Richard McGonigal, to express to
the Department of Education the hope
that the Minister would be so kind
as to have the draft terms of any
proposed legislation offecting the
National Gallery shown to the Board
prior to the Bill being placed before
the Dail.
Shaw Fund
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(a) to note a statement in which
the following points were informally
covered by Dr. OSullivan portion.
as to Income tax, film rights;
legal action re funds; trust scheme,
German copy right; statement of
account for Fees 2,000 guineas on
account expenditure payments
to be made
(b) to seek the permission of the
Minister for Finance to have the
accounts of the Shaw Fund audited
by the Comptroller and Auditor
General for the year ended 31st March
1962 and from that onwards;
(C) to note that the amount standing
to the credit of the Fund on 31st
March 1962 was $63, 2952-11.
The question of some further recognition
of Dr. O’Sullivans services as from
December 1900, and their continuation.
in connection with the Shaw and was
raised by Mr. Richard McGonigal
and discussion on the matter was
adjourned to the next meeting.
Lane Fund
It was decided
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(a) to note that the amount
standing to the credit of the Land
on 31st March 1962 was three
thousand two hundred and
fourteen pounds six shillings
and ten pence (3214-6-10)
by to seek the permission of the
Minister for Finance to have the
accounts of the Lane Fund
audited by the Comptroller and
Auditor-General for the year ending
31st December 1962
(C) to amend by-law 31 to allow
of this arrangement being carried
into effect.
Application from Fratelli Fari, Milan,
for permission to take in the Gallery
certain colour photographs as
illustrations for a projected encyclopedia
of art
It was agreed to allow the
company's photographer to take the
photographs under the Directors
supervision.
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1st June 1962
A meeting of the Board of
Governors and Guardians was held this
day.
There were present:
The Hon. James A. Murnaghan, Chairman
Dr. John L. Lynge
Mr. John Keating
Professor Maurice MacGonigal
Mr. Henry J Mundow
Mr. Richard McGonigal
Sir Ernest Rowe-Sulton
Dr. John Leydon
Dr. Francis Henry
and the Director with the
Registrar in attendance. Dr. William
OSullivan was also present for the
latter part of the meeting to
report on the Shaw and Jane funds
(see 106) et seg).
On the proposal of Mr. Richard
McGonigal, seconded by Dr. Leydon
the Chairman. The Hon. Judge Murnaghan,
and the Vice-Chairman tenator
McGuire, were unanimously re-elected
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apologies for now attendance were
received from Lenator McGuire, Mr. Coler
Aylward, Mr. John F. Kelly and Sir Alex
Martin.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were approved and signed.
Letter from Mr. Dudley Tooth, London
A letter from Mr Tooth concerning
the possible sale to the National
Gallery of Ireland without liability
for death duty of a picture ranking
in Britain as of national importance
was read. It was suggested that
the Director communicate with the
Revenue Commissioners, Dublin Castle,
in this matter.
Milltown Turniture
an intimation from the Office of
Public Works in a letter dated wth
may estimating that the total cost
of restoring the Milltown Furniture
would now be about $1.350 was noted
and accepted. Authority was given
to pay from the Shaw Fund the
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It was agreed that under the
heading Grant-in-did in the
estimates for the Gallery, the words
Purchase and Repair of Works of
art might in future years be
substituted for Purchase and Repair
of Pictures.
The Director expressed the hope
that on 6th July the date of
the next Board meeting, the
restored milltown Furniture might
be available and placed temporarily
in Room 12 for inspection by
members of the Board.
Leonards appeal
A letter from the Earl of
Crawford and Balcarres suggesting
that the Board might contribute
to the fund for the acquisition
by the National Gallery, London,
of Leonardo da Vincis Madonna
and child with St. John and Saint
Anne was read. It was decided
that the Board had no power to
subscribe to such a fund.
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concerning the candidates interviewed
by Professor Macgonigal and himself
on 31st May. It was decided that
as Senator equire had not been
able to attend on the interviewing
board, the subcommittee should be
enlarged so as to include the
Chairman and Dr. John Leydon, and
that at some date before the July
meeting the two most likely candidates
for the post, Mr. Desmond Lennell
and Miss Ethn Waldron, be
sub
interviewed by the full committee.
lecurity measures
A letter from Detective Inspector
P. J. Kenny, Crime Prevention Officer,
Garda tochana, conveying his
observations on the possibilities of
unauthorised entry to the Gallery
premises was read and it was
decided to communicate its contents
to the Commissioners of Public Works.
On the question of burglar alarms,
Dr. Leydon mentioned that revised
opinions on such matters were now
current Members of the Civic Guards
Pensioners association were it
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Leydon suggested that this
matter might be investigated. Mr
Mundow agreed to make enquires
and report his findings to the
next meeting.

