BOOK S.0.122 C. & E. 142. MINUTES 1st February 1963 - 14th July 1978 1 1 1st February 1963 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. There were present: The Hon. James A. Monaghan, Chairman Mr Henry Mundow Professor Synge Mr Terence De are white Professor Maurice Mac Gonegal Mr. Richard Mc Gonegal Mr. John Kelly Dr Francis Henry The Hon. Conot A. Maguire Mrs Brge Ganly thing to illness the Director was unable to be present. The Assistant and the Registrar were in attendance. Apologies for non-attendance were received from Dr. John Leydon, Lord Moyre, Sir Alex Martin and Senator S.A. Maguire The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed. Extension of Gallery Premises. The Chairman informed the board that, as arranged at the December meeting he had interviewed Dr. Chance on the 10th December. At the interview the Chairman told Dr. Chause that there had been a misunderstanding and suggested that he (Dr. Chance) and the Office of public works might be able to come to an agreement. Dr. Chance was very friendly about the entire matter and said he was satisfied that such an agrangement might be made. Mr Mundow informed the Governors that a diffectory agreement had, in fact, now been made between the office of Public Works and Dr. Chance. 2 3 2 Position of Director The Chairman read a letter he had received from the Directors medical adviser Dr. Alan Thompson St was to the effect that the Director was all and would be unfit to attend to his dities in the Gallery for a month. The Chairman also read a letter from the Department of Education regarding the conditions under which Dr. We greevy might retire as Director and subsequently be appointed as consultant at an annual payment of $500. The Chairman read a further letter from the Department of Education saying that Dr. Mc Greeny could in fact be continued in his present post as Director on a year to year basis till the age of 15, instead of 70 as had appeared to be the position heretofore. The Board Denver that leave of absence be granted to the Director in accordance with this medical advisers letter and that a Special meeting of the Board be called on 8th March for the purpose of further considering the position. Paul Houbelsky Stative of Bernard Shaw The Chairman read the following Statement taken the minutes from This statue was purchased by the Director of the Gallery in 1938 for the sum of ₤300 under the powers conferred on him by Bye-law M, a quorum for its purchase not being present at the meeting at which the statue was offered. Its purchase was approved at the Board meeting of the 5th October, 1938 In a letter written to the Board in 1930, Mr Shaw suggested that the statue might be erected on Leinster Lawn in front of the Gallery. The Board at its meeting on 5th April, 1930, considered meeting Mr. Shaws wishes, and a proposal that the statue be erected on the Lawn as requested was made by Mr. Sean Keating and seconded by Mr. Sean O Sullivan. On an amendments proposed by Mr Yeats and seconded 3 4. by Mr. OCallaghan it was agreed by the Board that the statue be exhibited but that a subcommittee of the Board be appointed as to the proper site. A subcommittee consisting of Mr. Keating, Mr. Burke and Mr OCallaghan was appointed accordingly. At the Board meeting of 5th July, 1930, the subcommittee reported that they had chosen the position at the entrance to the present Dutch Gallong as the ill - which appeared most suitable for the placing of the statue. The Board apposed of the site chosen. Subsequest to this, letters from Mr Patrick OReilly to the Board requesting that Shaws wishes, as intimated in his letter of 1930, he wet, were received in 1930, 1981, and 1952 but the Board having considered these letters, decided that no action in the sense suggest be taken The Chairman saw that there was a legal obligation to retains in the Gallery works of at which belong to the Gallery. Mr Mundow saw that there had been a number of Parliamentary questions regarding the erection of the statue out of doors, either in St. Stepens Green or on Leinster Lawn, in front of the Gallery. The Office of Public Works would not wish to have it in St Stephens Green. He thought however, that the National Gallery of Ireland Bill, 1863 at present before the Dail might cover the legal poblem involved in erecting it elsewhere chan within the Gallery premises. The Chairman suggested that it was sufficient that of copy of the statement quoted above be sent to the minister for Education. The Board approved of this course. Letter from Royal Dublin Society re new President The contents of a letter addressed to the prositor which the Chairman read to the members, intimating that Mr. H. Barrington. Jellet had been elected as President of the R.D.S. (which makes him, ex-officio, a member of 5 6 7 the board of Governors and Guardians of the National Gallery) were noted. Letter from Irish Times requesting permission to take photographs in the Gallery. The Chairman read a letter from Mr Ken Gray. At Evitor of the Irish Times requesting permission to take photographs of the Gallery premises and also of some of the pictures in the Gallery. The Chairman, proposed in view of the fact that the copy right of photographs of pictures in the National Gallery should be retained by the National Gallery that the Irish Limes should be allowed to take photographs of the Gallery premises only and that any photographs of pictures required could only be obtained by purchasing them from the Gallery in the normal way. Dr. Henry seconded this proposal which the Board adopted Letter from Dr. H. Molan, Secretary to Government be a proposed offer as gift of a Portrait of Thomas Brennan. The Chairman read a letter from Dr. N. S. Molan, Secretary to the Government, stating that Miss Margone Farmer, 11-23 East ocean Boulevard. Long Beach L. California proposed to present to the nation a portrait of Thomas Brennan sometime secondary to the Land League, attributed to John Laurie Wallace, provided she knew in advance where the painting would go, Dr. Molan suggested that the Department of External affairs inform her that it would be deposited with the National Gallery. The Board agreed with the terms of the letter. Estimates. The Chairman read a copy of the proposed stimates for 1963/64 (for a sum of 22246) and passed it pound to the members of the Board for inspection. The Board approved the Estimate with the addition of $1,000 under Sub-head R. for advitional attendant staff as suggested by Mr. Mandon. 4 5 8 10 9 Directors Annual Report. The Director's report for 1962 was read by the Chairman and copies were supplied to the Board members. Mr Mundow suggested that a more comprehensive statement of the Gallery's finances, including details of the Shaw and have fund holdings, should be incorporated in the Report in future. The Report was adopted. Raising from Mr Mundows reference to the Shaw investments the Chairman said that it was a matter for Consideration whether the capital or only the interest accruing from investments should nomally be used for the purpose of purchasing works of as for a decision it would be necessary (a) to introduce a motion; and by for the adoption of any decision to have at least two-thirds of the Governors in favour. Annual Loan to Belfast. Miss Waldron, the Assistant, informed the Board that some 20 late Italian pictures had been chosen for loan to Belfast for the annual exhibition beginning on 21st February. A request had been received to have the loan extended to the 20th April The Board approved of the extension of the peror of the loan to 20th April offers of Pictures for purchase. The Chairman said that there was a difficulty regarding the purchase of pictures on account of the absence of the Director at the meeting. The terms of bye-law 17 which was read to the Board by the Chairman) indicated that the Board could only purchase pictures which were submitted to it by the Director. For the Directors absence it was beyond the scope of the Board to make a sension to purchase. This by law had not been repealed 11 6 although the present Director has never in fact taken the stand he might have taken in the matter of its application. Any move to change by law I should take the form of a notice of motion. Dr. Conor Maguire saw there was a need to retain this by-law that the Director was in effect a filter through which the pictures offered for sale to the Gallery might pass before being considered for purchase by the Board. Dr. Henry proposed that in the circumstances the question I purchasing pictures should be adjourned to the next meeting of the Board and this proposal, seconded by Mr Richard McGougal, was adopted in the case of the following offers (1) Irish portrait drawings by Sean O'Sullivan a collection of thirty two (32) pictures offered by the Dawson Gallenes (As one of the paintings drawings, that of James Joyce, might not be required for purchase since the Gallery already possesses a Sean O Sullivan drawing on the subject, there was an alternative offer of thirty one (31) pictures instead of thirty- two (32) (1) Two pictures by Largillieve and Reynolds: offered by A.D.A. Cottingham, St. Luca and sent for inspection at the request of the Board. (These putures had not reached the Gallery at the time of the meeting) a photograph of a picture of Bog attributed Sligo to Lely office for sale by Mrs Le C. Byrne was inspected. No action was taken. Bye-laws to be brought up to date and individual by laws to be confirmed. Hencelled drafts of the by laws up to the present date were placed before the Board for examination. The Chairman proposed that a subcommittee consisting of the Chairman, Mr Richard Mc Gonigal and Dr. Conor Maguire, with the Registrar attending should meet at the Galley on Saturday 9th February at 11.AM. for the purpose of examining the draft. The Board approved. 12 of this proposal. The Board also agreed with the Chairmans suggestion that certain changes in the bye-laws should be re-submitted at the next statutory meeting of the Board for formal approval. Shaw Fund a) The Board usted that the amount standing to the credit of the Shaw and current account on the 31st January was $18,050-17-7 (6) The Chairman read a letter from the London Solicitors - Messrs Rentea Stokes and Lowless - referring to the proposed George Bernard Shaw Just kind. He explained that it was pposed that each of the three beneficians should nominate a Hustee who would form a Committee with special powers under orders of the courts to make legal and binding decisions regarding the sale of licences to publish, translate, perform, adapt or otherwise use Shaws Works, etc. It had already been decided that the Board accepted this scheme in principle the other two beneficians were equally in favour. The quation now was to approve the scheme as drawn up, to decide whether the solicitors (Charles Russel and Co.) already representing the other two beneficians should also represent the National Gallery for the purpose of making the application to the Courts for the formation by the Trust and to nominate out representative. On the Chairman suggestion the Board decided (1) to appose the draft scheme subject to the subcommittee already constituted (see No. 11 above) being satisfied that it carried out the arrangements agreed upon; (1) to approve of the common solicitors (Charles Russell & Co.) representing the Gallery at the application to the courts and (1) to postpone for consideration the nomination of a falling representative to the Tract 14 13 8 (2) The Chairman read a letter from the London Solicitors, Messrs Bentleys, Stokes and Lowless, regarding the question arising from the agreement which Shaw made with Professor Trebitsch to translate and produce Shaws works in Germans A satisfactory agreement had now been arrived at between the Committee and Heinemains, to the firm with which debitsch had executed an assignment in 130 regarding the translation and who now claimed royalties on their production. The Chairman submitted that the agreement was suitable and that the Board should approve of the agreement now entered into, as had the other two beneficians. The Board decided to approve accordingly. The Board also decided to approve of the payment of 1974-10 from the Shaw Fund to Messrs Field, Roscoe & Co, the firm of solicitors who had conducted the negotiations in this matter on behalf of the Public Trustee this amount being one third of the total fee charged by Messrs Field Roscoe & Co. for their services. Lane Land. (a) It was noted that the amount standing to the credit of the Lane kind current account on 31st January, 1963, was 4,34006. (b) The Board decided to approve the redemption of Sarstat like to Land Bonds to the value of ₤30 at par. The document requesting transmission of warrants for Redemption was signed accordingly and the Corporate Seal of the Board attached to it. Offer as bequest: Portrait of Billy Byrne of Ballymans The Chairman read a letter from Alan Donnelly solicitor, Mary, acting as administrator of the will of 9 15 16 Mrs. Mary Water Byrne, c/o Munster and Leinster Bank, Lto Grafton St, Dublin, offering the above named portrait on condition it be hung in the Portrait Gallery. There was a description of the subject on the back of the picture but no knowledge as to the name of the artist. The Chairman suggested that it should be accepted as offered and the Board decided to accept on the conditions stated. Miss Waldron (Assistant) handed mand some photographs of pictures for sale by Messrs. Daber, Paris, which Lord Moyne had seen and about which Lord worne had been in communication with the Director. It was decided to obtain a report from the Director or the matter before any action be taken. National Gallery of Ireland Bill, 1963 Draft copies of the proposed National Gallery of Ireland Bill, 1963, (which were received too late to be circulated before the meeting) were passed around to the members of the Board. The Chairman explained that the terms of the Bill would include power being conferred on the Board to make loans of pictures to Irish Embassies abroad. Mr R. mc Gonigal raised the question of the meaning of the term without prejudice to the prestige of the Gallery. Mr Mandow send there was an urgency about this bill and that Mr McGourgas enquiry should be included in a letter to the Minister for Education. It was decided on the Chairmans proposal that the subcommittee appointed to examine the Shaw Trust there should include an examination of the draft of the Bill at the meeting in the Gally on 9th February 1863. The Board agreed to this proposal. The meeting then concluded. ames Murray 5th April 1763 10 11 1 8th February 1963 Subcommittee to deal with George Bernard Shaw Trust theme and other matters. A meeting of the above named subcommittee was held this day. Present were: The Hon James Murnaghan, Chairman, and Mr Richard McGonigal, S.C., with the Registrar in attendance. The Hon. Conor A. Maguire was indisposed and apologised for his consequent inability to attend. The George Bernard Shew Trust shame. (6) The Chairman and Mr McGonigal who had examined the Draft of the proposed Trust theme, which had been submitted for consideration by the London Solicitors, Messrs Bentleys, Stokes and howless, agreed that the scheme carried out the arrangement which had been agreed upon. The subcommittee approved also of the suggestion contained in the London solicitors letter that for the purpose of applying to the Courts for the appointment of the Trust the Gallery should be represented by the same solicitors Charles Russel Co.) as the other two beneficians. It was agreed that the Registrar with to Messrs Bentleys Stokes and dowless informing them accordingly. (b) A further letter from Messrs Bentleys, Stokes and howless containing details of legal expenses which had been incurred in the preparation of the Trust Scheme was considered by the subcommittee It was agreed that the fees changed were reasonable and that payment should be made from the Shaw tune and the approval of the Board obtained at the next statutory meeting for the payment of these amounts. 2 12 Bylaws to be brought up to date. The Draft copies of the by laws as now brought up to date were examined in Setail. It was recommended that the draft amended as follows, be regarded as constituting a correct text of the terms of the by laws: (A) By-Law No. 1. Friday should be substitutes for Wednesday and 3.30 PM for 10 A.M. (b). By-Law No. 3. The second sentence should be eliminates. (C). By-Law No. 17. The first sentence only should be retained - the rest eliminated. (A) Bye-law No 27: This by law should now read: Additional duties of Registrar (Mos 1-11) C) Previous by-law Us, 27 should now be renumbered 28 2 " " " 29 10 (6) 29 " " 30 (9) 0 30 (A) 31 (1) No. 32 should be accorded to the bye-law dealing with the audit of the Shaw Fund. (9) Previous by law No. 32 should now be renumbers 338 0 " 33 " " " " (B) 34 10 0 34 35 (2) 35 " " " 36 in - 37 3 (1) 36 13 3 (C) Previous by law No 37 should now be renumbers 38 3837 The subcommittee agreed that the draft. amended accordingly, showed no radical change and that it be submitted to the Board at the next statutory meeting for formal approval The National Gallery of Ireland Bill, 1963 The subcommittee having examined the text of the proposed bill agreed that the phrase without prejudice to the National Gallery should be interpreted as giving the Board to preserve itself from making power loans of pictures which might not be us accordance with the high standards of the Gallery. The meeting then concluded. - James Miss 5th April 1963 1 8th March, 1963 A special meeting of the Bater of Governors and Guardians was held this day. There were present - The Hon. James A. Murnaghan, Chairman, Senator S.A. McGuire Vice-Chairman, Professor Maunce MacGonigal M. Henry J. Mundow Mr. Terence De Were while. Mr. Richard Mc Gourgal Dr. John Leydon Mr. John Kelly. Mr. Sean T OCallagh. Dr. Nancis Henry, The Hon. Conor A. Maguire, Mrs. Brig Ganly. and the Director with the Registour in attendance. Apology for non attendance was received from Professor J. L. Synge Consideration of arrangements as to the position of the Director. The Chairman said that this was a special meeting convened primanly for the purpose of considering the Directors position. He explained that the second item had been added to the Agend as it was a matter of urgency that the Board should give consideration to whe appointment of a Trustee on the proposed Shaw Trust The Director made a brief statement on the subject of his health. He was anxious to complete the summary catalogue himself but thought it might best serve the interests of the Gallery of he made it clear that he was ready to retire at once and continue to work on the catalogue proofs until a new Director took up duty if the 14 15 2 Board approved. He could, however, only undertake to work if he felt able. The Chairman proposed accordingly that the Director might make a further statement at the statutory meeting to be held in April. This proposal was carried and it was further sended that no action be taken at present regarding the appointment of a successor to Dr McGreevy Nomination of a representative on the Committee Sealing with the G. B. Shaw Bequest. The Chairman explained to the Board that the English Public Trustee found himself unable to continue to act as administrator of the Shaw Bequest. It had been decided that A Trust should be formed and that each of the three beneficians should appoint a Hustee as their respective representative who could, however, nominate a Deputy to camy out the actual work of the Trust. It was essential that the Trustees (or their deputies) should be in a position to meet regularly and conveniently as very often, matters regarding performing rights, royalties, translations, accuracy of scripts, etcy might need to be decided urgently. The Trust would have power to make decisions on these matters which wont be legally binding. The Chairman, having read to the members the letter from the London solicitors, Messrs Bentleys, Sokes and Lowless, and the portion of the draft scheme Sealing with the Appointment of a representative, said that it would be to name advisable to send to the London solicitors as a matter of urgency and thus enable the scheme to be submitted to the courts for approval. There being some doubt as to whether the member of the Committee and the Trustee should be one and the 16 same person it was proposed by Mr. Richard McGonigal that the Chairman, The Hon. James A. Murnaghan, be elected as representative of the Board on the Committee and that this information be sent to the solicitors in London. The Board approved of this proposal. The meeting then concluded. James A Mahon. 5th April 1963. 17 9 2 1 5th April 1963 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. There were present The Hon James A. Murnaghans, Chairman, Professor J. L. Synge Professor Maurice Mac Gonigal Mr. Henry J. Mundow Lord wyne Mr. Terence De Lere. White Mr. Richard Mc Gonigal His Excellency Sean T O’Callagh Dr. John Lyons Dr. Hancorse Henry The Hon. Conor A. Maguire and the Director with the Registrar in attendance Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for coming year. 6) Election of Chairman. Dr. John Laydon proposed Senator Maguire Professor Mac Gonegal proposed the Hon. James A. Murnaghans. On a vote the Hon. James A. Murnaghan was declared elected by seven votes to three - Dr. Leyton, Mr Mundow and 1 Mr De were White voting for Senator Maguire, (b) Election of Vice-Chairman On the proposition of Professor MacGonigal, seconded by Lord Moyne, Senator Maguire was unanimously declared clested as Vice-Chairman. Nomination of Judge at National Act Competition at Royal Dublin Society Professor Macfourgal proposed that Mr. De Vere White who had been appointed last year should be nominated agains this year. Mr De Vere while agreed to act and his momination was approved. 3 18 Apologies for now attendance were received from Senator E.A. magine, Sir Alex master, Mrs Brign Ganly. The Minutes of the statutory meeting of 1st February the subcommittee meeting of 9th February, and the special meeting of 8th March were approved and signed. Before signing the minutes the following points from the minutes were raised and discussed: (a) The question of the interpretation of the phrase without prejudice to the prestige of the National Gallery in the National Gallery of Ireland Bill, 1963. It was decided that no further action regarding this interpretation need be taken (6) The position of the Board regarding the purchase of works of ast in the event of the absence of the Director from a Board meeting. No immediate action was taken. 6) The introduction of a by-law reminding Governors that proceedings at Boars meetings are confidential. As immediate action was taken. (8) The question of the legality of the Directors power to dismiss or suspend attendants under bye-law 13. In view of the fact that a majority of the Attendants are now established it was thought that this by law applies only to unstablished attendants. Regarding establishes attendents the Minister would probably have to be approached. (2) It was deades that all amendments to the bye-laws as suggested in Subcommittees report should be incorporated in a draft to be prepared by the Registrar and submitted at the June meeting. 8.19 6 4 5 Position of the Director. The Director informed the Board that he would be willing to remain as Director till 30th September, 1963, but would not wish to continue beyond that Sate. Following some discussion be presented a letter intimating his wish to resign his post on 30th September, 1963 This being accepted, Professor Synge proposed and to We were while seconded that Dr. MacGreeny be appointed as Consultant as from 1st October, 1965. This was agreed to and it was decides that the Department be informed accordingly. It was further decided that a special meeting of the Board be convened on 19th May for the purpose of initiating proceedings relative to the appointment of a new Director. Approval of payments from Shaw Fund The subcommittee of February 9th had given permission to make certain payments amounting to 109-04 from the Shaw Fins in respect of legal and other services connected with the establishment of the George Bernard Shaw just kind. The Board decided to approve of these payments. offers of Pictures, etc, for purchase The following were available for inspection by the Board with a view to purchase. ) 32 portrait drawings, lister below, by Lean O Sullivans 1. T. J. McCormick 2 John Mac Cormack 3 James Larkins 4. Grace Plunkett W. B. Years 5 6 Mause Goane Mac Bride 7. Hank Duff. Eamon De Valera 8 J. James Hicks Jack B. Years 10 Father Dineen 11 Liam T. Cosgrave 12 Douglas Hyde 13 Joseph Holloway 14 Thomas Bookes 15 Mrs Pearse 16 Father Michael OFlanagan 17 Osborne Berger 18 Lean T O’Kelly 19 20 John A. Costelloe Margaret Burke Sheridan 21 Richard Mulcahy 22 Comall Mc Guachalla 23 Maire Mc Shurlagh 24 J.C. Murray 25 26 James Joyce Professor MacGuinness 27 28 Dr. Richard Best Alice Milligan 29. 30 Professor Mc Allistair 31 Patrick Kavanagh. 32 William J. Lawrence. offered by Mr L Smith of the Dawson Galleries, Dublin at $2,500.00 It was proposed by Professor Mac Gonigal and seconded by Mr. Conor Maguire that the 32 drawings be bought in bloe for $2,500.00. The Board approved and the pictures were purchased. Til pictures: (1). Portrait of a Lady by Largillere and Portrait of Lord Sunderlin by Reynolds offered by to A.D.A. Cottingham, Connemara, 40 Sence water Marine, Vige, St. Lucia, West Indies 120 2821 C for 1,000 each. It was proposed by Professor Mac Gonigal and Seconded by Dr. Henry that the two pictures be purchased at the prices quoted. The Board approved and the pictures were purchased, the Reynolds from the Shaw find, the hargillere from the Granted. CIII) Ratification of Irish Treaty, House of Lords, London 16.12 1921), by John have offered by P. Skipwith, London, on behalf of the fine arts Society, hild, 148 New Bond Street, London, for 50 guineas (less 107 diccount) £475.00. The Board decided to purchase the picture from the Granted. (1) The Honble Jockey lict by Jack E. Garts offered by Dr. Eileen McCarvell 8. Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin for $2,500.0.0 It was proposed by Dr. Hury and seconded by Professor Mac Gonigal that the picture be purchased. After some discussion regarding price the and approved of the purchase at the price quoted and the pective was bought from the show find. Bronze Bust of R. Floyd Prior by Granger. Rosamind offered by E.N. Carrothers, 24, Camden Street, Belfast, for 100. The Board decided to purchase this item at the price quoted from the Grartin and ) 7 2 (vi Watercolour view presumed to be of Howth offered by John S. Barrington, Esq. Hunter's Hotel, Wrath Bridge, Rathnes, Co. Wicklow, for $100.0.08. the Board decided not to purchase this picture. the pictures, etc. offered for sale. (1) Letters from Lord Moyne with photographs of pictures offered for purchase by Daber, Paris. the members of the Board wee shown Photographs supplied by Messrs. Dabe, Parie Lord Moyne said he would particularly wish that one of these, a pictive by Banden, should be considered. It was decided that the Director might make further enquiries regarding this picture. (11) Communication from Senator McGuire and letters from Agnes, London, both with photographs of Guarde decorations, offered for purchase. There was some discussion on the question of the possible involvement of these stone in legal proceedings. The board decided that the Chief State solicitor to be asked to make enquiries as to whether these pictures are in fact. involved in legal proceedings and that, if not, the Director might examine them in London. It was also suggested that the Director might be able to obtain information about the pictures of the set which have remained in Dublin. 23 8 10 9 (1) Consideration of other paintings and drawings suggested for purchase but not yet available for inspection, was postponed. offers as Gifts. (1) Bronze bust portraits of National leavers presented by the Government. Six bronze bust portraits of national leavers by various artists (as listed hereunder were offered to the Gallery by the Government as a gift. Thomas J. Clarke by Albert Power James Connolly Seamus Murphy - Lamon Cann Donal Murphy 00 is Kelly Thomas McDonagh 0 Alex Power Sean Mac damada Joseph Plunkett Peter Grant The board having examined the busts decided that they be accepted with grateful appreciation. Proposed portrait of Patraic Colum offered by Friends of the National Collections A letter from the Hon. Secretary of the hands of the National Collections regarding an offer to commission a portrait of Padrace Colum for presentation to the Gallery was considered. to proposal by the chairman that a favourable reply be sent was approved. Request from Sir Charles Wheeler. President of Royal Academy of Arts, London, for loan of two Gora pictures. a letter was read requesting a loan of 12 11 24 Lady in a black mantille and Portrait off the Couse Sel Taye, both by Goya, for an exhibition entitled Goa and his times, to be held at the Royal Academy next Winter. The pictures would be required from November, 1963 to March, 1964. It was decided that request be granted. the Shaw Fund The Registrar reported that the amount to the credit off the Shaw Fund current account on the 31st March, 1963 was 42,934-16-11. It was proposed by Lord Moyne, seconded by Dr Leydon and approved by the Board that a sum of $20,000 be invested in such securities as may be recommended by the Accountant. Department of tenance. have fund. It was noted that the amount standing to the credit of the Lave tune current account on 31st March, by was $5,000.06. It was deaded that any future investments of monies in the Lave tund should also be in accordance with the recommendations of the Accountant Department I Finance. the meeting then concluded. James of Monaghan 7th June 1963 25 Special meeting A special meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. There were present: The Hon James A. Murnaghan, Chairman Dr. J. L. Synge Mr. Richard Mc Gonigal Lord Moyne Mr. Terence De were while Dr. John Leydon Dr. Hancore Henry The Hon. Conor A. Maguire and the Director with the Registrar in attendance. Apologies for non attendance were received from Sir Alex Martin, Senator E.A. Maguire, Mr Henry J. Mundow, His Excellency Sean TO Callagh, Mr J. O’Kelly and Professor Maurice We fougal. The Directorship the forthcoming Vacancy: The members of the Board were presented with copies of The conditions of service attaching to the post of Director of the National Gallery as laid down by Department of Education when in 1956, the Directorship was made a full time post. (2) Extracts from the by laws concerning the duties of the Director B) A copy of 1950 advertisement amended by substitution of the proposed new scales to pay (H) Some suggestions which the Director had been requested to submit as to the qualifications it would be desirable for a Director to possess. The board examined in Datail each 10th May 1963. Document and decided that the conditions of service and advertisement, amended as follows, should be sent to Department of Education for their approval. Conditions of service (A) Directors increments; The woods after consultation with the Board should be added at the end & condition I. (6) Upper age limit. The words but the holder may be continued on certain conditions to be added. (6) Any outside business: The woods or to be connected directly or indirectly with to be omitted. (8) Director as adviser to Revenue Commissioners The words with the approval of the Board should be adved after the word Commissioners. Draft Advertisement The final draft as agreed read as follows: 10 The Board of Governors and Guardians of the National Gallery of Ireland invites applications for the office of Director of the Galling which will become vacant or September 30th 1963. Applications must be received before the 1st Day of September. The salary offered is man 1975 by 165 to 2335 per annum " Woman 1715 by 159 to 2080 The post is whole time and pensionable. Desirable qualifications: (1) A University Degree or equivalent Deploma from an Art history institution of international standing. 5) Command of at least one modern continental language (3) Experience of At Gallery administration with 26 27 knowledge of the care and display of pictures. Personal canvassing of members of the Board is prohibited. Candidates should obtain full paticulars, terms and conditions of the appointment from The Registrar. National Gallery of Ireland. Memon Square. Dublin 2. It was decided that a covering document stating what was required of the candidates should be sent out by the Registrar when sending out conditions of sence, application form, etc; this document to include the request that the applicant should name in his application three persons who would be willing to testify as to suitability. Bye-laws regarding the Office of Director It was decided that in vew of the fact that the by laws were currently being examined and brought up to date, it was not an opportune time at this stage to examine them with a new to incorporating any particular by law specifically in the conditions of service. Publication by Advertisement It was decided that the advertisement should be published in each of the those mational Daily newspapers. The Cork Examiner, The Belfast New letter, the London Times, The Burlington Magazine, and if possible in a M.A.E.S.C.O. Publication, Paris. It was proposed by Lord Moyne and approved by the board that, to avoid delays, the Chairman and the Director should be authorised to proceed with the publication of the advertisement as soon as a reply is received from the Department of Education. The meeting concluded. James A Murroghans 7th June, 1963. 28 29. 1 2 7th June 1863. A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this say. There were present The Hon. James A. Murraghan, Chairman, Senator E.A. Maguire, Vice-Chairman Dr. J. L. Synge Mr. Henry J. Mundow. Professor Maurice Mac Gonegal Mrs. Brigid Ganly Sir Alex Martin His Excellency Sean T O’Callagh Dr. John Leydon Dr. Hancis Henry The Hon. Conor A. Maguire and the Director with the Registrar in attendance. Apologies for now attendance were received from Mr Richard McGonegal and Mr. John Kelly. minutes The minutes of the statutory meeting of Sch April and the special meeting of 10th May were approved, with the exception of one amendment 113 that it was Mr Richard We fougal who has proposed the Hon. J.A. Murnaghan as Chairman, and signed. Draft of ye laws As there are further points in the amended the bye-laws needing to be examined draft of before final approval is given to the up to sate draft, the Board decided that these points should be referred to the subcommittee already appointed 3 30 to deal with this matter (the Hon J. A. Murnaghan, Mr Richard McGougal and the Hon. Conor a magine, with the Registrar attending) for their further report. Letters from Chief State Solicitor regarding Guardi pictures The Director informed the Board that he had in accordance with the Boards instruction at the Apal meeting, written to the Chief State Solicitor regarding the legal proceedings Concerning the Guardi pictures. The correspondence was placed before the meeting. Senator magine states that while the question of the purchase of the pictures was a matter entirely for the Board of Governess, he thought it would be a lasting tribute to Shaw to purchase from the Shaw Bequest and a series such as this to be exhibited in a special room. The Director pointed out that there are still major gaps in the Gallery's collections which include no outstanding Georgion esque picture, no Velacque, no manet, no know; that the purchase at the prices now proposed of the eight guardi pictures would involve the expenditure of such a sum on eighteenth centeing Ventian secorations as would leave the Gallery with such were resources as seriously to endanger the possibility of acquiring later on even one masterpiece at current market prices. Sir Alex master proposed that the Director might be requided to see all and report back to the Board on the pictures them at the July meeting. This proposal was seconded by Dr. Leyton. pointing out that the proposal was a reversal of the Boards Decision at the last statutory meeting, His Excellency Sean T O’Callagh proposed that no further action be taken in the matter. On a vote it was deaded that the Director be requested to inspect the pictures and subsequently act in accordance with the By-Laws. 31 5 6 4 The Post of Director A letter from the Department of Education in reply to the Boards letter regarding the appointment of a new Director arrived during the course of the meeting. It contained a revised draft of the conditions of Sence applying to the post. Amendments to the Boards Graft were conswered and it was decided that further discussion with the Department was required on the following points I suggested probationary period of three years. The Board considered that a probationery period was undignified in an appointment such as this and further that it might frighten suitable candidates away. 6) Director as adviser to Revenue Commissioners: It was considered that the Board should have control over this part of the Directors Duties The Chairman agreed to discuss these matters with the Department of Education and report back to the Board at the July meeting. Damage to pictures loaned to Belfast. Three pictures which had been damages while they were on exhibition in Belfast were placed before the board for inspection and a letter from the Duke of Abercorn, Chairman of the ulster museum, was read. It was suggested that where it seemed necessary the Director should insist that pictures sent on loan should be glazed while on exhibition. Letter from Department of Education re Assistant A letter from the Department of Esucation requesting a report on Miss Waldrow for the purpose of awarding her the increment mornially due on the completion of one years service was reds. 8 8 9 7 32 The letter also asked whether miss Walsion had agreed to accept the conditions laid down for the post of Assistant. Miss Waldrow having intimates through the Director that she was willing to accept those conditions the Board decided that she be duly asked to sign the agreement to this effect and that the matter of her increment be proceeded with Letter from Department of Education re Attendant Staff. A letter referring back to matters raises at the December meeting was read. It expressed agreement to the abolition of the post of Floorman Attendant and the creation of a full post of full attendant in its stead; but stated that the question of appointing additional attendant staff should be purposed till a general reorganisation of staff be made on completion of the new wing. The Board was informed that Mr. Thomas Ennis, hitherto Floorman Attendant, had been offered the post of Attendant and had agreed to accept it. The Board approved of the change. The Director was authorised to make further representations on the necessity for extra attendants Offer of picture for sale Oil Painting. Portrait of Archbishop Murray painted by Nicholas Crowley, offered for sale by Mrs. Kemp. Witnesham, near Spawich, England for to The Board having examined the portrait decided that it should be purchased at the price quoted (from the Grant in And Request for loans. consideration was given to a letter signed by Miss Anne Crookshank Mr James while and the Hon. Desmond Guinness requesting a loan 33 10 of pictures for an exhibition entitled Irish Houses and Landscapes to be held in Belfast from June 27th to July 20th and in Dublin During August September. The Board decided to approve the loan of two of the pictures: Sadless Provosts House and Mullanys Kilmallock. On grounds of security and presentibility it was decided to leave to the discretion of the Director which others of the pictures requested might be loaned. Shaw and (a) The Director informed the Board that in accordance with instructions given at the Apul meeting and having consulted the Accountants Department of Finance, Exchequer Bills to the value of 20,000.00 has been purchased at a cost of 19810-16-8. 6) It was noted that the amount in the current account on 31st May 1963 was 25252-73 (C) A statement as follows on the finances of the Shaw and during the year ended 31st March, 1963, was read to the Board by the Register. Boards Holdings on 1st April 1962 By Investments 350,000.0.0 Cash in current a/c. 1632952-11 4132952-11 Recepts during year By interest from investments; £15, 15000 et Royalties 3 34,900.00 Interest on current a/c 283.15.0 Refund of Income tax: £31,062-11-1 Purchase of investments 20,000.00 Net income from annuities: 142 101, 18303 Totel: 14778.32 11 34 to purchase of pictures: 80, 1001.0 0 of investments: 17963-8-0 Repairs to Milltown torture: 1354-15 - Interest to Bank on ordraft. £ 19.45 Cost of administration 2406.11.5 101843-63 Investments on 31st March 370,000.0 163 of Cash in current a/c. on 31st March 1963 off 42.934-16-11 412 416-11 stal 2514778.32 He further reported that of the income tax Secution at source during the year (22, 1870-8) a sum 13865-109 had been recovered and that a claim 4 for the balance (p. 221-9-11) was with the Revenue Commissioners Authorities. (A) A letter from the London Solicitors, messes Bentleys, Stokes and Lowless together with a copy of a book. The loves of George Bernard Shaw by C. G. L. the Caun which it was proposed to release for sale was placed before the Board. Objection had been made to some of the contents of the book and the opinion of the Board was sought on the question of permitting the inclusion of these items in the publication. A solution was suggested to which the other two beneficians were agreeable. The Board decided that their attitude should be to stand in with the other beneficiares on the lines indicated by the Solicitors in their letter. Lave Fund It was noted that the amound standing to the credit of the Lave Fund current a/c. on 31st May 1963 was $5,09506 35 12 13 Portrait of Secretary of Land League, Thomas Brennan, accepted as gift at February meeting. This portrait which had been accepted at the February meeting as a gift was now offered for inspection. Proposed extension of Gallery Mr Mundow, in a statement to the Board, said that the up to Sale estimate of the cost of the new extension was 315,000.00 inclusive of fire and burglar alarm systems and a new water supply for both present Gallery and extension. It would be necessary to obtain approval for advitional expenditure of 38,000.00 which might not be sanctioned in this years estimates. It was estimated that it would take approximately three years, from the time of placing of the contract, to complete the building of the extension. Dr. Laydon saw that while very rapid progress had been made for a time in this matter there now appeared to be a slowing up He urged that all possible steps be taken to speed up the project including the question of obtaining early approvel of for the additional expense and placing the contract before further delays causes further increases in estimated costs. Mr. Mandow in reply states that the matter was completed as far as the office of Public Works were concerned and the hold up was now occasioned by the problem of attaining approval for the increased costs. There was nothing the Board of Governor could do but the members of the Board as monisals might be able to do something. The weeding then concluded James St Maghan 5th July 1963. 