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British Museum saves Nainsukh of Guler's masterpiece from export
The Trumpeters by Nainsukh of Guler – described as a work "unparalleled in North Indian art" - had its licence for export blocked in 2018 by the Secretary of State...
René Olivieri appointed interim Chair
René has been a member of the Board since March 2018 and has chaired the Finance, Staffing & Resources and Investment Committees. He is also chair of the Royal...
A Christmas Present for the Nation - Orazio Saved
This means the painting will now stay on free public display in Trafalgar Square for the enjoyment and inspiration of future generations.
The Finding of Moses has a remarkable...
Success at auction as Charlotte Brontë's 'little book' set to return home to Haworth
The incredibly rare title went under the hammer at the Drouot auction house in Paris and was expected to fetch between €600,000 – 800,000. The manuscript will complete the collection...
Nationally significant works by Darwin's mentor secured
Remarkable notebooks belonging to a scientist admired by Charles Darwin are to join the University of Edinburgh's collections, following a successful campaign.
Iconic photo of Isambard Kingdom Brunel saved for the nation
The Brunel Museum has secured for the nation an iconic photograph of the eminent Victorian industrialist, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
Gainsborough's House saves a rare English harpsichord for the nation
The Joseph Mahoon (fl. 1729 – 1771; d.1773) double-manual harpsichord, is significant because it is the only one of its type known to exist, and one of only two surviving...
Durham University gives new home to fascinating archives of 'Radical Jack'
Durham University, has purchased the remarkable archives of John George Lambton, the first Earl of Durham and a key figure in nineteenth century politics, opening up the collection for study for the first time in over 40 years.
Rare painting of Spanish Armada defeat subject to export bar, acquired by National Museums NI
An exceptionally rare, miniature painting entitled The Spanish Armada off the Coast of England, which was temporarily subject to a UK export bar, has been acquired by National Museums NI.
Important William Hogarth painting saved for the nation
City of Leicester Museums Trust secures William Wollaston and his Family in a Grand Interior
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