Extension of Gallery
Mr. Mandow made an interim
report on the deliberations of the
Extension subcommittee at its
meeting on 28th May. It was agreed
that the Director might approach Dr.
Chance of 90 Merrion Square, with
a view to arranging an interview
with the Architect about rights of
light.
Works offered for purchase
(a) from Messrs. Wildenstein, London:
Young Girl in a Park by Frangers
Boucher. One the proposition of
Professor MacGonigal seconded by
Mr. Richar McGonigal it was
decided to purchase this picture
for £6,500; Dr. Lynge, Mr. Keating
Mr McGonegal, Profes Mac Gonigal
Mr. Mundow, hir Ernest Rowe Dutton,
Dr. John Leydon and Dr. Henry voting
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(by from the Matthiesen Gallery, London:
Cortrait of Adolphe Marlet, by Gustave
Courbet. On the proposition of Dr.
Henry seconded by Mr. Richard
McGonigal it was decided to purchase
this picture for £8,500; Dr. Lynge, Mr.
Mundow, Professor MacGonigal, Mr.
John
Richard McGonigal, Dr. Leydon and
Dr. Henry voting in favour, payment
to be made from the Shaw fund.
Offers of an Antoine Lenain Cambocke
picture from Roland, Browse and
Dellance, London, and a Garofalo from
Thomas Agnew & Sons, of both of which
photographs were shown, were declined.
Letters suggesting possible purchases
from Sir Alfred Beit, and from Mr.
David Carrit, Mr. A. Buday-Goldberger
and Mr. J.C. Stanley-Barker were read.
no action was taken.
Loan of Summer and Autumn by Strozzi
a further letter from Dayton, this,
in connection with the lending of
this picture to various exhibitions
in the U.S.A. between October 1962
and May 1963 was read. It was
the
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Corporate Seal
Dr. Lynges proposed wording of
By-Law 32 was accepted and it was
agreed to make the necessary
amendment so as to read.
The corporate leal of the Board
shall be kept under two separate
locks of different makes. The Chairman
and the Vice-Charman shall each have
in his custody a key to the first lock.
The Director and the Registrar shall
each have in his custody a key to
the second lock.
Shaw and
It was decided
(a) to postpone consideration of the
question of the further recognition of
Dr. OSullivans services until the
July meeting;
(b) to note that Dr. OSullivan made
a brief statement on payments made.
present position of fund, income tax
(C) to apply to the Bank of Ireland
for an overdraft not exceeding £10,000
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as stated in them 7
(9) to note that the Comptroller and
Auditon-General is willing to audit
the Shaw and in accordance with
letter from Mr. Whitty, Department of
Finance, dated 16th May 1962.
Lane Fund
It was decided
(a to note that the Comptroller and
Auditor General is willing to audit
the Lane Fund in accordance with
letter from Mr. Whitty, Department
of Finance, dated 16th May 1962
(by to amend Bye-law 31 to allow
of this arrangements being carried
into effect;
(C) to note that the amount standing
to the credit of the Fund on
31st May 1962 was $3,299-6-10.
Such further and Other Business
A letter from Mr. Geo. Hadden
offering two family portraits by Ambrose
as a gift
Fortune to read. The Director was given
Authority to inspect the portraits and
to report to the Board.
James A. Murnagh
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6th July 1962
A meeting of the board of Governors and
guardians was held this day.
There were present
The Hon. James A. Monaghan,
Chairman
Mr. John F. Kelly
Mr. Henry J. How
Mr. Richard Mc Gonigal
Sir Ernest Rowe Dutton
Dr. John Leydon
Dr. Hangorse Henry,
and the Director with the Registrar
attendance.
in
Apologies for non-attendance were received
from His Excellency, Sean T O’Callagh, Sir
Alex Martin, Lord Moyne, Professor Maurice
Mac Gonigal, Senator E.A. McGuire, Mr John
Keating and Dr. John L. Synge
The minutes of the previous meeting were
approved and signed.
Milltown Furniture.
It was noted that the Milltown furniture
which had been restored by the Furniture Branch,
Office of Public Works, had been placed in the
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by members of the Board. A resolution of thanks to the
Office of Public Works was passed unanimously.
Portrait by Ambrose Fortune offered by Mr.
George Hadson of Wexford.
This portrait having been placed before the
Board for inspection was accepted with grateful
appreciation.
Scounty measures.
Mr. Mundon suggested that the firm of Burgot
Automatic Alarms, to 15 South Leinster St, Dublin,
might be given an opportunity of tendering for
the fire alarm system. Mr Mundow mentioned
that he had also investigated the possibilities of
availing of the services of the Civic Guards
Pensioners Association and of Kennedy leanties.