36 37 2nd July 1963 Sub-committee Sealing with the By-Laws. A meeting of the above subcommittee was Gallery this say. held in the There were present Hon. J. A. Murraghan Hon. Conor A. Maguire and the Registrar in attendance. Mr Richard MacGonigal apologise for not being able to be present. The draft of the bye-law as amended by the subcommittee at their meeting of Ath February last and subsequently submitted at the statutory Board meetings of April and June was further examined. The subcommittee decided that further amendments as follows to the draft should now be made:- Bye-law 14: Agents should read Agenda 6) The lye laws referring to the Registrar should be numbers 19-27 111) No. 28 should be assigned to the by law concerning the Assistent. (1) No 20 should be substituted by do. 280) to the amended draft. (1). No 33 should be assigned to the bye law referring to the Audit of the lane time (1) Mos 32-39 should be remembered 34-41 respectively. 38 The subcommittee decided that the Board should consider making amendments as follows in the ext Us 9. The question of the Directors annual leave: This will be amended by the new Conditions No 14. The question of the power of the Director to dismiss establishes staff. The subcommittee considers that the draft as amended by us - I above now constitutes a correct text of the by laws. James 1 4th October, 1963 39 1 2 3 5th July 1963 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. There were present. The Hon. J. A. Murraghan, Chairman Senator E. A Maguire, Vice-Chairman Mr. John Kelly Mr. Terence De Here while Dr. John Leydon Dr. Haugorse Henry The Hon. Conor A. Maguire and the Director with the Registrar in attendance. Apologies for now attendance were received from Mrs Brig Ganly and Sir Ale Masters minutes The minutes of the statutory weating of 7th June were approves and signed. Draft of by laws The Chairman states that the subcommittee Sealing with the by laws had met on 2nd July and that the up to date draft to the bye- laws had been reexamined and was now in order. There had not been time to have the final draft circulates to each Board member before the present meeting but this would be done before the October meeting. Directors report on inspection of pictures in Paris and London as requested by the Board. The Director states that as had been suggester by Lord Moyne and approved by the Board 40 he had gone to see the Lion and the Serpent by Delacroix at Messrs Daber, Paris. We found it a powerful and characteristic picture and though the price is rather high he thought its equisition was worth the Boards consideration. At Heirs, Paris, he had seen the Moses of Philipps & Champaigne. It is a very fire work by air artist not represented in the Gallery and he would strongly recommend it to the Board. On his inspection of the Guard decorations in the Director reported as follows: London As recorded in the minutes of the Statutory meeting of June 7th, 1963, the Director was requested to inspect the Guard decorations from Bantry House and to report back to the Board on them at the July meeting. It was understood that there was no question for the time being of these decorations being put forward with a view to consideration for purchase and that the Director was merely being requested to report his impressions of their quality as works of art. The Registrar made several attempts to arrange with Mr Orgel for the Dublin decorations to be made available for inspection by the Director. These were not successful and ultimately Mr. Laffan telephoned the Registrar to say that Mr Orgel was away and that the Secorations were not available for inspection by the Director. In London the Director saw the five decorations one of which Messor. Agnew, acting as agents for the man who acquired them some years ago, have offered to the Gallery for sale. The choice was between two, Erminia and the Shepherds, and Colo and Abaldo resisting the enchantment of Armas Nymphs, but Mr. Geoffrey Agrew kindly produced all five. All the decorations have passages which are of remarkable 41 quality. As impressionate and Stylish 18th century painting. To the two of which Messrs agrav offered the Gallery the choice of one, and both of which appear to derive from Piazzette illustrations to a new 1745 cortion of Tassos ofic Jerusalem Delivered, both right and left of the picture have conswerable spakle and charm. In the centre of the one, however, the group of young shepherds seemed to the Director to be flet and unsparkling and in the other the dog in the centre let the spectator down in somewhat similar fashion. This is not to reject the undeniable surface charm of these two decorations as a whole. Of the three lesser sizes decorations the one of Erminia discovering the dead Argante and the Usumes Savered has perhaps the most unifies appeal. It has great elegance. The subject of the fight between Tances and Argante in the second gives it perhaps lesser appeal. In the third, a narrow upright decoration of Sophronia Appealing to the Seracen King the colour seems to have survived rather better than in the other two. Finally apart from the reservations indicates. the Drawing in the decorations has distinct elegance and grace. When at a later stage Dr. Leydon reverted to the question of the possible acquisition of one of the Guardi decorations, the Director saw that should the Board Secise after his retirement to obtain one of this Let his personal choice, for what it was worth, would be rather the smaller termine and afrom coming on the Decid Argante and wounded Laveres if the price proved to be reasonable, than either of the two of which the choice of one was now being proposed, since he thought it of move evenly good quality. If, however, tho it were a question of 5 4 42 spending very large sums of money from capital the Director insisted that in his view the question of establishing a cleaning institute should have nority over all others. We have large decorative pictures in store which should not be subjected to the risks of transport for purposes of clearing but which, if cleaned, would be most rewarding. The Lanfrancs are the most obviously important but there are others which under the grime of Sixty years are still splendidly, preserved (see Professor Brandis 1960 report. Letter from Special Detective it. The Board noted the contents of a letter from the Special Detective Unit stating that it would not be possible to provide Garda assistance in the Gallery if required on the day of President Kennedys visit to Bail likean. The Director said that after consultation with the Chairman he had decided to act in accordance with the Special its request and accordingly had closed the Galley on that day Post of Director. The Chairman reported on his interve with the Department of Education regarding the points which had been raised at the last meeting of the Board, and read a letter dated 21st June which he had received from the Department regarding these matters. The letter states that: (1) the wawing of the probationary peror could not be agreed to (1) the Director would not be called upon to advise the Revenue Commissioners under Section 28 of the Finance Act 1931 to such an extent as would interfere with his duties as Director of the National Gallery. After some discussion on the matter the Board agreed that the advertisement should be published and that the question of the conditions of service could 43 3 8 4 6 9 be given further consideration. Offer of Picture for purchase. Death in the Show by William Orpen offered by Miss Kathlean Fox. As there was not a quornor for purchase this item was adjourned. Request for Loan: St. Augusting pavel from the Cloisters, New York. The Director recalled a request that had been made last year for the loan of this picture. The loan had been approved but at the request of the Director of the cloisters had been pothered. The Director asked for a direction in case a request for the loan to be made came in before October. It was apposed proposed by Senator Maguire, seconded by Dr. Conor Maguire and approved that the Director be allowed to deal with such a request at his discretion. In the event of its being loaded the sum for insurance was fixed at $15,000-0.0 Shaw and It was noted that the amount to the Credit off the Shaw and current account was 25 396-17.3 on 30th June, 1963 Lane Fund It was noted that the amount to the credit of the Lave tient current account was 5119-17-2 on 30th June, 1963. 10 44 Extension of Gallery Premises Dr. Layson referring to minute No. B 8 Minutes of previous meeting proposed that further action should be taken in expediting progress on the new wing. It was suggested that Dr. Leeson and Senator Maguire approach the Minister in this matter. The Board approved of this course. The meeting their concluded. James A. Mason 4th October, 1963. 45 2 4th October, 1963 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. Maguire, Vice-Chairman Mr Henry J. Mandow Dr. John L. Synge Professor Maurice MacGougal Mrs Brign Ganly Mr. John F. Kelly Sir Alex Martin Mr Terence De Leve white Lord Moyne Dr. Vancorse Henry His Excellency Sean to Callogh The Hon. Court A. Maguire and Miss E.M. Waldron, Assistant, with the Registrar in attendance. Apologies for now attendance were received from Dr. John Laydon and Mr. Richard Mc Gonegal The Minutes of the Statutory meeting of 8th July end of subcommittee meeting of 2nd July were approved and signed. Draft of By-Laws The Chairnes said that the subcommittee had meet to prepare an up to Sate list of the existing by laws prior to having them reported and suggested that the Board should note that this had now been done. This was agreed. Request by Sunday of Bergan for loan of picture. Portrait of a Gentleman and his two Children by morom H 3 46 The Assistant saw the picture was required for an exhibition of Morones works to be held in Bergano Jur 1964. Dr. Henry suggested the possibility of having the picture cleared while in Italy. It was agreed that the picture be lent and that the Director, when appointed, should decide whether or not it be cleared while in Italy. Insurance was fixed at $75,00000 Request from Shakespeare Exhibition office. The strand London, for loan of Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh The Assistant informed the Board that the picture was required for a special 4th contenary Shakespearan exhibition being arranged in conjunction with the British Arts Council in 1964. It was proposes by Dr. Conor Maguire and approved by the Board that the picture be lent Insurance was fixed at $6,000.0.0 Offer as Gift 30 (A) Pictures by Humbert Craig and Alexander Williams The Board inspected the two pictures, chosen as of some interest, by the Director on the death of Professor Dowling, who two years ago bequeathed his collection to the Gallery. An arrangement had been made by which these pictures had been retained by Mrs Dowling Suring her life time but on her Death resently were now being sent to the Galling by Messrs D.D. McDonald & Co. Solicitor. (b) Drawing of Errie O’Malley by Sean O Sullivan offered by Mr Cormac O Malley. The Board having inspected the pictures deaded that it be accepted with grateful appreciation. (9) Three pictures by Barry Barrett and Mulready which had been selected by the Director from a gift of Mr Clean Bookin to the Friends 47 8 of the National Collections and now offered by them to the National Gallery Oil painting. Jacoms and Imogen (from an belong) by James Barry Oil painting. Stormy Landscape by George Barrett Drawing: Life Study of a men by William Mulready The board having examined the pictures decided that they be accepted with grateful appression 3) Proposed gift of oil painting Medoune and Child by At offered by Vicar & St. Many Abbots Church, howson. The Assistant read a letter received from the Reverend H.L.O. Lees, Vicar of St. Mary Abbots Church Kensington, London, offering a picture by George Russell (A) as a gift, provided the Board agreed to pay the expenses of transport. Mr Alex Medin offered to inspect the picture in London, and the Board agreed to accept it and pay the costs of transport provided his Ales report was favourable (2) Proposed gift of Gilbert Stual portrait 8 Robert Shaw offered through being will falling, New York The chairman read a letter from Henry D. Hill of Berry Hill Gallenes, 743, 5th Avenue. N.Y. which states that the portrait which it was proposed to offer was the original version of the Robert Shaw portrait in the collection of the Irish National Gallery. It was decided that the Board would be ready to accept the gift 5 48 offers of Pictures for purchase The following pictures were available for inspection by the Board. A) Al painting, Death in the snow by William Open offered through the Dawson Gallery. The Assistant informed the Board that this picture, consideration of which had been adjourned at the July meeting was now the property of Dr. Therese Pym, who now offered it for sale through the Dawson Gallery. The picture has been bequeathed to Dr. Lym by her mother Rathleen Fox (Mrs Pym) deceased since July meeting. The Board decided to purchase the picture at the since quotes: (Grant in aid) $1750.0 ) Drawing of Sir Chester Bletty by Sean O Sullivan 5 offered by the arrest through the Dawson fallery. The Board decided to purchase this picture at the ince quoted $5.00 (Grant in did). (9) Drawing of James Stephens by Mervin peake, offered for sale by Mrs Mary Keake, Brayton Gardens, London, for 40 guineas. The Board decided not to purchase this picture. (3) Oil painting. Lion and Serpent by Welcroit. offered for sale by Daber. Davis for 13,500.0.0 that Lord Moyne said he had seen this picture in Paris and that the Director, who had examined it in Paris, considered it of sufficient merit to be considered by the Board. On a show of hands it was decides not to purchase this picture 49 7 (C) Oil painting. Moses and the Tables of the Law by Philippe Se Champaigne offered by Ham. Pars, for $10,000.00 It was decided not to purchase this picture. The following photographs of works of ast offered for purchase were inspected by the Board (a) Oil painting, Battle of St. Lotthand by Womerman proposed for consideration by A. Little, Carlow. It was decided what the picture might be sent for consideration, with price, etc stated. (b) Statuette by Laurence Gahagan offerer by Peele and Humphis, London, for $1750.0 The Board decided that he alex Martin be required to examine the statuette in howson. Mr Alex agreed to this and consideration was postponed bending his report. Appointment of Director A list of the candidates (wine in all) who had applied for the post of Director was distributes. The following were the names. Hon. Mrs Morris Miss Jeane J. Sheely Miss Many Grimley John Paris John M. Jacob Anne O Crookshank Henry P.P. Lindsay Catherine H. Coundly Charles Mr Mount It was thought that two of the applicants 8 50 V1z. Miss Crookshank and Mr. Jacob. possessed suitable qualibications for the post. Some members, however ffelt that a greater number of applicants should have been attracted to the post, and that the proposed conditions of service. Salary scales and probationary parrod had prevented more people from sawing in their applications. It was proposed by Lord Moyne that the two applicants mentioned should be summoned for interview. Dr. Conor maguire proposes that negotiations should be re-opened with the Department of Educetion with a view to obtaining new salary seales and the abolotion or at least reduction of the probationary penoo. On a show of hauds (I in favowr; 6 against) Dr. Conor Maguives proposal was cames. Mr mundow then proposed Subcommittee Consisting o. that a The Hon. James A, Mamneghan Genator E. A. maguire The 1on Conor A. uraguire be appointed to go as soon as possible to the Departwart of Esucation for further regotiation. The Board approved this course. It was decided that further Discussion on the question of appointment of a Disector be adjourned until 18th October when the Board might meet again for this purpose. The Chairman proposed that the following arrangements be made pensing the appointment of a Divector. () Miss G. M. Waldrow, Assistant, to be appointed acing Director; (1) P. R. Ryan. Registrar, to be appointed acting Accounting Officer. both oficers to work in collaboration with the Consultant to the Gallong, Dr. Macfreeny The Botrd approved this arrangement Shaw Find. The Boand notld that the amoun to the crevit of the Shaw Fund curvent account on 30th Sept. 51 13. 11. 12 9 10 1963 was $75, 766-101. It was decided that a sum 8f up to $50,300-0.0 be inveded in the vext issue of Exhequer Bills. Lane Fund The Board noter that the amount to the crevit of the Lave Find current acccount on 30th September 1963 was p5,834-38 Coloured reproduction of painting in newspaper. The Board agreed to permit Independent Rewspapers, Lto, to reproduce, in Colout, in an issue of the proposes new colout supplement to the Sunday IndehenSent, A picture to be selected by Independent Newspapers, - the selection to be approved by the Acting Director. Offer for sale: Library of reprodustions The Board decived not to perchase a library If tine Ast reproductions which was offered by Robert Revr. Kitchie of London at a fnce of $4,000-00. Proposed offer: Drawing of Rober Emmit by A. Robertson The Board inspectes a photograph and Tocuments if a drawing which had been Submitted by John C. Harnon, London. As it was not cleat whether or not it was offered for sale it was decived to adjourn Consideration of the stem until further information was atailable. 13. 52 Reprint of Book: Pictures in the Irish National Gallerg Corsideration of a proposal by Dr Henry that the book: Rictures in the Irish National Galleng by Thomas MacGreevy be repointed by the Gallery was adjoursed until futher information about the book was available The weeting then concluded James H Kirnghew 6th December, 1963 53 18th October 1963 The adjourned meeting of the Board of Governors and alguardians was beld this day. There were present: The Hon, James A. Mumaghan, Chairman Senator E.A. magunre. Vice-Chairnan Mr. Henny J. Wendow Mrs. Brigis Ganly Mr. Richard McGouigal Mr. Tevence We Were white Lord Moyne Dr. John Leydon Hrs Excellency Sean 2.O Cealleigh The How. Conor A. Maguere and the Acting Divestor with the Registoar in attensance. Apologies for now-attendance were received from. Sir Clac Mestin, Dr. J. L. Lynge. Professor Maurice MacGourgal. Mr John F. Kelly. Appointment of Divector. The subcommittee appointed to visit the Department of Education reported on the confevence they had had with Mr MacGearult. Assistant Secretary. Department of Edication, on Monday 21st October: The subcommittee had based a case for reconsideration of the salary and consitions 66 service on the following points: (1) the poor vesponse to the advertisement () impossbility of getting right person for the position in view of conditions of service (as insiected in Mr Hewitts letters) 54 The subcommittee stresses the enernous responsibility of the port of Director of the National Gallery the need for Discretion in view of the morey available to the fallary and the veed for discretion in purchasing. pictures and it was felt that the consitious and salary should be such that a scholarly peoson in whose judgement and discernment the Board could have complete confidence should be attracted to the post. They submitted that the salary should be on a parde parallel with the salanes of the Directors 6 other Public bodies (such as Bord Falle, etce) and that any person with previous recognised Gallery servise should not be obliged to accept the strict probationary conditions which had been imposed. The Assistant Secretary to the Deparlment undertook to place the points raised by the subcommittee before the Minister and to let the Potrs have a reply as soon as possible. The Registrer on the instruction of the Board contacted the Establishment Branch of the Department of Evucation during the course of the meeting to enquire: (I) whether the Department had any information on the progress made, or (4) when it might be expected that information would be available. The Department informed the Registrer that no informetion was at present available; that they were doung their best to expedite the metter but Could not name a date when they would be in a position to reply to the Board. The Board then deaiver to adjourn Dixussion on this matter until November 15 when they shall recourene. The Registrer wwas instructed to inform the Behartment accordingly and to cancel 55 3 2. 5 the meeting oor 15th November if he ascertained that there would be no information from the Departmant by that date. Gallery extension Mr. Mhndow, in sebly to a question by Dr. John Layson, stated that the plans for the new extension had been completed a year ago but that the Office of Publis works had been limited to an expensiture of £10,000 or this project Ouring the current financial year. He added that the advertisments for tenders would be in the papers on the next day (19th October), and that it was his opinion that building would begin by March, 1964. Publication of Book: Pritures in the Nationel Gallery of Ireland by Thowas MacGreeny. The Adting Director, in reply to a question by The Hon. Conor A. Maguire referring to a prposal by Dr. Henry at the Boars meeting of 4th October that the Doard should issue a new esition of this book, Stated that she has on Dr. Henrys advice, Contacted the former publishess (Messos Patsford, London) And read to the Board the reply which had been receiver from thens. The Board decived that, as a prelimenaing measure. Dr. Mifreevy Should be apprached in this matter and asked if he would be willing to revise the book and add in such naw matter as he might Secide. The Board also asked what if possible a copy of the book be mave available at the next meeting 56 Shaw Fund The Registrar informed the Board that the Depatment of Education had asked that the Amount of monetar benefit to the fallerg from the Shaw Bequest up to the present Sate be made available to the minister for Education for reply to a Parliamentary Question The Board decided that this information should be conveyed to the Minister. The meeting then concludeed James A Murney Yars 6th December 1963 57. 15th November 163 The second adjoursed meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held to say There were present: hood moyne Mr. Henny J. MunDow Mr Richass McGougal His Excellency Sean T. O Ceallagh Dr. Nancorse Henry The Hon. Conor A. maguire Ann the Acting Director, whiss E. M. Waldrow, with the Regisrar in attendance. On the proposal of tis Excellency Sean E. 0 Cealleigh and adopted unammously Lond Moyne was moved to the Chair. Apologies for now attendance were received from:- The How. James A. Murnaghan Senator E.A. Maguire Mr John. L. Kelly Professor Mounce MacGoungal Mrs Brigis Ganly Dr. John L. Lynge Dr. John Leydon Mr Lerence We Vave white Aphointment of Disector He Regidver informed the Board that the Departwent of Evucation has confines that information wuld be aoailable for the meeting on Wiway 15th November. A letter from the Defartment to the Ison. James A. Marneyhan containing the proposed new conditions was oldd TMOS HTERARY SuPREreNT. 58 to the Board by Lord moyne. The proposed new Lalary scale was as follows: $2.500 per annuar for a man p2.275 per annum for a womars. The Board would have discretion to waive or reduce the probationary penod in certain circesistances. The Board having conswered the matter in view of the vew offer Decived that: (1) The post should be re-advertised as follow once in each of the Irish Daily Newspapers- to be staggeres so that the advertisements will appear on a different date in each paper; Once in Sunday Observer on different Sates once in Sunday Times) once in Burlington Magagine In the UNGSCO publication Muscum as will be aoranged by Dr. Henry in consultation with the Esitor of this publication, and in Apollo and other publications as will be arranged by Lord Moyne in consiltation with the Editor of apolls (2) Copies of the new Regulations be sent to each of the 19 people who had already. replied together with a letter as follows:- Dear with reference to your applieation 5f I am to inform, you that it has been decided to re-advertise the post of 59 2. Director of the National Galleny of Ireland And enclose the vew convitions. In the case of the nine people who had returned Completed forms the following should be added to the letter: It you wish to apply for the post under the vew conditions the application form received from you in response to the last advetisement can stand but it will be recessary for yu to confirm this in writing before the closing date. 31 That a reply be sent to the Behartment 61 of Education expressing the Boards appreciation of their efforts to obtain better conditions. Proposed Motion by Lord Moyne. A proposed moticn by Lordmoyne in the following terms had been circulated to each Board member: That the Board consider the question of bidding to a figure not exceeving $10,000- on each of the three Guerde paintings to be auctioned at Sothebys, London, this month Although there was not a quorum for purchase present the question of the suitability of the pictures was discussed by the Board members. Lonr Moyne stated that, having heard the openors of the Vanous members of the Board who has examined the pictures he had Seases to withdrow this Motion. He had himsself not seen the pictures and simply put his motion down as 3. 60 he felt the question needed to be discussed Shaw Funs Papers referring to a putposes takeover bis for the firm of John & Es. Bumpus. Porksellers, were law before the Board. The Registrar stated that an offer of 7/6 in the f1 for each of the 834 fully paid up pI shares held in the Boasos name had been made by W H. Smith. Lto. An alternative offer of 9/6 for each (1 There subsequently increased to 10/. per f1 share had been made by Daily News Lto. The shares were not yielding any drvidend and were not quoted on any Stock Exchange. The Chawman of the Board of Messos Bumpus, who held a majonty of the shares had witten Stating that they favoured the acceptance of Messss. Smiths offer. The Board members having inspected the papers decided that the Registrar should contact the London firm of solicitors, Messrs Bentleys stokes and Lowless and ascetain from them what the attitude of the other two benefficiaries regarding the offer was; to obtain the advice of the Solicitors in the matter, and to act in accordance with that advice. In the event of the Solicitors not having an opinion they authorised the Registrer to accept the offer of W.H. Smith. The weeting then conclided James St Munagloms 6th December, 1963. 61 1 3. 2. 6th December, 1963 A meeting of the Poand of Gormors and Guerdians was held this Say. There were present: The Hon.James A. Mluonaghan, Chairman, Mr. Henny J. Mundow Mr. John F. Kelly Mr. Terence Dar Vere White Lord Moyne W. Sean T. O Ceallagh Dr. Leyvon Dr. Nancoise Henry The Hon. Conor A. maguire and the Acting Dicctor with the Registrar in attenance. Apilogies for non-attendance were received from the following: Sir Alex Marten, Senator Mesuere, Dr. .L. Synge. Minutes The minutes of the statutory weeting of the 4th Ocober, 1963, and of the adjourned meetings of 13th October and 15th Usvember, 1963. were appoved and signed. Nominations for Europearr Cand Index If Consiltant Experts for Council of Europe The Chairman read a letter from the Department o Education requesting nominations for a Eusspeen Casn Index o Consultent Experts. It was decided that the Consultant to the Gallery Dr. MacGreery, be asked to adoise the Board in this metter. Request from Whitworth. Ast Gallong. Universily I Manchester. for loar do Postrait Sf Robert Devernans, Earl of Esser, by Segas. 4 6 5. 62 The Acting Director informed the Board that the picture was required for the Age of Shakespease exhibition to be betd in manchester in May, 1964. It was pooposed by Lors doyne, that the picture be loaned subject to the Acting Disedor in consultation with Dr McGreeny, being satisfied that the picture was in a fit convition to travel - the insurance to be secided by the Consultant. Request from City Ast Gallery, Bristob, for loan of The Bather by William Mulready. The Acting Director informed the Board that the picture was required for an exhibition of works by Milready to be held at the Bristol City Ast Galleny in June, 1964. The Boars having examines the picture decived that the lan be made - the insurance to be Decided by the Consultant. Request from Bngadier- General T.R. Blackley. Gurrane, Fermoy, Co. Cork, for loan of SelfPatrait by William Cuming The Acting Director informed the Board that Brigader— General Blackley requested the loan of this picture for hanging in his own home. The Board secided that they had no power to acsede to this request. Offer as Gift: Oil painting Virginand Child by At. offered by the Reverent H.L.O. Rees, W. Mary Abbots Church, Kensington, hondoo. At the October meeting it had been decived to accept this picture, subject to Lr Alec Martin’s approval, and as a result of Sir Aleck favourable report the picture had been sent to the Gallery. The Acting Director informed the Boass that, in a letter dates 15th November, 1963, the Revenent Rees dates that he wished to withdraw this offer, but a further letter from him Sates 27th November, 1963, confirnies that he wished the ofber to Fam. 63 8. 7. The Board having inspected the picture and having notes the contents of these letters, I ecided that the gift be accepted with grateful appreciation Obber for Purchase (a) Statuette by Lawrence Gahagan ofbered by Peele & Hamphois, honson The Acting Duxctor inbormed the Board that Sir Alec Martin had inspected the statuette in Lonson. He was not in favour of the purchase and the Board accordingly decived to Secline the offer. (6). Oil Painting: Battle of St. Gotthand by P. Wonwerman offered by A. Little, Carlow. It had been decived at the October meeting that consideration of this itam should be prostponed penving further information. The ficture had new been sent to whe falleng for inspection am was offered for purchase at $9,600-00 The Boars having examined the picture decived to declive the ffer. Appointment of Dividor The Registrar informed the Board that, after the meeting of 15th November, he had gone to the Department of Education and conveyed the decision of the Boand to the establishment Branch there. The Department expressed a wish that the qualifications should be As had been outlines by them in their letter of 26th June, 1963, And further suggested that the post be adverlises at the beginning of January. they considered that the upper age limit should be 54 years on the Ist February, 19644, and thought that the 16th February, 1964, would be a suitable closing date for the receipt of complates application forms. 9. 64 It was proposed by Lord Moyne and seconded by the How. Conor A, Maguire that the Departments requirements regarding convitions of service and the upper age limit as suggester by them should be accepted. The Board approving this course decided that the upper age limit should be inserted as part of the advertisement. Lord Moyne proposen that the 1ot March be the closing sate in view of the fact that publications may not reach or be circulated in America And other countries in time for applicants to complete and return the application forms by the 16th February. The Board approved this course. The Board decided not to inform Any Gallenes Sirectly of the Vacancy but left it to individual members of the Board to do so if they wished. Publications (a) Pictures in the Irish National Galleng by Thomas MacGreeny. The How. Conor A. Maguire proposed that the Board agree in principle to the reissue by them of the book Pictures in the Irish National Gallery by Thomas MacGreery. The Board agreed to this proposel. The Chairman offered to contact Dr. MacGreery and Discuss the matter with him. The Board approved this course. (b) Reprint of Acts & National Gallarg of Ireland. The Chairman informerd the Board that only one copy of Acts was available at the National Gallery and as the solume was not an English Stationery Office publication it seemed unlikely that further copies would now be obtainable. The Botrs decived that the Registrar should aok the Irish Stationary office to enquire if copies were available. PW. Mundow offered to have the present volume copied by phoostat on the Kerox photo- copying machie at the office of Public Works. The Board expressed grateful appreciation of Mr Muniow’s offer. 65 10 11 12 Shaw Fund. A) The Board decived to note that the amount in the Shaw Fund cuerrent account on the 30th November, 1963, was $33,579-0-18. The Chairman informed the Board that the reduction compared with the previous month was accounted for by purchase of Exchequer Bills to the nominal value of £50,000- (8 ) Offers for Bumpus shares. The Registrar informed the Board that he had written to the Company of John and Edward Bampeus infoorming them of the Boards Decision to sell that shares to Messos. Smiths at 7/68 for each f sher. He had subsequently heard from the London soliators that this offer has not been accepted by the Board S Directors of the Bumpus Company and that a freoh offer reportes to be 12/2 in the II was being made by the Canadian firm of Robert Brummono. There has been no further developments. The Board daded to take uo action until such time as details of the new offer had been received. Lane Fund. The Board decived to note that the amount in the current account of the hane tiend on 30th November, 1963, was $5,909.3.88. Gratunity to Dr McGreery The Chairman informed the Board that the mornal certificate of satisfaction should be signes in Connection with the awand 8f a gratenty to Dr. McGreery. He proposes the following resolution worded in accorvance with the requisements in Convection with the matter: 14 13. 10 That Dr. Thomas MacGreeny performed his Duters As Director of the National Gallery with diligence and frdelity to the satisfaction of the Boans of Governors and Guardians of the National fallery of Ieland The resolution was adopled unamimously by the Board. Letter from Department of Esucation regarding Extre Cittendants The Chairmen informed the board of the contents of a letter received from the Department of Finance through the Depatment of Esucation. The letter stater that it was not clear why extra Attenvants were required and suggested that the question of appointing two extra Attendants should be Jefersed, or alternatively that eta informatton should be supplied if the Department of Education wished to press on with this matter. The Board dender that the Registrar should supply the necessary information to the Department tinance through the Department of Esucation and 8 fif necessary invite a representative from each of the Departments to come to the Galleng to inspect the postion for themselves. Obber of Loair a) Oval picture by De free 6) Oil painting presumed portrait of Loun Steele; offerer by Major Le Touche MacCausland. Ardrangle, Limavardy, Co. Deny. The Acting Direstor read a letter from Major MacCansland in which he saw he was propared to offer these two pictures on loan to the Gallery. The board deaided that they would like to see photographs O6 the pictures in question befoore taking any action 66 67 15 17 16. in the matter. Withdrawal of request for loan of No 281- Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh The Acting Hiredor read a letter from Richard Buckle. The Shahespeac Exhibition, 1964, in which it was stated that in order to save costs of transport, etc, the Walter Kaleigh portrcit, the loan of which had been sanctiones at the October Board meeting, would not now be required The Board agreed not to send the picture. Request from Father Dargan, Pioneer Total Abstinence Association, for permission to use No. 93- Madonre and Child by Sassoferato, as a Christmas Card. The Acting Siredtor informed the Board that talher Dargan had written requesting permission to make Christmas Cards from the same blocks as had been used for the cover of che 1963 Christmas number of the Pioneer Magazine - the Caros to be for sale to Assouation members, The Board deciver that permission be granter under the usual conditions. Request from Miss Joan Sighe, 15 Cremore Crescent, Glasnevirs Dublin, to reproduce pictures in the Sunday Indepensent or other Irish Saily newspapers. The Acting Divedor informed the Board that Miss Tighe was writing a senes of aticles on famous Irish beauties. She wished to reproduce the following portraits to illustrate her articles:- Lady Blessington (2) The How. Mrs. Norton havy Morgan Eiza O’Meill Polly Monroe. 18. 68 The Board decived that permission be grantes uender the usual conditions. No 3288 - Portrait of James Mackeill by Louis Laemackers. Lord Moyne informed the board that he had noticed a tear in this picture, and he requsted the Acting Director to lork into the matter. The Acting Director agreed to examire the picture. The meeting then concluded. James H Mumnaghun 7th Februany, 1964. 69 1. VOTE OF SYHPBTHY 2. DAIL BLESTION 7th February, 1964 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guadiane was held this day. There were present The Hon. James A. Mernaghan, Chairman Senator E.A. McGuire, Vice-Charman Nr. Henry J. Mandon Professor Manice MacGonigal No. John 7. Kelly Mc. Brigid Ganly D. J.L. Segngl His Excellercy Seen J. O Callagh Dr. John Leydon Dr. Francoill Henry The Hon. Conor A. Maguire and the Acting Director with the Registrer in attendance. tipologies for non-attenacce were received from Lord Moyne, ho. Terence de vere white and Sir Alee Marter. The minutes of the statutory meeting of the 6th December, 1963, were approved and signed. A vote of Sympathy was passed unanmously to the relatives of the late Mr. Richard McGonigal Board member. Dr. John Reydon proposed that serious note should be taken i Dr. Woll Brownes statements in Wail Eircam on Wednesday 5thh February. The board, having heard a verbatim report of the proceedings read by the Charrman decided that the Minister for Education had replied effectively to Dr. Browne, and that no action be taken in the matter. S. PUSLICATION OF BOoK: PICTURES IN THE ERISH NATIONAL GALLERY By THOMAS MACGREESY. 4. REPRINT OF ACTS OE NATIONAL GALLERY OF I REUAND. 5. PORTRAIT OF JAMES MAC NEILL TEAR IN PICTURE. 70 An account of the tharmanc interview with WeGreevy had been circulated with the minutes of Decembr 6th. Dr. WeGreevy at this interview had stated that the copyright of the book was his and had agreed to revise the text and to submit a selection of additional pictures. The Eegistrar reported that the origiral plates were not now available but that he had obtained an estimate for new plater both in black and white and in colow. As a result t an informal enquoy the Stationery Office appeared to be favorably inclined towarde acting as publishes but would give no opinion on the question of financing the publications themselves. The Boand having connidered the question of which, i way, of the Gallerys finds could be used for finace the publication, decided that the Stationery Office should be formally requested to publish the book at the Stationery Officer nperte. The Board having been informed by the Registrer that copies of the ticts were not now available decided to avail ofhohundows kind offe to have copies made at the Office o Public Works. The Acting Director informed the Beard that she had consulted No Gorry on the condition of this pictive. It was Mr. Gorrys opinion that the pictive wad in a srrone state and needed immuediate attertion. The Board decided that the Aetir Director should arrange with W. Gorry to have the pictue attended to. sever 71. 6. NOMINATIONS FOR EAROPEAN CARD INDEX. CON SULTANTS RE PORT. 7. REAPPOINT MENT OF SIR ALEC MART IN AS MEMBER O F THE BOARD. 8. REOUEST FOR PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE PICTURES FROM THE COLLECTIONS. The Charman read a report from the Consultant regarding this matter and the Boand decided that the report as supplied should be forwarded to the Department of Edueation, The Board noted a letter from the Secretary of the Deparment of Edueation informing them that the minster for Education had re-appointed Sir Ale Mertir as membe of the Board of Govenors and Guardians for a forthe period of fioe years with effect as from 318t January, 1964. (a) The ticting Director informed the Board that a request had been received from the Editor of Wesore. Orther Guenness Magazine The Harp Gos permission: C1) to borress existing blocks of pictures in the collections: to Send a photograsher to the 11:) Gallery to take photographs for the purpose of making further blocks which would Subsequently be deposited at the Gallery. Followry discussion, on a proposition by Dr. Conor magure that in such cases a fee be charged, the ticting pirector informed the Board that the entire question of photography in the Gallery needed to be reviewed. The Boad decided that enquiriee in this matter should be made from the Wallace bellection and the National Gallery, London. Cb) The Acting Director read a letter from Verital Lo. Etd. requesting permission to reproduce pictures from the collections in ther Chuch Art Calendar and asking for the loan of existing blocks. The T. PROPOSED OFEER AS GIPT: MADONNA ADO CHILD PLASTER CAST BY ANDREW O'CONNOR 1O. MISCELL AN EOUS OFFERS OF WOEKS FOR PURC HASE 11. RDUERTISEHEN T FOR UACANCY FOR DIRECTOR 12. PICTUEES SA BMITTED 72 Boord decided that this should be dealt with on receipt of information as outlered in Section 8 (a) above. The ticting Director informed the Board that this work was at present in the growds of the Domincer Convert, Sion Hill Blackrock, and that the mothr Prioress had written to enquire whethe the Boad would consider accepting it as a gift. It was decided that the Concultant to the Galley should be acked to examine the work and report back to the Bead The Acting Director informed the Board that a numbe of letter offering works of art for pirchose had been received, It has decided that pending the appantmert of a Diector no action could be taken in ary of these cases and that this information should be sent to the areans concerned. The Registrer informed the board that the advorticement had been published withen the period 4th - 12th January and that the final date for receiving applieations would be 2nd Merch. The Board decided that a special metiy of the Boad be held on Friday 13th Merch at 3 p.m. for the purpose of considererg applications for the post. Ca) Miniatire portract of Thomas moore by Robert Thornburn after Archer Shee, submitted by Ms. Solly-Food, Thomastown Co. Kilenry. The Board decided that pending the appointment of a Director no action could be taken 73. 13. REDHEST FOR 40ANS. 1b) Oil picture Battle of St. Gotthard by Wouwerman submitted by Mn. Alfred N. little Everton House, Carlon. This pictie which had been declived by the Board at the meeting of 6th December was now submitted at the price of £1,250. The Board decided not to purchase the pieture. (a) From Office of Publie Works on behalf of Dail Committee on Procedire and Privileges; Oil Pietires: Lord Edward Titzgeald and Pamela Titzgrald The Chairman read a letter from the Office of Public Works requesting the loan of these pictires for display in the hall of Leinster House. The Acting Director informed the Board that she had consulted Dr. helgreevy who was not in favour of an extended loan as the gieterel were an emportant part of the historical portrait collection and could not be spared. He suggested that perhaps the pictures in the Gallery might be copied and that the copies be displayed in the hall of Leinster House. The Board decided that while consideration might be given to loaning these pictires for a short period, Dr. Walreevys advice in the matter should be taken. Cb) From, Director, Ulster Museum, Belfast A selection of pictires for a Shakespearean Exhibition. The Acting Diector read a letter requesting the loen of the following works for air exhibitions of paintings and drawings illastrating Shakerpearcan themes 14. ANNURL REPORT 15. SHAW FUND 74. to be held in Belfast frone April 20th to May 16th 1964: Oil pictire: Duen as Talsteff by F. Hyman Oil picture. Macklen as Shylock by Zoffany Oil Picture: Peg Woffington by John Lewis Draving: Cherles John Kean by Chorles Grey Sil Picture. fAmils Dunx Gy Gaisboroghe Pastel. Eliza Farren by Hamghrey The Acting Director informed the Board that Dr WcGreevy had advised that only the first four pictires listed should be loaned as the riske involved in sending the James Dun and Eliga Farren pictures were considerable. The Board decided to take action in allordance with tr. McGreevys advice. bopies of the Annual Report for the year ended 31st December, 1963, had been ciculated to the Board membes et the meeting. The Board decided that the report should be adopted. Ca) Current Accout. The Board noted that the amount in the turrent accant on 31st January 1964 was $90, 296.4.6d. It was proposed by Dr. Leydon and approved by the Board that Exchequer Bills to the value of up to £85,000 should be pichased, in accordance with the advice of the accountant, Deprtmert of Fiience. (b) Auditors Report: The Board noted the audited statement from the Comptrolle and tuditor-General in respect of the Slaw Fand for the year ended 318t Moch, 1963. over 75. 