This matter was adjourned. On the question of
Inspector Kenny's report the Board was informed
that Mr. Madder of the Office of Public Works
will consult with Mr Inspector Kenny. This matter
was also adjourned pending a further report from
the Office of Public Works.
Re-appointment of Mr Richard Mc Gonigal, S.C.
A letter from the Department of Education
intimating that Mr McGonigal had been re-
appointed to the Board for a further term of
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Prints of Dublin from the Strangways Collection
It was considered that it was more a
matter for the Civic Museum and the Director
undertook to contact Mr Meehan on the subject.
J.P.O. portraits of Sir John Lees and his
wife and of Sir Edward Lees and his wife.
A letter from the Secretanat, Department
of Ports and Telegraphs, requesting permission to
hang these portraits in the Gallery for a time
was discussed. It was felt that as the space
hanging problem is so acte, room could be
found for the Gilbert Street only.
The Director informed the Board of the
arrangements made for the transport of the
Poussin Entombent and Holy Family and
Clane Lorraine June Confining so to the Care
Angus to Pologne 112 that they be despatched
by air to Messrs. Abbott & Gerson, London,
English
Carners to the 1 National Gallery, and thence
with the English National Gallery pictures by
special displace to Doogna, a member of the
English National Gallery staff travelling in the
plane. The Irish Ambassadors in London and
Rome sending their and, and out loan to the
Classical. Deal exhibition at Bologne being
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Resignation of Registrat
A letter addressed to the Director was placed
before the Board intimating that the Register had
been offered an appointment with Telefis linear
and asking that he be relieved of his duties
in the Galling in time to enable him to
take up his new appointment on Friday 13th July
The Board agreed to release the Registrar and
wished him success in his new post.
Appointment of Assistant.
It was resolved that Miss Ethe many
Waldross be appointed to the post of Assistant
and that the necessary arrangements be made.
It was proposed by the Chairman, and seconded by
Sir Ernest Rowe Dutton that in new of miss
Waldrous repeated successes in winning the
Purser Griffith travelling scholarship in the History
of Art and of her attendance at the Restoration
Institute (Musee linquantenance) in Brussels
The be granted, three increments of £25 each
Extension of Gallery.
Mr Mundow made an interim report on the
deliberations of the Subcommittee at its meeting
on 22nd June. It was decided to circulate to
members of the Board Mr Frederick Dr Berrys
report on his visit to several English Gallenes,
to the Building Research Station at Garston and
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Changes and additions to By-Laws.
(a) It was proposed by Dr Leydon and
seconded by Mr Mundow that the change to
by-law 32 relating to the Corporate Seal be
Confirmed
and that the bye-law rear as follows:
The Corporate Seal of the Board shall
be kept under two separate locks
of different makes. The Chairman and
the Vice-Chairman shall each have
in his custody a key to the first
lock. The Director and the Registrar
shall each have in his custody a key
to the second lock.
6) The following draft resolution from the
Chairman relating to the Auditing of the Shaw tune
by the Comptroller and Auditor General was read
to the meeting
For the year commencing 1st April 1962 and
for each succeeding year an audit
of the Shaw tund shall, with the
consent of the Minister for finance, be
made by the Comptroller and Auditor
General. A report from the Comptroller
and Auditor General shall be submitted
to the Director who shall lay the same
before the board at its next meeting.
hich report shall contain a statement of
the investments belonging to the Shaw
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It was proposed by Dr. Leyson that the Comptroller
and Auditor General should see the draft
resolution, and it was agreed that the Director should
write to the Comptroller and Auditor General saying
that the resolution is in process of being
adopted by the Board. It was particularly hopes
that Dr. O Sullivan would continue to handle the
affairs of the Shaw Bequest, at least until
October next.
(C). The following resolution from the Chairman
relating to the auditing of the Lane hund by
the Comptroller and Auditor General was read
to the meeting and agreed to
That By-Law Us. 31 shall be repealed
in respect of any year subsequent to
the year ending 31st March 1962. for
the year beginning 1st April 1962 and
the succeeding years an audit of the
have find shall be made with
the consent of the Minister for Finance
by the Comptroller and Auditor General.
A report of such and it shall be
submitted to the Disector who shall
lay the same before the Board
at its next meeting.
Shaw and
A letter dated 4th July from Messrs. Bumps,
Booksellers, 6. Baker Street, London, W.
suggesting the purchase of 600 shares was read to
the meeting but as these are not an approved
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could be taken.
Lane and
It was noted that the amount standing to
the credit of the Fund on 30th June 1962 was
350.66
Such another and Other Business
A number of photographs of works of
ast suggested for possible purchase by various
owners were shown to members of the Board
by the Director. No action was taken.
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24th August 1962.
Minutes
A special meeting of the Board of Governors
and Guardians was held this Bay.
There were present:
Senator. E.A. McGuire, Vice-Chairman
Mr John Keating
Mr. Henry J. Mundow
Mr
John F. Kelly
Dr. John Leydon
and the
Director with Miss E.M. Waldron,
Assistant in attendance.
Apologies for now attendance were received from
Mr Tooler Aylward, his Alex Martin and Sir Ernest Rowe Dutton.
Appointment of Registrar
It was unanimously agreed that provided
it was acceptable to the Department of Education and
the officer was still available. Mr Patrick R. Ryan,
who was a candidate when the previous Registrar
was selected, and who was favourably reported
on, should be appointed to the post.
meantime it was decided that should
any question on the matter arise a
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The Chairman
Vice
Chairman
Mr
H. J. Mandow
Dr. John Lyon
Mr. John F. Kelly
Mr. Terence De Here white
Professor Mac Gonegal
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5th October, 1962
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were present:
The Hon James A. Murnaghan, Chairman
Senator E.A. McGuire, Vice-Chairman
Mr H. J. Foler Aylward
Dr. John L. Synge
Mr. Henry J. Mundow.
Professor Maurice Mac Gonegal
Mr. John T. Kelly.
Sir Alex Martin
Mr Terence De Here White
Lord Moyne
Mr Richard McGonigal
His Excellency Sean T O’Callagh
Dr. John Lyon
and the Director with the
Registrar in attendance.
The minutes of the statutory meeting of 6th
July and of the special meeting of 24th August
were
approved and signed.
Security, measures
Mr Mundow informed the Board that two firms
had been consulted regarding the installation of burglar
alarm systems. They had yet to submit tenders,
but he had reason to hope that a satisfactory
system could be completed and in operation by
June 1963. The Chairman suggested that in the
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the subcommittee were in a position to present
a further report and this was agreed to
Extension of Galling premises
Mr Mundow informed the Board that it was
intended to start work on the extension of the
Gallery premises in the near future. The question
of the lighting in the new extension rooms was
raised by Lord Moyne who thought that a
demonstration of various types of artificial lighting
might be given to members of the Board. As this
was not considerd practicable the Chairman
pointed out that the entire question of the
construction of the new extension, including
lighting, was in the hands of the subcommittee
and proposed that the subcommittee meet during
December for the purposes of preparing a report to
the Board, this report to be submitted at a special
meeting to be convened in January. The Board
agreed to this proposal.
Changes and additions to by-laws.
(a) The minute of the proposel at the last
statutory meeting to amend bye-law 32, which
relates to the Corporate Seal, was read to the
and the amendment was confined. Dye
meeting
law 32 now reats
The Corporate Seal of the Board shall
be kept under two separate locks of
different makes. The Chairman and
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custody a key to the first lock. The
Director and the Registrar shall each
have in his custody a key to the
second lock.
6
the draft resolution regarding the auditing
of the
Shew Fund, amended as follows by the
Comptroller
and Auditor General was read to the Board.
for the year commencing 1st April 1961
and for each succeeding year the
Accounts of the Shaw Tuns shall
be submitted, within 90 Days
of the end of the financial year
to the Comptroller and Auditor
General for audit and the audited
accounts together with the report of
the Comptroller and Auditor General
shall be presented to the Director who
shall lay them before the Board.
On the proposition of Lord Moyne, seconded by
Dr Leyton, the Board agreed to adopt the resolution
as verworld) and to confirm as also the
resolution concerning the have fund at the next
meeting of the Board.
Nomination of a judge for the Taylor Ast Competition
at the Royal Dublin Society.
The Chairman proposes and it was agreed that
Mr. De Vere white should be re-apparted as a judge
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Letter from the Chairman of the Revenue
Commissioners re picture of national importance
or England.
A Van Gogh picture in question is Sir
Chester Beatty's property. At Mrs Chester Beatty's
death it was recognised as of national
importance in England. At the July meeting
the Direction has been instructed to enquire of
the Chairman of the Revenue Commissioners whether
if the picture were purchased for the National
Gallery of Ireland there was any likelihood
of such a concession in the matter of death
duties as had been made in the case of
similar purchases by British Gallenes. Mr
Reamons letter was read to the meeting. It was to
the effect that he could not see any possibility
of such a concession being made by the English
Revenue authorities. This was noted.
Appointment of Assistant
The Board were informed that Mrs Waldron
appointment as Assistant had been sanctioned by
the Department of Education and that Miss Waldron
had taken up her duties on 28th July. Her
appointment was confirmed by the Boats with
effect as from that date.
Appartment of Registrar.