16. HANE FUND CC) Bimpus Sheres: The Registrar informed the Board that on the advice of the London Solicitors, the offer of Mesors. Chelsea Portfolio (13/4d. for each E1 thare) should be accepted. The Boad approved and the form of transfer was signed and sealed at the meeting (d) Letter from Lordon Solieitor regarding George Bernard Show Trust Scheme; The Chairman read a letter from the London Solicitos, Wesers. Bertleys, Stokes and howlers which stated that the other two bereficiaries had decided that they wished to groceed with the Trust Scleme as had preriously been approved in principle by the Boad. The Boad decided that they should fall in lire with the other bereficianes and that the London Solicitors should be isctructed to proceed with the scheme. (a) Burrent Accourt: The Board noted that the Amsint in the have fund current accot on the 318t Jaruary 1964 was £6,172. 0. 2d. It was decided that a sim of up. to $6,000 should be invested in Exchequer Bills in accordace with the advice of the aecourtert, Department of Finance. (b) Auditori Report: The Chairman read a statement from the Comptroller and Auditor- Geneal regarding the state o the here fand on the completion of their fist audit (in respect of the year ended 318t Decenbe, 1962). The statement contained Auggesttons concerning improvements in the nethod of filing the accounts in respect of the ealier years of the find. The Boad noted the andited 17. ATTENDANF STAEE 18. LETTE E FROM CON SULTANT RE POSITION OF CL E RK -TYPIST. 16 statement and decided that action in accordance with the Comptrolle and Anditor- Generals statenert should be taken (a) Re-appointment of lttedent: The Registrer informed the Board that In. J. Hickey, established dittendent, had reached the retirenent age of 65 on the 4th Februery 1964 It was proposed to continue his servces as Atterdert from the 5th Februay in an unestablished capacity under the terme tf Depertaiet of Finarce Confidertial Circule 7/61 and the Department of Edneation egreed weth thie. The Board decided in view of Nr. Hickery saticfactory service and health condition to approve hit re-employment as an mrestablished atterdent for an intial peiod of one year from the 5th February, 1964. (b) Apportmert of additional ditterdante: The Registrer informed the Board that be had as intructed at the prerious meety supphied whatever information was required to the Deprtmert of Edueation in convective with the question of appantyyg two exra attendents to the Gallery. Up to the time of the meeting no reply hed been received. The Board decided that the Registren be requested to press on with the question as a matter t urgency. The Chaiman read to the Board letters he had received from Dr-We greevy recommedeng that recognition in the form of romolices or an annual allownce be given to huph Navy huphy the present Blerk-Tyfict for her secretarial services in the Gallery which Dr. WicGreeno regorded as being of a highe natire thee 4 19. EXTENSION OF GALLERY PREMISES the normal dutiel of the Clerk-Pypist grade. The Board decided to approve in principle of the recomnerdations in Dr meGreevys letter and agreed on Do heydone proposition that the Registra should, as as critial stex, have an informal discussion on the metter with the Establishment Officer of the Deprtment of Education. Mrs. Mundon replying to a question from Senator We Giure informed the Board that tenders for the erection of the new extension to the Gallery had been received from fow firms and that it was hoped to glace the contract at an lerly date. A suar of £50,000 was included in the Office of Public works Estimates for this profect in 1964/65 and it is thought that the building would be completed in the early months of 1967. The meeting then concluded. Jams A Ursenof him - 101h April 1964 1. REBUEST FOR 6OAN. 13th March, 1964. A special meeting of the Board of Gournors and Guerdians was held this day. There were present: Senator Z.A. Mc Guire, Vice-Clarruven Professor hauice hraegonigal Do. J.E. Synge No. 9.2. Kelly Mrs. Brigid Ganly No. Terence de Vere white His Excellency Sean T. 6 Callarch Dr. John Leydon Dr. Francouse Henry The Hon. Conor A. Maguire and the Acting Director with the Eegittrer in attendance. Apologies for non-atterdence were received from: The Hon. Jemes A. Murnaghan No. Henry J. Lundow, Lord Mroyne and Sir Alec Morten. Senator Z.A. WcGuire took the Chair in the absence of the Hon. James A. Mirnaghe. It was decided that businels other than that connected with the position of the Drectorchip should be disposed if first. The Acting Director informed the Board that the Deportment o Industry and Commerce had requested the lon of No. 1134 men of Dectiry by Jack. B. Goats for a priod if two years for exhibition at New York Worlde Yaw 1964/65. It was decided that the loan should be made - the insurcince to be decided by the Consultent. 100r. 78t 179. 2. RE BUEST FOR STORAG E OF PICTURES. S. THE LATE R. MCGON IGALS COLL ECTION. 4. POSTIOE DIRECTOR The Actine Director informed the Board that a request had been received from the Office of Public Works for permission to store three pictires temporarily. The Boord decided to accede to this request. On the suggestion of Mos. Gonly that the Gallery should have the first offer of this collection the Eoad, having disussed the watter, decided that no action could be taken until a formal offer was made. The Board were provided with a list of the candidate, as indicated below, who had applied for the position of Director as adverticed in Januery, 1964. J. CRIMLEY, MARY 2. PARIS, JOHN 3. TACOB, JOHNM. H. CROOK SHANK, ANNE O. 5. LINDSRY, HENRY P.P. S.C ONNOLLY, CATHERINE M. T. MOANT, CHARLES M. 8. BULh EY, HUGH 9. O'NEILL, MRURICE 10. ROWLANDS, JOHN K. 11. BAUER- SC HLICHTE GROLL, SYLVIA 12. FITLMAURICE MILLS, JOHN 131 HANNEGAN, BARRY 14. MOR AND, KATHLEEN BEATRICE 15. WHITE, JANES 16. MEAVOY, PATRICK T. 17. NOYK, WILLIAM M. 18, D DIOMASAIGH, TADHG It was decided that each application form should be examined with a view to obtaining. a short list if the most suitaible candidates. ts a result of this examination condidates 80 Nos. 1, 6, 8, 9, 16, 17 and 18 wee rejected as unsuitable. The Board decided that copies of the application forme &f each of the remaining condidates should be prepared immediately and sent to eac Board membe for further deliberation It was decided to adjourn the meeting to 3 p.mr. on Thudday, 19th Wacl. The meeting adjourred accordingly. James it Memohuss 10th April 1964 81. 1. REOUEST FOK L OAN 19th Marck, 1964. The adjourred meeting of the Board of Governore and Guadiars 13cs held this day. There whe presert; Mr. Henry J. Mindow Bofessor Mavice MacGorigal Mn. John 2. Kelly M. Terence de Vere white His Excellency Sean T.O Ceallaugh D. Drencoise Henry The Hon. Conor t. Maguire and the licting Director with the Regisver in atterdence. Apologier for non attendance were received from: The Hon. James C. Ruonaghen, Senator E.H. MrC Guire, Tooc, Garly, Lord Moyne, Sir Alle Mertion and Do.John Leydon. In the absence of the Charman and Vice-Chawman it was proposed by Professor Wravice Mac Gonigal and seconded by No. John . Kelly that the Hon. Conor A.Maguire should take the Chare. The Acting Director informed the Boad that a request had been received from the Arts Boiral of Northern Irelend for the loan of Penal Drawing: Self.Portract by Jack B. yeats for an exhibition which they are organicing of his works at the Derry and Belfast Jestival, April-May, 1964. The Board agreed to lend this pictive inde the usnal conditions - the insuracce to be decided by the Consultart. Folloniny discussion the Boad decided 2. POST OF DIRECTOE that: the work could be illustrated in the (a) catalogne and for Press, provided that the photographic print was supplied by the Gallery: the work could not be photographed Cb) televised or filned except in a general seene of the exlibition wide supevision, due to riss involved in exposing the pietive on to own to P.0. lighte and cembag. -No. Jamison, brt Ogarise, to be informed accordingly. The Chairman summariced, with the followig results, the spiriors of the members of the Board (including those which bord Woyne, Six Alle Matir Senator 3.Q- McGue, D.J. Reydon and Me. Garly had sent by post) on which of the eleven condidates, whose Gorme had been copied and circulated, should be summoned for intervow: 9 Mr. John Paris: 9 Dr. John Jacob: 9 Mr. Gamies white: 7 Miss Anre Crookshank: W. John Rowlands: 3 Tiiss K.B. Morand: 3 No. Charles M. Mant: 3 Following diccussion on qualifications the Boad decided that buss horand and Wr. Moure were ineligible and that the Renaineyg five should be introrened. The Board decided that these candidates should be intriwed on 10tl april and that the Statutory meeting which would normally be held on April 3rd should be deferred to April 10th at 10 a.m. for this 82 83 purfose - the interviews to be held at half-hourly intervale after the ordinery businers of the meeting - the first interview to be at 11.30 a.m. It was decided to take no action at this stage on the question of references. her. Mrundow asked that the Boand should re-concider its decision at the fbruory meeting not to loan the two pictives Lord Edward Fitzgeald and Pamela Fitzgerald for display in the hall of Llinster House. He felt that in view of the national Gallery of Ireland Act 1963 and the faet that a new wing was being provided by the Governmert the Board ought to reverse its decision. It was decided that the matter should be raised at a later meeting with a view to comitting the lean. The meeting then concluded. James of Airnaghon 10ch April, 1964. APPOINTHENT OF 1. CHAIRMA AND JICE- CHHIRMAN. MINATES 2. 3. PlOPOSED REISSUE OF 300K 3 84 10th Apnl. 1964. A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. The meeting commences at 10.A.M with an adjournment for beach and resumed at 2.30 P.M. There were present: The Hon. James A. Murnaghan, Chairman Senator E.A. Maguire, Vice-Chairman Professor Maurice Mac-Goregal Mr. John F. Kelly Mr. Terence De Veve White Lord woyne His Excellency Sean E.O Ceallaugh. Dr. Fancorse Henry, The How Conor A. Maguire Mr G.Y. Goldberg Mr H.J. Mandow and the Acting Director with the Registrar in attendance. Apologies for non-attemance were received from Dr. John Leydon and Sir Alex Martin The Board unanimously agreed to the re- appointment of the How. James A. Murnaghan as Chairman and Senator McGuire as Vice-Chairman for the coming year. The minutes of the Statutory meeting of 7lh February and of the special meeting of 13th and RAth March were approved and signed The Registrar reported that he had officially requested the Stationery Office to republish the book Pictures in the Irish Nationel Galleng by Thomas MacGreery and subsequently had an interview with an official of the Stationary office on this matter. the Stationery Office were willing to camry out thi the work provided that: 85 4 PHOTOCRARHC PROCEDURE. 5. PROPOSED CIET. 6. Additional ATTGWOANTS. T. CLERK- TYTIT. (1) the Chief State Solicitor was satisfied that the copyright was in order and the Department of Fenance gave sanction for the Stationery Office to pay the cost. The Board decided that the Registrar should proceed on the lines invicated by the Stationery Office The acting Director informed the Board that at the National Gallery and Wallace Collections in London, apart from the usual consitions governing such matters, it was general practice to charge a reprovuction fee as follows: guinea for a black and white reproduction 5 guinees for a coloured reproduction The Board decived that penving standard isation off procedure the three abblications at present on hands should be Dealt with along the lives obtaining at the above-mentioned Collections The Chairman read a report supplied by the Consultant on his examination of a plaster cest Madonne and Child by A, O Connor which the Mother Prioress of Sion Hill Corvent proposes to offer as a gift. The bard decided that before Acting on the advice of the Consultant some photiegraphe of the plaster cast should be obtained for examination at the next Board weeting. The Registrar informed the Board that sanction had now been received for the apfointment of two additional attendants. The Board decives that arrangements should be made to camy out these appointments The Registrar reportes that he had approached the Establishment Branch of the Departmant of Ducation informally, on the question of promoting the present Clerk-Typist or Of granting her an annual allowance. 86 The Department thought it unlikely that this could be Sone. The Board decived, on the proposition of His Excellency Mr Sean E O Ceallaigh that Mhr Mundow and Dr. Leydon should be requested to approach the Department of Finance on this question. 8. APPOINTHENT The Board notes a letter from the Department of OF BOARDNGOCR. Education appointing Mr Gerald Y. Goldberg as a member of the Board with effect from Ist March, 1964. The Chairman wellomen Mr. Goldberg as a Board member. A. OFFERS FOR () Collection of 16 Oil pictuves by Jack C. yeats PURCHASC. offeres by Messos E.1 G. Stapleton, Solicitors, on behalf of executers of the late Richard McGonigal. This collection was available for inspection. The Board having examined the pictures decived that no action could be taken until a Director was appointed. 11) Miscellaneous letters and plotographs offering works for sale. The Board dades to adjourn consideration of these offers pending the appointment of a Director. 10 REQUESTS Applications were received for loans of works FOR LOANS. as follows:- (a) Hom Galerie Ses Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux: St Justa by Gurbaran and Thetis and Pelens by Pussin for La Femme et lArtiste Se Potticelli a Picasso exhibition (6) Hom the Upper Austrian Government: Postrait of Antony Hundertpfunst for exhibition to be held en 1965 The Board decived to adjourn this matter until the next meeting 11. OFEICIAL The Chairman read a letter from the Establishment CALLELY Officer of the Office of Public Works stating the conditions PHOTOORAPACR under which Mo. James Bambury could continue as the 87 12. SCWIOR ATTCNEMNT. 13. ShAw FUND P LANE FUND official photegrapher of the National Gallery. The Board decived that the conditions were acceptable and that the Office if Public Works should be informed accordingly. The Registrar informed the Board that Mr S. Wallace, Senior Attendant. would reach the age of 65 in may, 1964, and that the Boaros approval was required for continuation of his services beyons what date under the terms of Department of Finance Circular 7/61. The Board decived that in view of Mr. Wallaces good health record and very satisfactory record of service he should be continued in the post 54 Senior Attendant for a five year period on a year-to year basis in accorance with the temms of the Circuler. (a) The Board notes that the amount standing to the credit of the Shaw Find cusreat account on 31st March, 1964, was /28, 081-14-7; (b) Fermation of George Bernand Shaw Trust tand: The Chairman read a letter from the London Solicitors Massos Bentleys. Stokes I Lowless regarding the formation of the George Bernan Shaw Trust. The Board seaver that they approved of the action which had been taken by the Solicitors; (6) The Registrar informed the Board that Exchequer Bills to the nominal Value of $85,000 had been purchased in accordance with the instructions given at the Februany meeting and that these bills would mature on 31st May 1964. The Board deciver that further Exchequer Bills to the same Salue should be prochased on maturity of the present Bills And that the investmont in Exchequer Bills should be of a continuous nature. (a) The Boxrd notes that the amount standing to the crevit of the Lane Find Curtent account on 3tst 1S. NATIONAL ART COHPE TIHON. 16. POsT of DIRSCTOR 88 March 1964, was ₤1,287-1-6; 6b) The Registrar informed the Board that Exchequer Bills to the nomiral Value of $5,000 had been purchases As a result of the instruction given at the Febrvary meeting and that these Wills would mature on 314 May, 1964. The Board decived that further Exchequer Bills to the same Value should be purchaseson maturity of the present Bills and that the investment in Exchequer Bills should be of a continuous nature. Senator MGuire proposed that Mr. We Veve white who had been appointed last year should be nomenated again this year as judge at the National Ast Competition at the Royal Dublin Society. Mr De Vere White Agreed to act and his nomination was approved. The Boars intenreiver the following five candidates for the post of Director:- Miss Anne Crookshank. Mr James White Mr. John Jacob. Mr. John Paris Mr. John Rowlands. After the intervew the Board proceeded to a selection and after several ballots the final result was: Mo James While 6 Miss Ann Crookshank 5 The Chairman Declared Mr. James White to be elected He pointed out that the Department considered that no amouncement shoould be made publicly until a potification had been made to the Minister. The Chairman unvertook to notify the Minister. The meeting then concilused. James Suenaghan 5th June 1964. 89. 1. MWNYTES L. RC-ISSYE OF 300. S. PHSTOGRAPHIE PRecopuke. June 1964 5th A meeting of the Board of Governors and Gusorrians was held this say. There were present: The Hon. James A. Murnaghan, Chairman Mr Henry J. Mundow Poofessor Maurice MacGouigal Sir Alex Mastin His Excellency Searr T O’Ceallaigh Dr. John Leydon Dr. Hangorse Henry Dr. Conor Maguire Mr. G. Y. Goldberg. and the Edivector with the Registoar in attensance, Apologies for now-attendance were received from Senator E. A. Maguire, Mrs Brigin Ganly and Lord Moyne Following some discussion the minutes o the meeting of 10th April were approved and signes. The Chairnan informed the Board that the papers in connection with the re-isone iff the book Pictures in the Irish National Gallany by Thomas MacGreeny had been forwardd to the Chief State Sdicitor for his opinion on the question of copyright. The Chief State Solicitor had written asking for further points of information which were at present being oltained. The Boaad decided to adjourn further consideration of this matter panding a final reply from the Chief State Solicitor. The Boarr deciderd that the Dircctor should have discreitson to make charges for froms requiring the use of Galleny pictures for reproduction for advertisament or other purposes – the Piristor Seasin H. PROPOSEO CIFI 5. CLLRK TYPIST. C. REGUESTS For LOANSS 90 to be based generally on the following teams: (1) reproductions for commerciel Advertisement:- a fee of approximately five guireds per picture to be charged: (1) no fee to be payable in the case of reprovuctions of works of scholarship. The Board further deaved that, in the case of the request at present on hands from the Sun Advertising Company, Lto, the reproduction fee of five Guineas should be levied. The Board having examined the photograph of the Madonna and Child by Andoew O'Connor which had been supplied decised to adjourn consideration of this matter until the July meeting pending a report from the Director as to what might be a sutable decision to take in the matter. Dr. Leydon And Mr. Mundow reported that a recommendation to promote or grant an allswance to the Clerk-Tybist would need to come from the Department of Education and that as this had not come it did not seem that anything could be done. The Board dended to take no further action in the matter. (a) From Galleny des Beaux-Arts: St. Justa by Zurbaran and Thetis and Pelens by Poussin. The Director informed the Board that it was now too late to accede to this request as the exhibition began in May 1964. The Board decided to take no futher action O) From Upper Anstrian Government: Portrack St Antony Hundertpfundt by Huber. 91 7. NEW YORK WORL DS EAIR 19.6465 8. OFECRS FOR PUReWASE. The Director informed the Board that this picture was requatet for an important exhibition to be held in 165 And in his opinion was in perfect convition and that all the usual frecautions would be taken. The Board decived that the loan should be made under the usual conditious-insurance to be Secived by the Director (C) The Director read a letter from the Friends of the National Collections requesting that pictures which has been presented by the Friends to the National Gallery should be given on loan for an exhibition to be helo in the Municipal Galleng During July] August, 1964 The Board decived that the loan should be made. The Beaod noter the contents of a letter from the Chairman of the Interdepartmental committee of the New York Woolds Fair expressing gratitude to the Boads for making the picture Men St Desting available for the Irish Pavrlion. C) Portrait of Lord Chearlement by M.F Quabal offered by the Morton Gallenes, New York. The Director informed the Board that he proposed to purchase this picture subject to its being in good condition and otherwise satisffactory. The Boant agreed that the picture be purchased on these conditions. The price quoted was 850 Idlan (302-15.0) About to write a letter by Jack B. Yeats (6) offeed by Messos Q. & M. Mapleton. Sdicitors. The Darector proposed that this puclare which was from the colection of othe late Richars McGomgel S.C. should be purchased. The Board agreed to purchase the picture at the price suggested by the Direstors $4000, from the Shaw Find, Q. PROPOSCD CKHISITION 10. CONSULTANTS ANARAL FSE 11. Shaw Frim 92 The Director proposed that An Exhibition be hels in the Gallerg in the Autumos to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallery which occurs this year. It was his intention to have the exhibition in the present sculpture hall and portrat galley And the exlubition toould probably consist of Galley acquisitions during the past ten years. He felt that this would serve the sual purpose of celebrating the annversary and paying a tribute to the Directorship St Dr MacGreery. He informed the Board that the cost of the opening S such an exhibition would normally be borne on the Vote of the Department of External Affairs and that he was taking up with them the question iff getting sanction for the corts. The Board approved of this proposal. The Chairman informed the Board that Circular 6/64 granting geveral increases of 1270 to all Jalanes did not cover the payment of fees and that Dr MacGreery Could not therefore get his annual fee increased by 12½ without special consideration being given to the matter. The Board decided that representations should be made to the Department of Evucation to have the 12/o icrease applied to Dr. MacGreenys fee annual fee. The Board noted: (a) Current Account: The amount standing to the credit of the current account on 31st May 1864 was 136, 755-14-1 4 (b) that the following was the position of the Shaw Frim on 31st March, 1964. Cash at Bank:28,081-14-7 Lnvestments held to the rominal Salul S$436,816.0-0 Income tax outstending.18, 11160 Ttel 483,613-10-7. 93 12 LANE FUND (C) the contents of letter from the Lonson Sdicitors, Messos Bentleys Stokes and Lowless regarding the George Berrawd Shaw Trust Lrno and the reply to that letter which has been sent by the Chairman, the How. James A. Murneghan. The board noter that the amount standing to the cresit of the curent account on 31st May. 1964, was 11, 427-14.0. The meeting then concluded. James A Aurnaghin 3 July, 1964 1. KEISSUEOF BOOK E. PROPOSED CIFTS. 30 July 1964 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this say. There were present:- The How. James A. Murnaghan, Chairman Senator E. Q. Maguire, Vice-Chairman Mr John F. Kelly. 1W Terence De Seve White Lon Moyne Dr, Fancvise Henry His Excellency Sean T. S Ceallaigh Dr. John Laydon Mr G.Y. Goloberg. and the Director with the Registrar in attendance. The mumutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed. Apologies for now-attenance were received from Mr. Mundow, Mos Ganly, Professor mac Gonigal and the Hon. Coner A. Maguire. The Derector inforwed the Board that Dr. MacGreeny has stated that he had a letter giving him the copyright of the book Pictures in the Irish National falleng but he had not so far produced this. The Board decided in the circumstances to postpone this matter to the next meeting. (a) The Director informed the Boasd that having C examined she Statue MaSonne and Child by Andrew OConnor at the Dominiian Convent. Sion Bill, it was his opinion that it wonts not be suitable for the National Gallery but that he was prepased to suggest a suitable place to which it could be sent The Boant Seader to take, no further action in the matter. 94 95 3. PURCHRSES. 6b) Potrait of Thomas J Wuilvany by George F. Whilvany, offered by Mrs Dowling, Alverna, Greenbiels Road, mount memon, Co. Dublin. The Board having inspected this picture decided that it should be accepted with grateful apprecation. A) Porstrat of Lord Charlement by M.E Quaral from the Norton Gallenes, New York. This picture which the Board had agreed to purchase at the previous meeting subject to satisfactory convition had now arrives and was available for inspection. The Board having examined the picture decived it should be purchased at the price of 850 dollars (1304-16-2) (1204-9.0 to be paid out of the Whitten Frim and the balance from the Grant- in - Awd). (6b) Mezgstent Engraving of the Secrdany of States home at Palmerston by Thomas Fisher. offered by Mr J. McGlade. 80 Calra Roas, Dublin 7 The Director recommended that the Board should purchase this engraving for the sum of two guineas. The Board agreet to purchase it At the price quoted from the Grant-in-Ard. (C) About to write a letter by Jack B. Yeats The Director informed the Boant that Messrs Stapleton, asting on behalf of the executors of the late Richard McGougal, Secided that they were not prepared to sell this picture for less than the price originally quoted, $5000. After some Discussion the Board desided that they could not offer more than the figuse if $4,000 which had been suggester by the Dirodtor at the previous meeting. 4 PRODOSEO CKHIBTTION. 5 SHAW FuWD Lave Fum. 6: OFCCR OF 7. PICTURE ON LOAN S. STATCHIEWTON POLICY. 96 The Director informed the Board that the Department of Educalton was arranging with the Department of Extemnal Affairs te obtain sanction for phe costs o opening the Exhibition One hundred the Years & National Galleny And that the for Minister Education would act as bost. The Director states that the exhibition would consist of the best pictures obtained by the falley during the hundred years. They would be displayed together in the present Sculpture Hall and Itahai Galleny which rooms iit was articipated would be redecorated and relighted in time for the opening. The Board noted that the amount in the current account of the Shaw Fund on 30th Jure 164 was 139,677-3-6. The Board decided that a sum of up to $35,000 should be inverted in Exchequer Bills. The Board voted the amount in the current account on 30th June, 1964 was (1,473-15-10. The Director informed the Board that Madame Kasteel was going to live in Israel for three years and had offered the Galling the loan of a picture by Metser for this penos. The Board having inspected the picture desived that the loan should be accepted. The Director in a statement made the following proposals to the Board:- O Payment by cheque: The system hitherto prevailing whereby one member of the Staff, either the Director or Registrar, could sign a cheque should be discontianed in the case of the Vote and the Maganly. Banon Frind, and henceforth each such cheque should have two of the following four Signetures:- 97 1 How. James A. Muonaghan. Senator E.A maguire. James While, Director. Patrick R. Ryan. Registrar () Establishment of Department of Consenation: It was intensed that an increase of Grant-in-Aw to (5,000 should be sought for the purpose of Letting up a Department of Conservation in the Gallery. The intention was that establishes cleaness from Various European centres should be employed each year so that at the end of a mumber 66 years our permanent assistant should have wise experience If cleaving pictures. (1) Filing System: The Director recommender that a Kemporary post for a gravuate should be establishes for the purpose of sorting out letters and sociements of presious yeaos and putting them into an orderly system. The Board approves but considered that ferhaps it might be better to employ a trained Libranan on loan for this purpose. (1) Five-Say Week: The Diredior enformed the Board that the five-day week in the General Serice was operative from 6th July but while this did not immediately apply to institutions such as the National Gallery it was proposes that the five-Say week should be granted in the folloving way:- Attendants Haff houss should be from 1097 to JP.M on 4 week-Says; from 2 P.M to S1.M on Sundays and from 10 aM. to Q.PM. on the 5th week day, which would probably be either wedrestyy or Thursday. The fallony would close for a full say suring the week, probally on Tuestay. (I) Locturers: The Divedor informer the Board that the lecturers are at present eagaged at 2 4. VoTE oF CONGRATULATION. 98 per lecture and be felt that a fee of p3 or 3 guireas Srould be sought. The Board approved the poster which had been prepared and circulated to the Vanous public institutions. Senator Maguire proposed that Mo White should be congratulated on the work he had done since taking up Ouly as Director of the falleng. Dr. Leyoon secomed the motion which was passes unanimously by the Boro. The meeting then conclused Juner it tturnaghi 2aw October 1964. 99 1. EXHIBITION. L. REGuESTS for 10Ans. 31st July 1964 A special meeting of the Board of Governers and Guardians was held this Say. There were present: The How James A. Muraghan, Chairman Senatior E.A. Maguire, Vice-Chairman Mr. Henry J. Mundow. Mos. Brigis Gauly Dr. John Leydon. His Excellency Sean T. O Ceallaigh The Hon. Coner A. Maquire. Am the hiirector with the Registrar in atteniance Apologies for now-attendance were veceived from MM G.Y. Goldberg. Sir Alex Mastin and Lood MJoyne. The Director informed the Board that Sue to the Difficulties of having the fallenes resecorated in the way auticipated it had now been found necessary to rearrange the Exhibition which he proposed to open on the 1st October. He now sought Authority to obtain pictures on loan from some 12 leading Gallanes. The Board. having considered Vanous aspects in conrection with the matter including the question of insurance and the cost of opening decived unenamously that they appreved highly if the suggestious put forward by the Wirectior, and authorised him to take powatever steps he felt were necessary. a) From Wexford Festival Opera: the Discctor informed the board that Dr Hisvas Walsh, Artistic Director of the Wexford testivel Opera was arranging an exhibition of some 12 100 paintings illustrating Stanforos Opere much Ass about Nothing and requasted for a peror of One week in October the following four of the pictures in the National Gallerg as part of the exhibition - Portract of Charles Kean Falstaff inspecting Recounts Portrait of Reg Woffington Portrcit of Charles Macklin as Phylock. The Board decived that chay had prower unver the National Gallery of Ireland Act 1963 to make this loan and unarimously agreed to do so The insurance to be decided by the Director. (b) The Director, informed the Board that Bran fallagher. Esq, of Department of External Affairs had called to make representations on behalf of the Irish Ambassador in houson for four pictures to hang in the Embassy. The Director proposed that four pistures – two by Hone, one by Osborne, and one by Paul Henry - should be loaved. The Potird approved of the loan, the Diredor to make whatever arrangements were necessary. (C) The Director read a minuter from the Irish Ambassavor to Sweden saying that he would be requesting a loan of pictures for the Embassy there aw would have a formal frequesttion in for a later meeting of the Boars. The Board deaded that sympathetic consideration should be given to requests of this nature. Dr. John Leysoo raises the question of tho loan of two pictures to Leinster House which had been refuser at a previous meeting of the Board. The Board decives that this matter could be pluses at the next meeting. 101 DCPARTHENT OF 3. CONSERVATON. H. CALLERY EXTENSION. The Director informed the Board that as a preliminary to introducing his scheme of restoration he wished to make arrangements to visit Rome for the purpose of consulting with Dr. Brandi on the quertion of making arrangements for a restorer from Rome to work in the Mational Gallery. The Board Decider to approve of this suggestion but that the Director make a complete report at the October meeting. In rebly to a question of Dr. John Leydon. Fh Mundow informed the Boasd that the contractor for the vew Gallery had now been selected but that a legal point regarding the closing of Clare Lane had created a Delay. He firmly believed that the Galleng will be open to the public in three years time and suggested that the Arclutects be invited to the next meeting of the Board to give a report on the progress. The Board decived that the Architects would be welcome at the rext meeting. The meeting then concluded. £ ames D Murnaghar Lud October 1964 182 Lnn October, 1964 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guarian held this day. was There were present: The Pon James A. Murnaghan, Chairman Senator E.A McGuire, Vice-Chairman. Ftr Henry J. Mundow. Professor Maurice Mac Gourgal, P.RHA Lord Moyne Dr. John Leydon. And the Disector with the Registrar in attendance. The Chairman gave expression to the UOTE OF SYMPATHY. sympathy of the Boand with Dr. John Leydon in his sad bereavement And the members present stood in silence. Apologies for now-attendance were received from: His Excellency Sean T.O Ceallaigh, Ms B. Ganly, R.BR And Mr. Terence De Vere while. The Rinutes of the statutory meeting of July and of the special meeting of the 31st July Brd were approved and signed. The Birector reported that no reply had so 1- REASSuE OF BSOR. far been received from the Chief State Solicitor fregarding the question of copyright of the book lictures in the Irish National Gallery by Thomas Machreeng nor has Dr. MacGreeny produced any evidence that the copyught had not been transpered. the Boars decided to adjour this matter. 2. CAHSRY Extiament. Mr Mundow informed the Board that he had arranged to have the Clochitects available with copies of the plans of the new extension and to answer any questions the Board may wish to put to them. The Board Seciled that they would interview the Architects 103 J. LOAW TD LEINIIER Housto. 4. PURCHASE OF PICTURE After the business of the weeting, Following some Discussion the Dorector states that he had given some thought to the question of including a tea room in the vew extension. He felt that it would be an econemic proposition if it were mave available to the College of Ast, the Museum and the national hibrary as well as providing an important link between these three institutions and the falley. The Board approved of this suggestion and agreet that the Minister might be approached again about the matter. After the meeting Mr Du.Berry, Cvilitert, attended with the plans and explained some further improvements which had been incorporated in them. The Board expressed themselves very pleased with the progrees the Architect had made. The Board decived to reconsider their Secsion of a previous meeting concerning the Eoan of the portoaits of Lord Eswand and Lady Pameles Fitzgerald foor Display in Leinster House And to make the loan for a maximum perior of 5 years subject to the pronso: a) that the pictures could be recalled to the Galleng at avy time, and (b) that they were adequalely coreed by insusance. Arising from this the Board Decided that a list of loans made during the year should be included in the Director Annual Report. The Director informed the Board that the execulors of the esate had accepted the figure of 4,000 for About to write a Letter by Jack B. Yeats. The Board confirmed the purchase (from the Shaw Fund) D. COWSULTMATS ANNUAL FEE 6. RSuSIS Lok LOS. 7. OFEER ot L0AN. 184 The Diredor informed the Board that the a letter from the Department of Evucation has been freceived stating that the increase of 12p Awarded penser circular 6/64 could not be applied to Dr. McGreenys annual fee. The board decived that further representations should be made with a new to ascertaining whether there would be any possibility of obtaining Aw increase in the Consultants fee. (a) The Director informed the Board that Mr. henys Sullow has made a request on behalf of Wildenstein of London for the loan of the following three pictures for an exhibition to be held at the Wildenkein Gallery, London, next March: Fra Angelico, Andrea Di Bartolo and the Agolins Sa Liena. The Director recommended the loan of the Awdca Si Bartolo and the Ugolino da Lena but not the loan of the Ha Angelico, and the Board approved. (b) The Director read a letter from The Friendo if the National Collections requesting permssion to transfer the loan of the pictures already on exhibition in Dublin to Belfast. The Board agreed to permit the loan to Belfast but emphasises that care should be exercised in view of the Samage that has occurred on a previous occasion in Pelfast. () The Divedor informed the Boars that he had been requested by Mr William P. Pay to loan 5 pictures for Sisplay in the Irish Embassy in Washington. The Boand agreed to make the loan subject to the usual consitions. The Divector informed the Board that Count Labia of Lonson had made a tentative offer to loan the Robinson collection for an exhibtion in the National Galley and that Count Labia would pay for the transport ai insurance of the pictures. The Board decived that the Director should make burther enquines about this and report at the next weeting. 05 S. OttCRS Porl PURCHRSE A. DEPHREMENT OF CONESVATASN 10 CATBtObubR (A) The Diredor read a letter from Dr. Cteen MacCewill. Dublin, offering the pictuse Going to Wolfe Jones Grave, by Jack B. Yeets at a pnice in the region of $5,000 - $6,000. The Board dased to take no action in the matter as there was no particular interest in the picture in question. (b) Portocit of Pofessor Mahaffy possibly by Sarah Cerelia Hamison. The Director informed the Boans that this picture would be a quitable picture for purchex for inclusion in the Portrait Gallary. On the proposal of Senator McGuire, secondedby Probessor Mcrcfonigal it was agreed in principle to perchase the picture but in view of the absence of a quorum for purchese, approval would not be given until a later weeting of the Baerd. (C) The Director informed the Board that a Drawing by Joseph Peacock was offecd by Major Stevens of London for 14. The Board decided to Declive the offer. The Director informed the Board that he hed consulted the Minister for Education on the question of obtaining a grant of $6,000 per ansum for the purpose of establishing a Department of Consenation in the Gyalleng. The Director further states that he wished to go to Rome After the meeting to make arrangements to obtain the senices of restoress from the Institute and to seek assistance for the establishment of such a depatment here. The Board appnoved of this course and requested the Director to report on the matter at the December meeting. The Director informer the Board that as a pretimenary step to providing a complete catalogue of the fallong he proposed to employ a graduate to begin work on catalogsing and requested the Board to approce of this arrangenent. The Boarr agreed 11. SHAW FUND 12. LANE FYNO 15 WHITIN EUND. ADPOINIMENT OF 14. StNIOR ATTENOANT 106. (A) The Potero usted that the amount in the current account of the Shaw Find on 38th September 1964 was (14, 880-610. On the proposal of Dr. Seyoon the Board agrees that Exchequer Bills should be purchased from this morey and that in future such tills should be purchased So that orly a minimums of cash should rembn in the current account at any lave (b) Letter from London Policitors: The Director reas a letter from Messrs Bentleys, Stokes and Lowless regarding the question of the Shaw beneficianes taking a particular stand on the question of the Anti- Apartheir morement. The letter recommended that the Boar could not be in a position to take any sie in the matter. The Board decived to approve the suggestions recommended in the letter. The Board noted that the amount in the current account on 30th September, 1964, was 2.293-2.4. The Poan Secived that in future Exchequer Bills should be purchased so that only a menimum of cash should remain in the current account at any time. The Lirector informed the Board that there was now no money left in this account and the Board directed that the account should be closed. The Director read a letter from James Geeran, Attendant, requesting that the pesition of Soorman at the Gallery should be made a semor Attencnts frost in view 55 the amount of work and resposisbility mooloes in thes postion. The Board appreres of this and decided that the Directir Should (over pleac) 107 take whatever steps were necessary to implement this suggestion. The meeting then conclused. mes it Kaufi "4th December, 1964. Vore or 1. SYMPATHY AROOCIES 2. FOR Now- ATTENOANCE 3. MINUTES: H REISSuE Ot BoOK 108 4th December 19654 A meeting of the Boand of Governors and Guardians held this say. There were present:- noers The How James A. Murnaghan, Chairman, Senator E.C. Mduire Vice- Chairman Professor Maurice MacGouigal, P.P.HA. Mr John Kelly. R.H.C. Mos Brigis Gauly. R.H.Q. Mr Henry J. Mundow. Mr Tevense De Vere White. Land Moyne Dr. John Leyson Dr. Wancoise Henny His Excellency Sean T.OCeallaigh The Bon Comer A. Maguire. bto S.Y. Goldberg. and the Director with the Registoar in attendance The members of the Board stood as a vote of sympelly with the relatives of the late W. E. Wylie, Senior Vice-Pesident of the K.D.S. and Board member. An apology for mow-attendance was rceived from Sir Alec Maxten. The minutes of the prerions meeting were approved and signed with the following ameument.- 860) Offess for prochase: final sentence toread: The Board decived to take no action in the matter as she picture was of no interest to the Galleng" The Director informed the Board that the opinion of the Chief State Solicitor on the question of copyright in the Case of the book Pictures in the Wish National Gallery by Dr. Thomas MacGreeny 109 5- CONSULTANTS ANDAAL ESE. 6. OttER ot LOAN. ROOINSON COECTON T. OEaktnens or CONTURVOTIOW has now been received. The Dircctor wished, however to make an alternative suggestion to heving this book republished and now proposed that Dr. MacGreeny should be ashed to produce a more elaborate book which would be in keeping with publications of this vature issued by other falleres. The Board abbroved the suggestion and asked that the virector should consult with Dr. Milreery in the matter and make a further report at the next meeting. The Director informed the Boand that representations meve to the Department of Eucation on the question of obtaining an increases in Dr. MecGreer'’s annual Consultants fee had not been successful and there now appeared to be no wethor left by which an increase could be obtained The Director informed the Boars that he represtations has visited Count Labie when in houson and explained to him that the falleng would not be in a position to take up his offer of the loan of the Robinser Collection with the present Galleny accommonation. The Boans decived that the matter be raised again on Completion of the nent wing. The Director informed the Board that he had visited Rome since the last meeting of the Board for the purpose of making preliminang arrangements for the establishment of the Department of Conseration. He had artanged for Dr. Augusti of Museo Capodimule, Maples, to come to Dublin to superise the layont of the room an d the purchase of equipment. He had confrrmed in Home that Matther Moss was coonswered to be a suitable person for appointment as an assistant hesiver. He had secured the agreement of the Institute in Rome to act as quest mestoress for an interim panor. The approporate Ialian Government Depatment 8 OFFERS Col RRCRRSE. 