The letter sent by Director to the
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of Mr Padraw R.S as Registrar and the
Departments reply thereto were read. It was notes
that Mr. O knows had taken up duly on 4th
September. The appointment is to be brought up for
confirmation at the next meeting
Arrangement for successor to Director
Stating that he would wish to be relieved
from the strains and responsibility of the directorship
the Director introduced the question for consideration
by the Board. At his own request, he was given
permission to withdraw while the question was
being discussed. The Chairman stated that the
retiring age for the Director of the National Gallery
is 65. Provision for his retention subsequent to
that age, on a year to year basis up to the age
of 70 has however, been made. As the present
Director was over 55, at the time of his appointment
in 150 he is not pensionable. The appointment
was then part-time but in 1956 it was made
whole time and the salary increased. Sir Alex Martin
and Senator Maguire mentioned the difficulty of
finding a first-class man as Director. The
Chairman proposed that the Department should be
requested to Authorise the continuance of the
Director in his post for another year. The further
proposed that a subcommittee be appointed to
consider the question of continuing Dr McGreeny as
consultant subsequent to his retirement. This was
agreed to and the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Mr O
Callagh and Dr. Leydon were appointed members of
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Dr McGrey was recalled and informed of
the Boards decision. He expressed his appreciation
and gratitude and added that though he would
not like to feel bound for another whole year
he was anxious to ensure that the maximus of
Cataloguing and registration was achieved before
he severed his connection with the Gallery.
Presentation by A.C. Hunt, Esq. of an early
Years picture
The Director explained that the Sonor
offees this picture as a work by J.B. Years. The
subject is, however, is Pippa Passes. The Gallery
collections include a drawing of the head of the
figure by J.B. Yeats the Elder and there is a
likelihood that the full length painting is by
him rather than his poet son. The gift was
accepted with grateful appreciation.
Photographs, etc, of pictures available for
prochase.
a selection of photographs of pictures
available for purchase was shown to members of
the Board by the Director. Interest in the
following was expressed:
(1) Portrait of a Nobleman by Raphael
offered by Han Lily Manouschek. Hally strasse 82
Jurich, & Switzer land.
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considering with a view to purchase. The Director agreed
to arrange with Dan Manouschek to see the picture
on his way back from Bologne and if necessary
to have it sent for inspection at the December
meeting.
(1) Seascape (Lamer Oragense) by Courbet,
offered by Daber, Paris.
The Board decided that arrangements should be
made to have the picture sent to the Galling
for inspection at the December meeting.
No action was taken regarding the other
pictures offered for sale.
Request from Minister for Education on behalf of
the Government for loan of pictures for Government
Buildings.
The Director intimated that he had it from
the minister that legislation permitting loans of
pictures to official institutions on a more
comprehensive scale was being introduced and that
in the meantime a loan of pictures for the
Council Chamber at Government Buildings was
requested by the Ministers on behalf of an
Laviseach. The Chairman proposed that the loan be
permitted and suggested that legislation could be made
retrospective to cover this, the Minister to be
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Request from Nottinghams University for loan
of two Gainsborough Landscapes.
The Board agreed that the two Gamborough
pictures, View in Suffolk and Landscape with Cattle
should be loaned for a four to six weeks
exhibition at Nottingham University beginning on
st. November, the Director and Sir Alex Westin
to discuss the amount of insurance cover.
Shaw Fund
Dr. O Sullivan kindly attended to report
on this and on the following item.
It was noted that the amount in the
current account of the Shaw Fund on September
30th was 28,333. In a brief report on the
position regarding the outstanding Income Tax
Dr. O Sullivan said he was in touch with the
London Solicitors regarding the interest of a sum of
6,000 and that investigations in this matter were
continuing. The Board decided that up to $20,000
of the funds should be invested in an approved
Government Stock.
Lane Fund

It was noted that the amount of money
in the current account of the Lane and was
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Such another and other Business as may arise.
Bologna extension of loans.
The Director explained that the opening
of the exhibition at Bologna had been postponed
for a week to enable members of the Italian
Government to be present and that it was
proposed accordingly to extend the exhibition
till the middle of November. The Board decided
that the loan of our Poussin and Claude pictures
might be extended as required.
The cloisters, New York postponement of loan
of the Death of St. Augustine panel
The Director informed the Board that the
Museum authorities in New York had decided to
have their own picture cleaned before
exhibiting it with the wing which we had
promised to loan to them, and that this
cleaning could not be completed in time for
exhibition this Autumes. It was requested, therefore,
that the loan be postponed until next year.
The Board decided to reconsider the matter at
the April of June meeting of 1963
Jack years Exhibition - loan extension.
In view of a proposal to transfer the Jack 8.
Geats exhibition now at the Brennale de Venegia to
Dublin, it was decided that the loan of the two
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might be extended.
Reproduction of hazzetta in Capestry permission
asked.
The Board were informed by the Director
that the firm Donegal Carpets had been requested
to reproduce a copy of the picture in pile tapestry,
and sought permission to carry out this work. It
was agreed to grant the permission requested and
interest was expressed in seeing the finished prodicts
Sir Ernest Rowe Duttons resignation from the Board
The Diredor mentioned that Sir Errest Rowe
Putton had written informing him that for health
reasons he no longer felt capable of continuing
as a member of the Board and that he (Sir
Ernest Rowe-Button) had written to the minister for
Education accordingly.
Mrs Anson's picture by Gainsborough.
No action was taken in regard to a
letter from a Mrs Anson offering a Gainsborough
Portrait of Mr Christopher Horton for purchase.
Milltown Furniture
Senator Maguire expressed the opinion that
the Milltown furniture was for the most part
nineteenth century and that many itters might be
placed in other official institutions. The
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might be difficult as the furniture was
presented to the Gallery under Deed of Gift. The
Director explained that though the Restored furniture
was at present in the watercolour gallery it
was not on exhibition. Anyone desiring to inspect
the watercolours, however, was permitted to do so.
The Chairman said that the question of
dealing with the Milltown furniture was entrusted
to the Director of the Gallery under Bye-law 10
and Bye law I was read. Dr McGreeny stated
that he did not consider that the furniture
should in the present circumstances be returned
to the cellars where over the years it had
suffered damage prior to its recent restoration.
The State Rooms in Dublin Castle, where it had
been suggested that ultimately some of the
furniture might be housed, were at present
undergoing repair. Dr. Leydon suggested that a
subcommittee should be formed to examine the
matter and this was agreed to a subcommittee
consisting of Senator McGuire. Mr Mundow and
the Director was accordingly appointed for the
purpose.
Storage space for three pictures from Board of
Works
Mr Mundon explained to the Board that
temporary storage space was required for three
portraits of present-day public figures. The Board
agreed that this should be granted.
The meeting then concluded.
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7th December, 1962.
minutes.
A meeting of the Board of Governors and
Guardians was held this day. There were present
The Hon. James A. Maghan, Chairman
Senator S.A. McGuire, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Henry J. Mindow
Professor Maurice mc Gonigal
Mr. John Kelly
Mr. Terence de were white
His Excellency Sear T. OCallagh
Dr. John Heydon
Dr. Francouse Henry
Mr. Brigid Ganly
The Hon. Conor to Maguire
and the Director with the
Register in attendance.
apologies for honattendance were received
from Mr. H. J. Poles Aylward and Professor Synge
The minutes of the previous meeting were
approved and signed. Mr. Mindow having
requested that the number of pictures for which
temporary storage space had been accorded,
as mentioned in the last paragraph of the
minutes might be four instead of three.
This was agreed to
Extension of Gallery Premises
Mr Hundon, Chairman of the Sub-
committee, made a brief report on the


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proceedings at the meeting of the Gallery
Extension subcommittee which was held on
the 5th December, 1962. The approval by the Board
of the plant for the new extension was now
sought. Mr Widow further indicated that,
as the Subcommittee were satisfied, it was
hardly necessary to hold the proposed special
meeting in January 1963. He had arranged
for No. Raymond McGrath, Chief Architect,
Office of Public Works, to be available to
answer any questions the Governore desirect
to ack. Copies of the plane were on the
table. Mr de were white proposed that
they be approved and Professor Mac Gonigal
seconded. The Chairman then read a
letter which he had received from Dr.
Chance regarding the interference with the
amenities of his residence, 88, Wirion Square
that the new extension would involve. The
rector stated that in accordance with
the instructions of the Board he had
telephoned Dr. Charles residence on a day
after the July meeting to ask whether the
achitect might communicate with Dr. Clance
on the subject and that Mr. Chance, who
answered, had spoken appreciatively of the
attention. This was before the place had been
drawn up. Widow stated that the
question of compensation to Dr. Chance had
are since then and had been considered
by the Commissioners of Public Works in
conjunction with the Department of Finance
It had been agreed that a sum of £1,500


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might be paid to Dr. Chance through his
Architect De Chance, who had asked originally
for 2,000, had now indicated his willingness
to accept the £1,500. The member of the
Board felt that Dr. Chances letter would be
best dealt with at a personal level
and the Chairman accordingly undertook
to call on him every to the motion
for approval of the plans by the Board,
it then was agreed, on a proposal by
the Chairman
That the report of the subcommittee
approving the plane be accepted subject
to an arrangencil made with Dr. Chance.
pr. Mundon informed the Board that the
formality of approval by the representatives
of the Penbroke Estate had not yet been
clearly given but that the authority of
Dublin Corporation which was also necessary
had been granted. A period of six to right
months would be required before quantitie
were surveyed but a beginning could be
made in the bring and it was hoped that
the new wing would be completed by the
Autumn of 1965.