110 has promised us every assistance in the setting up of our Debatment of Consevation. The Director read a letter from the Department of Fivance on the question of Costs of establishment of the Depotment of Conseotation. The Department afreed in principal with all the arrangements which had been siggested to them and insertock to pay for the staffing Awd equipiment, atc, (eximated at f 3,500), but belt that the expenses of imiting guest consevvatoors should be muet from the Shaw Lund. After Siscussion the Board agreed that these expenses would be not brow the Shaw Fum. (a) Cloist on the Cross by Grovanni Oi Paole offered by Wildenstein. New York. The Director informed the Boasd that this offer afforded the falleng an opportunity of acquiring wbat was probably fioramni Di Paolos greatest work at a prite which compares favourably with cyrrent piices -220,000 U.S. Sollass. The Boarot having inspected the picture decided that it should be purchased at the pvice quoted (from the Shaw Fund – sufficient Exchequer Bills as were required to be discounted to meet the cost). The Boand further decived thatas it would be some time before the picture was ready for exhibition, all annoumements about the purchase should be witheld until after. the Felruary meeting, when the watter of publication of fivice etc, should be raised forfuther discussion. (b) Portoait of Popessor Mahably, possibly by Sarah C. Ramson offered by James tenning. Dublin. This picture had been offered fat the October meeting but as a quorum for purchase was not present then it could not be purchased The Board deciver to canfri the purchase of the Victure at the price 8650 (from the frant in- and). 111 T. REQUESTS tOR LOANS. 10. CHARCES FoR CXIHIDITIONS (a) From Cantral Muscum, Ursecht: The Disedir. informed the Boars that The kising School by Rarl Dir Jarvin was requested on loan for an exhibition to be held in 1965. The Boand decided that the loan be made under the usual conditions. (b) Four Musees Royanx Brussels: The Director informed the Board that the picture Peasants Memymaking by Lucas Van Uden was requested on loan for an exhilition to be beld in Brussels in 1965. The Boaad decides that the loan be mare under the usual conditions. (C) From Secretary. Department of External Affairs. The Director informed the Board that the following pictures were requested on loan for Sisplay in the Irish Embassy in Derve:- ly W. Hone Norfolk Broads 2 1 Breton Fishing Boat E912 Feeding Pigious II 0 J. Lessore Civeys at Bath View ot the flen of the Darele (1834) J. A. O Conner Landscape with Cattle J.C. Ibbetson The boand decided that the loans be made under the usual conditions. The Director proposed that the Board Approve of the follewong: (C) the formation of a socidy whose wembers would be prepared to pay an ansual membership fee of say (1.1.0. The Board Deaived to porpose a Decision until the next meeting. and (b) that admission changes be made to exhilitions within the galleng so that a fund could 11. CHILORENS ART 110110A7. 12. TC.OM. B.SHAW LYNO 14. LANE FYNO 112 be built up which would cover the expenses incurted in organising public exhibitious. The Botno having discussed Various aspects in Conrection with these proposals agreed that in the case Of exhibitions within the galley anr Admission fee could be changed. The Director explained that these had been evermously siccessfully in the Municipal fallerg and that it was proposed to transfer them to the National falley this Christmas. The idea was to make children feel that the fallery was a frendly place where chey could enjoy themselves, by permitting them to paint pictures in the Galleng ender the guitance of well-known artists. The entire costs were being paid by the Asts Council. The Baind approved and decised that the Stalan falley be used for this purpose, Dr Kenry dissenting. The Director informed the Board that the next international meeting of J.C.O.M. would be in New York in September 1965 and that he had been inites to represent the nation there. The Board decived to approve of the Diviector going to New York As representative of the Sallery. (a) current account: – The Boand oted that the amount in the ceerent account on 30th November, 1964 was 15,745- 19-4. (b) Auditors statement:- The Boand noted the statement from the Comptooller cant Auditet Geveral in respect of the Shaw tund for the year 1963/64. a) Current account: The Board notes that the Amount in the curtent account on 30th November. (964, was $3,034-3-2 113 15. ESTIMATES 1964/65 16. 5.DAY WECR Cb) Canditors Statement:- The Botero witer the statement from the Comptroller And Anitor- General in respect of the year enved 31st December. 1963. 6) Redemption of Land Bonds: The Boand secived to request payment to be made on $100 (a H½2 /o Laun Bonds which had been Srawn for resemptica at bav. The Documant of request for redemption was signed And sealed at the meeting 8 Therd decived to approve of the estimate for $25, 432 in respect of the year $65/66. the Director informed the board that the following discussions with the staff he had secised on the following vew hours of opening: 10-5 MONDAY 1O WEONCSDAY: 109 THURSDAY FRIDAY CLOSEO ALL DAY 10-5 SALURDAY 2-5. SUNOAY The boand decived to approve of and that the matter shate be raised at any the next meeting for Any recessary awendments to the bye- laws. The meeting then conclused. dward An Time. 5th February, 1965. 1 RRSLOGIES 2. MINLTES 3 NEW BOARD MENBERS H REISSYE OF Book. 114 5th February, 1965. A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this say. There were present: Senator E.Q. Maguire. Vice-Chairman Mr John Kelly, R.HA. Mr Henry J. Mundow Poobessor Felix Hackett. His Excellency Sean T. O Callagh. Dr John Leydon Dr. Eranguse Henry Nr S.Y. Goldberg. and the Director with the Registrar in attendance. In the absence of the Hon. James A. Murnaghan Chairman, Senator E.A, Maguie tooke the chair. Apologies for now-attendance were received from the Hon James A, Orumaghan. Mrs Brigi fanly. Sir Alex Masten and Lood Moyne. The Minules of the previous meeting were approved and signed with the following amenment: Minute No, 11. Dr Henry dissenting to be added to the end to the last sentence The Board noted that Pofesser Felix Hackett aind Mr H. Barrington fellet had been nominated as representatives of the R.D.S. for the year 1965. The Board wellae Pofessor Hackett and congratulated him on his re-appointment to the Board. The Director informed the Board that he had abproached Dr Macfreeny and suggestor to him that a mere elaborate book be produced (as had been approvedab the previous meeting). Dr MacGreery has seemed reluctant D ggree to do this and appeared more inclised to 115 5.DSpapTEwt ot CONSERSMON. 6. RESTORATION Ot PICTARS Continue with the orgiral idea, that is to a repoiat of the book Pictures in the Irish National Gallery. Dr Macgreery had subsequently writtena letter (which the Dixctor bead to the Boand) confirming in effect that be did not wish to undertake an elaborate work on the fallery. In the circumstances the Director proposed that the Board should consider at this stage the purchase of the Copyright of Clis book from Dy Macfreerny and they should undestake when a fuller treatise on the pictures in the fallery is subsequently published to include the taxt or belt to be whatever text is necessary, and that Dr MacGranys approval on this be obtained before the book is published The Boand sended that enquiries should be made egarding the estimated Value of the copynght and that the fiends of the fallery be examened to see whether provision exists in any of them for the purchase of Copyught in this waythe Director to repat back at the next Board meeting. The Divedor reported that Dr. Augusti has come to prepare the Jesgn of the premises and has unvertaker to sewd back from Italy a report on his survey. Dt. Weover of hondon bad also visited the falleng and was Avorsing on the equifiwent that woild be necessary. The Office of Public works had been consulted on the serces which would be requised. The question of progress would now depent on the eximatlls being approved. The Divedor informed the Board that Monseur Gean Marilig from fereva had come and hat planned the terminals for the Coucifix by Grooavon Dr Pado and he had undertaken to send the completed orminals and it was hoe to have them and the Coucibix veady for exlubtion in a couple of weeks. 7. CARLHbE ERDENSS. 8. LETTER RROM LORD MOYNE. Q. OtSRS Fok RiRcHHE 10 OFLER AS 61813. 11 REDuiSTS Fol LOANS 116 The Director read a letter from Department of External Affairs Stating that a fee of approxendely 55 dollers representing the cost of Carriage of, a picture which had been presented to the falley has never been paid. The Board decided that payment of, this amount be made. The Diresher informed the Board that a letter he had received from Lood Moyne Trawing attention to cetain pictures which he had come across and which he felt might be of interest to the fallery. The Director informed the Board that he could not recommend any of the pictures put forward by hord Moyne for purchase as we already possessed Arequate examples of all the artests in question. A) Telf,portoait in oils by Sean Ohillivan and a Self-portract drawing by Sean OSullivan offerent by the Dawson fallery; (b) 8 small paintings by William Sabler from the collection of Dr. Little offered by Mos Little. These pictures were available for inspection by the Board but no decision Could be made in the absence of a quorum for purchase. The Director. however was permitted to inform the Sendors that the Board were in favour of purchasing but that Confirmetion would not be forthcoming until the next meeting of the Board. The members of the Poand inspected an oil picture Santny Bay by Letitia Hamillon which was obbered by Major Geveral C. J. Hamiltan. C.BE. D.S.O. The Board deaded that the gift. Should be accepted with grateful appreaction. The Diredor informed the Board that a request had been received from the Bezalel National Muscum of Ireael for the lotn of Judith with the Head of 117 12. CONCERTS 1N THS CMLLSRY. 13. GIOVAUNI A PAOLO Holofeones for an exhibition to be held from 11ch May to 28th June 1965 And had given as a second choice a Rembrandt Irawing Shetch for Timcon in the Temple. Following discussion the Director informed the Board that he felt satisfied that the Mantegne. could be safely loaver; that it would be accompaned by a messenger in assonance with a rabe which he now wished to iintroduce that all pistures should hencefforth be escorted. The Board decided that sanction for the loan of both pictures requested should be given The Director informed the Board that a request had been received from the Kleve Musuum for the loan of No 254 Potrent of a halbi by Flinck for an exhibition to be held from July 464 to September 26th RbS. The Boand decived that the loan should be made on the usual conditions. The Director wead a letter from Dr. Brian Baydell requesting permission to hold a seves o croncents in the Galleyy on Thussday everings at intervals of one month. After some Discussion the Board decided that this suggestion was premature not and in the circumstances permission shouldbe not at present be given. It was suggested that more favourable consideration might be given of the matter were reintroduser at a later Board meeting The Divects informed the Boant that he hav in mind to sisplay the Groranon di Paolo Crucifix in a special room. He would like to ffor the public opportunity to join a Jorely of Members of the National fallerg and prposed launching the Society at the time if the exlibition Sy this fisture. This would evalle the public to subscribe towards future purchases. The Board having conswdered the matter decived to defer a decision pending submission by the Diredor 8f a full statement on these propositions at the next Board weding. The Drector informer the Board of the circumstances under which the fince haw for the frovanii Sr Paols had 14. WB. YEATI CEWISWARY CRIHIOTHON. 15. Now Houks Ot OPENINC. 16. Dredors ANNU Ab RSPLT. 17- 882a 106 INTD KILOARS S. been published. The Board secives that a press 118 Corference Could be summoned and the pnice announced as soon as the picture was being put on Iisplay. The Dineder informed the Board that it was his intention to have an exhilition to celelrate the Centenany of the birth of N.B. Yeats which occuss this year and he intended to use the watercolour room for this purpose. The exhibition wouldbe held from June to December. The Board decided to approve f thos suggestion. The Divector informed the Board that he had now reached agreement with the Meis Association regarding the proposed new hours of opening if the fallery. The houss would be subject to Agreement with the Department of Education:- -10-51M Menday, Tuesday, Wednesday -10- 9 1a Thursday - Closed Friday -10- 5 PM Satusday - 2- 5.PM. Sunday A payment of p1.3.6 wontd be made in respect of the late Duty on Thurstay night. This payment was in keeping with a similar payment being wase to the Staff if the National Muscum. The Board appoved (for whe second time) these new proposed hours If speny. The Board deaved to approve if the Directors Annual report for 165 which had been circulated to the Board members during the week before the meeting. Folloving some discussion the Board Secder that a report for publication should be placed on the Agenda and submitted at the next meeting So the Boars. The Director asked whether an arrangement could be made for a cnvection between the National ituseum, National Library Jnd National Gallery by the provision 56 an entrance from Kldere Street to the Gellarg. Nr Mundow repliew that A Standing Committee hat this matter undor Consiveration but that 119 18. SHAW FYND. 19 LANE LWD there were certain difficultes in the way. The hiredor requested that this matter should be brought to the notice of the Committee to see if these Oifficulties Could be overcoure. The Board noted: A) that the Amount in the curteal Account onr 31st January, 1965 was /e5, 226-11-0. b) that a sun of E243-0-4 was the share payable by the National falleng in respect of legal advice incurred in the establishment of the George Berrars Shaw Trust Schame and scided that this payment should be made. And (C) a letter from Messss Bentleys Stokes And howless stating that no accusate forecast could be mase Sf the royaltes fom that would be received from the film Mey Fair Lady The Kond noted that the amount in the curtent account of the pane fundon 310t January 1965 was $3,951-17-2 The meeting then concludent ohward Am Tune 2ad Apal, 1965 1. APRSINTMTWT Ot CHAIRMAN ANO SICE -CHAIRNAN 120. 2nd April 1965 A meeting of the Board of Governers aunt Guardian was held this day. There were present: Tenator E.A. McGuire. Mr Henry J. Mundow. Professor maunce MasGouigal Mrs. Briged Lanly. Robessor Felix Backett No Terence De Vere whhite Lord Moyne His Excellency Jean T. OCealleigh, Dr. John Leyson The Hon. Conor A. Maguire and the Director with the Registoar in attendance. In the absence of the Hon. James A. Murnaghan Sevator Meguire took the chair. Senator Mifuire proposed that the How. James A. Murnaghan should be reelected as Chairman. The prposal was seconded by Lood Moyne. The Director informed the Board that Judge Murnaghan had states that in view if his health condition he wished to be relieved of the responsibility of the chairmanship but would remain a member of the Board. Lord Moyne then proposes that Senator Mesuire be appointed as Chairman. This was seconded by Dr. Leyson and unanimously agreen. The Boand wished it to be recovred that had Judge Murneghen desires to remain in office he would have been the unamimous selection. hond Moyne prprsed that Mr Serence De Vere. white be elected as Vice-Chairman. This proposal. was secoed by Dr John Layson an was carned emanimonsly 121 L. ADOLOGIES Fol NoN- ATTENORNCE 3. MINGTCS H. RSISSuE of 800k. S. OCPOLTHEWT Of CONSSRUANON. C. OPENING BO RILONRS ST T. CCOACE BELNARD SHAW SERTHE. Aplogies for von-attenance were received from the 1ow James A.Murnaghan and Mr John F.Kelly. The menutes of the previous meeting were Apposved and signed. The Director informed the Boans that he had has further discussion with Dr. MacGueeny on the question of the pooposes reissue of the book Pictures in the Irish National falleng by but felt that as Dr. Macfreery was unwell at the time he could not make any progress in the matter. The Toaro decided to defer further action until Dr Macfreery's health improved. The Director frother states that he had made Corrangements to purchase for ₤60 A nember of books which had been left to Dr MecGreevy by Monsignor Shere. The Director informed the Board that he had Aptooached the Department of Esucation on the question of the appointment of a temporary calaliguer and an assistant restorer. After some Discussion on the question of whether the Catelaner should be of a temporary or permanent vature the Board desided that the Director should consult further with Dr Leysor nd MN H.J. Mundow about the metter. Mr. Mundow informed the Board that he had made soquiries on the question of opening an entrance. to the fallery from Kildare kreek but that there were still cetain difficulties. The board decived that Mr. Mendow should make further efforts to oversome these Sifficulties. The Dineitor bead a letter from the Depalment of Eucation reganding the question of erecting the G.B.S. Statue by Froubetskoy in St. Sepher's Green. The board having considered the matter and having examined 8. REQuETTS For LOANS. 9. OFFERS Fol PURCWRSC. 122 the statie (which had been placed on a padestal on the lawn outsice the fallery for inspection by the Boand members) decires that a suitable reply should be sent to the Depatment stating that the matter of the erection of the statue out of dooss in front of the fallong had been decided on. The Director read a letter from Wexford (a) testival opera requesting that two pictures be loaned permanently for Iisplay in Theatie Royel. Uexfood. The Boaro decived that the proposed premises would not be a sultable place for a permanent loan but decided what if two suitable pictures were chosen they would be profared to make a loan for the duration of the opere Testival. 16) From Paul Mellon Foundation for British Ast and from Aldebrurgh Festival and Leeds City falley: the following 3 paintings by Fancis wheatley, required for a loan for June and July, 165. The Board deaded that the loow should be made. Mto and Mrs Richardson; Volunteers in City and Couenty by Dublin; Manys Dream The Director informed the Board that he (C) had received a request from Watefod Caporation for a lean of 6 paintings by Jack B Yeats for an Exhibition to be held in Waterford in June. The Divertor recomended that only two of the pictures requested VIz. Morring in the City and Cavalies Havewell to his steed should be lsaned. The Boand agreed. (a) (1) Self-Portoait in oilo by Sean O Sillivan (2) Self-fortsait drawing by Sean O’Sullivan offered by Mr. John Burke through the Dawsor falleng for ₤125 and (/5 respectively and Der) 123 10. HUSGUMS RSSOCHHON ROCETLON. 11. SSCETY OE MnotRS. 22 FISE DAY WECK. (6) 8 small pointings by William Sadler from the collection of Dr. George little ofbered by Mss Little for /230. The Board decided to confirm the purchase of the above -named pictures which had been offered. At the Felray meeting but which were not purchased due to a purchasing quorum not being present, at the prices quoted. Prpessor MeGonigal and hos fanly dissented on the puiochase of the Sean O' Sullivan Self. Portrait Drawing, C) Gref by Jack B. Yeats offered by the Waddington falleng, London, for $6,300. The Board decided to purchase this picture at the price quoter, Pofessor Hachett 1ssenting. The Director informed the Board that the Museums Association were meeting in Dublin this year and that the Minister for Ducation wished to have a reception for them in the National Galleng on Tuesday the 22nd June at 8.P.M. approcimately. The Board agreed that permission to use the falleng be given. The Director informed the Board that he proposed to form a society of members of the National fallony who would pay a membershicp fee of say, d guineas per year or 120 for life menbeship - the proceeds to go towards the puerchase 18 pictures. Following some discussion this was agreed in principle subject to consultation by the Director with the Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Directir prposed that the following amended hows of speving of the sallery; Monday to Wednesday 1 10NY B 6 PM. Thursday: BA 5 9 PM Tiay Closes :10 nor to 6P.M Satuday 28.1 to S.P.H SurORY B. DIRSCTORS ANNAAh REPERT. 14. SHAW. FUND. 15. LANE FYND 124 The Boin decised to appove these new hours of spering. The Director submittes an ameied edition of his annual report to the Board with a view to having it published. The Board having examined he Graft in detail decioes that it should be published finth the omission of certain items. a) The Board inter that the amount in the current account on 31st March 1965 wes $1, 024-6-0 (b) The Board Decded that the fee am expenses of p 340-0-6 in respect of his visit to the Tallerg in connection with the new Depantment of Conservation should be paid D Dy. Augusti. The Board noted the amount in the current account on 31st March, 1965, was 4026-17-2 t The meeting then concluded. dward Am Grine 4th June, 1965. 25 1. HPOLOGIES. 2. RS-AOOINTMEWT Of Boted MEnBORS J. PRoPOTED 1916 EXMIBIRON. 4th June 1965 A meeting of the board of Governors and Guasdians o, the National falley of Irelamd was held this Say. There were present:- Senator. E. A McGuire, chairman Mr. Terence De Vee While, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Henry J. Mundew. Professor H.E. Hackett. Pofessor Maurice MacGonigal, P.R.H.A. Mrs Brigi Ganly, R.H.A. Mr. John F. Kelly, R.H.A. Lt. Aler Masten Lood Moyne Hrs Excellency Jean T. O Ceallaugh Dr. John Leydon. Dr. Nancoise Henry. M. T.Y. Goldberg anr the Dineder with the Registaar in attendance. Apolojies for now-attanance were received from: The How. Janes G. Murraghan The Hon. Conor A. Maguire. The Board noter a letter from Department of Ducation notifying the re-appointment of Mr Tevence De Vere White the Howr. Jlames A. Murraghan, Senatir E.Q. MaGuioe And Load Moyne for a further term of 5 years. The Diredtor read a letter from the Parliamentery Secretary to the Minister fer Finance requesting that consideration he given to the holding of an extubition pext year to celebrate the 50th annwessayy of A16. The Board dcied that an affirmative seply should be sent and firther that such an exhibition should not be nw jointly with the Municifal fallerg. 4. 5. TAYLOR ART COMCHHON 1966 RSOuStTS FOR LOARS C. MORSED NEw BYE ho. 126 The Ben decided that MY, Serence de Vere White saldbe appointed as their representative to act as Judge at the Taylor Ast Competition, 1966. The Divecter submitted requests which had been peceived for loans of works from the Collection as follows: A) From Royal Hibernian Acasemy: Lell. Portracte by 55 Sean OSuillwan for an exhibtion to be helo in May. to Corrurements the artist. (B. From Ireagh Bequest for: The Mckinnon Femly by Hogasth Lord Milltown and Frends by Re ynolds Dean Bekely and his Entourage by Simbett foer an exhibition from sid- June to and September, 1965 (C) from Mussum of Geneva for Watercolour by Tunner : No 2429 – View Sy Staly towards alps from Mount Slawe for an exhitition to be held from finid- October to end of 1965. (3) From Ulster Muscum for the following works for an exlibtion: Portraits Sf Great Irishmen and women beginning 24th June (as looted). The band desided that the loans be made on the usual consitions with the adved condition in the case of the Lumer that it must mot be exhibited in full daylight. The following notion was proposed by Mr. Mundow and seconded by Prbesson Hackett: (a) That there shell be creater a speciel fund to be knoon as The George Bernoo Shew Bequest knd into which frind shell be paid acl receipts from the Shaw Bequet. 127 7. OFFSES FoR puacoast The moneys from time to time (6). standing to the credit of The George Bervard Shaw Bequest Frind shall be inverted in such secunties or investments as shall be approved by the Governors and Trustees and are authoricc by the Trustee (Authorised Investments) Act 1958. (6) The income from time to live accouing from the investments referred to in the preceeding paragraph shall be placed in a fins to be known as The Shaw (hirchase of Retures tuind which shall be utilised for the purchase of such additions to the collection of the Gallex as shall be authorssed by the fovernors and Farles following discussion the motion was defeated by 8 10 Ioles to 3. A) Annuncration School of Augnon painter (C. 1400) from Wildensteen, New York, for $220,800. Prfessor Macfonigal proposed what this picture be purchased and the proposition was seconver by Mrs, Brigid Genly. following Some Discussion on the question of the funds avaulable to the falleng the board Jecives to purchase the picture at the price quited - Mr. Mhindow and Rrobessor Hackett abstaining. The purchase to be made from the Shaw Funn. The Director explained the circumstances under which the Press had published an account of this pidtuive on its aroal and of his enquiry into the matter. The board decided that a letter stating how Distubed the loard was should be sent to the bess Officer of Aer Kingus. (6). Portocut of Hank Faly by Patrck Tuwhy offered by Miss Maura Moricty for ₤450. The Divider informer the Board that this 128 picture would be of impotance to the collection from a historic point of new but that at 4450 it was expensive. The Board dender to Sefer a decision pending a further Ofer at a price not in excess of ₤250. 8. OCTOSER HSEHIN The Board secived, in view of the fact that the Drector would be in America, to postpore OF BSRRD. the Oclober meeting until November 5th. The Boen decided to accept Miss Walorons 9. RESIGNATON ot resignation as Assistant on her appointment as ASSISTHNT Curator of the Muncipal fallery- to be effective from 21st June, 1965. The Board thanked Miss Naloron for her sevvrces and extended best wishes for her success in her new post. The Director informed the Board that at an 10. APRINTMEWT St interview which he, together with Mr. Mundon and Dr. CATALOGUER ANO Leyson, had at Depatment of Education, agreement hed ASDISTHNT been reached that a Cataleqguer and an RESToRER. assistant Restorer could be appointed in a temporary capacity at a rate of remuneration of 7/5 her month. The Board decided that a sub- Committee Consisting of Chairman, Vice- Chairman Aus Director should make the appointments. The Board decided that the opinion of Judge Meonaghan should be sought on the question of the legality of the Civil Senice Commissioners or any body other when the Board of Governors And Guardians making appointments to the Gallang Maft. 11. SuPPeECRS The Diector reported on his proposel for AssdciATow Supporters the formation of the National Gallary Cissouatcon. 11 The It was agreed what it be re-entitles Benefactors of the Iish Mational Gallery 129 12. SNAw FNO. B3. LANE CUND 14. REEEPRON IN CMMLORY. It was also decided that it should be made cleas that the Assouiation is an Association Sf persons not in control of the Gallery. 9) The Board noted that the amount in the Cierrent account on 31st May 1965 was p11, 542-7-3. (B). The Board noted a request from the Bank of Irelai for copies of signatures of cetain Board Members to complete their list of agnatories in accordance with the conditions governing the Shaw Fieus Account. All signatures except those of Pofessor Doyle and Nr Bomngton fellett had been sotawed at time of meeting. The Boant nter that the amount in the Lane Fiend crtent account on 31st May 1965 was 4, 193-18-10. The Director informed the Board that he had been asked to permit the Friends of the National Collections to hold a reception in the falleng oulside normal opening times The Board agreed to this. The meeting then concluded. Totward Am Sine 2nd July, 1965. 1. ABOLOGIES E. MNYTES. 3. CORRESPONOGNCE 4 SFEOR RS CIFT. 5- ReRCHRSES 130 Lod July 1965 I meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this say. Present were:- Mo. E. A. McGuire, Chairman, Mr S. De Vere white, Vice-Chairman, Professor Maurice Macforigal, P.R.H.A., Professor F. E. Hackett, Mr. Henry J. Mendow, Dr. John Leyson His Excellency Sean. T.D Ceallaigh, The Hon. Conor A. maguire, and the Director and Registrer Apologies for non-attendance were received from Mos fanly. No foldberg. Mr John F.Kelly and Lord Moygne. The minutes of the previous meeting were Approved and signed with ameumient: picture instead of portoait in merute 7/19). Letter from Aer Singus: The Board decided to accept a letter of apology from Aer Lingus regarding the leakage of information about the Annunciation pisture. The Board decided to accept with thanks an oil painting: Batrait of Lady Lougpood by Mienel Branot, offered as gift by Sir Chester Beatty. a) The Botiod decided to confirm the purchase of C an oil painting Portrait of R Frank Fahy by Patrick Luoky for $250 (from the Grant-in– And] (by the Board deaded to approve of the purchaser by auction, for a sum not in excess of C 1,500 of Portocit of Jamas Gandon by James Barry, at the 31 0. 10 AnS 7. AIROIDT YEaT St ASSISTRWT RSSTSRER AND cmouet. 8 SHAW FEND audion at Ssthehps oir July 7th. the Director to travel to London for that purpose. (Mos fanly was contacted and former a month Board member for the purpose of eppoval of this purchase). (9) The Board approved of the loan of 17 Drawings by Chastpher Machell to the Abbot Wall Ast fallerg, Renial. Wesmorland. for an exhibition Eminent Amateuss to be held in September. (b) The Betiod approved of the loan of Nature Morte a la fuitare by Quan Gois foran exhibition from October 15th to the end of November in Dostmmeno Museum and from December 28th to February 13th in Cologne. The Director informed the Board that sanction for these appointments had not yet come. The Board decided () that the appointments should be made immediately sluction arrived (2) that the question of searing the appointment of an assistant should be pressed, (3) that the Board had the sole right to make appointments but agreed that a representative of the Department of Education should be present at permanent approintments. The Beaod noted: (a) that the amount in the Curtent account on 30th June, 1965, was $8,854-8-5, (6) A letter from the hondon solicitors dtating that the proceeds of the film My Fey Lady were extremely good and that a cheque for $ 479,328.00 was to be lodged shortly with the Public Tustee for Sixtrbution; (o) that the present Value of the Shaw tiuu was a nomeral p 455,300. Os. 0d. T. LANE EIND 10. ATTENOBNCES 11 MROTCCTION OF RCTRES 12. YEMTS EXHISITON. 13. 1916 CXHBITION. 32 The board noted that the amount in the Cierrent account was / 4.272-13-7 on 30th Jure, B6S. The Director informed the Board that a general improvement in attendances was noted, particularly on Sunday afternoons and that he had a very satisfying public reaction to the Annunciation picture. The Board inspected a prototype of a support for a ropo railing which it is intended to be placed in front of all pictures on Sisplay. The Director informed the Boand that arrangements for this exhibition were practically complete; that a catalogue would not be available on account of the newspaper strike and that it was not intended to have a formal opering. The Director informed the Board that a start had been mave on obtaining material for the 1916 exhibition which would take place next year The meeting then concluded. Edward A Trie 5th November, 1965. 33 1APOLOCIS 2MIN4TSS 3. RECEPTONS IN CALLERY H RSSISERNT SENIOR ATTENDANT 5th November 1965 - A meeting f the Board of foomers and Guapdians was helo this day: Pesent were: Mr. E. A. McGuere, Chairman Mr. T. De Verewhite, Vice-Chairman Professor Ml. McGorigel. P.R.H.A. Mr. J. M. Kelly, R.H.A. Mr. H.J Mundow. Pofessor H. E. Hackett. The Hon Ja Murnaghan. The Lord Royne. Dr. T. Henny. Dr J. Leyson. The Hon. C.A. Maguire and the Director and Registrar Apolopss for now attendance were received from Sir Cilec Mastin Mis Brigio fanly. R.H.Q, and Fn J.Y. Goloberg. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed. The Board noter a letter from Dr. Henry stating her reasons for objecting to the holding of functions in the fallong. The Boent decided that the holding of such functious in fulure should be decived on the merits of each case. The Board approved of a Deasion from the Department of Education that a new port of assistant Senor Attenant be created and that an appointment be made. 5. OUERTINE 6. OPENING HOURS T. ASSISEAWT REFIORER ARO CATRLGGUER 8. GANDON PORTRBIT J HMS EXHIBITON 10. RSGUCSTS FoR LOANS. 134 The Beard noted a letter from the Department I Education stating that Attenvant Staff be regarded as overtie grade and pawd accordingly. The Board appoved of having the falley ofen on each Thurgday until evening until G.P.M as from Thureday, 11th November, 1965. The Director informed the Board that an Assistant Rasterer and a Cataloguer had been appointed on a temporay basis and that it was now proposes to proceed with the appointment of air assistant to the Director. The Board decided that the advertisement be discussed at next meeting. The Board further Secided that the function of a Departmental representative at the appointment of Gallong Staff should be clarified at next meeting. The Board examined the Portrait of James Sandon by Tilly Kettle and William Cuming which the Director had purchased for 650 at Stthelyp in July (from the Grant-In- Aw) The Board approved of the Geats eatelogue now available and decides that a reception be held in the Galley in Navember- a charge of 15/2 per person to include the price If a catalope, to be made. The Boand apprssed of the following loans: (a) Portrart of Baldassare Castiglone by Fitian to Swesioh Nationel Muxcum for an exhibition from Ist July to 16th October, R66. (B). La Tenne &c Lezaver by Rovenck O’Conner to the Aots Council of Great Britain and to Junch for an exhildion from 7th January to 13th February, 1966. 35 11 OFECRS AS GIETS. 12. OEESRS FoR Pukcnps to. BS. DIREETORS AS VISITF U.S.A. () 5 pictures (Mos, 271, 272, 1106, 1522. 1438) for hanging in the Irish Legation And in Lisbon. 3) I1 pictures (Mos 388, 391, 392, 472. 627, 633, 1074 1075, 1429, 1510, 1517) for harging in The Iish Embassy in Rome. The Board decided to accept with thanks the following vil pictures offered as gifts: (a) Portrait L Jimmy O'Dea by James be Jeune offeed by Miss Rite O Dear (B hinset near Castle Townsend by Egeton Bushe Coghill offecs by Sir Patrick Coghill. The Board decided to purchase the following works:- (a) Watecolour– The Pilgrim by George Grattan offered by A. Devereanx Esq. for 15 guineas (from the Grant-in-Awd) (b) Oil Painting – Portrat of Ieult Mc Brive by George Russell, offered by The Dawson Gallery for 175 guineas (from the frant in. Awd) (9) Drawing – Rying-in State of ODoneran Rossa, by Jack 8. Yeats offered by the Dawson fallery for 300 guineas (from the Grant in Ai) The Board considered the Directoos repart ow his visit to the U.S.A, and congratilated him on the arrangements for the Penefactors Assonation, stating that he had their full appeoral for his couse of action. It was renerstood that this organisation was endependent of the Board and would exist for the puoposed 8 helping the Gallerg. 14 CHILORSNS RRT HONOBY SHAW 15. PUND. 16 LANE LUND RICTURERY 17 FERNCIS DANBY BOACIC AMLT 18 STRIWETTE. 19. CALLCRY ExTEnsien. 136 The Board decided 6o permit the Galleny to be used again this year for the purposes of holding Childrens Ast Boliday duving the Christmas School Wiliday penors The Board noted that the amount in the Shaw tims Current account on 31 st October Mbs was p2.297-7-10. The Boand noted that the amunt in the Lane tis current account on 31st october, 1965 was p 315-11-9. The Board decided that an oil picture by Fancis Danby, purchased by the Director and offered by him to the Board at the purchase piice should not be purchest bit but might be retained by Director for his own collection. The Boart denoed what the Divector should visit London to view this statuette which was available for purchase and if necessary buy it. The Board notes a report o the progress of Iequested the new falley extension and desided that a EA6 short note on prigress should be available at lack Board meeting. The meeting then concluded. dhward Am Sune 300 December, 1965. 157 1 BDOLOCIES. 2. MINUTES Trn December 1965 A meeting fy the Boant of Gooeonoos and fuanrans was held thit say, Present were:- E.E. McGuire, Cheirman H.J. Mundow, Esq, Profener F.E. Hackett J. T. Kelly. RHR. Hon James A. Mumaghen hord Reyne Dr. Nangare Henny. Dr John Leyson G.Y. Goldberg Esq. and the Divector and Registrar Apologies for now-attentance were received from: Probener Maurice MacGourgel. PR.HA. T De Vere White. Proferser J. Doyle. The minutes of the previous meeting wee approved and signed with the following Amemments (1) Minute No 3. The last line of chis minute should seaut:- The Boand dansed that the holding O such functioous in future should be decived by the Roand on the ments of each case but by the Divectoramn Chairman in cases of urgency. (2) Minute No. 19: the most Decided should be changed to requasted 3 REQUESTS FOR LOANS. H OtFORS Fol PukcuRsE. 5. Metions PRofOS 138 The Board appoved f the following loans to the Fregh Bequest: (a) Postoait Sf Johathen Swift by Charles Jervas for an exhibition entitled Paintings of Countess Suffolks Ccle at Marble Hall House from July to September 1966. (6) The Doge Wedding the Adriatic by fuari for an Exhilition entitled hife in 18th Centiiny Venice” at Kennood from may to August. 1966 The Board deaded to purchase the following works:- a) Portrait of Henry Grattan by Mastin 6 Aocher Shee offered by G.B. Laffan for 150 (from the ftant-inAid] (Porfessor Hackett Soed against]; (b) Portrait of Brendan Beban by Hany Kennoff offered by the artist for (45 (from the frant-in- Crid) (Judge Muonaghen Alstaines from Vting Mstious as follows were proposed by Dr. Henry Prfessor Haskett: and MStion Proposed by Dr. Nancoue Henry That the agreement of the Board to the presence of a member of the Department of Education at any approintment ox interrew made by the Board be reconsivered at this meeting. I hereby propose that no member of the Board of Education be present at interiews or appointments made by this Boaod. NOTICE 88 NOFA for the next meeting of the Board of Govenas of the Mational fallory of Ireland 5 139 WIRRSAS there is no recens in the Minutes of the Beard of fovernoos of any formal submission to the Board of a proposal for the atteniance of a representative of the Departiat of Edication at ot drving a meeting of the Boans At which any appointment to the staff of the fallong is being decided not any mos of a formal asceptance of ay such proposal; the Poard of Governors hereby asolve and direct that the procepdure for making future appointmants to the staff of the fallong shall be cared out in the same oner and manver as was adoptes in meking the appoitaent off the Direstor And the formet Assistant Direator. Felix E, Hachett 24th November 165. An amanment to these nstions was proposed by S.Y. Goldberg and seconded by Dr, Legoon. [to fold bergs amendment: It there be any doubt as to whether or not a formal application from the Minister for the attenance of a representative of the Departinat of Education as an observer at any meetings at which any appointual to the kaff of the fellong is - Prosen being decived that the letter (of the Minister] Dated 2ind December together with any verbal request made to the Divedor be treates as such a formel application, and be decided by the Governers at this meeting of 3/12/65. Ro poer: Geald y. Golobery Seconder: Dr J. Sayson 6. CMeCRY CRTENSION T. SBLETY PRECAWTIENS 8. S1HAW FUND LAN 9. Frip 140 A father amendment was proposed by Dr. Leydon and seconded by Lond Royne:- Dt Keysons Awendment: 1The Board decised that a representative if the Department of Exication should be inviteo to be present at the interviewing by a Selection Committee of candidales for the fiot of Assistant to the Dicctor. Proposer: Dr J. Leyron Secourer: Lord Royre The Board approved of Dr. Leyson's awendment by seven [ootes. Judge Mennaghent and Pofessor Hackett abstained from votirg. The Boand thanked Mr. Minvow for his statement or the progress of falley extension which was circulated to each Board member at the meeting. Mr Mundow Stater that the new falleng should be Completed by 19677. The Director Stetes that additional meesures to ensure the safety of the falling had been taken on account of the break through from the new wing to the present falling. The Board noted that the amount in the Shaw funn cirteat Account Oir 30th November. 1965 was /. 7.622-7-10. (a) The Board nster that the amount in the have thind curant account on Joth November, 165. Woes 1480- 11-9 (b) the Board docwer that a requst for Yous 141 transmission of warrants on account of Discountiy Hte hand Bonds to the velue of $200 should be signed and sealet at the meeting. The meeting then concluded. James A Murnaghar Hth Februay, 1966 1. CHAIRMIAN ot THE MEETINE 2. New botlo MEMBERS o 3 ABLObIES FOR Now— BTTEWOBAtE H. MIDUTES. 5. PACTURSS oN LOANTO CALLOR 4ch February 1966 A meeting ff the Boand of Governers and Guandiam was held this day. Resent were:- Captain E.B. Bastin, Propessor Felix E. Hackett, Robessor Maurice MeGonigel, PR.H.A Pofessor Joseph Doyle Mr. John F. Kelly, R.H.A. Mo. Henry J. Mindowt The How. James A. Mumaghan, Dr. Hansorse Henry, MN f.Y. foldberg. and the Director and Registrar. Ior the absence of the Chairman the How, James Co. Mernaghan took the chair by senavenous Seasion Captain Baoton and Professer Doyle were wellowen to their first Boan mcetey. Apdoges for now attendance were received from Mr R.Q. magure. Mr Tereuse De Were wlite, Lood Royne and Dr. John Laydon The minutes of the presions meeting were approved and signed. ) The Boars agreet that the pictures on loans fram Sir Alfred Beit might remain in the falleng till the end of apil - the insurance coots to be borne by him. ) The Board approved of borrowing a number of pictures from the collection Sf Major Shirley for gehibition in the Galley, the owner to pay expenses of camrage and insurance. 142 143 CNEW CALLERY WINC. 7. ADPOITMEWT OF RD.S HENBERS. 