Dr Leydon raised the question of the
necessity for the continuation of the sub¬
committee in view of the fact that its main
work was done. The Chairman thereupon moved.
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to take such action as may from time
to time be necessary.
and this was agreed to
In response to Dr Leydore proposal
of a vote of thanks to the architecte of the
Board of Works the Chairmen moved the
following motion which was adopted by
the Board.
that the Board expresses its appreciation
of the work done by the Board of Works
architecte and thanks them for speedin
up the project.
Mr Widow specifically mentioned Mr. Derry
who had expended 406 hous of unfand
overtime in 6 months to enable the glans to be
completed. The saving to the Office Public
worke might be estimated at approximately
£7,000, the fee that a consultant architect
would require. There was no provision for
additional payment to Mr. Dr Berry. It was
agreed that the Board should express special
appreciation of the work done by Mr. Dr Berry
in expediting the plane.
Confirmation of Bye-lows concerning the
auditing a show fund and have fund
on Dr. Leydon's proposal the Chairman
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confermed and the Board unanimously agreed
to find
for the year commencing 18th April 1961 and
for each succeeding year the accounts of the
show find shall be submitted within go
days of the end of the financial year
to the Comptroller and Auditor Goal for
andel and the audited accounts together
with the report of the Comptroller and
Auditor General theson shall be presented
to the Director who shall lay them before
the Board.
have fund
That By-Law No 31 shall be repealed
in respect if any year subsequent to
the year ending 31st March 1962. For the
year beginning 18th April 1962 and the
succeeding years an audit of the tone find
shall be made with the consent of the
Munster for finance by the Comptrolle and
Indelor-General. A report of wch audit
shall be submitted to the Director who
shall lay the same before the Board at
all next meeting
Government nomination to Board of the Hon.
Conor a magine and nomination of his. Brigid
Ganly by the Liberman Academy.
on behalf of the Board the Chairman
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Request by Miss Hilary Pyle for permission to
confull Gallery records
The Director explained that Miss Pile was
carrying out research into the life of the poet
James Stephens, one time Registrar of the national
Gallery, with the intention of writing his
biography and wished to obtain information
on his life from the records of the Gallery
It was decided that as the minute are not
public records and would include nothing
relevent to Stephens career as a write
the Director should inform his pile that
she could not be accorded access to them.
Photographic work in the Gallery, method of
payment.
The contents of a letter from the Office
of Public Works to the Deportment of Education
relating to the work as photographer in the
National Gallery, recently being carried out by
Mr Barbary of the National Monuments Branch,
Office of Public Works, in his sparetime were
considered. Mr andow explained that to
Banbury had not been officially authorised
by his own Department to do this work, as
was necessary. However, an arrangencil
whereby he could continue had been arrived
at but it was necessary to alter the
method of be remuneration. The Director was
instructed to arrange with the Department
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the details of this arrangement
Confirmation of appointment of Registrar
On the proposal of Senator me Gure
seconded by Dr. Reydon, the Board
confirmed the appartment No. A Prain
as Registrar.
Position of Director Report of Subcommittee
Having reaffirmed his desire to retire
as soon as the Board felt it could see
its way to release him, the Director, acted
leave to withdrew from the meeting. The
Register also withdoes. The Chairman
noted a decision of the Board to make
application to the Department Education
to endeavor to have the salary of any
new Director raised to £3,000, or such
sum as might be agreed to. This matter
was adjourned to the next meeting. The
subcommittee were directed to proceed with
matters pertaining to the future position
of the present Director
0
Offire of Pictures for purchase
(a) The following pictures available for
purchase were examined by member of
the Board.
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offered by Fran hily Manoushel, Hallwylstraise
82. Surich 4. Switzerland.
The Director stated that on instructions
from the board he had examined the
picture in such and had considered that
it should be sent to the National Gallery
for inspection by the Board. An Ray
photograph of the picture was examined.
There was however, no proposal to purchase
and so no action was taken.
C) Portrait by Rigand
offered by William Marshall, Esq. Geerageary
Co. Dublin.
The Director informed the Board that
this picture, which had been in the
possession of Mr. Machall's family for
150 yeare was apparently a portrait of
Philip Rothers, maste of the hurt in
Brussels whose name is on the picture
behind the shoulde). It needed to be
cleaned and restored, the estimated
cost of cleaning would be about 100
Dr. Henry proposed that the picture be
purchased at the price quoted (2,000 guineas
no de were white seconded. On a vote,
except that no hindow abstained, the
decision to purchase was unanimous.