8. DIRECTORS AMDURt Ropekt. J. OEFERS AS C1PTS. 10. OfC ORS AS BEQuSST 11. OSCCRS Cok Oepett Orsto The Board noter with appooal the statement sent by Mr. Mundow and circulates on the progress to Sate of the construction of the naw wirg. The Boand noted a letter from the Royal Dublin Society stating that Captain Barton and Professoor Tackett were their representatives on the Booodfor 1966 The Board decided to adopt the Directors Report for 1905 which had been circlated – the Confidential Report not to be published. The Board in particular vited with pleasure the increase in public attendances largely Jue to the active policy of the Director. The Boads decided to accept with thanks: (1) A pastel portract of Anew Mc Master as Phelle by Geetano Gennaro offered by Hrs Marjore Me Master; (1). A portract in oils of Michael Connack by Thomas Hickey offered by Mrs. E. Wordsolfe. The Board decided D accept with thanks a Resurection scene in stained glass by Evie ISone bequeathed by Mos. Nanay Connell. the Botro decides to purchase the followng works: ) Pastel postrait of Countess Markicwicg by Rnna Nordgren offered by James 7, Mitchall for 650 (from the Grank-14 - asd (1) Group of 11 drawergs by Waller ooborne, Wlliam Orpen and Hore sion offered by Appleby Brother honoon, for $120 (from the Igolent-on. And. 44 12. REQUESTS FOR The Botird decived to approve the loan of 25 oil 10ANS. paintings to the Crawford School Sf Cot Cork for a penod of nene months, with the reservation that the Senator, by Tinteretts should be sent insteat Sf Venice, Queen of the adriatic, by the same artist. The board decived to appove of the Director visiting 13. SERBs Boukb. Strasbourg as representative of the State to assist at the foundation If a Muscum if I Todern tot in that city. The board approved in prenciple of an exhilition to celebrate 1H SWIET TER CCNESNARY GRMOIREN the Tarcentenary of Swifts Death being held in fallerg in 1967. The Botnd approved of whe Diredtors Recommendation chat 15. 1916 COLOEN SUBKES ExMOInoN the 1916 filden Jublec Exlulition in the felling be opered on 5th April. The board adjourred the question of permitting the 16. RECTMIS IN THE holding I public recitels in the falleng as contained in CPLLERS. requets from (a) Dr. Brian Boydell arnd (b) Director of Musis. Ravis Enream, penving a change in the lye. laws. The Board noed that the amountin the current account 17. SHAW FUND. 1966 Of the Shaw Funnt on 31st January, H was 2,952 -3-7. The Board noted that the amount in the Cartent account 18. LANE tienO Of the LANS EuNO on 31st Januery, 1966 was ₤1768 -19-5. The meeting then concluded. Eward Mr Savl 1 April 1966. 45 CLithON ot CIEASRMAD ANO ACE-CHHI ROSAN. L. APerOCios toR AONE ATTENDANCE 3. MINUTES H ARSIWTMENT of BoHAO MSrIOER. S. Molosor tok CBnox of B73.LAWS. 1St April 1966 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were:- Mr E. A. McGuire. Chairman Mo T. De Vere white, Vire Chairman Poopessor. F. Hackett. Mr H. J. Mendow Mr J. F. Kelly RI.R The Hon. James A. Muonaghans. Lord Moyne Dr. John Laydon The How. Coner. Q. Maguire. and the Director 9 Registrar Mr G.A. maguire and Mr T De vere while were unanemoisly H.llected Cheirman and Vice- Chairman respectively for the comery yeat. Professor Maurice Macfonigal. P.R.HR. Poofessor Myles Dillon His Excellency Sean T5 Ceallaigh Mr G.Y. Goldberg. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed. The board noted a letter from the Royal Irish Academy stating what Professor ryles Dillow would be their representative on the Board for the coming year. The Board dended that the attorney- General should be asked to give his spinien on she propriety of the following proposes amenment to the bye-laws; edding that the Board would farout the amenment if in onls C. OFLCRS BS CIFIS TAKS NOTICE that at a meeting of the hovernors And fuerdians of The Natienal falleng of Ireland to be held in the mouth of Apil 1966, or at any subsequent meeting thereof at which a quorum 5f sever shall be present and at a secon meeting to be bels at ai intertal of not less than two weeks thereafter, I shall wove the following mstion:- That Bye. Law No. 38 of The National fallery of Ireland be rescinded and that in is place the following Byenlaw shall be substituted, namely - 38. No pation of The National Salleng Buildings Shall at any time be occupied by any other body a persons than the foverners and Guardians their Officers and sertants, save and except by And with the consent of the foveners and huardiaus and subject to such convitious as the Governor and fuardians shall prescribe and require in the paticular cirumstances and subject, also, to the proviso that such consent shall, only, be gives to an organisation ot body connected or assouiated with the advansement I the Fine aots and for purposes theewith. Convedtent Dated March 22nd 1966. Sigred Geoald Y. Goldbag Seconded by Henory J. Mundow. the Isand unanmously decided that the following works offered as gifls be accepted rath thanks:- 146 147 7. Offess Fok PickewBsC. The Riracle of the hoaves and Fishes by Jacopo Tintoretto, ffered by Mr E.A. MeGuire. Dinnet Hour at the Docks by (6) Eack B. Yeats. offered by Mos. R.M. Smyllie. The board decided t purchase the following works:- (C) Portrait attributed to Sir William Beechey offeres by Mrs Edward Grove, Soliton, England, for $400 from the CRANL IN-AID). (b. The Conjuror by Nathaniel Hore, offeres by Colneghi, honson for 12500 (from the Shaw Lrend)- The Horr. James A. Murnaghans Soting against. (C) Portrcit of Seamus Robinson by Roisin ODoherly. Dublin offered by the artist for (60 (from the Grant. In. aid)The a e – Mr De Vere wilite, Lond Mayne and Mr John Kelly abstaining, Pefersor Hachett sotirg against. (8) Two Srawings of John Devoy and Erehire Childes by John Keatirg. Offecest by the attist for 125 cash (from the Grant-in -Aid) – the How. James A. Murnaghan Totirg against. No member pmposes the parchase I a large cest of Oseat Wilde by Patrick O’'Connor offered by the artist and the ffe was accordinly dedened. 8. REOuSSTS Cor LOANS. J. APBSINTMONT OF BSSISMT AN RSSIStnT RESTOKER. 10. SHAW RWNO. 148 The Board decided to sauction the following loans:- (a) Rest on the Blight into Egyht by requested by the Royel deademy, London. for Rembranst an exhilition from December 1966 to March 1967. (6). Adoration of the Mags by Jortaens by Netherlands Musaums for an requested from October 1965 t5 February 1967. exhilition C) Landscake Drawing by adam Elsheimer requested by Berliss State Museums from August to October 1966. for an exhilition to refuse the folowing the Board decided requests for loans:- (a) Pest on the Hight into Egypt by Rembranot requested by Boston Muscum (Decision to loan this to the Royal academy). (b) The Marlyntoms of S.S. Cosmas and by Wa Angelico requested by Merors. Danuan Mauson & Woods, hto housors. Christie The Board decided that a subcommittee Consisting of The Chairman, Vise Chairman and Dredoe be appointed to proceed with the question of the appointment 5f an assistant ann an Assistant Restorer. (a) The Roard notes that the amount in the curtet account of the SHW FeND on 31st 1Parch, 1966 was p2.682-4-7. 149 13. SHAw CUNO (COTO) 11. LANE END. (b) The Board Secived that the Registowr sholo tahe up the quertion of the outstanding Income Tax with the honoow Solicitors. (C) the Board further Secived that a Nalement of the Shaw Fund should be presented at the rext Poad weeting. The Boant Noted that the amount in the have tiud curent account on 31st March 1966, was (1, 543-19-S, The meeting then concluded. Greneidevere thils 3r0 June, 1966. - 1 APoroois tek DONATTENOANEE 2.TIINWES 3. PROPSKCO Now BYE WW. H. Bust Ot W.B JOS. 150 3nd June 1966. A meeting of the Boand of Governors and Guardians was held whis day. Pesent were: MCv. T De Tere White, Vice Chawman, Pofessor Felix Hackett. Pofessor Mauice McGonigal, Fr. Heny J. Mhendow. Mr. John F. Kelly, The How. James C. Murnaghars, Sir Alex Martirs The Hen. Conor A. Maguive. Nr S.Y. holdberg Prpessor Ryles Dillon and the Disestor Ann Registoar FW. De Vere while took the chair in the absence of Mr E.C. Maquire. FM E.C. MeGuire, Dr. T. Henry, Row Moyne and Dr. John Leydon. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed. The Board noter the reply from the Attorney- General on the proprelg of the proposed new bye- law regarding funitions in the fallery and arjourned the matter pending a reply to a further querg with the Attorney-Geveral on the question payment for admission to such finctious. The Roan dsaived that they would have no objection to having a cast made of the plaster bust of W. B. Yeats by Albert Power At present deposted in the Galley bt to tell the applicants that the owneship of the bust was not fully exoslishes. 51 5. TAYLOR ART Thust. 6. TouRIFoN SOUNO CuIDES. 7. OFEER AS CIET. 8 husces. The Board decided that Mt. T. De Seve white should be their representative at the Taylor Ast Competition, 1967. The board agreed that S Tourifors Sound Guides shaild be obtained unoer contract As suggested by the Divedor, having seen a movel demonstrated. The Board denided that the following items offered by Patrick Pollers, Esq, as a gift should be accepted with thanks:- A collection of Jesigns for stained glass by C.A. Obness, H.S. McGoldrick, Richael Healy, W.M. Geddes, Sarah Purser. Beatrice Elvey and Gthel Rhind, together with jourrals and other domnments of an Tiex floine covering the years 1903 t5 1962. The Board decired to purchase the following items: () Bronze Clock; Pendule Bymne a La Vie by henow offered by Daber Paris, for ₤ 30,000, (from the shaw Frim) – the Hon. James A Bheonaghers Teting against; Prfessr Hackett and Pofessor Dilor abstaining. () Oil painting: St. John and the Lamb by Hancises Antonio Valleo, Offeredt by James Jory, Esq. for 400 (from Gtant in - And) - Inpersor Hachett soting against? 3) Oil painting Landscape such 18th Entiny House by JH Mulaehy, Offered by A. Thompson, Esq. for /.275. (from the Grant in - And) A.LOANS. (0) 152. () Oil painting; View of Killarney by Js Jonalhan Fisher Offered by A. Thompson Esqr for (180 (from the fraent in And () Plague of Walt Whitman by Jesome O’'Connor offerest by A, Denson, Esq, fort 40. from the Grant, in And] frpessor Mayforngel and Mr. Mundow soting against. 6) Two drawings of Ference Michweeney and Thomas MacCurtain by John Reating offered by the artist for 125 each (from the fant in And) Board approved of the following loans:- The The Village School by Jan Steen. (a) requested by Muscums of Fine Arts, Boston, for an exhibition of Dutch 17th Centary paintings to be shrown in three amencan cities, Boston, San Danasco and Fleso from October RC6 to March S, 1967. (b) A number of pictures requested by Tuarorns 1916 Jubilec Committee Nenagh, for an exhibition at the And of June, 1966. (C) M. Jerone in the Wildemess by houirs Se Morcles, Postrait of jueve & Salines Bry Vantoga Se la Couz, he Moue by Joye requested by the Powes Puseum, Co. Durhams for an exhibition of Spanish painting to be held R Suring June and July 1867. Portrait of Richard Lovell Edgeworth by H.D. Hamilton, requested by the City Phiseum and Cast Gallerg, Birming hans for an exhibition The hener Souety and 18th Certiny Promirg ham to Open On on October 12th, 1966. 153 10. SHAw FND 11 LANE tupp (6) Drawing by Asam Elsheier requeted by Stavel Sches Runstinelitust. Hankforl Mais, Germany, for an exhibition to be held in December 1966 and January 1967 (1) The Botn noted that the amount in the Curtent account on 30th Afinl 1966 was 2, 695-0-7. (2) The Boad noter the statement of the frnd in respect of the year 1965/66, for submission to the Comptrolled and Auditor. Geveral, a copy of which was given to eack member. 3) The Board inen the Registrars statement on the correspondence with the London Policitors on the question of the outstandirg Incore Tax which was now reouced to approximately $50,000 - by sidie of refunsed since last meding. (44) The Board deader that a represcntative of the London Solicitors sould be writed to be present at the next Boand meeting as suggeted by him in his letters and addes that a Selegation from the Boand cornstiy Sf Chairman, Vire - Khairmman, the 1ar, J.A. Murnaghay, the Director and Registrar. would meet him on the morring of the meeting to have preliminary discussions. The Board wted that the amount in the curtent accourt on 35th Aprl 1966 was 1 689 -1611. 12 H-RAY MACMNE. NEw 13. WINC. LONDSEER. 14 PRAWINCS. 154 The Board deniver that the balance of the cost of the Iray mechine (appoox. (4,000) should be paid from the Shaw Fiens as the Government could not agree to this payment in view of the financial state of the Economy, The Boand noted with approval the pryress If the new wing as Contained in the circlar presented by Mr Mundow to the Boaod. The Board decided that to approvedf the Director broding for a page of 18 Landseer Drawings of Irish interest at an auction in on 15th June, 1966- up to a maximam of Sothelys 7180 The meeting then conclused. Edward Am Tune 1 July, 1966. 55 Boxobits lox Dor AotowOAnE 1 MIDETSS 2 VisiT ot ROPRESDTPS ot LowOon Sopictons 1 July 1966 A meeting of the Board of Governers and fuardians took place this day. Present were: MWt. E.A. MeGguise, Chaimans M.H.J. Mundew Propessor Telix Hackett. Pofessor Myles Dillon Mrs Brigis Ganly The Hon. James A. Mumaghan Dr. Hanwise Hevry Dr. John Leyooss The How. Coner A. Maguire Mr. J.Y. Goldberg and the Divecter and Ragisloar Low Royne Sir Alex Matins Mr J. De Vave Wlite The minutes of the preorons meeting were Approved and signed. It was deaded that the staling valuef £30,000 pawd for the Renow Sculpture should be inclused in the in the minutes of the meeting of this Say. $30,000 -p 218.17.0. The Chairman reportes on the meeting which had then place on this morning with Mr. MiNee who came to discuss the Shew Fuun. the Board deared that they wer satisfied that Messrs Bentleys tes and howless weare satisfectorily representing the Boasd in hondons and that the bill the Policilors were about to present for the past fom years (1,500 guireas per year - 6,000 guieas) sould be sent to AN polobarg for his opiner before payments 3 4 5. 6. E 8 7 ATTORRRY Cod-Ronis Ropeer LANDSECR ORAW.NGS. SEROrE CONNOR PLASTER Bus7 OFFSES AS CIETS oLER FOR PuReHPSE 156 The Potiod decived in view of the opinison of the Attorney-Geveral, that admission charges should not, under present rules, be made to the Gallery, to seek specifi power to make such Entrance charges. the Drector raported that the oil shetches which it had been agreed to purchase at Sothely's Auction on June 17th were not in fact by handser but by Henry Graves. The Board secied that it was not interested in a work by Henry Graves. The Board deaved in ponciple to have a cast made of the Jerove Conner plaster bust in possession of Dowbnall O Murchadha the Airedor t report to the Board on this matter at a later meeting. The board decised that the following stams offered as gifts shauld be accepted with thanks (a) A Collection of Drawings in chareoal by Saidlith Trinseach offered by Mrs Diarman Coffey. () Portrait of Mrs Heavers vil painting by John Buller Yeats, and () Journey to Calvery oil painting attributed to Reore Mignard, both iffect by Dr, Thomas Megreery. The Boand seaded to purchase the follewing or painting for 650 (from frant in aid). Portrcut Of Nicheal Mchiammeir by Mund Branst Paspessor F.Q. Hackett Ann the Hom. James C. Muraghay abstaning; Proe Dillor having left the meeting. 157. 8. REQuESi tok LoAN. 9. Posis et ASSINERWT ANO ASSISTRWT RertotoR. 10. SHAW FiND 1I. LANE CUND 12. PRooR388 RSPOL a 7166 New WING. 13. CAM BY RbC IST PAR FoRe BLLOWAN CG. The Boar Seaded that a request for a loan of the Rembrandt fest on the Slight into Egypt made by Messrs, Christie. Mauson and Wooos should be refused The Board noted that 1 applications for the port of Assistant and 2 for that Of assidant Restover had been prewed. The Board noted:- (a) that due to the continues Bark Storke no further statement on the position of curtent account was avalable; (b) a reply in the affirmative to a quetien by Robesso Hackett as to whether the repat of the Comptroller and Auditor. Gereal On the Shaw frend was ansually placed before the Board in accordance with the Bye-Law. The Boand uoted that Oud to the Continued bank strike no further statement on the postion If currant account was available. the Board woe with appreciation a statement bu Mr. Mundow on the knopess of the new wing. The Boand decided to grant permission to the Registrer to make a claims for an allexance in respect of his services 158 and Miss as acting Accounting Officer Drolster, Dresing the Waldrons as Acting perioed of Vacant Pirectership (Octoner, 1963. May 1964 inclusive). The meeting then concluded. - James A Murnaghan. 71 Octsber, 1966. 1. 59 APOLDGIES FOR DON- RTTEN DANCE MIDUTES 2. 3. RRSKNEY Cbobdhs Rosses 4 S/AbE 1N CMLEERY October 1966 A meeting of the Board of hoverners and Guanians took place this say, Present were:- E.M. McGuire, Chairman Pofessor F. E. Haskett, Mos. Brgi Ganly, R.1S.A. Mr. John Kelly, R.H.A. How. James U. Murnaghan, Dr. John Seidon, Fir G.Y. Goldberg. and the Director and Registrar How James A. Muraghan was mereo to the Chair in the absence of Mr McGuere from the earlier part of the meeting. from Received Lord Moyne Mr. H. J. MunDow Sir, Alex Mastirs Hon. Coner A. Maguire Mr Terence He Vere White Mr. Mounce Machomigal. PR.HR. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed the Board noted the Attorney. Generals report in favour of permitting entrance fees to be charged for exlubitions within the galleng and decided to take no action. SAmS. As the appointment of the Assistant and Assistant Restorer were not specifically mentionet on the agenia the Board decived that a special meeting be called to consider the matter. 5. TOURIEON GMIOE 6. CONCERTS 1N CRHERY. T. CONSERVATION LABOltrORS 8 STRAS BOURC A. CHILDRONS ARs N0110AY 10. CHRWTEIRS CRIS 11. BOAROWNC OF DICTURES 12 REQUErR COR LOANS 160 The Boand noter with approval the Directors report on the satisfactory introduction of Tourfon Givdes in the Gallery. The Board approved & Ladie Eweanrs holding a senes of Concerts in the Gallery during the present winter season. The board notes the Directors report on the progress of the Conservation Department and decived that a statement on conseration of pictures and the proposed plan for Summer work be submitted later. The Board deeed to grant permission to the Diredor to attend as Government representative at the coming Council of Europe meeting in Strasbourg the Board decived that this fundion be held in the Galleng again at Christmas, 1966. The Batrd agreet that an early Irish Crib belonging to Mrs Vickermans might be displayed in the galleng at Christies, 1966. The board agreed in principle to grant permission to the Diseder to borrow certain pictures for the Gallang The Board decied to approve the following loans: ) Le Chibonk by Bonington to Musce Jacquemart-Andre for an exhilition to be held in Paris from 20ch October to 20th December, 1966. () To tho Irish Embassy in Washington. The Feny by Troyars Edmund Buske J Charles Lox by Hickey Giol in White by N. Hone, and a fourth pidure to replace Caws in River by Vam Marche which the Board Decied not to lears. 161 B. OFF CRS AS CIETS 14 15 SHAW END () Six letie Brawings to Royal Insh Acasemy for an exhibition held in September- October, 1966. (Approval for this item has been obtained by circulating Board members as the matter was urgent). The Board listered to a request from the Director for advice on the subject of lenving Stawings to Wildensteins for an exhilition in honsow. The Board decided that the following offers as gifts be accepted with grateful apprenation:- (a) From Dr. Somerrille Lange Bequest: Ol painting Peasants after Bronver by Teniess the Younger 8 (b) From executors of William A. Cadbury: one oil painting and seven Drawings by Jack. B. Yeats, () From Haus Judahs, Esq. O.RE Self lostrect by houis Le Broeguy. The board secided to defer to next meeting the following item:- (d) Offer by Mos Bodkin as a gift: Post card from George Bernerd Shaw to Dr. Thomas Bodkin. It was further decided that the Director Approach Or, Turlong for further information. All items for purchase were defered. thee being no quornng. The Board noted that the amount in Shaw Fund cursent account on 38th September, 1966 was p4331-12 -H 16. LANE FNO M EWIRANCE 18Bp 18 RCOUSTKS 1N COARD ROOM 162 the boxod notes that the amount in Lave Feins cuersent account on 30th September, R66 was 2728 -4.3. The Poard noter a statement by the Director that a sum of $10,000 had now been provided. for the redesign of the Entrance Hall to the Gallery, not to be incured before April, 1968. The board decived that arrangements should be made to improve the acoustics of the Board Room The meeting their concluded. TotwardM Smie - 21st October, 1966 163. L HPSLOCIES COb NON-NTTON DAPCE 2. MINWTES 3 C.B.S PSFICARD LOAN T0 4. EMIORSY IN WRSHINCRON 21st October 1966 A special meeting of the Board of fovemors And Guordians was had this Say, Pesent were: pto G. Q. McGuire, Chairman, Poofessor Myles Dillon, Porfessor Telix Hackett, Captain Barton. Nv. Brigis Ganly, R.H.A. W. John Kelly, R.H.A. The Hon, James A. Murvaghan, hord Noyne. Dr. John Leydon The Hon, Conor A. Maguire, Mr. L.7s Goldberg. and the Director and Regidrar. Received from: Sir Alex Martin Mr. Henry J. Mundow. he minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed with one ameusment & the words and decded to tthe no action to be omitted from minute No. 3. The Board decided to accept with grateful appreciation the portcass from George Bernerd Shaw to Dr. Bodkis which was offeed as a gift by Mrs. Bodkens. The Board appoved the revised list of rictures which the Directer had decived to offer on loan to the Irish Embassy in Washington- Edmund Buske and Chales Lox by Thomas Hickey by Nathanel Hore Girl in White Concarnew by W. J. Leech Eiening Sharowss Laudscape with Cattle by ir. Nicholl, R.A. 5 SAE APROINIHENTS 6. RSSBDARRON OL PIC TURES 10AN 73 7. WILSSNSTCINS. 8 PUREHRSES. 164 The Board decived that the following staff appointments be made:- () Mo. Michael Wyynne to the sacant position of Assistent. Proposed by Judge Murnaghan, seconded by Dr. Leyson. Mr Matthew Moss to the position of Assistant (2) Resterer Posposed by Dr. Leyson Seconred by Lord Moyne. (3) Miss Hilary Pyle to the post of temporary Catalequer Proposed by Lon Moyoe seconded by Dr. Leyoon. he Depadment of Education to be informed accordingly. The Boand approved the proposals outlines) by the Director for the work of restoration to be cames out in the Galleny next hummer and decided to pay the costs of guest Consenators from the Shaw Funn. the Board decided that a number of Drawings Thouls be loaned to Wildenteins of howm for an exhibtion confined to drawings from the Nationel fallery of Irdand to be held in the Spring of 1967. the Board Secides to purchase the following items: O). Romen Crucitis C. 1620 offered by Hhems of London for $1,400 (from the CRANFIN-AIO) Prrposen by Professer Myles Dillon Seconded by No Ganly. 165 The Hon. James A Mumaghaw voting against Lord Moyne Abstaining. 6 Bust of a Mair Sculpture by Rich. Kisbrack E. 1740, offered by Heim of Londons for 12.000 (from the have Fund). Proposed by Lord Royne, hecoused by Mrs Ganly The Hav. James A. Murnaghaw Voting against, the Hon. Comor A. Maguire having left the meeting. Five Pastels by P.R. West offered by 3 Sabur of houdon for $200 (from the Grant- in-Aid). Proposed by Lord Moyne, heconded by Mrs Ganly. The Kow. Coner Q, Maguire and Poofessor Tyles Dillon having left the meeting. (H) Landscape by John Faulkner, R.H.A. offered by Messos Barry and Tatten for from the Crant-in. And). 1250 Proposed by How. James A. Munnaghar, seconded by Dr Leyson Lord Royne. Mos Ganly and Mr. John Kelly Toting against; The How Conora. Maguire and Pofessor Myle Dillon having left the meeting. (5) Irish Coast by William Collins, R.A. offered by Messrs Barry and Tatton. Cashel, for £50 (from the lgrant-in- And), 166 Proposed by Lord Moyre Seconded by Mr. Goldberg 1 Mrs Ganly soling against, the Howr. Coner A. Maguire and Popessor Myles Dillor having left the meeting. The meeting then concluded. Stward Am Trie 2 December, 1966. 167 1. V0tE of SYMPATILY. L. APOLOCKES CoR NON ATTEDANCE 3. MINUTES. 4. PRICE St. Cduciei 5: Floventine acwr BKTISTE PuNO. Lnd December, 1966 A meeting of the Board of Governor and Guardians was held this say, Present were: Mr G. A. McGuire, Chairman Mr T De Vere White, Vice- Chairman Mrs Brigis Janly Professor Mauvice MacGongal Dr H.J. Mundow The Bon. James A. Murnaghans hood Bayne Dr. John Leydon Dr. Fangorse Henry The How, Conor Q. Maguire, and the Drector Aen Registrat. A. Sote of sympathy prposed by the Chairman and secoused by how Mayne with the relatives of Botrd Member His Excellency the late Sean T O Ceallaigh, was taken standing. A letter was read from Sir Alex Martens asking that he be assouated with the Vote of Sympethy. The board nded apolejies received from hit Alex Makirs; MN G.Y. Gadberg. The minutes of the previous weeting were approved and signed. The Board noted that the fince of the Cruafix purchased at the previous meding from Messrs. Heuss was p 1,250, not $1,400. The Boad Ieided that the Oivector be ermitted to make a collection and place a book for subscriptions in the entrauce hall and that a lecture might be given in the Gallery by the Director and that chuse attending be requested to make a subsmription, 8. C. RSRUESU FoR LOANS. 7. OFFERS ON COAN. OfCORS As 6584587. 168 the proceeds If, this subscription to be sent to help the Cultural Artistic Fund, Horence. (1) From Lowd Mayor of Dublins requesting loan of pictures for Sisplay in Mausion House, (1) From Bord Jascaigh Mhera requesting loan of pictures for Display in offices of senior executives. The board decived that the loay requested by the Lord Mayor Should be sanctioned. the Drector to submit to the Board a list of pictures being loaned. The Board denver not to gauction the loan to Bord Jascagh Mhera. The boand decived that a general poling in regard to loarts should be formilated, a subcommittee Consisting of the Chairman of the Board and the Drector to report to the board on this matter The Board decided that the following offers of rictures to the fallery on loan should be ascepted; (a) A number of pictures offeced by hir Alfres Bet, the transport costs one way to be paid by the Gallery. B) A portract of John Nunn Richarts offered by Commander and Mos. R.J. Richarss, Dublin. () A painking by G. Caillelotte offered by the Caillebotte family, insurauce and transpott to be borne by the falleng. The Board accepted with grateful appreciation the following four pictures bequeathed by us L. S.M.C. Gimson, near Worcester: J.1. McCorthy by Si Johnston Tobes-Robertson Chalotte Milathy (sister of J.H. Mccarthy) by Eeward Matthew Hall Ts McCarthy (fraudmother of J. H. McCarthy) by John Olieffe To John Okeeffe (wife if the Painter) by John OKeekfe. 57 9. Ottoners CIEE. 10 OFCRS FoR DuRensE. 11. NEw OMCCRY WINC. 12. SHRW FEND The Board accepted with thanks a Portocut of Rev. J.M. Hamilton, A.M. O.D, by Sara Russar, R.H.A. Sffered as a gift by Miss J.B. Hamilton, Dublin. The Board Secided to purchase the following works:- ). 4 Gate A Quiet Read by Roderick OConor, offered by Mms orpen & Co, Solicitors, on behalf of Mr Emmet Dalton, Radlett. Ierts, for 41,000 (from Lave Fun) Prroposed by Mrs. fanly, Seconred by Dr. Henry. Judge Murnaghan Sissenting () The following eight Plaster bas- Relief by Michael Stapleton, offered by G, Kenger. Dublin, for (from the Grant- in-And) 250 1. Panel represents Cupso Bound. 2. Pavel represents the "Hounting of Cupidon a Pedestal 3. Cupio Drawing Venus with Swaws. 4. Standing Femall figure. S. Venus in the Bower. 6. Apollo. 7. Standing Male figure. 8. Diana on her Charot pulled by Stags. Puposed by ONr He Vere white Secouses by Dr, Wancorso Henny. The board noted a statement circulated by MM. Mndow on the present state by structure of the nent falleng wing. Mr Mundow added chat the wing would probably not now be completed until 1968. (a) The Board notes that the amount in the cuitent account On 3oth November, 1966, was £6,663-2-58. B) The board noter the Report of the Comptolles and Ansitor Genord or whe funt for the 13. LANE FND 14, LE NAIN PICTURE. 170 year cased 314t March, 1966. (a) The Board noter that the amount in the Current account on 30th November, 1966, was 11,001 -15-23. 1 (b) The band noted the report of the comptroller and Auditor Geveral on the fund for the year enes 311t December, 1965 (c) The Board decided to sign and seal at the meeting A warrant for transmission of p100 of 427o Land Bonds drawn for redemption. The Director informed the Boart that Menos, Hewn who sold this picture to the Gallerg, had unvertcken to have it re-restored free. The Board Secided that the Director should Consult the Nalian restoress for advice The meeting then conclused. dward Am Sime. 3 February, 1967. 171. 1. AROLDGIES JOR NON-ATTSNAMCE 2. MINUTES 3. LETTER BOr MRS O CEMMAIGH. 4 FLOREWTINE ART TRUMSYRSS EUNO 5. 15 NAIN PICTURE Snd February, 1967 A meeting of the Board of Govemnors am Guarians was held this say. Present were Mr. E. Q. McGuire, Chairman Mr. T. De Vare white, Fire- Pofessor Maurice MacGomgal Ms Brgid Ganly Mr. H. J. Mundow Professor Felix Hackett. The Hon. James. Q. Murraghan. Dr. Hancoise Henny, D. John Leyson The Hon. Conor, A. Maquire Mr S.Y. Gold beig and the Divector and Registrar. Recd. from: Sir Alex Mastin and Lord Moyne The Ptinutes of the prevous meeting were approved and signed. the Board noted a reply from Mrs. O Ceallagh to the Boards Vote of Sympathy at the prevous meeting on the seath of her husband. The Dweder reported that a sum of 420 had been collected to date and that he hoped to keep the collection going for a while yet. the Poard approved the Directors request that a film show should be held before the collection closed. The Board decided that the opinion S the Kalian Conserlutors should be obtained before proceeding with the cleasing of this picture. 9. 13 6. ACCOuFTICS IN BOBRO ROOM. 7. RE.BPRSINTMID OF BSRRO MENOER DIREETORS 8. BANUDL RSPORT OEEER AS OET OtFERS FoR JudcHBsto. 172 The Divestor reported that an improvement in the accousties of the Board Room Could be obtained by spraying the flat surface of the Cliling with a limpio as asbertos material. The Board approved this being done. The Board noted a letter from the Depatment of Eucation re-appointing Dr. Henny to the Board for a further term of fivegeass. The Drectors Annual Report for 1966 was appuored. PWr Mundow proposed that disclosure of the Details of the Shaw Fuind should also be made public. The matter was Jeferred to the next meeting to give the Director an opportunity to ascertain the attitude of the other legaties. The Boant accepted with thanks a Portrait 8f W. B. Yeats by hir William Rothenstein offered as a gift by hir John Rothenstein. the Boand decived to purchase the following works:- Siege of Callais School of Fontainblea (a) offered (amonymously by Dearr Laewrenson Sf for 2.000 (from the Shaw Find) Denry Proposed by Mr G. Goldberg, seconded by mrs Lanly. 6) Portrait of a Woman attributed to Alleverro Loughi, offered (anonymously) by Dean Lawrenson of Deny for 1300 (from the have Fund) Ropored by Professor Mesfongel, serouned by MN Gerence He Vore wliter. Brost of a many by John Hogan () offered by Wolfe Cherrick, Dublin, for $150. from the Lane Fund) Inhored 73 11 OFFER AS BEDUEST. 12 PIETURE LEWOINC POLICY. Prposes by Dr. Henry, seconded by Ms. Ganly (a) Portrait of Ruth Braper by Lean O'hullivars offered by Emmet Dalton, Dublin for 1100. (from the lave Tims Puposed by Mrs fanly, secowed by MM. De Vere viltute. (2) Iient If the Eagles Nest Clielaney by Monethan Fisher, offered by Q. Thompson, Belfast for (350 (from the Lane Fuus) Puoposed by Nr fold beg, seconded by Dr. Henry. till were aptroved unanimously except () where Hon. J, A. Murnaghen, Mr Mundow and Professor Hackett abstained. A postrait of Mayy Labsley Guest bequeathed by Many Lapsley fuest did not amoe for the meeting. The metter was defered, The repott of the Subcommittee on pictive lending scheme was placed before the meeting and discussed. The legclity of lending pictures not corered by insurauce was questioned the Director was instructed to approach the Attorney– General for his views and the matter was deferred to the next meeting. The Botird decived that the stallment all loaws to be sauctuoned by the Boant shoret be incluold in the Report The Disector prmised to submit a complete list of paintings loaved to Goremmen Depatments which had not been placed before the boand formerly. 13. RSQUEST FE LOAN. 14. RECULARONS COR ATTENOAS SARE 15. PobLESS Or NEw WING RSESpTiows 16 1N CMLLERY 17. CONCEKTS IN GALLGEY 174 Application for loan of 11 pictures for Irish Embassy in Rowe was approved. Application for loan of pictures to Depatwent of Education was deferved. The Board decided to sauction the loan of Portrait L Exmin Buoke by Sir Joshia Reynolss to the National Portrait fallery, London, for exhibition in Edinburgh and London from Aaugust to November, 1967. The Poand approved amenments and additions to the existing regulations as suggested by the Director - a draft of the awended regulations to be submitted at next meeting. The Board noted with approval the statement submitted by Mr Mundow on the progress of the new Gallery wing. The Board consiered the following equests for receptions in the Galley:- 9) From Department of Esucation for the Annual Conferance of the Pooksellers Assonation S Great Britain and Ireland in April, 167. (B) From Minister for Lands for the XIV Annual General Assemblyy of Conscil Intenctionale Se la Chasse in May, 1967. The board approved of (a) but decived that (by should be conbined to a private visit to the Galley with no reception. The Board agreed to the Radio Civeanns String Quatet holding two futher conserts in the Gallery during the present season. 175 18. SHAW END. 19. LONE ENO (1) The Board noted that the Amount in curtent account on 3/st Januery, 1967, was 4.513-0-8. ) The Boand agrea to pay the fee requested by the honron Policitors Mersrs Bentley Mlohe and howless, amounting to £7,000 guineds in respect of the perso specified and added that the Solicitors should be asked to send their account in future yearly at eus of each Marh. The Diredtor was asked to proint out to the Solicitors that there fees should be inclusive of Counsels opinions (3) The board decived to appoint a subcommittee consisting of the Chairman, Dr Leyoon. The Ion. J. A. Murnaghan and the Diredtor to consiter a statemant submitted by the Director on the policy to be adoples regarding the invertment Of the monies in the Shaw Fund. The Boand noted that the amount in the cunent account On 31st Jamrany, 1967, was 968-7.3. The meeting then concluded Crenciderar whih Vile Chen 7 April, 1867. 1. RPSLOGIES Fork NON -RTTSNDANCE 2. 1076 08 S4MONTHY. 3. RPOSINIMENT Of CHMIROAN AND SICS-CHMRMAN. H. MINATES S. DIRSEFOES BNYAL ReOR 7 April, 1967 A meeting of the Boars of Governors and Gueniams was held this Say. Present were: Mo, J De Never While, Vice -Chairman, Rofessor Mauice MacGougal Mr. J, F. Killy Mrs Brigi Janly Proferer Felix Hackett. Mr H. J. Mundow The Ihow James. A. Murnaghans Lord Mayne The Hon. Coner A. Maguire and the Director and Registrar. Mr Se heve Wihite look the chair in the abience of M E.A. Maquire Received from:- Mr E.A. Maguire. Ceptain Barton Dr. John Laydon hit Alex Martins. Sr Alfred Bat. The Board stoodas an expression of sympethy on the Death of former Divector, Dr Thomas Mesreery, On the proposal by Robessor Marfonigal seconed by now Royne, the Board unenimously ol- Appointed Mr E.Q. Maguire and Mr T De Vere Wlite as chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, for a further term. The minutes of the prenous meeting were approved ca signed. The Board Secived not to publish figures of the Shaw Bequest in siaw of the objections paised by 176 177 6. PICTURE LENOINC BerCY. 7. RSirthens bost Wonel WAtt 8. ROEUPROWS 1N CALSRY. the other legaties to the publication of such information. The Board approved of the secons repat pioture-lending pdicy as submitted by the sub- Committee, subject to the Attorrey-Geveral giving his approval as to the formr of indemnty offered by the formment on behalf if pictures on loars to fovermment Departments. The Board aftroved the reised list If regulations for attendant Staff, subject to the elimnation of the last sentence of Paragraph 3 beganding the clearing of works of ast under an attendants care. the boadd appoved the consitions of the examination for the establishment of attendants as submitted by Depatment if Eucetion. The Boad considered the following requests for Receptions in the Galleny: (a) from Minixer for habout for reception on ot May 1967, for Feest Day of St. Joseph the the worker. 6) from Minister for Heallh for reception 18th May, 1967, for Institute of Water Engineers. C) from The Thoraae Society of Great Britain and Ireland for reception on Friday 7th July, 1967. (d) from International Bar Assonation for reception on July 8th, 1968. C from Rinises for Lands, appealig for reconsideration I boards oecsion at the Febuay 1967 meeting not to have a veception in the Galley for the 8IV Annush General Assenlly f conscil Internatinale De Le Charse in May, 1967. A. RPRSINTHEN O NEW BSARD MCTIBER 15 RSDUETTS Tox LOANS. oboe to 11. BUEr. OftOR AS 12 CIET 178 The Beard approved (a) and () and decieed to reject (b) and (D), adding in the case of (o) the Interrational Par Assocation that the Board regrets that facilities in the Gallery would be insdequate for numbers envisaged. The Board Senoes to permit the seception in the case (C) in View if the circumstances outlined by the Minise in his appeal. The Board decides that a proposal by Mr. Mundow that the number of receptions in any year be restricted to a certain quote should be ocased for Discusmor at the next Board meeting. The Board noted a letter from the Minister for Exucation appointing her Alfred Beit to the Board for a period of 5 years from 1st March, 1967 The boand decives to sanition the following loans:- (a) View in Subfolk by Gainsborough to deals Bequest, Kenwood, for an exhibition enttled The orgins of Landcape Paunting in England from 13th June. to 19ch September, 1967. (b) La Malice by Laveret and Les Tours De Cates by Cherdin to Royal acadeiy of Aot, houdowr for an exhilition entilled Nauce in the 18th Centring to be held this coming Winter. The Board decided to accept the following pictures bequeathed by Lady Helen Fitzgerald:- Bushess [ Leinster by Lehman Dube Leindex by Lelman The Board was offecd the puture Catherine Of Braganze by Poter Sely as a gift by Mr H.C. Laay. Os, hawever, this work was wulikely to be bung, it was felt that we should reper the matter to MN, fotoberg for his avvice. 179 B. Oftors bod JuReHC. 1 78 26 2 14 PORSSS OF NEW WINC. 15 S1RW FNO. The Board decived to purchase the following items:- (a) Landscape by Hebert high, dated 1759 offeed by Andrew O’'Connor for 195-00 (from the Grant-io -Aid). 6b) The Reheassal by W, Orlorne, offered by Stephen Green, King Wt, Dublin, for 135 guireas. from the Grant-in Awd) (C) Croed Wooden Fhath C. 1800, offered by City Autiques for150-0.0 (from frant inted (d) The Terbruggen picture was withderwn at the request of the Divedtor. as afeckag which was nety hossemepeos (2) The Limestone figure was not offered to the loadd as the Director had Siscoverto it was partly moderss And theefore not suitable. The board noted with appoval the statement submitted by Mr Munidow On Che progress of the new falleng wing and asked that their appreniation be conveyed to all those concerned with the new building. The Boast added that their appenation of the now Secoration of the Stalien fallerg also be conveyed to those concerned. (a) The Board noter that the amount in the Shaw Fund Current account on 31st March, 10), was 381-6-3. (b) The Board decived to approves the sub-committees report on the investment of the thant tund monies and gave the Diredor power to approach the Commirnoners of Charitable Bequests ffor permission to nwest not more than half 16. 17 LANE PuNO Mien IKONS. 180 the fund in Irish And British secunities and Equities. (6) The Boand agreed to the request that the legatees should pay an advance to Dan H. Lawrence, who is preparing for publication a work on Shaws letters, to be refunded from royalties on the sale of the book, providing the Public Trikee has no objection to such a procedure The Board noter that the amount in the current account I, the have Fund on 31st March, R67, was 143-7-3. The Divedtor informed the Board that he was in consultation with the Government on the question of the acceptaine of this Collection of ikous in lieu of Death Suties in respect of the Seath of Mrs. Allen. The Board Secives that A special meeting should be called if the Dineder felt that this was recessary. I be meeting then concluded. atward A Sane 2 June, 1967. 181 1. APoLoCiS for AONRTTSNDANCE. 2. MINUTES S. NEW BOARO MGNBER H. L221 PICTipE S. BLLEN IKONS 6. LE17Ex Eory Codmror S Lt Bonk. 2 SunE, 1967. A meeting if the board of Governors and fuerdians was held this say. Present were:- MT. E. A. Maguire, Chairman TW T. De Vere Whitt, Vice-Chairman. Probenser F.G. Hackett Mrs Brigid Ganly No. H. J. Mundow The Kenw. James, A. Murnaghan Sir Alex Matin Dr. Hanevise Henry Dr. J. Leyson S.Y. Goldberg Sr. Alfred Beit. and the Directer and Regidour. leccived from how Royne and M J. F. Kelly. The minutes of the pnevious meeting were approved and signed with one amanment. Minute No. 13 (3) to read: The Terbruggan picture was withdrawn at the request of the Dindot. the Chairman welsomen hr Alfred Beit to the Boand at this his first weeting Consideration of the offer of this pirture as a gift was Defened at F4 foldbergs request. The botd noted that there was nodansion yet from Department of Finause on the quation 88 acceptance I this eolection in liew & Death Duties. A letter from the Secrltary, Deportmat of Labou, thanking the Board for the use of the allayy for their reception an lot May 1967 was notes. 1.TAMOx ART COMPCHTON. 8. REGUESTS FoR LOANS J. OFFER R CAEE 10. OttERs tol PRCHBSE. 11. RORCRSS SF WolKS AT HUCTON. 12 The Board uranimously appoved of the of M Feense De Vere white as their appointment represeunlative at the judging of this competition for 1 The board dended to sauction the followng toans: (C) To Nationel Sallery of Canada: Trrumph of the Enchaist by Jacob porssaens for an exhibition to be held in late 1968. (6) To Guercins Exhibition, Bologna: Three works by Guerano for an exhibition to be held in 1918. The Board Decived to accept with thanks Portrait of Mary Kepaley Ejuest by John Butler a Yexts bequedthes by Mrs. Guest. The Board decided unavimously to purchase the following works: (a) Poxquerolles, Landscabe by Albet Ttarquet offered by Crave Kalman fallery, horson for £6,850 (from the shew Fune). (B) Tris Secorative groups by Anore Brustdon, offered by Heim, London, for $3,000 (from the Shaw Frin] (less (150 outstanding in respect If orerpayment for Crucibir) Net 62,853. As the sculpture Figune of Lt Dominie fighting the Argan Heresy bad nt amoest in time for the meeting, consideration o this item was Deferred. The Boand approved the Director attending the forthcoming Auctian at Christies, Londow, ad brding on behalf of the Board for the following works- B3 13. 12. PICTURE LENDING PONICY. RSESPTeNS IN CALLURY. Portoait of a Woman by Bacchracca; bidding up to 35,000 guineas peomittes. 6) School of Botticelli painting - hading up to 100,000 guiveas permitted. The Boand discussed this metter with paticular reference to loans of pictures to Government Departments but Jefewed action pending a reply from the Government stating its proposals on providing an indemnity in respect of such loaws MW Goldberg requested the Board to conswder permitting the loan of a number of pictures to Cook Gallery without insuraire cover. The Board considered that the statement of the attorney -Geverl Do not eaver this. The Board discussed this metter and decided that each request for use of the Galleny for receptions be treated on its merits. Applications for permission to hold the following receptions were considered:- (a) Reception in April 1968 received from Institute of Chemistry. (b) Reception in July, 1918 aeceived from Central Bank of Ireland. The Board rejected (a) in sias of the large number of guests enviseged and adjourned its decision in the case of (B) to the July meeting in order to hear the noews t Dr Leyson who had left the meeting. 