C. other offers.
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Santa Lucia, offering for sale Portrait of
Lord Sunderlin by Reynolds and Portrait of a
Lady by Largillier
The Director stated that on instructions
issued at an earlier meeting he had written to
Mr Cottingham regarding the possibility of having
the pictures sent for inspection. It appeared
however, that Mr Cottinghams Agent in England
had wet difficulties in regard to export licences.
Accordingly no action was taken.
(C) Sescape by Courbet offered be at
previous meeting of Board, by Daber, Paris.
The Direct informed the Board what he
had learned from Monsieur Deber that this
picture had now been sold elsewhere.
A) Photographs of pictures, etc, available for
purchase.
The Director haused round some
photographs of pictures available for purchase. He
also read a letter from Mrs Frankl offering for
sale a statue of G.S. Shaw by Epstein. It
was decided that no action be taken regarding
the purchase of any of the items.
(C) Arising from the discussion the Chaires,
having consulted Dr. Conor Maguire, suggested that the
correct interpretation of by law 17 would seem to
be that no picture or work of ast should be
considered for purchase by the board unless its
purchase was recommended by the Director of
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Milltown Furniture.
(A) Report of subcommittee.
Mr Mundow read the minutes of the meeting
The Milltown Subcommittee and referred to the possible
necessity for legislation as to the proposed disposal
of the furniture. The Chairman said he understood
that after she has made the gift the Countess of
Willtown considered retracting it as she discovered
that all the items might not be displayed together
The Attorney General at the time, had, however
ruled against her. The Chairman nevertheless belt that
in the present circumstances, legislation, as recomended
the subcommittees report, should be pressed for. It
was agreed that this should be done.
(b) Payment to Office of Public Works, etc.
formal approval for the payment of a
total sum of 13540-11 out of the Shaw find
to the Office of Public Works for the work to
repairing and restoring the Milltown Furniture was given
Wee for Extra Attendants in the Gallery
The Director informed the Board that the
present attendant staff was I Senor attendant,
10 attendants and one Floormen Attendant. This he
considered was below the minor necessary to
carry out attendant work, especially if allowance
for absences at lunch hour, sick leave, etc.
was made. Actually five extra attendants
would not be more than were necessary. At least
one should be continually present in the cellars.
He therefore asked for authority to apply for two
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agreed that the necessary application should
be made to the Department of Education.
Shaw and
Dr O Sullivan of the National Museum
kindly attended to report on this and the
following iters. It was noted by the board
that the amount to the credit of the Shaw
find current account at the end of November
1962 was 18543.12.4 Dr O Sullivans saw that
the question of recopment of outstanding taxation
was still being investigated with the British
Revenue Authorities.
(a) Shaw statue statement by Mr Mundow
No mandow referred to a question
which had been raised in the Dail by
Deputy Sean Dunne regarding a proposal to
exect the Shaw statue in St. Stephens Green.
The Chairman said that the statue was the
property of the Galley and as such had to
be retained in the Gallery. The question of the
erection of the statue in front of the Gallery, as
suggester by Shaw himself, has been considered
by the board and rejected. The Gillong had not
the legal authority to dispose of the state for
erection in St. Stephens Green. Mr Widow
said that the Office of Public Works would
object to placing it in Stephens Green. He
inclined to the view that have wished in
the matter should be met. The Chairman
suggested that a statement of what had
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should be prefered from the minutes. The
Board agreed that this should be done.
home fund
the Board noted that the amount
standing to the credit of the have find
current account was 4, 1956.6
concluded.
The meeting
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subcommittee on arrangements concerned
the Milltown Furniture.
A meeting of the above subcommittee
took place at the Gallery on 13th November,
1962 at 2.30 P.M.
There wee present
Senator. McGuire
members of
Mr. Window
Dr McGreeny subcommittee
Mr. We Grath, Principal Orchitect, and
Dr. Hicks, Superintendent, furniture Brench
of the Board of Works were also present
The Register was in attendance.
The furniture was inspected and after
consultation it was decided to recommend
that the item should be classified into
three main groups as follows:
Grong (1). Articles which should
be retained in the National Gallery.
Group.) Special cases i.e. articles
which are specially suited to certain
specified institution.
Grong (11); General E.C. articles which
might be allocated to such other Government
offices, etc. as are considered suitable
The furniture was classified
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With regard to the legality of disposing
of the furniture in this menne the sub¬
committee suggest that existing legislation
by which other stems of the Milltown Gift
had been leared to various institutions,
might be extended to enable items from
the Milltown furniture to be loaned on
Similar conditions
The member inspected the cellar
accommodation and examined the balance
of the furniture, still there stones which
wee previously considered, unsuitable for
restoration. Mr Hicks considered that
some of the them there might still be
capable of being restored, even in part
The meeting then concluded.
James Atkins
1st February 1863.


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