14. SHAW EINO 18088 tcp PRebRSSS of 16 NEW WING STARLINS OF 17. CBLLURY. OPUNING oF 18. Ntw CBrokI WINC. 184 (a) The Board noter that the amount in the current account of the Shaw Frind on 31st May, 1967 was p4, 650-7-1. 6 The Boars noter a statement by the 5 Diredtor on the progress made to date by the Investment Bank of Ieland on the matter of the ol-investment bf the Shaw Frins:- ()) that the Commissioners of Charitable Bequests had agreed to the fovenors investing up to $25000 in each spenified equity; (1) that sheres to the Salue o $51,000 had been purchased to Sate. The Board notes that the amount in the curtent account of the dane Jius on 31st May 1967 amounted to p366-5-7. the satement The Boand noted with approval submitted by MWr Mundow on the progress to date of the new Gallery wing. The Board approved a scheme submitted by the Divector for the staffing of the Galleng. The Board discussed various exhilitions to Celebrate the opening of the new wing as follows:- (a) A large exhilition of European painting was suggested by TW. Mundow and the Dinedor was instructed to approach the Minister for Evucation to enquire if the Government would Sponsor this. (b) The Divedor proposes an exhibition if Amercan Painting for three centinies which had not been umertaken in Evrope. He proposet visiting the U.S. to arrange this and to inaugurate the Paxefactors If the Nationel alleng of Irdamd whose contributions would be 185 14. ORAWINCS. ERHIDITON IN LONOON NATIONAE 20. CALLURY Book 21. SIR OWEN SMPEY uses to bear all expenses of this exhibition And future purchases. In this Connestion be reported that he had discussed - with DN. Daviel Wildenstein the possbility of bringing the exhilition of drawings to New York in the Autimus. N Willenstein would bea all expenses for the exhilition un his New York fulleng and this would act as a point of depature for the inaupiration of the scheme. The Board wied the Directors Deport on his vrsit to houdow in connection with the opering of the Drawings exhibition in Wildensteins, The Director informed the Board that he had been in communication with the Government on the question of the publication 8f book on the National fallery of Ireland which wold retail at about 18-8-0 and that regotiations were practically Complete. The Poan aptroved in principle of this scheme. The Boand heard a repot from the Diredtor reganding his Visit to hir Owen O’Melley at Oxpord. Sir owen and his son wished their collection family poutraits to be given to the Nationel fulley. Unforturately whese were entailed and theyy would wull jointly offering them as a loars. They would also state that they be happy if the Boand cent would them agains to any suitable public brilding or foverment premises. The Board instructed the Dinedor to procad with his aortangements in the matter. The meeting then conclused. temiderenthie. 7 JuLY 1967 186 187 1. APDLOGIES tok Now. ATTENOANCE L. MINUTES S. AEN 1KONS 4. RIREHBIE oC WORKS Ar Buction 11h Jury, 1967 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this Say. Present were: FW. Tereuce De Vere White, Vice-Chairman. M. H.J. Mundow Professor Felix Hackett Mr J. F. Killy. 5 Ms Brigi Ganly The Hon. James A. Murnaghai. Lord Moyne Dr. John Layson The Hon. Conor A. Maquire Sir Alfred Beit and the Director and Reystrar MMr. De Vere white took the Chair in the absence of the Chawrman. Received from Mr E. A. Maguive Mpessor M. Me Gonigal Dr. J. Reffetty. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed. The Board noted the letter from the soverment stating that they would not be ins a position to accept these choors in lieu 5p Death Suties and portponed further action pending a firm offert for purchase from M Allen. The Board noter the Divectors statement that he had not purchased either of the pictures at Christies auction in London in June. The Divector ifoomes the Boars that he has purchard a book of engravings in his 5. RSEEPTION RE CEWIRPE BRWK 6. REQUESTS JOR LOANS 7. OFEERS FoR RkerSC 188 stow name and offeed this to the Board At the purchase price (415). The Board unanimously agreed to purchese the work at that price (from the Ckmot- 1N-MO). The Board noter that the Central Bank has now withrawn their request for the holding of a reception in the National Gallery. The Board decided to sanction the following loans: (a) T3 Wildenstins, New York; the drawing exhibition now in Wildewstein’s houdon. (6) to Coras Trachlala 1 a selection of the items in the present Swift exhilition in the Gallery for an exhibition in U.S.A. for a penod of approvimately 6 months. (2) Ts Ulster Muscum, Belfast:- a selection At items from the horbt exhibition for an exlibition to be held in the Autuemn of 1967. The Board decided to purchase the following works:- a) 17th Centiny Seville Woodcawing offeres Paris for 17/50 (from the CRMTNNO Heim, by pposed: Tr Brigis Gauly Qi: Hon Conor A, Maguire (umaninous ly). (b) Bust of Cndiral Gindo Bentivoghs by Nancois Duguesnoy called H Fiammergo offered by Hem, hondon for £6,000 (from the Sorow Fuind) Proposes: how Royne Que :Tos B. Janly. Profesor Hackett Mr J.F Kelly and How. James 139 8. 9 10 PICTuRE LSNOING. POLICY CONCCRTS 1H CMIERY OPENING Ot NEW CMEEY WINE. A. Murnaghan Abstaining. 3 Malian Chaim (Late 16th Centary (C) hombars) offered by Michel Dumez-On of of London for ₤820 (from the CRANTIN.AAID) Proposed: Trs Brigis Gauly Low: his alfred best (unanimously). (d) 4 stems of furniture offered by Lord Galway, Bolland House, hondon, for $2,000 from the Shaw Frun) subject to the attorney- Geveral being satisfied that such furniture comes within the mearing of the Act under which works of art are purchased. Propored: Lord Mayre Lnd: Ms Brigd Ganly; the Son. James A. Murnaghan soting against and N 1. JMundow abstaining. The Board decided that consideration of the repot on the picture lending policy be portposed to the October meeting. The Board decided that permission be givin for the Radis Eireaun quatet to present a further senes of four concents in the falleng Juring the coming season. The Board noted a letter stating that the Minister for Edication could not agree that the foornment should spouset a European exhibition for the opering of the new fallery wing. Following some Discussion the Board decived that the opening exhibition should consist of a Display of the best of our own pictures, but secided that an Amercan Roon shoald be inclided in the new wing and gave permission to the Divector to make whateve arrangements be consiers recessary to this end. 11 VISIT of 1F MLAN Linionves 12. SWW TUND LANC 13. PND. SALE oF 14. Per CAnO Rllonictiors 15. NEw CMRY WINC 190 The Board noter with approval the work being carnes out at present by the Italia restoration team and decides that a full statement of the entire cost of the speration be placed before the Board at the Octiber meeting. the Board agreed that the Restoess be invites to attens again in Summer, 1968. (6) The Board poter that the amount in the Cuntent account on 30th June, 1967, was £547-6-2. (b) The Board noted that 167,000 worth of equities had been purchased to date under the new Shaw Fund Invertment Scheme. The Board desides that a full statement of the position be places before the Board at the next meeting. The Board noted that the amount in the curtant account oor 3oth June, 1917 was 432-4.-10 The Board appreved a suggestion by the Director that certain Post caros at present on sale be disposed of to a commercial firm at a reduced price subject to sauction being received from the Department of Finame to Do this The Board nted with approval the statement provided by Mt. Mundow on the present satisfactory state of progress of the new wing. The meeting then Concluded. Totwara An Smie 20 6 October, 1967. 191 1 2. 3. 4 S. ILLNCSS Of DIRScTeR APerOCiES to HOWORTENDANCT M7INUTSS PncRSE of Ako Tuk E TTMAN RCorllss 20 October, 1967 A meeting of the Board of Governors and fuandians was bels this Say. Present were: Mr E. C. MeGjuire, Chairman Probessor Fela Hackett Professor Naunce MecGougal. Mr. John, F. Killy, Ar. H. J. Mundow Lord Myne Dr. John Laydon The Hon. Conot A. Maquire Sir alfred Beit Mrs Brigid Sanly and the Director and Registoar The Board notes that the meeting of the board had been portponed from 6th October one to the Divector being ill and about from Duty for a pense of 10 6ays. Received from: Mr T. De Vere Wlate Ceptain Batton Sir Aler Martin The Iover, James C, Murnaghes. Dr. J. Raftery Rr J. Y. Goldberg. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed. The Boand noted the repart of the attorney- Geveral on the legality of the falley to purchase furniture and desided to accept his advice. It was secided that a copy of the Attorney– Geverall report be circulated to eash Boat Member. The Board noted that the expenses incved by the Ialian ocdtoress on their orsit to the 6 FISITER CNGRAYINGS. T. RE-APPOMSITRNT Of BSRRD. NCR 8. PICTUKE- LNOIC POLICY B STRTE AND STKOR BODIbS. 192 Callery in the Summer Amountee to 13,341-187. The book of engravings by Fisher which had been purchassd at the previous meeting was inspected by the Poard members. The boan notes a letter from the Department of Esucetion &c appointing Hon. Conor, A. Maguine to the Boand for a further panos of 5 years. The board decided to accept the recommendations of the Attorney Geveral as proposed by the Director on the question of loaning pictures Coveret by Government indemnity -1.C. to accept the offer of the Government to indemniby against loss ot Samage on works loaned to govenment premises. All loans to be submitted to the I Note: Board for approval an recoved in the minutes. The pictures on loan to be I periodically inspected PegalaolycS by the National C Sallary Staff. The Board deades accordingly to (1) to approvet the loans of purtures a) Dr, Hillery, Minider for habour: Iortrart of Countess Markiencz by Ainna Nordgray and two Nethamel Ihowe Landscapes (b) Irish Embassy in Pairs (3 Barvetts) Board Failte Erreamr (offices alroas)- (C) pictures to be submittes. (1) to patpone consideration of other requases. () that the Dinector should inform Mr. Gold berg of the Boxrds Sension. 43 9 RSGubSTS ToR LOANS. 10. OCEERS N CIET 11 OttExs on C0AN. The Board decves to Approves the following lans (A) Picte (Drawing) and Advration of the Magi Drawing) to National Gallery of Canada for an exhibition of paintings by Jordaens to be bels in late 1968. (b) Portrait if a Man by Penonrean; Still Life by Cherrin; The Beath of Rilo of Cooton by Pachelier. The Apotheosis of Roussian by Tubest Robert and The Manquis Se Vaudrewnh by Alexander Roslin, to the Royal Academy London, for an exlibition entitle Nause in the Eighteenth Centiny to be held early in 1968. (6) A number if plaster casts as selected to The Iith Georgian Society for secoration in Castletown House. Ca Kildare. the Boar d to accept with thanks the following gifts: (a) Self Postrait wawing by John Butle Yeaks presented by Miss 2. Murtay, Washinglons, D.C. U.S.A. (6). One miniature and two Saguerrotypes preseted by Mrs Christina Edgewath Calvin, Oxford. The Boand decived to accept with thanks the following stems offered on loan:- attributed to a (a) Bust of Citropos follower 8f Nichelangels, offeres by Lily. McCormack. Countees 6b) Bronge Bust of General Jose Se San Liberator Of Argentine, 1816, offered by Tatin Minuster for External Affairs. 12 OFPSrs For PuReHRSE. 194 The Board decided to purchase the following works:- (a) Portrait of the Marguis So Vandreml by Alexanore Roslin (1718 -1793) offered by falerie Heim, Pavis, for $25,000 (from the Shaw Frimn). Proposed by how Royne, Seconded by Profersor Machonigal, Propessor Hackett, Mr. Kelly and Mr Mundow Voting against. (b) Bust of Phillipe Emmaneh Se Corraine, Denc de Mercoeut (1558-1652) by Barthlemy frienr (1550-161) offered by Henr, Londors, for 16,000 from the Shaw Frind). Proposed by Mrs Ganly, seconded by Sir Alfres Beit, Propessor MacGonigal abstaining. (9) Iole Boys painting by W. Mulready offered by W. T. Williamson, Dublin, for B300 (from the Grant- in- Aid) (d) Capping the Bees, painting by William Mulready offered by the Me Innes Galley of Fine Painlings, Sussex England, for /.45 (from the Grant-in. Aid) (C) Holmes Emporins painting by Sadler Offered by R. MicDonnell, Dublin for (45 (from the lyvant. in- aid). (B) Still Life painting by George Shaep offect by Mrs. Patirua Wilson, Duklin, for 75 (from the pant. i. and) 9) Two evemel paintings of 19ch Centiiy sceves offered by Mr Mangaret Morris, Lusk, Co. Dublin, for ₤100 (from the Grantin-aid) h). Bust of Helen Favsit by Folay offered by Revin Mouaghan, Dublin, for 25 giineas (from the Grant. in. Aw) (i) Bnawing Sparanza offered by Revin 8f Tongghan, Dublin for 125 (from the Grant. in- Aid 113 13 NEW CMLLEKY WINC. 14 OPENING OF NEw GAMERY 15. onmission To CAST BRONEES. 16 RE EXHIDITION 17. CILILORONS ART 15O2DAY. 18 SHow FNO ) Two Spatsmen in Scotland painting by Charles Grey. Purchased by the Director at Adems for 431 and offered by him for $31 (from the Grant-in- Aid). Hems (6) to (j) inclusive proposes by the Honor. Coner A. Maguine, seconder by Lond Royne unanmously) The board nited with Approval a statement provided by Mr. Mundow on the present state 8f progress of the New Wing. the Doand dowed that the date of opening should be in September, 1968. The Board decived that each if the following works should be cast in bronge: (a) Head of the President by Jeroure Connor 6) Head of W.B. Yeats by albet Power he Drector informed the Boan chat all necessary pemissions to do this had been received. The Board decides that an exhibtion 8 the work of AE io celebrate his centerary should be organised in the gallery– to open October, 1967. in he Boand Denved that the annuel Children's Aut lidway should take place in the falleyt Chrikmes, 1967. a) The Boad nnted that the amount in the Currank account on 30th September, 1967 was /6, 759-4.8 (b) The Board noter a statement from the Investrent Bank of Ireland on the pssent salue of and average 19. LPANE PUND 196. yeld of the Shaw Frim Rivestments as on 25/0/67 Sumsmay; List A: Government Secmiles; Current Value: 6 276,872. hist B: Equities cnent Selve: k 265,902. hort A: Average Yiels 15-17.-11/. 00 " 45-4.10to host B. T otal pressnt Salue of Lund on 25th Septanter 1967 - L 542, 854. (C) The Boan noter the statement of the accounts of the Shaw Fand as certified by the Comptroller and Auditor- General in respect of the year ended 3lst March, 1967. (D) The boand desived to sanction the following payments from the finnd: () (271-8-6 to Investment Bank of Ireland in respect of ½ yearly fee. (1) [ 1,825-0.0 to London Solicitors, Bentlay Stokes 8 howless in respect of services for year ended 31st March, 1967. (2) The board decided to sign and seal a document of transfer of morie in respect of the sale of $100,000 of 54 to National Develpment Loars 1979/84 subject to the scrutiny of the Finance Subconmittee. (a) The Board user that the amount in the have Fund Current account on 3oth September, 1967. was p 1, 320-9-8. (B) The Board notes the statement of the accounts of the have Trnd as certified by the Comptroller and Auditor - General in respect of the year endes 30th December, 1966 The meeting then Conclived. Eshward Am Sie St December, 1961. 197 1. APOLObIES CoR DONORTTEHDANCE 2. MINUTES 3. REUTBE IN CBENY 4 PICTURE LENOWC POLIEY TOSINTE ANO OTIER BSPIES 13t December. 1967 A meeting of the Boandt of Governors and fuardians was helo this day. Present were: Mr. E. A Melquire. Chairman Mr. T. De Vere White, Vice- Chairman Rrobessor Maurice Macfomgal Rrs Brigid Sanly N. John T. Killy Dr. Joseph Raftery Profersor Felox Hackett Mr. H. J. Mundow Hon. James C, Murnaghans Dr. Hancvise Henry D. John Laydon Sir Alfres Beit and the Dovector And Registoar. leceived from Sir Alex Mastins Don Conor Q. Maquire. Lord Noyne: The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed with the following amadments: () Mrs Brign Fanly was present at Che meeting () The wow "regularly" (Note II w8) should be changed to penodically, The Board Secided that the German Institute for Cultural Relations be pemitted to hold a couret in the gallery on 30th Januey, 1968 on the occasion of the visit of Brobe Quartet to Ireland The Board d eaded to accept the consitions of the indeminityy offered by The Minister for Finance in his letter of 14 November, 1967 and by An Tavinach in his letter 8f 27 November, 1967 in Pespect of the Chester Beatty pictenes, V13. that the Government would Indemnity the Board against loss or Damage in the case of loan to local bodies provising such bodies S. DIREETOES VISIT TO U.S.A. C. GYHISITION of CHRISTMAD CRIB eft6as to 7. PUREIHASE 198 unsertook to indemniby the Minister for Finance against one half of the salue and subject to satisfactory secunty and other precautions. The Director was asked to draw up and submit to the Board at their rext meeting a scheme of ways of implementing the terms of the scheme. The Boart notes a report by the Director on his recent visit to U.S.A. A sum of $4.160 has been subscribed by the Ameican Benefactors and was lodged in Americe. The proceeds of the Wildcurtein Exhibition of Drawings would be added to this. the Board agreed that peomission be given to Sisplay a Christmas Crib in the possession of M, and Mos. John Hunt, Daily, Co. Dublin in the faller at Christmas, 1967. the Board decided to purchase the following works:- () 6 waterwolouss by Jack B. Yeats:- (6) The Cirius Chariot C. 1888 (b) Man from 1894 Erranmere C. On the Broads 1899 19 1899 (D) do do 1899 e) 1906 (b) hough Gill offeced by Victor Waddington, London, for p 2.205. purchased from the Shaw Fund). Proposed by M.J.F. Kelly; seconded by Rofessor Mex Gourgal; How. James A. Murnaghan voting against. (1) (a) Watecolour by Daniel Mraclise: Marrige of. Ee and Stroughort for p400 (b) Portrait in Oils by Gilbert Stuart: Bernan Shaw for t 1,650. 199 offeer by Thomas Agrew I hous, London; for both purchosed from the Shaw Funs). Proposest by Mr De Vere while; seconded by Mrs. fanly; Alsawn Dr J. Raftery against in the case of the 4 Meslise picture. 4 2. Je l The Bsod noted with approval the statement S. NEW CALLER WIN6. provided by Per. Mundow as the satisfadtory state go progress of the new fallerg wing and a special vote of thanks was passed to him and to the office of Public warks on the kngress mave. Ar Mundow undertook to convey the Boards statement to all concerned. The adeed not to permit. The Iish 4. REEEPNON Flour Millers Assoniation to hdd a shem 1n CMLERY. reception in the Galley on the occasion of their Kint to the Galleny Suiring their General Assembly in June, 1968 but agreed to the sist or Monday 3 June, 1968. 10. 5HAW (9) The Boand noted that the amount in the FUND ceanent account on 30th November, 1967 was 5,657-16-9. (A) The boand noted that a sum of approx. £132,000 was now moested in equities under the new Shaw Fund Investment Schame. The Drector explaied that the figure given at the previous meeting, s1z. £265,982 represented an invertment in equities plus the investment of $150,000 in Excheques Bills (C) The Boast noted the report of the Sub- Committee on their meeting on 23n October, 1967. The Subcommittee states that they approved of the work being cared out by the Investment Bank 9 Ireland; that they were satisfied that no unnexcetsary commissions were beiog charged in the case of transfers of holdings from one Government stock to another, and that the signing and the stallment of transfex of mories sealing of 200 in respect of such a transaction at the Board meeting of 20th Ocober, 1967 was in order. (d) The Boan appoved the payment of t 1, 570 from the Trinn to the Grant-in. And account. this was necessitates by the fact that the purchase b (1) MICh Centiny Seville wood-canine from Heim for 4750 and (1) 3 Stalian late 16lk Centany Lomben chairs from Michel Dumez-Onof for $820 from the frant-in-and at the meeting of in July, 1967 had Sepletes this account to the extent that fiens) were not available for such necessary expenses as to picture frames, insurance on pictures, etc repairs The Botrs were informed that the Comptoreler and AuDilor- General had no objection to this proteevure, provding that at no stage Could the Gtant-in-Aw recipts for Ary one year exceed the approved figure in the Estimates - 12,500. (6) The Drector informed the Board of the letters received from the Rondon solicilors, following Athes and Lowless:- Bentleys (1) That the cost of fees and Dicbursements is respect of year ended 31st March, 1967 totalled $1,703-15-6, and that a refund of 121-4-6 was accordingly enclosed. This was noted by the Board. That the deducted tax to date in respect 1) 8 year 1967/68 wasp15341-9-9. This was noted by the Board. 11) That certain papers of the estate of Mos. Shaw were now available for Disposal and that the question Aroxe as to whether the British Museuny who sought them and offace a sum rotuch would pepresent a payment of £54 to the Galley should have thom or whether efficts should be made to obtain a greater price. The Board decived 201 11. LANE FUND (1) that the papers be solo divert to the Bitish Muscurs that the question of reprinting the Constable Standard Edition of Shaws works now arose for consideration and wold involve the beneficianes in a Contribution of 50to S. the corts by letting the publishes have this proportion if the income from reprints for 7 years. The Board agreed to Chis axxangement. That the way was naw clear for the () implementation of the Trust Scheme and that on the Signing of the Decd by the Board, the orginel dummors could issue before the end of 1967. The Board agreed that the Seed would be signed at a special meeting of the Board to be called for this purposes pronised How. James A. Murnaghans and A De Vere white were satisfied the matter was in order. (V)) that an anmuityy Amounting to £11,653-92 in 32 /s Heasury Stock 79/81 was now available to the three bereficiares as the result of the Seath of Miss Patch, Mr. Shaw's secretary. The Boan decided that the shere of the Stock proper to the falleng should be sod and the proceeds sent to the falleng The Board noted that the amount in the current account of on 35th November, 1967 was ₤1,552-19-8. The meeting then concluded. orward Mn Sune 2 February, 1968. 1VotE oF SYMORTHY 2. APOLDGIES FOR NON -RTTSWOANEE 3. MIINATES 202 Lind Februany. 1968 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guadians was belo this Say. Present were: Mr. E.C. McGuire, Chairman Captain J.B. Barton Professor Felix Hackett Dr. Joseph Raftery M. H. J. Mundow Howr. James C. Murnaghan how Moyne Dr. Wancoise Henry Dr. John Leyson Nr. G.Y. Goldberg and the Director and Registrar. The Board stood as an expression of sympathy with the relatives of the late Sir Chester Beattys. Received from: Sir Alfres Beit Mrs Brigis Ganly Professor Maurice MacGonigal Mr. John Kelly Hon. Comer A. Maquire The minutes of the previous meeting wer approved and signed with the following amendments.- C) Lord Moynes apology for uon- attendance, madvertantly omittes, to be included in Par. I. b the words Dr. J. Raftry abstaining in the case of the Gilbot Stuat picture to be substituted for Dr. J. Raftery against in the case If the maclise picture at en of Par. 7 203 4 DIRSCTORS ANNUAR REPORT 5 PRSSS CONIEERSACE PICTuRS 6 LENOING DOLICY To STATE ANO DTKER BOOIES The Divector’s report for 1967, Consisting two poots: of (a) General Report intenved for publication Awo (b) Confidential Report (not for publication) was considered by the Board. It was secided to adopt the Report subject to the following. (a) Under Leaving Staff, the wors Restoreon to be substituted for Restorer. (b) the words 4 receptions were held in the Gallery during the year, be substituted for the statement under the heading Receptions (C) The wow final in the paragraph under heaving Access to Gallery be omitted and the words and it is hoped that permission will shartly be granted should be omitted also. (d) Government approval be obtained before publishing the paragraph on Government Indemnity under beaving Loans of Victures. (2) The architect should be consulted on the question Of the fireproofing of the New Gallerg extension. the Board agreed that a press conference be called for the purpose of publication the Report and the conference to incleoe Radis and TV. representatives. The Divector sibmitted a scheme for implementation of the Picture lenving pslicy already agreed on. Following consideration 7. REQUEST FOKLOANS 8. RSGUEST Cok LEEEPTION H. STERAS CIFT. 10 OEENs toR PukeHRSE 204 the Bolrd decided that an Indemnity in full from the Minister for Firance was acceptable. The Director was instructed to seek an interview with the Minister And to enquire if the indemnity for local authorities was legal and if the Minister could obtain that Independent of the gallerg; M. Goldberg to accompany the Drredtor on a second visit if this be necessary. The Boaod Decived to sanction the following loaws: (a) To Nelson Art Gallerg, Kausas City:- lean of Drawings exhibition now at Wildenkeins New York for a period up to the end of March, 1968. (b) To East Kent and Folkestone Cot Centre:- Loan of a number of drawings for an exhibition to be helt from March 7tp to April 20th, 1968: The Board decided to appove a reception in the galleng on the 30th Apre, 1968 for the International Federation of Journelists because o the nature of the Federation and the possible publicity element. The Board dended to accept with thanks a watercolour The King’s Threshold offered by Victor Waddinston. The board decived to purchase the following works: (a) a cellecton of (list supplied) of 24 Thous of the Greek and Russian Schoobs from C. 1300 to C. 1780 offered by W.E.D. Allen Esq, Waterbord for F 100,000 (Aass a Donation of ₤ 20,800 given by Mr, Allen who also a undertook to pay the cost of producing 203 11. NEW CMLLERY WINC 12 SHAW TUND catalogue of the collection). It was agreed that the collection would be Ae Board fuds is convenieir by and kept together as far as possible would be called the Natasha Allen Collection. Proposed by Lord Moyne; seconded by Dr. Raftery. Mr. Mundow abstaining; Hon. A. Murnaghan And Pofessor Hackett James against. Voting from the SHow Frnd). ) Oil painting Peast of the Gros, school of Ponlaineblean offered by Gerald 36/37 Sth William Street, Dublin Revyon for p1,350. Imposed by Dr. Henry; seconded by MN. Goldberg. Professor Hackett abstaining; Dr. Kaftery having left the meeting from the LANE frrn) enetian 16th Certury Cassone c) offered by Heim, London for 11, 200. Mr foldberg; seconded by Dr. Henry. Prposed by Ananimously approved; Dr Raftery having meeting left the from the LANE fend). The Board noted with appoval the statement provided by Mr. Mundow on the Very satisfactory progress of the New Gallery wing, and thanked An Minvow for providing these reports for each Board meeting. A) Trust Decd: The Boand Decioed that the Seal of the Board be affixed to the trust Seed concerned with the Shaw Find and made between the Public Trustee and tthe benefactors thereof Pxposes by Hon. James A. Rumeghen seconded by Mr foldberg. 13 CANE LNO 14 BEIT PICTURCS 206 The Seed was accordingly signed and sealed at the meeting. (b) The Bodod noted that the amount in the current account on 31st January, H68, was 5754-8-2. The Board noe that the amount in the current account on 31st Janany, 1968 was f2466-7-S. The Board agreed to accept with thanks an offer from Sir Alfred Beit of 9 pictures from the Bat Colection on loan to the Galley for exhibition In the Galley during the Spoing. The meeting then concluded. terme devirtiac Sch April, 1968. 207 1 APDLOGIES FoR AON- ATTGNOANEC. 2. s0TE ot SYMPRTHY ELECTON OF 3. CHHMIRMSRW AND VICE. CHRIRMAN 4 MINUTSS S PICTHLE -LFDDINC DorCY 5th April 1962 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians took place this day. Pesent were: Mr. Teneuse De Vere While, Nie-Chairman. Mr. H. J. Mundow Popessor Maurice Mac Gonigal, CHA Dr. J. Rafteng Mrs. Brigis Gauly R.H.A. Lord Moyne Dr. John Leydon and the Direstor and Regidrar In the absence of Mr. E.A. Maguire. N De here while took the chair. lceived from: Mr E. A. McGuire. Sir Alex Martin hr Alfres Beit Hon, Conor A. Maquire The board stood as an expression of Sympethy with the relatives of the late Mb. Donagh O’Malley. On the proposition of Lord. Moyne, seconded by Dx.Leydon, Mr. E. Q. Maguire and Mr. Terence De Were while were unavmously &c elected Chairman and Vire- Chairman respectively. The minutes of the piterious meeting were approved and signed with the following awendment: No 10 (a) Lnd sentence should read: It was agreed that the collection would be kept togelhe as far as the Board found it conveniently possible. The Diveder peada letter from the Minister 6. REReLT oN SIIEENC T. PSRMISSIoN To Ookkow PICTURES. 8. RSQUEPR FoR LOANS 208 for Evucation which confined that the Minider for Fenance was satisfied that Local Councils had power to insemnify Against loss in the case of loans to local authorities, the Botrd decded to accept this statement. following this the Board decides that a loan of pictures requested by Office of Public Works for Aows An Nachtaram Should be made. The Board noter the Directors report on the investigation of the Organisation and Methoos Officer sent by Depadment of Education and the subsequent visit to the Galleny of the Deputy Secretary of the Department, Mr Mcc Gearailt awo his Establishment officer. Mr O Lawhin. The Department felt that for the present year the adsitional staff should be limites to three officers: hibranan, assistant Librarian and Assidant Restorer The Board Decided that the Director should be permitted to borrow pictures in certain instances for Sisplay at the opening of the New Gallery wing. The Board considered requests for loans as follows:- (a) Home Department I externed Affairs for two pictures for exhibitien in conjunttion with the forthcoming Olympiad in Mexico. The Board secided the Director make further enqueries for report at the next meeting. (b) From Univercity S Georgia, U.SR; fer) loair of Brawings Exhibition: the Board Seciveed not to permit this loan as the Drawings were requires for Display at the opering of the New Gallery wing. (C) From Heim Galleny. London for Adoration of the Shepherss by hours he Nain for an exhibition to be held early in June, 1968. 209. 2 9. 10 11. 1 RCQuEST for RSesthon SFSR AS O1ET. otkees FOR RIKCHRSE The Board decided on a sote to make the loan: Mr T De Vere wihile, Lord Moyre, Mrs Ganly and Poofessor prefonigal voting in favour; Dr Lapor Mr. Mundow and Dr, Raftry Voting against. The Board decided that Coras trachtale be permittes to hold a reception in the fallery on 6th Jung 868 The Board decided to accept with grateful appreciation a portoeut bust of Dan Breen, offered as a gift by John Behan, Esq. As A quorum for purchase was not present, the purchase of the following stews was portpored. The Board, however, expressed their opinion on each offer: (6) MaDonna and Child, Fchool of Lorenys ibeti offered by Hem, hondon for 13,500. The Boaod members present secided unanimously that they would favour purchese. 6) The Last Dawn but 8x5 by Jack B. Geats Offered by Mrs. Famington. Dublin for $4,000. the Board members secived that uo Sesision could be reached on account of an absence of quorum, but what Mus Farrington might resulmit it for the next meeting. E) Watercabour by Jack 8. yeats offered by Thomas Egan, Athlone, for 1400/ 500. The Board members present secided that no Secsion Could be peached on account if air absence of quiruns but that Mr. Egan might submit it at a reduced price at a later meeting. (d) Portrait of a man by Walter Osborne offered by Authony Antiquer, Dublin, foor ₤160. The Board members present Decived unaninously that they walt favour the purchase. 12 NEW CALEN EXTENSDN 15 V1817 or RESTORSR 14 S18AW tUND 1S. LANE END. 16 Pukctnee or BICTURES AT AucTion. 17. BOARO MEEANC Ruenurs 210 (6) Brogress Report: The botrd noted with approval the statement provided by Mr, Mundow or. the Very satisfactory progress of the New Wing. (b) Obening: The Board approved of the Directors suggestions on the official opening of the New Galley wing on 25th September, 1968. The Board approved of the visit of a Reporer from the British Museum to sipervise the establishment I a Drawings Restoration Department. The Board noted ) that the Amount in crewent accoumt on 31st March, 1968 was f 2.580-18-2. (b) that the sum invested in Equities to date was p201,975 and that the current market value of such Equities was (240, 524. (C) that the present Salve of the friend approximately $500,000. Was the Board noted that the amount in the current account on 31st March, 1968 was $91-9-S. The Board Secided that one-half of the Lane Fmid Capital be inverted in Equities, in a manner similar to the Shaw Funs. The Board Secved that the Director be permitted to purchese the following works at auction: (a) 2 Pontormos at Christies at appoor 7000 gus. (. of 11 Prints at Battersbys at approx/80. The Board decided that the question of che constitution If a purchasing quorum of nine members at Board meetings be raised for discussion at the next meeting. the meeting then concluses. alward Mr Sence 724 JuNE 1968. 211 1. APeLOGIES foR NON-ATTSNDANE L. LoAN Of PicTuRES tOR MSRICO. REREHRIE ot 3. PICTURE AT AuCTION. 7th June 1968 A meeting of the board of Governors and Guardians was held this day, Pesent were: Mr. E. A. Maguire, Chairman Popessor Mounce MecGonigal, P.R. H.A, Mrs Brigio Ganly, R.H.A. Poofessor Felix Harbett. Mr. H. J. Mundow. Dr. Joseph Raftery, Hon. James Murnaghan Dr. John Leydon Dr. Hangsise Henry Hon. Conor A. Maguire. Sir Alfred Beit, Bart. and the Divedor and Registrar. Received from: TW T De Vire wtite Mr. John A. Kelly. R.H.A. Sir Alex Matin Rord Moyne. The board noted a letter stating that this reguet which was consideed at the last Board meeting had now been withdrawn. The Director infirrmed the Board (a) that the auction for the Pontormos has been portponed to 21st Jure. (b) that the prinks at Batteshy's had sold at a price in excess of that authorised. following consideration, the board decided that the Director might Oxcced the fivice already authorised for the purchases of the Pontornos, 4. PuRCHASS of PECTURSS MS MIRL MECANC S. TAYLOR ART COMPETITON 6. DECISIONS BETWEEN BRRD MCCTNGS: RSQuESt toe RoeESon 7. R.T.ECONCERTS 212 The Board unanimously confirmed the purchase of the following two works offered at the april meeting: (a) Madoma 1 Child by Lorenzo Ghiberti offered by Heim, London for 43,500 (from Chhaw Trime) (b) Portrait of a Mais by Walter Orborne offered Anthony Antigues, Dublinfor C160 (from the Shaw Juno) by The Board deaider that Mr. Teense De Vere while should be their representative at the Taylor tist competition at the R.D.S in 1968. A letter, submittes by Dr. Raftery, suggestiyg the introduction of some method for Decision-making between meetings was considered. The Board deaded that in such cases the exiding machinery of calling a special meeting was sufficient. The Board also decived that, in the case of receptions, each application should be considered on its merits. The Board confirmed permission for the reception held on 29th May, 1968 by the Minider for Industry and Commerce for the Irish Tanners Association. the Board further secided not to sauction the following receptions: a) Association of British Travel agents on 26th October, 1968. (the Boars instructed the Director to advise Mr ODriscoll that rejection was on accourt of the large numbers involved.). (by the Wine and food Society in octoler, 1968 The Board dended that permission be given for a senes If four sectals in the Galley pext season; also for a corsent on the occasion of the opening of, the new extension. 213 The Botios decided to defer this matter to 8. ACTURE LLOING the July meeting. DO4CY. The Board decided that the following works Q. RCQUESTS fre LOANS. be loaned to the Royal Acaremy for an Exhilition to be held in November, 1968. and The Conjusor The Piping Boy by Nalhamel Hone; Pathers Surprised and The Toy Seller by Willam Mulready. 10. OHSS Lox Board denver to purchese the The PRCWRSE works:- following (a) Bust by Caffieri offered by Paul Wallgat London, for 11,100 (from the Shaw fund) Roposed by Pobessor MacGonigel; Seconded by Mrs Lanly; MMr Mundow abstaining; Dr Raftery soting against. Hou conor A. Maguire having left the meeting. b) Madame Buchon by Conbet -bronge bust offered by Galerie Daber. Paris for E30,000 (-f 2533-15-8) Popesed by Dr. Henry; Seconded by Mrs. Gyanly; Mr Mundow Abstaining; foon. Janes a. Clumaghan 8 And Professa Macfoungal Voting against; Sar Coner A, Maguine having left the meeting. (6) Postrait Group by Thomos Hichey offered by the Direder for 845 (purchess & (The price for by him at Auction) af from the Shaw Jun) which it was purchased by him Proposed by hi alfred Bil; seconded by Mos Ganly; Dr hafting Voting against, How Coner having left the meeting. A. Maguire Rust of Judge Purtion by Thomes d) Kirk, offered by Oliver Power, Esq. Dublin for 450( from the Shaw Funn) 11. OfFER AS CIET 12. REPoxt on SRN6. 13 NOW CMMSRY WINC. 14 TALAN REITORHHON TEM 15 SHAW FNO 214 Pooposed by Professor MacGomgal; Seroned by Mrs Ganly. Ansimously - the Hon, Cornor O. Maguine having left the meeting. (9) Portoait of Lennsx Robinson by Dermod Brien. P.R.H.A. herchased by from Br. Doendan O Bren for 1350, together with a drawing for the portract. Proposed by Probersor MacGonigal; beconved by Ts Garly (from the have Funn). The Board decides to accept with grateful, apprenation a prainting The Deer Pack, Powerscout, by Dermad O Brien, offered as a gift by Dr. Brendan Opnen. The Diector informed the Board of the additional daff authorised by the Depatmant folloowing the O.OM. Officers intedigation. The Boand decided that the Director make whatever represcntations he cansiders necessary to further supplement the staff. (a) The Boand noted with approval the report submitted by Sr. Mundow on the present state if knepress of the new wing (A) The Board approves futther Setails Of the Directors plans for the opening of the newwing. The Board approved the payment of an eximated sim of 18,908 from the Shew Frinn for the expenses of the Salian Nestoration team at present working in the Gallery. The Boant were informed that those Designater stusents are in fact assistant hestoress. the Boan notes:- (O) that the amount in the current 215 16. LANE EWD 17. STOLEN RCTYRE Account on 31st May, 1968 was f 5,648-B -11. (b) that the approximate Talue of the Shaw Find on 34t May, 1968 was (506,000. the Board noter that the amount in the current account on 31st May, 1918 was (358 -19-5. The Diredor, reporting that a pastel of the Earl of Conyngham by Hamilton had been Itolen from the Iriss room on 30ch May, 1968, informed the Board that all efforts were being mase to obtain its return and that the eorganisation of Vigilance by attendant staff had been Sealt with. The Board were satisfied that all necessary and possible votion had been taken 1is the matter. . I be meeting then consluded. tenmedivere Whit 5ch July, 1968 RPSLOCISS bod NON ATTENDANCE REEEPTON IN CMENY 216 Bth June 1968 A special meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this say. Present were Mr. E. C. McGuire. Chairman, PN Terence De Vee while Robessor M. McGonigal, PR.H.A. Ms Brigid Jauly M. H.J. Mundow Dr. Joseph Raftery Hon. James Rumaghans Dr. J. Lapon De. Waneorse Henry. Sir Alfred Beit, Bart; Received from: Sir Alex Matin B John A. Killy. R.H.A. Row Moyne Approval was given for the holding of a reception by the Minider for Edication on Tisay, July 5th for 200-250 people in Conrection with the meeting in Dublin of the Econoiric Committee of the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Gurope. The hours of the reception wee left for the Minister to Secise. It was agreed that the Chairman and the Diredor would weke a report on the quetion of holiving receptions. The meeting then concluded Curudider titit 8th July, 1968 217 1. APerores Fore Dow - AITENOANEE 2. MINLEES 3. PuRe1MT Ot BCTURET AT BuCTioN 4 TEMan RATOLARON TEPM S. 8MEAWC MINUTSS 5it July 1968 A meeting of the Pstrd of Governors and Guardrans was held this day. Present were: PW To De Vere ulite Vice- Chairmen Mr. H. J. Mundow Dr. Joseph Raftery Propersor M. MacGonigal, P.R.H.A. Captain Barton Propersor Felix Hackett Hon. James. A. Mumaghan Dr. John Leyson How. Conor Q. Maquire Mr. G.Y. Goloberg and the Divector and Regidter In the absee of the Cheirman, &W. Tereure De were white took the Chair Received from: Mr E.Q. MeGuire. Chairman hr Alex Matin Sir Alfred Beit Lond Noyne The minutes of (a) the statutiory meeting of 7lk June 1968 and (b) the special weeting of 18 th June 1968 were approved and signed The Boar examined with interest the Pontormo panels purchased at the auction at Christies on 24 June, 1968 at a price of $6,945-15.0 from the Lane Fund). The Board noted with appooval a Statevent on the satisfactory progness madely the Stalian Restorition Feam at present working in the Gallery. The Board uster that a clerk- 1gjid had now been added to the saff following 6. L0AN 13 ISNNA T. REEEPRONS IN OMCCRY 8 otORS FOR PURCHASE 9. Pcryee LENDINC POLICN. 218 the OJN. Officers recommendation the Board decided to sauction the loan of the fallaving pictures to an exlubitiar entitled Angelika Kanffugon and her times to be held in Vienna and Bregeng this Summer Subject to their return to the Galling by Lid September, M6Oat latest. the Conjuror by Nathamel Hore Potrant of a Lady by Romnay. The Botrd conswered the report submitted by the Chairman and the Derector on the question of in the Gallerg and asked that seceptions copies be Tent to Board members by post consideration can begiven to further so that the next meeting. Approval the matter at holding if a reception by the was given for the Asministration on 3r0 September. Institure of Public doo people. 1968, for The Board Secised to purchese the following works: Sil picture The Smegeof W. Alexis 3 6 by Georges De La Tour offered by Heim, Paris, on behalf of a prvate collector in Belguim for 185,000 (from the shaw Fuund). Roposed by Potesser MacGonigal serended by Son Coner A. Maquire. hferor Hackett Votirg against. () View of Dublin from the Mountains by William McEvoy Offeres by Mr. George Laffan for < 140 from Lane Frim) proposed by Mr Goldberg servised by Probersor Racgougal. Unammously. As a decision if the Attorney-General has not been receired, ecnsideration of this matter was postponed. 216 10 Now CMLENY 11. SHRW EUND LANES EEND 12 INTRANCS 13 ther RILOBRE ST. (a) Progress Report: The Board noted with approval the datement provided by Mr Mundow on the present satisfactory state of pngress of the new Galley wing. (b) Rekaurante: The Bead conswering M. Whiles plan for staffing the restaurant afreed that O.lW. be coonsulted in the matter. The Board noted that the amount in the Shaw Find Curtart account on 35th June, 968 was $7, 090-12-3. the Boton iter that the amount in the hlne Juuns curtent account on 35th Jene. 1968, was $54 -12-9. The boan were imformed that continued effots were being mave to Spen the entrance between Kildare Weet and the fallery. The meeting than contuded. prev de Pire whih - 4-10-68. 4. 1. APOOIS tx NON-ATTENOHAK E 2. RECEPTIONS 1N CBLEY Ooris ot 3. NEW CMLRY WINC. EILM of DALSYAL EMLLCRY. 220 16th August 1968 A special meeting of the Board of Governors and fuandians was held this say. Present were. M: E.Q. McGuire, Chairman Mr. T. Da Vere Wlile, Vice-Chairman Profersor Pelix Hacketh Poofessor H. McGomigal, P.R.H.A. Mrs Bngw fauly Dr. Joseph Kaftery Hon. Conor A. Naguire Mr. G.Y. Goldberg Fir Alfres Beit and the Divector and Registour. Received from: Ion James Q. Muraghan han Royne Dr. John Laydon. The boand conswered a letter from Mr. ODoscoll Chaiman &f J.T.B. requesting a review of the Boards former Decision not to permit a reception in the falleng on 26th October, 1968. The an denided that, as policy on receptions was oly being formulates, this reception be permitted. The Director showed the Board an advance copy of the Book: The Natianal Falley of Ireland which will be published on 25th September, 1968. The unitation for the opening and the programme of cermonies were also shoon to the Board, who expressed their approvel of all arrangements gast. The Board Secoved that approval in prnciple be given to B.A.C Enterbrises, Dublin, to micke a flm Sf the Natioiel falleng of Iodland subject to final approval when the will schens has been seen. by the Diredir, who 221 5. RSQUER fon Loo. 6. 7-047 OfCrnt os CMLCRY T. Dinectors SBARY. report to the Board. Following a request by the Dublin Coporation, the Boand Secides that the bust James Connolly be loaned for Sisplay o Tansion House, Dublin f or a penod of 12 months. The Boand approved the Ministers Decision to provise staff to evalle the fallery to open On Trays as from 25th September, 1968. of the Director and for the absence Registrar, the Chaiman presented before the Board certain proposals in regand to the Jalary and expenses of the Aireder. A subscommittee was set up consistig of the OW E. C. Mcfuive. Chanman. Dr. John Leypon Judge coner Maguire TM Terense De Vere White the subcommittee was authorises to proceed in the matter without having to report back to the Board. the meeting then conclused. Crmedivere Whitz H-10-68 1. APOLOCIES. MINUTES 2. CONCERT 3. IN CALLCRY 4. DONAHON TO SWRWS COAWOR 5 RELOPhONS IN CMbY 222 4th October, 1968 Governors and A meeting of the Board of Guardians was belo this chay. Present were: MW T. De Feve while, Mr. H. J. Mundow Ms Brigid Ganly Propessor M. Mc Gonigal, P.R.H.A. Dr J. Raftery How. James A. Murnaghan Dr.F. Henry Dr. J. Leydon N. G. Y. Goldberyg. and the Dinedor and Registrar. In the absence of the the Chairman, M T. De Were white, Vice-Chaiman, took the chair. PN 2. C. Mc Guire Mr J. F. Kelly Sir Alex Mastin hit Alfres Bat hord Royne. he minutes of the statutory meeting of 5 July, 1968, and the special meeting of 16 August were approved and signed. the board desided not to give the Culmick Choral Society permission to hold a concent in the fallerg The Boand decided that they could not legally give a contribution towards restoration of Iamaged oabal of George Beman Shaw in Shawr Corner. The Board having considered the report of the sub-committee Decided to postpone this matter pending a ruling on the legality of permitting such receptions awd sai copies of the Attorney- Generals reply to each Board member before the next meetirg. 9909 7 8 9. 6 PICTURE LENONE POLICY 1. AtERS AS BIETS REQuErI LoR 60AN. OH ERS FOR Puness BC. The Board deneed: () that they were not satisfied that the Minuker for Fivause had the legal power to give an insemnity; (1) that they would prefer a Deperate indemnity in respect of each loan and that a letter with this information be sent to the Mimider for Finance. The Board unammously decided to accept with thanks the following items offered fifts: as 1957 (A) Shetch for a Mural/by Haws Hofmann, presented by Mr. C. Greenberg, New York Portvont of James Joyce by (6) Augusters John, presented by Mos Murray Crene. New York. (6) Shetch for My Fowfreen Folds by Goie Hore, presented by Dr. E. L. City patrnk, Bublin. (d) A Waterolour by hir Edward Durne-Jones, presented by Miss Clare Mackael, Surey. The Boand Secided not to loan the Was Angelisa to an exhibition to be held in Rome in 1979 The Board denided unanmously to puochase the following works: a) 3 water-colours by W. J. Leech offered by alan Denson, Kendal, Westmorelan, for $50-00. (6) 2 vil- paintings by Paul Henry offered by Mrs K. Hanry, Monkstown, for 530-0-0. 10 NEW Capterey WINC. 224 C) Landscape by Morris Bradford for ₤450 Alashan Natives by E.P. Ziegler for 1350 offered by A. Windrim, Dublin. (3) 3 Mainie Jelletts offered by Dawson Gallery for (288-15.0. (C) Skelch Book by Solomon Williams offered by the Wven Galleny for ₤125. (C) Drawing by James. E. Danby offered by ts Elizabeth Hand fo 10-100. (9) Drawing byJ Gy Oren offered by My, London for ₤155. Iposed by Pofessr MacGonigal Seconded by Mrs B. Ganby. . (from the Shaw Funn, The Board unanimously appreved the following mution: following the opening of the new wing of the Galley on 25th September, 1966 the Board wish to place on record its grateful appreciation of the action of the Govmment in providing funds for this purpose. They would also like to thank the Commissioners Sy Public Works, un paticuler, its chairman, Mr H.J. Mundow, the architeck concerned, in paticular, OWt. Hank DuBeny, and all those who, under the Commissioners instruction, Contribited to the Tatisfactory Completion of the building. Poposed by Mr. Goldberg sewinded by Mrs. fanly TN Muiss w expressed the apprenation O) the Commissioners and saw that he would bring the motion to the notice I, all uncerses. 255 M. SHAW TND 12 LANE TUNO 13. RSTTORMION O OICTURET 1 PORTERITS CKIHBITION The Board notes: (o) that the amount in the currrot account on 3oth September, 1968. was p8,808-4.8. (b) the statement of the present Value of the Dvertments as submitted by the Invertmant Bank of Ireland. The Botrd noted that the amount in the curtart account on 3oth September, 1966 was $3, 682-10-8. The Board were unformed that the works by the team of Kalian Restoress had been completed for the year with the exception of the Raphael cartoons which it was hoped might be cleaved in the fallerg Eady next year by Mr. Boenni, Lenior Restorer. Mr Bocnni would be paid at the rate of F 250 per month. The Botrd agaeed is principle with this proposals the Board approved in prinsiple to the holving of an exhibition of Irish Portraits in the National falleng. Dublin and subsequently in London and Belfast: beginning in June 1969 for a henod of 4-6 weeks - to be formally approos at December meeting. The meeting then concluded. Edward Am Sume 6th December, 1968. 1 VOTE OP SYHPATHY 2 ABSLOOIES tok Dow ATTENDANEE 3 MINUTES 4 ASStaroN Or PICTURES. S SIR CIKSSTSR BCRTTY PICTURE 226 6th December 1968 A meeting of the Board of foornors and Guerdians was held this day. Present were: Mr. E. A. Maguire, Chairman Poopessor Maurice MacGomgal, P.R.H.A. Dr Joseph Rafteng Mr. H. J. Mundew Mrs Brigi Ganly Hon, James. A. Murnaghan hond Moyne Dr. Wansoise Henry. Dr. John Leydon G.Y. Goldberg N. be. alfred Beit. and the Director and Negistrar. A vote of sympathy with Professor F.E. Hackett on the Seath of Mrs Hackett was tken stanking. Poopessor F.E. Haskett Received from: Sir Alex Martirs Mr. John J. Kelly. he minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed. The Director informed the Botrd that Mr Boenm was not now available to cary out the prposes restoration of the Raphael cartoous the Director informed the Poars that a picture, The Five of London, by Jan De Wit, which had bean offered as a gift by hi Chester Beatty ha has not been salivered and now been left to Sit Alfrest son in his will. The Board decved to lake no action. 2237 6 STASLINE OF CMCORY 7. POKTRRITS CRHIBMON 8 REESPowS 1N CMLERY. The Board approved the following new appointments to the Staff:- () Miss Hilary Pyle as Assistant (hilrarian) 1) PA Andrew O’'Conner as Assistant Restorer The Board decided to approve the holding Of a Postraits Exhibition (peror 1650-1850) in the Natuonal falley. Dublin, from August to October 1969. The exhibtion will subsequently be shown in London and Belfast. The Board conswered a reply from the Attorney- General in respect of receptions. They also considered applications for receptions from the Minister for Tudustry Ain Commerce, the Mnuster for Health and the Diredor of Telefis Greann. After a long discussion the Diredtor was instructed to wille to each and to say that the Board had teken into account the written Ofision f the Attorney - Generalss follows: I so not think it is part of the functions If the Goorness and fuerdiaus, or within their powers as at present constitutes, to provise aecommodation for musical entertainments or for assemblies or receptions for visiting groups interested is subjects Other than prainting, sculpture and the Fine lrts, where the purpose of the gathering cannot truly be sais to be the visitation of the falleny for the purpose of Viewirg the works of art. It the Governors and Guandiaus Ave in any doult as to the purpose of any Application reseived being nithin their present powers, they would be justified in Declinirg to allow the use of the fallery until their powers had leen appronctely extended by statute. and decived not to parmit the pccptions Dought. 10. 4. PiCnKE CENOINC DeNCY. REGUSSTI Fox LOANS. 228 Arrangements would however be made to open the falleng specially on the occasions speiiked and to provise guioes to consuct groups around the collection and to keep the restaurant open for the benefit of these groups. The Board discussed this matter in relation to the power of the Minister to give an invemnity against loss or Samage. Finally Mr foldberg proprosed the following motion, seconred by Dr Leyson:- That the 25 paintings, or others of the Italian Echool, be lent by the Board to the City of Cook Voational Education Committee for a penod of sxx months subject to their receiving and indemnty from the Minister for Firance And that the loan commence immediately the insemmty is received The Ion, James A. Murnaghan asked the Chairman to rule that if the proposal was in Viaw if the legal position. order in The chairman states that he would allow the proposal to stand subject to his seeking on the matter. Adrice The Chairvan, Br Leyson, hi Alfred Bat, I4. foldbey, and Propessor Macfonigal voted in favour. Town. James A. Murnaghan Vites against. Dr. Henry and Mrs faply abstained. The other members had left the weeting The Board decded to Tauction the following boars requested by: () Tate falley, hondon foor air exhibition from Nov. 1962 to Febrey 1970. (a) The Countess of hincolo attributed to Stevan Van Ser Moulen (b) The Second Earl of Esex by William Segar. 2249 11 OFECR AS 65Oe 12 OF FERSAS BIETS: 13 OFFtK on LOAN. 14 OEFERS Box PunertsE. (1) Asts council of Great Britain for an exhilition by clande: horrain:- Tuno confiding he to the cave of 13 Argus (11) Museum of Bordcank: Conient by Houthorstz. Cntedding teast) The Board decided to accept with grateful appreciation a bequest of 6 watercolours by Father Jack Hawlon. The Board Secided to accept with thanks the following items offered as gifts:- (a) Sketch-books, note-books and miscelleneous water-cdours from Studio I Father Jack Haular offered by his Trustie, Mr James White, for the National fallery hibrary. (b) Portrait of Mrs De Valera by Jean O’Sullivan, offered by Professor Mattheen De Valera. The Board accepted with Grateful apprenation anr offer by Sir Alfres Beit of the lotn of certain pictures for Tisplay in the Galley from Christmes to Easter. The Board denided to purchase the following works: (a) Marble bust of a Mais by Lawrence Gubagan offered by Heim for ₤1,200. Gullery Proposes by his Alfred Beit Lnd by Lord Royne Hon James a. Rumaghen Sotiy against. 145 MBCAWLY BANON EUNO 16 CIARISTHHD ART HOLOAY 17 RESTOKRRON OEPARTHENT 18 Sprow FUNO 230 Oil Painting by Plaminck offered by (6) Dawson Gallery for 4,000 guineds. Proprsed by Mrs Lanly hus by Lord Moyne Ananimously. c) Book of coloured engravings: A Ricturesque Four Through Ielamd by Denrs Sullivan fheres by Bow Windows Book for 470. Shop Proposed by Mr Mundow. Lus by Dr. Raftery Unanimonly. Six paintings by Hanry Clake. (d) Nr Costopher Clake for $100. offeres by Proposed by Dr. Kaftery Los. Dr. Henry Unanmiusly All purchases from the Shaw Luud. The Board approved that the Director be permittes to obtain an overdraft to the Value stocks bels for Publication purposes. The Board decved that the Childrens Airt Boliday be held in the National of alleny at Chrikings, 1966. The Board denved that a sum of (2,300 be used to meet the expenses of establishment If a Pestoration Depalment section to Seal with Prints and Drawings. from the Shaw Jun). (a) the Board noteo that the amount in curent account on 30th November, 1968 was f 20, 448-2-9. 231 19 LANE FEND () The Board passed the following motion in regand to the Domnment sent by the Rowson Solicitors formally appointing Hon. James A. Murnaghan as falleng representative on the Shaw Trust:- The Seed be sealed Porposed by Dr. Leyson dnd by Dr. Kaflery. he seal was affixed to the Deed accordingly. The Board witer that the amount in curent account orr 30th November, 1968, was 3,767-10-8. The meeting then conclused. Edward Am June 7th Feb, 1969. 1ABSLOCSS bol 1er ATGNDANCE MINUTES. 2. NEW BoARD 3. MEMDERS 4 CKEahors MINIItCoR Perl CoucHhow 232 7th February 1969 A meeting of the Board of Governors and fuerdians took place this day. Present were:- PN. E. C. Melyuire, Chairman M. T. De Vere Wlite, Vice-Chairman Popessor N. McGonigal S.R.H.A. 1N J. To Killy. M. H. J. Mundew Dr. J Kaftery. R.R. Figgis. B James Q. Murnaghaw oor. Dr. Hanwise Henny John Leydon Dr. And the Divestor and Registtar. Received from: Alfred Beit Sir Mrs. B. Ganly Hon Conor Maquire. hord Royne. he minutes of the previous meeting were approved and Signed. The Boand noted a letter from R.D.S sating that Captain Barton and Mr R.R. Figgs had been mominates as their representatives. The Board welcomed An. Lgges to this his first meeting. A letter from the Minster for Education on the question of greate collaboration between the National and Muniahal falleres was read. The Board decided that an ad hoe committee be formed to Counded the quation. The following members were mominates by the Board:- M E.C. McGuire B T De Pere olute Dr. John. layson with the Dinector as consultant. 233 5. 6 DIREETORS ANNUAL REPOxT. RCESPTONS IN GRLERY 7. PICTIRT. LSWOINE PONCY 8. REQUETTS TRE LOANS. The Board conswdered the Directors rsport which was presented in two parts () a Confisential rexport for Board Members oney and () a general report for publication. This was minutely examined and after agreement was reached on best method of presentation it was unarimously approved. Proposed by Dr. Kafleng Seconder by Dr. Leydon the Botind agreed that the Director call A Press confeeuce to present his report for publication. The Boant denided that the following groups would be faulitates in visiting the fallen outside of noomal hours:- (1) Legal Representatives of the Eurgean Broadcasing Union on 2800 aprl of, guides to be provised for a conducted tout and arrangements to be made to keep the Restaurant open; permission was given for a short concert on the accasion. )Muenst of the National Collerton (1 fot their Annual General meeting, followed by a private visit to the falley. artangements to be made to keep the Restaurant spen. this matter was adjourned as w no reply had been recever to date from the Minister for Finance on the question If indemnily. The Board decided to Saustion the following loans:- (6) to Musces De, Bordeank, for 1 nIant it ha Musigul enditled an exhibitionay to unget Orazio Riminaldi Love Trumphant Jouth Patrick Haverts The Blino Paper Jan Myttns A havy playing a late 9. OCE ERS FoR PRC HASE. 10. DIRECTORS JOnRNCY TO AMENICA. 11. SHAW tyNO 254 (6). 2 Picassos to T.C.D for an Exhibition May Ang Oy subject to satisfactory insurduce cover being receives It was secided not to sauction the loan of The Westem Family by Hogath to the British Countiel. The Board decived to purchase the following picture: Ars Irish Tournament by W. J. Fenvell offered by G. Laffan for 1200. Proposed by Dr. Henry seconded by Propessor MacGourgal Dr Raftery and Mr Kelly voting against; M MeGuire having left the meeting. From the have kend). The Board appoved that the Director visit Amerca to continue to pronote he Benefactors of the National fallery Dr Rafleng and PN Mundow asked that it be recorded that they Disapproved of this project in princip ple (9) Trust Find: A discussion arose in regard to the appointment Of a committee representative. As Juge Murnaghan was mominated. as National fallery Trustee at the previous meeting it fell to him to make the nomination 0 (b) Counsels fee:- The Boand dender that a fee of ₤130-19-2 (being a 3rd share) be pain to Messos Chales Russell 2 Co for Counsels fee in the formation of the Trust. (C) Cument account: The Board noted that the amount in cument account on 31st January. 198, was 6 3784--0-10. A 24 12. LANE PINO 13 DE LA TSUR PICTURE The Board notes that amount in Curtent account on 31 January 1969 was p 4,539-5.8. The Biredtor drew the attention of the Board to the recent enticism Iy the attribution Of this painting by Mr Benedilt Nicholson, Editor of the Burlington Magazire. the Board agreed with his proposal to join in a Radio discussion with Ar. Nicholson in regard to this matter. The Board expressed the view that there was no doubt in their wend) that the picture was by George De ha Tour. The meeting then concluded. trem divere tbt 11 th April, 1969. 1 HPDLOCIES Col NON -ATTCNDANCC MINGEES 2 NOMINAYION Ot 3. CHRIRMAW AND VICZCCHALKHAN FOR LORTH- COMINE YCOR 4 CordisPoNOGess 286. 11 Abril 1968 A meeting of the Board of Govonors and fuandians was held this day. Present were: FW. E.A, Mefuire, Chairman I. De Vene while. Esq, Vice Chairman Captain F.B. Barton hr alfred Beit Part. Mrs Bridget Lauly. R.HR. John 7. Kelly. Esq. R.H.A. fessor Manice Mc Gonigal, P.R.AA The Ion James A, Murnaghan The hawd Moryre Henry) Mundow. Esq, Dr. Joseph Raftery R.R. Fegis. Esq. Aun the Dinclor. beceived from: Gerals Y, Goldberg, Eqq Dr. John. Laydon Ion. Conor Q, Maguire Sir Alex Ratin And E.A. Mashyiss who was absent from the earlie frel of the imavooally meeting. The merutes of the previous meeting wee Appuored and Signeo FM E.A. Mefriie and MN T. De Vere white were proposed by how. Royne and seconde by Ms Ganly. Cames Unanimously. (a) A letter from the Government Amiounarg the r-appointment Of he Alee Madin and Mn Gerald Y. foldberg for a futher Fern So 5 years. When the Director infirmed the Boar that he had visited hir Alex Natin in Hospital, the Board passed 257 5 CUIDEO TOWRS 6. REQuEST FOR RILA EXTHATioN 10 CMiCkY a motion Of sympathy with him and asked the Divector to write and convey their wishes for his speedy recovery. O) A letter from St. Jan Wallington was read consequent on Correspondence with the Direstor which led, to the discovery of Jell.Portoait by Robert Lucins West which had been stolen from the falleng 8 gears previously. Dr. Wellington was Commended for his generouly in Festoring the picture to the fallery. The Director was instructed to inform the guards. The Vire-Chairman read a letter from the City Manager thanking the Board for Letting up a sub-committee to consider collaloration with the Municipal falleng, The Director informed the Board of Densions come to by the Tire-Chairman and himself ac guioed touss and visill to the Restourant of 130 members of the New England Camer Society on 10th May and of 130 members of Centse lunopean Des Relations Publigues on Lnd May rext He also reported that he had rejested t request for 2 paintings on panel for an exlebition in Bruges from June to September. Thexe Tensions were approved. A request for the loan of the water- Colour Roons in which to hold the R.H.H. exbilition for 1969 was Discussed. On a pnoposal by Probero Raftey, secouded by how Royne it was agreed in principle subject to consultation by the Diredor with the Athorney General that we should fauliale the R.U.D. in every way. Judge Ruoughan Sid not vott The R.H.A were asked to express in the Cateloye the fact that this was a unque occassion and would not form a precedent. 7. REQuest Lor7 1THLAN INSTITUTE 8 lCtTER Pon SCCKETARY NP 5t CINOWCE. A. REGuEST Fore LOAWS 10 OFEERS NS CIETS 11 OFEERS CoR PuRcsC 288 A request from the Falian Iistitull for permission to hold a concent by the Dowland Consort in the falleng on Gunday 25th May at 8.PM was discussed After Iisaimon Chis was agreed to imanimously. A letter from The Secodory of the Debatment Of Finance was read us which it was dates that the Minuster agrees wth the legal advice received from the Chief State Solicitor. He confirved that any indemnity given by the Minister regarding loans of paintir, would be made good. The letter was notes, Judge Murraghan Sissenting. A request for the loan of the The Rest on the Hight into Egypt by Rembranst for an Exhibition in Anisterdans in September, October was received from the Rygksmuseum. This was Jugge Mumaghan SKed against. agreed to. The Board accepted with thanks the gitts. following C Howes Giol by Jack 1 yfeats from (C) J.B.M. Lto, 28 Fitzwilliam Place Dublin 2. A Plester-model for a monument of (b) Thomes Moove by John Hogan from Dr. John, P. Mackey. Drawing of Maioe Ni Sedar (C) (Mns O Buachalle by Sean O Sullivan from Tenator Liam S Buachalla d) Drawing of E.Q. McGuire, Esq. by Sean O Sullivay from Mr ? Mrs J. Hunt. the Board decived to purchase the following works (a) John Allon of Bridgewallr. Portrait in vils by Thomes Frye from Michael 239 12 VISI7 or 1TBLAN Restorsns. Harrard, hondow for ₤550. proposed by Sit Alfred Beit, seconded by hord Moyne. Dr Raftery soted against. (B) The Last Dawn But ore by Jack B. Yeats from Whitnay, Moore & Klles, Dublin for L4.000. Proposed by Mr R.R. Figges seconded by hir alfoed Beit, unavimous. + (C). Portrait of a mranr by Nathamel Hone from Mr David Hone, Dublin for (150. Inposed by Professor Mac Gonigal, secondel by Mr John F. Kelly, unanimious. 9). Portract of Master Joseph Bourke, Actor, by Samuel Se Wilde for₤45 from V. Philip Sabiss, hondors. Poposed by Popersor Frefomgal, seconed by Mr John J. Kelly. Arranmous. (e) Viaws of Dublin by Poo and lash, publishcs 1760 from Grinke and Rodgers, honon, be £65. Proposes by Sir Alfrew Beit. Seconded by Dr Rafter, unammous, Dr Kafters objected to the announcement to the Ress Of the amount of morey paid for works of act as this uniduly stressed the finaunal aspect. The Chairran pointed out tat the Sension to publish had already been taken by the Board. Dr. Raftey asked that his objection be woted in the minutes. he Diredors request for permission to boing a team of 12 Stalan Restoress to Dublin for 3 moiths at a cost of $8000 out of the Shaw Fins was appresed 3 CHANCES IN BYE LAWS. 14 PRonStoN SC ASSISTANT AnO ASSBERNT Ret TORER. 15. SHAW CND (CURRONT AIC) 16. LANE EUNO (CURRENT A/C) 17. RLATTER CASTS 18 CHAWES OF TIME ot NERT AESFNC 240 The Director proposed certain charges in the Iye-laws Consequent on the Kaff Sevelopment. This was approved in princple but he was instructed to circulate the changes before the next meeting and place the matter on the next agenda. The Drector proposed paising the states and salary of the Asnistant and Restorer and he was given approval to approach Mimkler in the matter. the The Boaod wited that the amount in the currant a/C on 31st March, 1969 was $12, 502-17-8. The Board approved paymant of $250 -10-3 to the dnvestment Bank of Ieland. The Board noter that the amount in the current account on 31st Marh 1969, was p 1,745-10-2. Ths Briget fanly asked that the questicen of plactes casts on vew be places on the pitting next agensa. I to E.A Maguire asked the Board it thay would agres to meet at 3.5 P.M instead o 3.30 P.M, Where the Sate of a Board Meeting Coincides with a Bank Holiday, the Friday following the bank holiay becomes the Tale of meeting. This was agreed eenamniously. be weeting then concluded. Ernadeinlitil 6th June, 1969. 241 4 1 ARLOGIES FoR NON -NTESNSAME 2. MIDUTES 3. ROYBL HIBERNIRN ACROON $14181710N LETTER PorI SIR BEEE HARYN 6th June, 1962 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guedians was held this Say, Present were. T. De Vere White, Esq. Vice-Chairman Porbessor Maurice McGonigal, P.R.H.A. Dr. Joseph Rafterg Mr. R.R. Viggis. Hon. James A. Murnaghan Dr. Nancorse Henry Dr. John Laydon Hon. Const A. Naguire Sir Alfred Beit John Kelly. Esq, R.H.A. awo the Dioectss and Registrar. leceived from: Mr E.A. McGuire Sir Alex Matin Lord Moyre Mr H.J. Mundow The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed with one awendment, Minute No. 3 OKnew should read Ganly. The Director informed the Board that the Botero of Works, the Minister for Finance And the Attorney - Geveral had approved the use of the Gallery for the 1969 exhibition on catain convitions which the R.H.A had ugneed to accept. The Diredor read an letter from the Attorney. Geveral. The Board noted a letter from hir Alex Martin expressing his appreniation if the Boards proposal if sympathy with him on his illeress. 5 LETERS FEOR TIRS CAWEYASD THG R.H ACADSPY 6.JUOCE OF THYCOR ART COMPCHITON T. COLLADSRMON WTH THE MAUNICIOAL CALLCRY. S. PROPSSM 73 AHIEHO SYGLAWS 4. INVETTMENT Of CUNDS 242. The Board noted (1) A letter from Mos. Ganly stating that she had resigned from the RH.A. And therefore would no longet represent the Acasemg on the Board, (1) A letter from the R.H.A confirming this. The Board decived that MWr. Terence De Vere white should be their representative at the forhcoming Taylor Art Competition at the RDS. The Board consiverel the sub-committees report on the proposed scheme If collaboration between the National and Munisipal Galleries. Following Sixcussion the Board approned the That this Board agrees in following motion: exchange I pictures on a priniple with the legination for A more loan basis pending (The basis for exchange permanant artengement. is the Sate of the artists birth. All pitures being seemed to be suitable for exhibition in the Modern Gallery which were painted by artists born not later than 110 years ago. In 1970 artisk booor after 1860) pe. Proposed by Dr. Rafterg Sewnded by Sir Alfres Beit Judge Murraghan Votes against, The Board approved the amendments to the Bye laws as circulates. (9) The Board approved and agreed to the 1 sealing of letters requesting the Commissioners of Chaitable Bequests to approve the investment of all the hene and Shaw Frust an Equities. (b) he Board also agreed that the J.6.8. 243 10 R.T. E CONEENS 11 RSGUEST FoR LORN 12 OFEE AS CIET. B. OFEER FoR PUREWRSE 1 ap Nomence, Company be Appointes for the operatiin tshare trlnes adminisnaticon of the Chaw Bequest. The Boad agreed that permission be given to hold four Conerts in the Gallery Drving Next Autumos and Winter. The Board Secives that the following two pictures by Jack B. Yeats be loaned to the Arts Council for an exhibition in Finland, Sweden. Denmark, Holland, Germany and England. About to to rile a letter. (6) Many Femes. The Boand Secided to accept with Grateful appreciation the following items offered as gift by Sir Nigel C. Ball. Study for a large painting in the C, National Gallery of Ireland by Mainie Jeller In the Woods at Marley by Evie Hore. 66) The Four Children of Robert Ball () L.L.D by Sir Hederick Buston. (9) The Return of Master Ball, by T. b. Abstract Composition by Mainie fellet. (2) The Board decived to purchase the following works:- The Four Courts by Walter Osborne (o 1 from A. Thompson. Belfast for $350. Studies by William Mulready 6) from Neville Oogel for 1200. Sketch, possibly by Vaw Dyck, from (C) Geralo Renyon, Lts, for 6450. Dr. Raftery opposen the purchase. 5 Self-portrait of W.J. Leech for 250 gus. ( and Pontrait of his wife for 300 girs. Offered by the Dewson Galley, 14. SHAW EUND 15- LANE EUND SRoPSSC0 16. PURCHRSE AT AUCTION. 244 The Board postponed decision in the case of the picture: The Iish Exhibition Sf 1853 which had not amoed in time for the weeting. The Board notes that the amount in current account on 31st May, 169 was £ 7.733-12-7. The Board notes that the amount in curtent account on 31st May, 1969, was £1,020-10-2. The Diredor asked the Board to approve of a painting at the forthcoming the purchase Christies auction on June 27th. Proposed by Dr. Leydon. Seronder by Dr. Henry, Judge Murnaghan Voter against. The meeting then conclused. olwara A Sune 4th. July, 1969. The existing Bye Lows are hereby ripealed and in bev thereof the Bychaws initalled b the charoman are hereby adopsted and thy shall be enteed at the end of the minutes BYE-EAWS OF THE NATIONAL CALLERY OF IREIAND TN I BOARD MEETINGS 1. The Board of Governors and Guardians shall hold a meeting on the first Friday in every alternate month, commencing with the first Friday in February, and substituting the first Friday in July for the first Friday in August, at 3.00 p.m. or such other day or hour as the Board may from time to time determine.When a bank holiday coincides with the day appointed for a meeting the following Friday shall be the meeting date. The Board shall be summoned to hold an extraordinary 2. ) meeting at any other time on the requisition of any five members addressed to the Director, or by the Director on any emergency. For such extraordinary meeting not less than five clear days' notice must be given. Provided always that in case of any national emergency likely to cause danger to the pictures in the Gallery, the Director shall have power forthwith to summon such members of the Board as may be available, the quorum of the meeting to be at least two members. At the meeting of the Board in April each year the Board 30 shall elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman who shall hold office for the ensuing twelve months until the next election. In the case of election the Chairman of the meeting shall have a casting vote in addition to his vote as an ordinary member In case no quorum assembles within fifteen of the Board. minutes from the time appointed for the meeting, the meeting shall not be held on that day and the Director shall forthwith summon a meeting to be held on the same day and hour in the week following. 40 No person not being a member of, or officer employed by, the Board shall be present at any of their meetings unless invited by unanimous resolution of the members present. 5 The Quorum of the Board is fixed at five, for the transaction of ordinary business; but no painting or other work of Art shall be purchased for the Gallery unless authorised by a Resolution passed at a Meeting at which at least nine Governors shall be present. M7 II IHE DIRECTOR The Board shall elect a Director who shall attend and 60 have a seat and voice, but no vote, at the meetings of the The Board may at any time summon him to withdraw Board. from a meeting, and leave the other members to deliberate. No Governor and Guardian shall be eligible to the office 70 of Director unless he has previously resigned his seat on the Board. The Director shall be liable to dismissal after notice at 8 a previous meeting for neglect, misconduct or other sufficient cause whereof the Board shall be the sole judges. Such dismissal must be confirmed at a meeting (ordinary or special) of the Board at which at least nine members are present. The Board shall be at liberty at the Meeting at which it is decided to give notice of dismissal to suspend the Director from acting as Director for such time as the Board may decide pending confirmation of the resolution to dismiss him. In case of such dismissal the Director shall be entitled to the proportionate part of his salary calculated to the time when the dismissal takes effect, but no more. 20 He shall, if The Director shall reside in Dublin. 9o such each day for required by the Board, attend at the Gallery time as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of his vacation not The irector shallbe entitled to duties. exceeding six weeks in all in each year at such time or times as may be agreed with the Board. 10. The Director shall be responsible to the Board for the careful management of the Gallery in all its details and for the safe custody of the collections therein including the He shall arrange all works of art and other objects Library. to their best advantage for exhibition and take all such precautions as may be necessary for their protection, and in case of a national emergency declared by the Government the Director shall have power to remove the pictures from the Gallery at his discretion. 11. The Director may be required by the Board to deliver in the Gallery, at such times as may be arranged with the approval of the Board, lectures or demonstrations to the public, or to any section of the public, relating to the works of art on exhibition in the Gallery or any of them, subject to such regulations as the Board may prescribe as to subject, time of delivery admission of the public, or otherwise, such lectures or demonstrations not to be required in excess of the number of fifteen in any one year. 12. The Director shall keep a full and accurate register of all work of art purchased, presented, bequeathed, lent, or submitted for loan or purchase, specifying particulars and He shall compile a notifying especially their condition. catalogue and keep it up to date, so that revised editions may be published at such intervals as may be found convenient. These registers and this catalogue shall lie on the table at every meeting of the Board. to Subject to any directions given by the Board from time 13. time, the Director shall have authority under the Board to engage and to suspend or dismiss all or any of the Gallery In the case of any servants, employed at a weekly wage. suspension or dismissal, he shall report it at the next meeting of the Board and give his reasons. He The Director shall act as Secretary to the Board. 14. shall circulate the agenda for each meeting at least one week before the date of such meeting, and shall keep available for inspection in the Boardroom during the said week all He shall lay on the documents relating to the said agenda. 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 purchase or to complete the purchase of at He shall be responsible for the accuracy of that meeting. the minutes and shall have charge of and be responsible for all books and documents in connection therewith. The Director shall, as soon after the first of January in 15. every year, as may be practicable, present a written Report to the Board, specifying any additions or alterations made in the Gallery during the previous calendar year, giving a full detail of the attendance of students, and laying before the Board such practical suggestions for the improvements of the Gallery, with regard either to the building or its contents, or the convenience of the public, as may have occurred to him. 246 30 16. Subject to any directions given by the Board from time to time, the Director shall have full authority to determine all questions relating to the admission of artists, or students, or to strangers desiring to see the collections at times when they are closed to the general public. 17. The Director is entrusted with the purchase of pictures subject to the approval of the Board. 18. The Director is entrusted with the expenditure of current expenses, and of the travelling allowance provided by the vote, subject to the requirements of the Minister for Finance and the Comptroller and Auditor-General. 1 7 III IHE REGISIRAR 19. The Board shall elect a Registrar, whose duty shall be to act as Assistant Secretary under orders of the Director. He shall keep the accounts and prepare them for the Auditor-General under the control of the Director. 20. He shall be present' in the Gallery on the ordinary public service hours and on alternative Sundays on suchtimes as required by the Director, suitable compensation to be made; for Sunday duty by granting time off. 21. The Registrar shall keep, file, and index all letters addressed to the Gallery on the business of the Board and copies of all out-going letters. 22. The Registrar shall assist in the supervision of the servants and the establishment as a whole, under the orders of the Director. He shall keep a record of the visits of students, and of the sale of catalogues. 23. The Registrar shall engage, on accepting his appointment, to perform not only the services specified in these Bye-Laws, but also such other services as may, from time to.time, be prescribed by the Board. 24. The Registrar shall be liable to dismissal after notice at a previous meeting for neglect, misconduct, or other sufficient cause, whereof the Board shall be the sole judges. Such dismissal must be confirmed at a meeting of the Board at which at least nine members are present. In case of such dismissal he shall be entitled to the proportionate part of his salary calculated at the time when the dismissal takes effect, but no more. The Director shall have power to suspend the-Registrar at any time, for reason assigned but without loss of salary. If the next ordinary meeting of the Boardis due within a fortnight, he may then report his action; if not, he shall summon an extraordinary meeting for that purpose. 25. ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF REGISTRAR (1) The keeping of the accounts and preparing of them for the Comptroller and Auditor-General. (2) The payment of the staff. 40 (3) The supervision, normally through the Senior Attendant, of the caretaker, attendant staff and staff responsible for the cleaning of the premises, (floorman, housemaids, etc.) (4) The requisitioning of all staionery, cleaning materials, furniture, office equipment and the care and custody of such articles in the Gallery. (5) Any other appropriate duties such as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time. IV. DUTIES OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 26. Subject to the approval of the Chairman the Assistant Director shall in the absence of the Director take the place and perform the duties of the Director at Board meetings. In the absence of the Director, and with the approval of the Chairman, he may also sign cheques and other documents which would normally be signed by the Director. ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 27. The supervision and maintenance of the general cleaning of the premises and the external care and safety of the works of art on exhibition and in store - it being understood that only the Director may decide when and how any work of art on exhibition or in store needs attention, cleaning or restoration in the technical sense. 28. To arrange for the packing and despatch of works of art leaving the Gallery to go out on loan or for cleaning or other authorised purpose and similarly when such works of art are being returned - it being understood that the Director is responsible for the final inspection of the work itself before it is packed and at the moment of unpacking on return. 29. The maintenance of a filing system and the proper keeping of office records and the attending to such correspondence as assigned to him by the Director. 30. He shall keep a record of the visits of students and copyists and of the sale of catalogues and of reproductions, and attend to routine matters connected with lectures, payment of lecturers, etc. 777 V. DUTTES OF LIBRARIAN 31. The Librarian shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board. He shall assist the Director in the performance of his functions and shall carry out the instructions of the Director. 32. The Librarian shall keep the index of the Board's library up to date and be responsible for the proper arrangement and safe custody of all the books and periodicals therein. 33. The Librarian shall also be responsible for the routine custody and care of the library and the supervision of readers. TL CRE DINEE 34. All members of the staff shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Board or as instructed by the Director or in his absence the appropriate deputy. 135. 246 5. 35. They shall attend for duty at all times as laid down for the general Civil Service but subject to the requirements of the business of the Gallery. Suitable compensation to be made for duty during holiday periods by granting time off. 36. Holidays for all members of the staff shall be on the scale commensurate with the grade as laid down in the Civil Service regulations. VII. THE LANE FUND 37. The investments representing the monetary portion of Sir Hugh Lane's bequest to the National Gallery of Ireland shall be registered in the name of the Governors and Guardians of the National Gallery of Ireland. 38. The said investments shall not be made nor varied save pursuant to a Resolution of the Board passed at a Meeting at which not less than seven members shall be present. 39. The income from the said investments shall be lodged from time to time as it accrues to the credit of the Governors and Guardians of the National Gallery of Ireland at the Bank of Ireland. 40. The Director shall lay before the Board at each ordinary meeting a brief statement of the then present condition of the fund which statement shall be incorporated in the Minutes of the said meeting. 41. For the year beginning the Ist April, 1962, and the succeeding years an audit of the Lane Fund shall be made, with the consent of the Minister for Finance, by the Comptroller and Auditor-General. A report of such audit shall be submitted to the Director who shall lay the same before the Board at its next meeting. VIII. THE SHAW FYND 42. For the year commencing the Ist April, 1961, and for each subsequent year the accounts of the Shaw Fund 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. IX. THE CORPORATE SEAL 43 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 2 key to the second lock. 44 The Corporate Seal shall not be affixed to any document save pursuant to a Resolution of the Board, and at the Meeting at which said Resolution was passed. 49. All documents bearing the Corporate Seal shall bear also the signature of the Director and of the Chairman of the Meeting at which the Resolution was passed directing it to be so affixed. 146. 6 X. MISCELLANEOUS 46. No portion of the National Gallery buildings shall be used for any other purpose than that prescribed and intended by the Acts under which the Board is incorporated. 47. The National Gallery shall be open to the public from the hour of 2 o'clock p.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday in the year in addition to such times during the week as the Board may determine. 48. All officers and servants shall, if and when required, sign a Declaration accepting these, Bye-laws as the conditions of the contract entered into between them severally and the Board. 49. No Bye-law shall be altered or rescinded save by Resolution of the Board, passed at two successive meetings at intervals of not less than two weeks; and for the purpose of such alteration or repeal the quorum shall be seven. 0 E Am 417/69 - 250 Proposed new Bye-Laws Attention is drawn to the following proposed changes from the existing bye-laws. 3 p.m. 1. 1 N.B. hour of meeting N.B. postponement in case of bank holiday Duties of Librarian 22 Delete and transfer to 32. 2. 23, 24, 25 become 22, 23 and 24 respectively 30 26 delete 40 27 (4), (5), (6) (7) (8) delete and transfer to 50 Assistant-Director and Librarian respectively. 28 becomes 26 and proposes that the assistant 6. Director takes over the duties of Director with the approval of the Chairman. Then follows new numbers 27 - 36, to cover the normal 70 duties of the Assistant-Director, Librarian and general staff. 36 Proposes holidays for all staff in line with N. B. 80 Civil Service Regulations. 29 - 37 becomes 37 to 45 respectively 9. 39 becomes 47. N.B. delete "or dusk" and "except 10. during cleaning time". N.B. delete "at any time" and "occupied 38 becomes 46. 11. by any other body or persons than the Governors and Guardians, their officers and servants, nor" 1. Apologies fol Now. Attendance L. NEW BOARD MEMBER. 3. MINWTES H. PURCHRSE AL AUCTiON S. COUASORRTION WHH MUSNICIPAL GAUERY 252 4th July. 1969. Ameeting of the Board of Gevernoxs and Guakdians was held this day. Present were: Mc. E.D. McGuire, Cheekman tik. I De Veke White, Vice-Chaieman Mc. H.J. Mundow De. & Rafleey Me. R. R. Figgs Mck. G. Campbell. R. H. H. Hew. James A. Mulnaghan Dr. Leancoise THenky hold Moyne. Da. John Leyglon and the Diseclex and. Registeak from: Received. six Alec Kastin Sik Affeed Beit. The Chaikman welcomed Mre. Campbell to this, his filst meeting. The menules of the Previous meeting were approved and signed with the following amendments. The following wolds be added. MILLSTE NOS: Ekisting lye laws are hereby repealed and in lieu thereof the lye-laws on a document initialled by the Chaikman are herely adopted and they shall be entesed at the end of the minules. The Chaikman accordingly initralled the document. MINWTE NaG: The words speration of aproved share transfek be substituted Jok administlation, The Dilectok informed the Board that the picture auctioned at thresties had been puschased by the Nalional Galleleg. London. The Chaikman reported progress to date on the proposed scheme of collaboration between the C. DRUMMOND BEAUEST T HMENDMENT OF BGE-LAWS 8. STAEEING OF GAUERY. G. OSEES FOR PURCHDSE National and Municipal Gallekies and the Board approved. MrR. Figgs stated that he was not in favour of the date chosen. The Dikectok reported the terms of the Dlummond bequest and he was instructed to seek advice of the Attokney Genexal in the matter The Board appeaved the amended Byt-laws as cixculated. Proposed by De. Reydon seconded by Dr. Raflexy. The Doaed noted a letter from the Department of Education which Sanctioned additional appointments to the permanent Abendant staff bringing the total up to so as follows:- 1 Head Attendant 2 Seniok Attendants Attendants 36 Attendant -Cleaner Provision was also made foe employment of additional Kempssaky attendant staff fox heliday relief. The Boald decided to puschase the fllowing works: 6) The Ilesh Exhibition of 1853 Atteiluted to John mahony. Offeced by the Fine Ast Society 1 £250. Proposed by mk. De Vese Whike Seconded by Mk. Figg's Judge Muknaghan votene against. Fiest View of Ireland by Pillement. Officed by 6) A.T. Onderdank Joh 550. Proposed by DR. Hensy. seconded by Lord Msyne. Judge Muknaghan, DR. Rofteky and Mrk. Munden voting against. (C) South View of Vicekegal Lodge by J.J. Bakealet. Offeced by Knight of Glin fox p40. Propesed by Mrs. De Veke While, seconded by DR Peydon. Judge Muelnaghan voting against. 10 Reavest to USE LECTURE THERTRE 1. ReawESt Fol LooN 12. SHAW FUND. 254 Mk. hundow and Dr. Rafhey abstaining. A Lon and Horse 6 gleeup in marble offered by Kykil Bumphkis. Proposed by DR. Henkeg Seconded by Mrl. Mundow. Judge Miknaghan and Lodd Moyne voting against. De. Kaftely and mc Mundow abstained in the case of CC) as they wished to Raise the question of puschases of small items and felt that acquesition of such items might bettek be left to the National Libracy. The Dikectok replied that his policy was to buy such items only when of Irish interest and undertook to consult with Dixeclok of the National Libkaky on the matter to ensure duplication did not take place and report to Board at their next meeting The Doand decided that the Diseclok of the Notional Libraky be permitted to askange a lecture for the Autumn in the Lecture Theatre subject to approval of the minister for Finance and the Chailman of the Board of Woaks The Board decided to approve a lean of a member of pictures to Galway Blanch of Cukopean Association of Teachers subject to all legal and othrek conditions being fulfilled and approved by the Board. A fulther special meeting should be called if necessary. 6) Cullent Account: The Board noted that amount in cuskent account on 30th June 1969 was £15, 014.14, 10d. B) The Dixectox informed the Board that the Commissioners of Chasitable Bequests had agreed that up to 75p of fiends could be invested in equities subject to a maximum of 10/ in any one eqully, () Appointment of representative po Trustees The Dixeclok informed the Board that he had been in buch with the London Dolicilars on the question of the frmal appointment of tk. hve Wee as representative on the Trust, but that he had B.LANE LUAD no Reply to his letter. He was instaucted to telephone the Solicitok. The Loaed noted that the amont in cukkent account on 30th June, 1969 was ₤101.3.2d The Dicectok informed the Loasd that the Commissioners A Chakitable Dequests had agreed that up to 75/ of funds could be invested in equities subject to a meximum I 10/ in any one equity. The meeting then concluded N.B. The next statutory meeting of the Board will take place on Friday, 3rd October, 1969, at 3.00. Grene dever Whit 1. Apologies for. Non-Atterdance. 2. Minutes. 3. Doanmond Bequest. 4. Lean to Galway 5 hoan to Cork 256 t 2 October, 1969 U meeting of the Board of Govenors and Guerdiens was beld this day - Present were: Mr. J. De Vere White, Vice-Chaiman Captain Borton Dr. R.R. Figgis Profersor M- Mac Gonigal, P.R.H.A. Mr. JOhn 7. Kelly R.H.A. No. St.J. Mundow Son. Jares A-Mernaghan Dr. Fragsute Henry Lord Moyne Dr. John Reydon Mr. G.Y. Goldberg. and the Director and Registrar. Received from: Mn. E.A. McGuire Sir Alec Mertin Sir Alfred Beit, Bart. Hon Cona A-magune Dr. Joseph Raftery George Campbell, R.H.A. The hunates of the previous meeting were approved and ligned. The Board decided that the Director shoild write to the Scottith Portrent Gallery re this matter and that the statute of lemitatione should not be relied on. The Director iformed the Board that thie loan had not been proceeded with. No. Goldberg asked had any progress been made in regard to the loan to Cork. The Director reglied that the initiative lay weth Cork who were asked to give an 6. National hibrary. Purchase of Pictures of Irish Interest 7 Receptions in Gallery 8. Foras Forbartha: Represertative 9. Offers as Gift. indemnity of half the value of the picturee to the minests for Finance. The Director informed the Board that the national hibrary had been purchasing priats and engravings of Irish eaterest and would continue to do so, and that the National Gallery would not purchase Irish prints in futur without agreemert with the Natural hibrery. The Board agreed to prmit the following Receptions in the Gallery ca) A Concet by a faparete piarist on Wedresday, 8th Octobe, 1969. A tow of Gallery organied by Cb) Board Failte Eikeanr for Tuesday 28 October, 1969. Cc) A concert organsed by Belgian Ambalsador on 14th November, 1964. The Board decided not to pernut a peception for 7IARCI iv May 1970. Ais it was agreed that the Board had not the powe to nominate a pepreceitative to the nature and timerily advisory Committee, the Director was instructed to write to Joras Torbertha Suggesters that if Dr Fancouse Henry were invited to become a membe, she would be happy to do 1o. The Board decided to accept the following tteme offered as gifts: Ca) Portraits of Father O’Flenagan and brt OcMirnaghan by Estella Rolomons Preserted by Dr. Michael Solomons. () Portrait of Qaster Conor Padilla by Grace Henry: Presented by Conor Padilla, Esq. 10. Offe as Bequest 11. Offers for Purchase 12. Italian Restortion Leam 258 ed) Drawing of a Man, Prtist unkre Preverted by Miss Florence Vere Octorier Portrait of Sir John havery by Ce) Hazel havey It was decided that Cb). The Eyes the Dove by Paul Jenkers be not of accepted but the Director was given permussion to arrenge that the offe should be traneferred to the municipal Gallery of modern art The Board decided to accept with grateful appreciation the following iten offered as bequest:- (a) Portrait of Ama Maria Derby Sequeathed by Mise H.M. Krohn, Deceased The Board decided to purchase the following werks Copy of Poussen painting by Jomes Barry. Ca) Offered by Albary Gallery, hondon, for £375. Proposed by hard Moyne seconded by Mr. R-C. Tiegis. Unanemously. Terra Colla Bust Of Sir Watkire Williams Cb) Winn by Christophe Hewetson offered by Heim Gallery, London, for $1,900. Proposed by D. Henry. Seconded by Mr. Goldberg. Unanemonsly, 50 Dravergs of Vanishing Dublin CC) by Flora Mitchell offered by his ganiero for E1,000. Proposed by Lord Moyne seconded by Nr Mundor. Cranimously The Director reported to the Board that the full team of Pestores could not 13. Estimates 1920/71 14. Christmas Art Heliday. 15. Shaw Fund 16 Lane Fund 17. Edward huttrell Pictures come this year as arranged and that the cost of restoration accordingly come to only £4,000. The Board gave perpission to the Director to arrange for a full team for 1970 at a cost of approximately £10,000. The Board noted that letimates for 1970/M1 had been submitted for ₤65, 700. The Board agreed that the Christmas Art Holiday be held again in 1969 in the National Gallery. (a) the Board noted that the amount in turrent accaut on 30/9/ 1969 was £23,466.8.11d. The Board agreed that To-hic hee of Cb) the Ferm of Solicitore, meroe. Bertleys Stotes I howless be appointed by the Board as theyr reprevertative on the committee of the Show fund. The documert of appointment was signed and sealed at the meeting. The Board noted that the amount (a) in the Currest accant on 30/9/ 1969 was £896. 10.118. At document appointing the Invertmnt Cb) Bank of Ireland as norills for operation of approved share trensfe was signed and sealed at the meeting. The Board decided that two portraits at the forthcoming Christies auction on 14th October might be purchased for a sum of up to ₤300. over 18. Licence i Restaurant 260 Mr. Mundon drew attention to the facl that the caterers wished to form a club for the purpose of obtaining a spirit Licence. It was decided to place this matter on the agender for the next meeting The meeting then concluded. The next statutory meeting of the N.B. Board will take place on Friday 5th December, 1969 at 3.0 par. Sotward A Sume 5/12/69 1. HDOLOGIES FOR NONEATTENDANCE 2. MINUTES 3. KUNO MEYER LECTORE Sr Decemmbee 9t0 A meeting of the Board of Gavesners and Guardians this day. Present were: 110 ball Ma E.A. McGuive, Chailman Ink T De Veke White, Vice- Chaikman Professoh Mr. MacGonigal, P.R.H.A. Mr. John Kelly. R.H.A. Ml. R. R. Figgs Nish H. T. Mundow Lold Msyne IR. John Leydon De. Francoise Heney The Dow. Conck Maguike, Sik Alfred Beit and the Disectok and Registrae Received Geam:- The Hon. James A. Muenaghan Captain Barton Six Alec Mastin. The minules of the previous meeting were approved and signed. De Leydon asked for details concerning the Kuno Mreyck lectuke which had not been authorised by the Board. The Dieectoe explained the circumstances of the request at shoxt notice. Having Consulted the Chaiknan he had agreed to the lecture on the grounds that it was partly dealing with art since the Dikeclok was one of the speakers. It was agreed that in future ns lecture which was not completely concerned with art should lake place without peioe appreval of the Board. The Chaikman informed the Board that he asked that a list of all functions and lectures be placed before the Poaid at each meeting. H. DRUMMOND DEAUEST 5 ELWARD LUFREIL PICTORES C. PhiI TeNKirt Picroke 7. REDUESTS FOR RECEPTIONS S. OSSERS AS GIET 9. OHERS FOR PURCHMSE 262 The BDoard noted a letter from the Scottish National Gallery stating that theyy would be pleased if the National Gallery of Ireland should retain these two pictures on permanent loan. The Dikeclok informed the Board that these were not purchased as they reached a price in excess of that authorised. The Board noted that this picture had now been accepted by the Municipal Gallery. 1 medean Ast The Board considered requests for the following receptions:- From the Amckican Dental Society of bucofe (3 Joka Cuk of Gallery on 30th June, 1970. Feom Coskigan Chib fos a touk of Gallery (3) on 13th March, 1970. From Mcs. George Colley fopa reception fot (C) Catholic Housing Aid Society on 17th March, 1970. It was decided that (D and B) be permitted but (C) be refused. The Board considered the following items offered as Gifts: Porthart of Frank Gallaghek by Bdella Solsmens, (B) offered by His Exallency, the President of Ireland. Perteait of Mas. Donnelly by Goetane di Gennaso (B) offered by Thomas Donnelly, Esq., he Bard decided As accept item (3 with grateful appreciation but declined Iem B The Baid decided to puschase the following wolks:- El Sueno (The Breamer) by Goya, OStered by Thiomas (A) Agnew & Sons, London for the Sterling equivalent of $350,000 Proposed by Dr. Hensy seconded by Dik Alfoed Beit, Unanimously. Trom the Shaw Fiend) 10. REAUEST FOR LOAN OF PICTURES TOLEINSTER HOSE 11. SpikitS LICENCE Fob RESTAURANE 12 R. H.A. EXisitioN B. REQUESES FOR LOANS 14. EXHIBITIONS (3 Scene from Gil Blas by Daniel naclise Offeced by Welfe Cheekick pok 300 Proposed by Ms. L de Veke White Seconded by T. F. Kelly, R.H.A. renanimonsly (From the Shaw Frend) The Board aproved the loan of The Killesies by Caokine Nicholl Joh The Ceann Comhaikles office. They also approved in principle that the Dikectol make arrangements pl the lean of further pictures for the Dl. The Dikedol would, howevel, seek fulther permission from the Board before any pictures left the Gallery. Following discussion the Board decided that they would lake no fuxther action in the question. of provision of a licence to sell spicits and beek in the Restancant. The Board noted that the RH.A. had withdrawn theik request that the Gallery provide space Job an exhibition in 1970. The Board considered the following requests for leans- Asts Council of Great Beitain 6 Poxteait deawings of Lames Jayce by Wyndham henis Dieectoes of Meleopolitan Miuseum, 31 New York and Los Angeles County Muscum of Ast Guitak, glesses and Sottle A14 by Luan Geis Mrusse Seilre Jckyo:- ( Lady in a Black mantilla Porthait of Count Del Sap by Gaya 6 Oneraky Consul of Ireland in Tokyo: Annunciation School of Avignon Perteait of a young Weman by Rembrandt The board sanctioned leans (D and (6) but refused C and (d). The Board decided that the fellowing exhibitions be held in the Gallery:- 15. DHAW FUND 6. LANE FUND 17. HMALGRMRTION WITH MONICIPAL GALLERY. 264 () tentenaly of Disestablishment of Church of Ireland in 1970 Small Exhibition commemorating licentenary of D.O. 3) Histolical Society in 1970. C Centenaky of Bikth of Lack. B. Yeats in 1871 Centenaky of Bixth of T. Mr. Synge in 1971 (D) Daniel Maclise exhibitisn in 1973 in (C) conjunction with Bkilish Axts Council. The Board noted that the amount in the cuskent account on 30th Movembeh, 1969 wtis £13, 239.62. The Board noted that the amount in the 9 culkent account on 30th November, 969 was £981. 10:11d The Board decided to seal and sign a (8 document relating to payment of $100 in 437 Land Lands drawn recently SiR Alfred Beit asked to be advised of the position in regard to this. The Dilectok sated that the loans between the 2 Gallekies as previously noted in the minules would be brought into effect within a few weeks The meeting then concluded. The next Board meeting will be held on A.B. 6th February, 1970 at 30 p.M. Pharg. EAwara MnSime 6/2/70 1. BPOLOGIES FOR NON ATTEN DANCE L. HINUTES. S. RPDOIWTHENT OF REPRESENTATIVES OF R.D.S. AS BO ARD ME MB ERS H REDUEST FOe EXHIB ITION SPACE FOR LIVING ART EXHIBITION. 6th February, 1970. A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guordiore was held this day. Presert wee:- No. E.A. McGuire, Chairmen Tr. T. de Vere White, Vice-Chairman Dr. Joseph Raftery Professor Wairice NacGonigal, P.R.H.A. Honr. James A. Murnaghan Dr Trancoire Henry Dr. John beydon and the prector and Registrar. Received from: Sir Alfred Beit, Bert. Lird Moyne Mr. H.J. Mundon Professor 2.2. Hackett The munutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed. A letter nominating Professor Hackett and Captain Barton as membes for 1970 was read. Judge Murnaghan suggested that the attorney Generals advice should be sought as to whether substitutes could be appointed instead of the Frendert and Senior Vice-Prendert, as laid down in the Act. The Board decided that space be gented to hivig Art Exhibition for this year subject to1 (1) the application not being repeated (2) the condition that no suitable space can be found elsewhere Preposed. Professor Mac Gougal, seconded. Wr. e Were white opposed by. The Hon: Jaces ti Murnaghan Dr. John Reydon over 5. DIRE CTORS REPOR T. 6. PRESS CONFERENCE 7. RECEPTIONS IN CALL ERY 5 266 The Board approved the Directors Report and confidertial report with cotain amedmerte. The Board agreed that a press Confererce be called to presert the Diectors Report The Board considered the followng requests for receptiors in gallery: (a) Bequest from merketing Institute of Irelend for guided tor of Gallery 22 followed by reception on 25 February, 1970. Cb) Request from Dublin Junor Chanbe of Connmoce for a tow of Galley followed by reception in firet week of Novembe, 1970. Request from Sailor's Hall fund for Cc) a guided tow of the Galley followed by a reception ar 6th Merch 1970, Request from An Taisce for permission Cd) to hold their tinnual General meeting in lectue Theatre on 20th March, 1970. Ce) Request from Friends of the National bollections of Ireland for permission to hold Annual Gerval meetin in the Rectire Theatre on 23rd Mach, 1970 Request from Companiors of Bordeanx (b) for a tar of gallery followed by dinne on 78t April, 1970. Request from Ireth Opthalmogical 291 Society for a taw of Gallery followed by a cocktarl porty on 1st May, 1970 th) Request from Comb Combairle ather Chath for a tow of Gallery and a diccussion in the heetie Theatre on Government and the arte at a date to be decided. The Board decided to () to permit A), (d), e) and h to refuse (a), (b), Cf1 and (9) (li) 90 S. OFFERS AS CIET. Q. OFFERS FOR PURCHASE 10. OFFERS ON LOAN. The Board decided to accept with grateful appreciation the followng tteme offered as gifts: (a) meriative of Robert Enimett offered by the minister for Education on behalf of the Government Cb) Portrait of William Smith O’Brien by W.J. Leech, offered by Denis Gwynn, SS. Portrait of Captain P. Redmond (father CC) of John Pedmond) by Richord Rolhwell offered by the Friends of the national Collectione of Ireland. Pairtings, drewings and glats by ld) Mawice merinst, offered by Mademorcelle Marinot. Portrait of John W. Scheoff by (C) Walter Osborns offered by huss Margoret Hutton. The following ttme were offered for pwchase; Four handscapes of the West of Ireland (a) by J.A. OConnor, Offered by Courtney Kenry. Ssq. Cb) The P.S.S. Connaught leaving Kingstown Harboir by Matthen Kendrick, offered by Stephen Preston, Esq (C) Bust of Frark OConnor by Seamus Muphy, R.H.B., offered by the artist, (d) Ross Castle by Redmond Barry offered by McClintocks Sale, Ardee. The Director withdrew ileme (a) and (b) as the sellere had demended excessive pwehabl pricce. The Board expressed interet in(C) and ld) but wee urable to purchase as a quoramn was not precert. The Board agreed to accept with grateful appreciation the following steme offened on loa: ovr 11 REDUESTS FOR D0 ANG 12. INDEMNITY IN CASE. OF LDANS TO PURLIC BODIES 1S.COLLARDRATION WITH MUNICIPBL GALLERY. 14. GALERY LIBRARY 2166 (a) From Sir Alfred Beit, Bert., eight paintyy by Velasquez, Goya, Rubers, Vermeer Wiltan, Hals, Steen Cb) From Ws. Caird, Attic, Staircase and Window by Andres wyeth From Salegian Mussconary College (c) Alba Madoma, copy aftr Raphael. The Board considered the following requests for loars: (a) From Art Institute Chicago, "Piazza navona by Panirie From Commue of Rome Cb) "Piazza Navona by Panine, from Eppo. Japa, for reconsideation 1c) of thei application for loar d from patecolar Society of Ireland for loan of ten watecolows The Board decided to agree to (b) and (d) to declire (a) because not available. to decline CC) but to pernut casts in plaste to be made from Galley bronzes for use in the Irish Pavilion. The Board decided to post one consideation of this them to next maln and decided that notice of proposal of reedution relative to the ttem be included in agenda of next meetiy. The Roard decided that the himister for Finence be approached for inemnity againt loss or domage for the full value of the works of art to be looned to the Municipal Gallery unde the recippocal arrongemerts previously approved. The Board grented prmission to the pirector to make application to the 15. SHAW JUND 16: LANE PUND. Gulbenkian Foundation fa a gift of £2,000 for puchase of certain books required by the hibrary. (a) Trustees: Judge Mornegher informed the Board of his objection to signing a deed emponering the Trustees to open a bank accant in they navee and gave details of the resultin corresponderce. The Judge informed the Board of hil resignation as Trustee and requested that the appaintment of a New Trustee be placed on Ageda for the next meetig. Current Occant. The Board noted that, Cb) the amourt in currest ciccont on StSt January, 1970 Was £16, 069. 7-2d. The Board noted that the Amant in currest accont oor 315 Januery, 1970, was $1,878.0.2d. The weeting then concluded. NOTE: The date of the next meeting of the Board will be Friday, April 3, 1970 at Sell pm. shorp. hward Amc Sinie 3r5 April 1970 J. HPOLOGIES FOR NON- ATTENDANCE 2. MINUTES 3.R.D.S REPRESEWIRTIVES H. LWVING ARS EXNISIriON S. KLECHION OF CARIRMAN AND ViCE- CHHIRMAN 276 3rd April, 1970. A meeting of the board of Governees and Guardians was held this day. Present were: Mrk. C. A. McGuire, Chackman Ank. H.S. Mundow DR. Vincent Backy Mc P. Dune-Collinane The Hon. James A. MrurnAghan The Lord mayne DR. John Leydon. and the Dilectok and Regsteak. Received from MrR. T. de Veke White, Nce-Chaikman Sik Blec martin Dik Alfred Beit, Part, The Mon. Conck H. Maquire. The minules of the Previous meeting were aproved and Digned. The Dikeclok reported that the mattck brought ys at a previous meeting by the Bon. James Mumaghan had been placed before the Attorney-General, who confikmed that only the President and Senise Vie-President could represent the R.D.D. Accordingly, the R.D.S. nomenated Mrk. Dunne-Callinane and Professol B.K. Btackett as representatives on the Board for the current yar. The Dsector reported that the President of the Irish Exhibition of Living Ast had pruarded a letter from the Torseach and confirned that all conditions had been fulfilled pregaratory to the helding of the Exhibition in the Gallery. Mrs. C.A. Mc Guire and Mre T. de Veke White were unanimously re-elected as Chaikman S Vice-Chaikman respectively. Prosed by De Peydon-and seconded by The Lord Moyne. C. LETTER EROM MAURRSHUIS T. LENDING OF PICTURES 8. APROINTMENT OF TRUSIEE to SHaW FUND. J. SARGENI PORIRAIT. NO 2987 1D. OFFERS FOR PURCHRSE. The Board decided to ban The Dreameh by Goya Rs. mankitshus for an exhibition of works by loya in the Aague from July 3rd to September 3 and in lakes from September 24h to December 7. The Board passed the resolution as cikculated to the members agreeing to the lending of pichures pussuant to the powers under Section 3 of the Mational Gallry Act, 1928. The Board decided to alopt the forms submited by the Atorney Generals Office for the purpose of indemnity from necal Authokities to te Munister Joh finance and from the minister for Finance to the Board of Governoxs The Board accepted with regret Judge Wmaghans. resignation as a TRustie of the Phaw Teust. The Charkman said a tibule th Judge Mumnaghan. for his untiking efforts on behalf of the Fund, A resolution of the Board proposed by De Leydon seconded by the hord Moyne appointing tk. Levence de Veke While as Thustee in his place was passed unanemously. The Board noted that item no 2987 purchased in 1944 forfoo was in fact a photograph of a drawing by Sargent. and not an original The following ilems were offered for purchase. 13 Porteait of a man by Turnerelli Offered by Cyril Humplris, London. 6) Ross Castle by Redmond Borry Offered by Mc Clinticks Sale, Ardee. (C) View of Dublin Day by Thomas Snagg Offered by James Barry, Dublin The board decided As recommend (9) As next board meeting, but were renable to purchase as a quokum was not present. 11. OFFERS bYBEAUEST 12. OFFERS AS GIFIS 13. REAUESTS FORLOANS 14. RECEPHONS M GAUERY. 222 the The Board accepted with grateful appreciation following item bequeathed by Miss Mr O. Crowe. 65 Corteart of a Lady by Hendkick Larre. The Board decided to accept with grateful appreciation the following item offered as gift Roy Eyril Hamphris (D Bronze Bust of Six Thomas Lawrence by Lawrence Gahagan. The Beard considered the following requests for Cans:- D Sketch S Gladstone by Sidney Hall from messh's hibraky. 6 Groug of paintings for an exhibition in Dundalk from John Balliday & Son, Ltal, Dundalk. to agree to both Requests The Beard decided Proposed by De.Leydon Seconded by De. Larry. The Board considered the following requests for receptions in the Gallery. (o) Requests from Feis Cevil for tank of Gallery and dinner afterwards on 23rd April, AY. ( Request from Routledge, & Leegan Paul for Press Conference to launch Miss Pyle's Book on Lack B. Geats. The Soard approved (8 and decided to defexco until a decision has been reached by the latering Sub. Committee. Under this heading pik. Mundow made a report on unsatisfactory features in the Restansant He stated that the prices for bunch were prohibitive, that spikits continued to be served to favoured customers: that members of the public had been knawn to gain admittance through the kadesman's enteance. He read from the contract that Carrolls had been asked th supply light refreshments. Lord mayne stated that he would like cheap meals for students to be available, MrR. Dunne-Cullinane and DR. Bakky stated that they always heard most favoukable reports of the Restaurant. The Chaikman asked the Board to beak in mind 15. COCABORA TioN WITH MUNICIPAL GAUERY. 16. DHAW FUND. T7. LANE FUND that there were many other interests besides those of students. The restaurant must be able to pay its way; the Country must present a worth while image to visitors. The Restaurant was responsible for bringing large numbers to the Gally. who had never previously visited it and in his epinion was doing an excellent gob. The Board decided to appoint the Charkman and wch mundow as a subcommittee to meet Mk. Carroll and to report back. The Board noted that the Minister for Finance had agreed to give indemnity in full to the Board for pictures leaned Ao the municipal Gallery. The Beard noted that: CD) Cukkent Account: Information on the position on 31st March, 1970, was not supplied by the Bank (3) The statement as supplied by the Investment Bank of Ireland on the position of the Investments. The Boakd noted:- Current Account: Information on the position 6) on 31 March, 1970 was not supplied by the Bank The statement as supplied by the Investment (3) Dank of Ireland on the position of Investments, layment of $181.9.5, fee to Investment Banl of Ireland was approved. The meeting then concluded, NOTE: The next meeting will take place on Friday 5th June, 1970 at 30 P.M. Award Am Suve 5 June 1970 1. tpslegies for Non-Attendance 2. Minules 3. Matters Aoring. H. CORRESPONDENCE; 274 5th June, 1970. ti meeting of the Board of Governns and Guardians was held this day. Present were; No. 2.A. McGuire, Chairman Wr. T. de Vere Whte, Vice-Chairman Dr. Vincent Barry. Sir Afred Beit, Bart. Dr. Francoike Henry Mr. John Kelly, R.A.A. Dr. John Leydon Dr. Maurice McGonigal, P.R.H.A. The Lord Moyre Nr. St.J. Mundow The Hon. Jomes U. Murnaghan. and the Director Before businers comnerced, the Chairman on behalf of the Board congratulated the Director on hie receipt of an Howorary hh.W Received from Mr. P. Burne-Cullinare Professor F.E. Hackett Sir Alle Martin minutee of the previous meeting The approved and signed were The Director read a letter from John Halliday & Son. Dundalk, thanking the Board for the laan of 18th and 19th century paintings. He stated that atterdance for 6 days was 2,000 The cirector read a letter fom the repartment of Education informing the Board of the re-appointment of M. Terence de Verl White, M. James Augustine Mernaghan w Edward Augustire Me Gure and 5(A4OR ARI (OmPELIIION 6 (ErIER RRon ie Lylowe Cornbl TOffERS FOR LuLCHRSE C. OEFERS AS GIETS. The Lord Moyne as member of the Beard. M76 Tekence Do Vell white was appointed by the Board as a representative of the National Gallery. on the Taylel Akl Competition. The Board instaucted the Dilecloe to give a favourable reply to his offer of a porthait of Tyrone Teweh the 19th centurry actoe and to ask Si Lyone to submit it foe the next meeting. The Board decided to purchase the following itens (9) Porthail of a man hy Turnerell, offered by Cylil Humphris for f1700 Proposed by Sie Alfred Beil and seconded by the Lord Mhayne, All in favour except Judge Piumaghan who abstained from voting. 3 Res Castle by Redmond Bally, Offeced my Mc Clinlocks Bale, Ardee, fr £18-18.0 ( View of Dublin Bay by Thomas Bnegg. Offered by James Goldy Dublin for f50. Propsed by De Mc Gonigal Seconded by Mk Felly. All in favour. A The Fenk Seasons by Pimon Buet. Offered by Neville Oegel, Esq. London Joh $24,000. Erposed by De. Hensy, Seconded by Sik Alfred Beil Bart Lord Mroyne, Mrk. Mundow and Dr. Backy abstained. Perteail of Coin O’MMahony by David Hone. Offered b C Ark David Hone pok f300. Proposed by John Kelly. seconded by Dr. Leylon. Unanimously. The following items were gratefully accepted as gifts by unanimous decision. (9) Poxtrait of the Hechlishop of Dublin by Simon Clives, R.A., from Dix John Galvin (3) Porthait of Lady Depen by Six William Oppen. (C) Sketch of a Young Gise by lalolus Dukan from Dr. C.L. Fitzgathick on behalf of the executors of the late Mss. Rachel Parkek. J REAUESTS FOR LOANS I. OFFERS ON LOAN H. FUNCHIONS OR RECEPTIONS IN THE. GAUERY. 276 The following lane were unanemously aproved. (9) Porteait of a Culopean Officek with six Indians. by Thomes Bickey C. 1799. To the Viclokia and Albert Muscum. (1) Hastings by Walke Osborne. 3 (7) Le Petit Dejeuner by Bacah Pubsek. (in) Hugh Lane by John Butlee Yeats To the Ulstec Museum, Belfast six sil paintings by Mathaniel Hone 2nd. 6 6 The Irish Ambessadoe to the Culopean Conmon market. A selection of about 30 pictures to the leann (a) Comhaidle of Tul Edeann and the Chackman of the Senate. An Offeb of a lean of the painting "Holy Family by Rubens at present in manchested Ast Gallery was gratefully accepted with the special thanks of the o bard from Lerd Moyne and Lady Mermanby, The following functions and Receptions were aproved the Board and in the case of (d) subject to the by approval of the Board of Works. () To the Synge Centenaky Committee permission to use the Lecture Theatre froom Appil 27 ts may! 1971 for lectures on John Millington Synge. To L.T.C. permission to hold Chamber music 6) secitals in lallery duking the forthcoming Hutumn. O6 Winlek. To The Italian Institute for permission to hold. (C) Chambel Music Recital in November, 1970 (a) To The Moyne Institute pelmission to hold touk of to Oune alleky followed by dinnek Ony, Skiday subject sto sume to the approvae if 3t chair man of te Board of warks. Alesng out of the dixcssion, Mrs. H. I. Mundow gave details of an intelview he had with suh catehed, Mr J.D. Cakcoll as a Result of which he would inteoduce some snack meal sekvices with the more expensive stife of luncheon at present being served. 12. SHAW EUND The Diseclok exglained that due to the Bank steike he could not give details of bank balances but he gave a report to the Board on the present state & the funds He stated that the Investment Bank of Ireland were not at the moment investing due to the disbiurbed state of the market and said that we had $33,000 at present in a commetcial bark on seven-day call at 7/ There being no othe business the meeting then concluded. N.B. The next meeting will take place on Friday. 3nd July, 1970 at 3.00 P.M. Ewward An Jane 3 July, 1970 2. 3 4. 8 1. Apologies for Mons-Attendance Minutes Resignation of Member eception in Gallery 278 3rd July 1970. A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were:- Mr. T. de Were While Vice- Chairiman, Dr. V. Barry The Hon. James A. Murnaghan, Mr. Dunne- Cullinane As no quorum for business assembled by 3.15 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to 10th July 1970. The adjourned meeting of the Board look place on 10th July 1970. Present were: Mr. E.A. McGuire, Chairman, Mr. John Kelly R. H.A.. Mr. H. J. Mundow Mr. George Campbell R.H.R. Mr. P. Dunne- Cullinane Dr. John Leydon The Hon. James A. Murnaghan Received from: Sir Alex Martin Sir Aefred Beil, Bart. Lord Moyne G. Y. Goldberg, Esq. Professor F. K. Hackett Dr. V. C. Barry The minutes of the previsus meeting were approved and signed. A letter from Mr. George Campbell tendering his resignation from the membership of the Board was read and considered to take effect from the next meeting. The Board considered a letter from the Feis Ceoil asking for a decision about the Offers for 8 Purchase 6. Offers as Gift J. Request fer Loans 8. Offer on Loan hilding of a tour of the Gallery and dinner on the occasion of their 75th Anniversary in 1971. Subject to the approval of the Board of Works and limitation of numbers the Board agreed. Consideration of items offered for purchase was postponed due to absence of a purchasing quorum. The Board confirmed the purchase of the Bronze bust of Trank O'Connor by Seamus Murphy which had been commissioned at the February Board meeting 0 The Board decided Ro accept with grateful appreciation a collection of miniatures Bilhsuette, daquerrestypes and negalives of members of the Bdgeworth Family, C. 1846. presented by Mrs. Colvin. The Board decided to permit the following loans:- (a) Four Paninis requested by the Commissioners of Public Works for Dublim Castle. 6) Portrait of James Joyce by J.E. Blanche requested by the Ulster Museum. (c) To Cork Vocational Education Committee- 25 paintings of the Italian School at a value of £294,000 for a perisd of one year subject ks the conditions laid down by the Board. Proposed by Mr. Mundow seconded by Mr. Campbell. Judge Murnaghan dissenting. The Board decided to accept the fllowing items offered on loan from the Prior of St. Marys, Tallaght (a) Triptyen by Engebrechtsz (6) Salome by Bartolommes di Giovanni 9 Request for 1 Lecture 10. Italian Restor- ation Seam 11. Co-operation with N lnicipal Ballery 12. Shaw Lund 13. Lane Tund 280 The Board decided to permit a lecture on ancient Japanese Swords in the lecture theatre by Sir Trank Bowden on 8th October, 1970. The Board decided to permit expenditure of a further £3,000 on this project bringing the total cost is an estimated $13,000 for 1970. The Board noted a report by the Sirector that the exchange with the Municipal Gallery has now been effected and that the pictures in question are now on view. The Board noted that no statement on current account was available due to the Bank dispute. The Director informed the Board that all sums received were lodged with Commercial Bankers at a satisfactory interest rate. The Board noted that no statement on Current account was available due to the bank dispute. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board Meeting will take place on 2nd October, 1970 at 3.0 pm. Erm Aiven Chl 2 October 1970. 1. Apologies for Non. Attendance 2. Minules 3 Registrar 2nd October 1970 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were:- Mr. T. de Vere-White, Vice. Chairman in the Chair. Dr. V. C. Barry Sir Alfred Beit, Bart. Mr. P. Dunne -Bullinane Mr. C. Garrell Dr. Trancoise Henry Mr. John Kelly R.H.A. Dr. John Leydon Mr. Maurice Mac-Bonigal, Ldod. P.R.H.A. The Lord Moyne, The How. James A. Marnaghan. Received from: Mr. E. A. McGuire, Dr. Conor A. Maquire, Sir Alex Martin. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and signed. A letter from the Department of Bducation was read notifying the Board of the termenation of the period of Mr. Ryan's secondment as Registrar and offering the services of Miss McCarthy on a temporary basis as Registrar. The services of Miss McCarthy as Registrar were also proposed subject bo the Boards approval. A letter from Mr. Ryan to the Chairman was also read. The Board decided to write to Mr. Rian, thanking him for his services and stating that the Departments decision was accepted in regard to the termination of his period of secondment. The Director was instructed to write to the Secretary of the Department of Education and to ask that Miss McCarthegs services on a 4. Passage -Way between Kildare St and Merrion Eq. - S. Club Licence for Restaurant 6. Offers por Purchase 282 temporary basis be extended until after the Boards next meeting on the 4th December. He was further to state that the Board would require a further period of time to consider the matter of the appoitment of a new Registrar. A letter from the Board of Warks advising that or reasons of security the passage- way between Kildare St. and Merrion Sq. could not be opened at the present time was duly noted. A letter from Mr. Carroll was read in regard to the question of a club licence and referred to the Board of Works without comment. The Board decided to acquire the following warks- (a) Chronss with one of his Children by Ferdinand Dietz, purchased for £9,000 from Heim Gallery, Lendon Proposed by Mr. Kelly, seconded by Sir Alfred Beit, unanimous. 6) 2 Trompe l'Ocil paintings, Irish School, purchased for £350 from A. Thompson, Belfast. Proposed by Mr. MacGonigal, seconded by Dr. Henry, unanimous. (C) Your paintings by James Arthur O'’'Connor, purchased for ₤1800 from Courtney Kenny Esq. London. Proposed by Lord Meyne, seconded by Sir Alfred Beit, unanemous. (a) Pertrail of General Liam Lynch, purchased for £200 from Mission Anliques, Clarendon Se., Dublin Proposed by Dr. Barry, seconded by Mr. Kelly. Lord Moyne did not vote. Sir Alfred Beit against as he felt it was more suilable for the National Museum. 7. Pictures Proposed for Sale 8. Offer on Lean of Christ the King Statue 9. Offer of Pertrait on doan 10. Requests for Loans 11. Requests for Receptions () Quimperle landscape in oil by W. J. Leech, purchased for $500 from James A. Gorry, Dublin. Proposed by Lord Moyne, seconded by Mr. Kelly. Dr. Barry did not vote The Director reported the details of the forthcoming sale and read a confidential letter from the Director of the National Gallery, Lendon. He gave details of The Assumption, an altarpiece by Guercino belonging to the Marquess of Bule. The Board instructed him to proceed according to discretion after he had seen the work. The Board having considered the matter instructed the Director to seek imprination as to the legal ooonership of the wark. At the same time the Director was asked to view the work before the next meeking and report. As Sir Hugh Molony had not submitted the portrait of his father, the matter was adjourned. The Board decided to permit the following loans:- (a) Reynolds School of Athens from the Burlington Magazine. 6) 30 pictures for display in Dail Bireann. Broup of watercolours for Wexford Festival. (C) (d) miniature of Dean Delaney and stained glass sketch by W. M. Gseddes for Clogher Diocese Exhibition () Pictures for the office of The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance. Pictures for Irish Embassy in Madrid (9) Pictures for Irish Bmbassy in Dellie. The Board agreed to the fellowing: (a) The Director is show Art films during winder season in lecture teatre. (6) The National Library ts hold meeting 12. Shaw Fund 13. Lane Sund. 14. Restored Painlings 284 in lecture theatre. (e) An Jaisce ts hold Harp recital in Gallery. The Board refused the following requests but agreed that the Sirector could offer tours during normal hours of opening. (d) University College, Dublin to hold discussion Art in Ireland in lecture theatre. Ce) Dublin Rolary Club for cour and dinner in Ballery. Chartered Institute of Secretaries for tour and 9 buffet in Ballery. Irish Rurses Association pr lour and dinner in (9) Ballery. The Board noted that due to the Bank Strike no report on the current account was avadable. Approval was given for the payment of the fees and expenses of £3,279: 3:4 to the Solicitors. Mr. de Vere. White kindly agreed to call on the solicitor in London in due course to discuss the question of fees and relevant matters. The Board noted that due to the Bank Strike no report On the current account was available. The Director infermed the Board that all paintings restored during the Summer months were placed on view in the Gallery or in the Lecture Theatre for the benefit of members attending the meeting. The meeting then concluded N.B. The next Board Meeting will lake place on 4th December 1970 at 3.0 pon. Oreme o Ver white H December, 1970. 1. 21 Upologies for Non Atlendarce: 3. Minutes 4. Registrar 5 Christ the King Statue 4th December, 1970 A meeting of the Board of Governors and guordiors was held this day. Preet were:- Mr. P. de VereWhite, Vice-Charman in the Char. Ser Alfred Beit, Bert., Mrs. Muriel Brandt, R.H.A., Mr. C. Farrell Dr. Wengouse Henry, Dr. John Leydon Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal, PR.D..P.R.HA. and the pirector in attedance. The Chairman welcomed his. Muriel Brondt. new representative of the Royal Hibernian Academy. Received from Mr. E.A. McGuire Sir Alle Martin Mr. P. Dunne-Cullinane Dr. V.C. Barry M. G.Y. Goldberg Dr. John Kelly The Hon. James A. Turneghan Do. Conor A. Maquire The Lord Moyne The minates of the previous meeting hav been circulated were taken as read and were signed The correspondece with the Reportmert of Education furthe to the appartmert of a new Registrar was read to the Board. Following a discussion it was decided on the recommendation of the Drector to appart huss 2 hic Corthy. Proposed by Sir Alfred Beit, seconded by Dr. John heydon, A letter from Mr. Thomas J. Kenny was read in which it was stated that the 6 Ser Hugh Molony Portrait 7. General heom Lynch Portrait 8. Letter from Wexford festival 9. Appointmert of Denvr Ussittent and Restorer. 10. Appeintment of Additional Restorer. 286 remaining trusteee of the statue were Dr. J. M. Devilt and Dr. P.J. Hernon and that it was on behalf of there that the Statue was offered to the Board. As the prector had not yet been given the opportunity to view the statue the matter was postpored to the next meeting. A letter from Sir Hugh withdrower his offer of the portract of his father was noted. On the proposal of Sir Affred Beit seconded by Dr. Troncoise Hferry, the Dereetor was instructed to offer the Portrait of Geneal heam hyrch to the National huseum on loar The appreciation of the Committee of the wexford Festival for the laan of the water bolowr exhibition was duly noted. Sir Alfred Beit as a member of the Jestival Committee stated that he wished to associate himself with this letter of thanks. The Board noted the letter from the Separtnert of Education appoirting I Wyme as Senior Ussestent (Assistant Director) and Nr. Moss as Pestorer at a Lalary of £1,700x 51-£2,070. The Director was instructed to thank the Deportment for these appartnats and later to write to the Deprtmert requesting that the Assistant Biectore salary be raised to that paid to a keeper in the National Museum. The Board noted the Departments letter permitting the appairtment of an additional Pestorer for drawings. On the proposal of Dr heydon, seconded by Sir Alfred Beit, it was decided to appoirt The Chairman, Vice-Charman and Drestor I together with a representative from the Deportment of Education to enterview applicants and make the 11. Offers for Purchase 12. Offers as Gift 18: Offore as hoan 14. Gift From 1 Mademcudle mornd necessay appoirtment. A quorus for pwrchasing has not precert but the seven members of the Board preeat agreed to recommend the puchase to the nex meeting of the followes works (a) Sketch Book by William Howis Offered by huss E. Plack for $90 Cb) Tneo Paintings, Germen School 1520 offered by the Richmond Hospital for £6,000 The Board decided to accept with thanks on behalf of the Municipal Gallry of Modern bot Regal Bush by Kenneth Nolard offered by the timerican Federation of the Crts. The Board decided to accept with thake the loan (pending the proposed gift) from Ms. Sscult McGuinners: 1. Nuala Mae Donagh by Sear O’Sullivan, oe on canvae 2 Heniel MacDoneigh and her Ser Donagh by Gabriel Gifford, al or caros 3. Donagh MacDonegh- by Slan O’-Sullivan Dravey 4 Thomas MacDonagh by Gabriel Gifford Dreverg 5 Muriel MacDonagh by Gabriel Gifford. Drawing 6 Grace Gifford by William Ompen, Drewid 7. Unknown by San O’Sulliven I 8. Donagh Mac Donaghe by Orser Kelly, bronge The Board noted with enterest the Marinot Gift of paintings, wate colours and glass. They instructed the Director to write to Dr. Trancouse Henry offeing theyr thanks for her Kindress in visiting mademoiselle Morinot and selecting the works in question. 15. Loan of Portrait of John McCornack 16. Use of Gallery for Exhibition 17 Childrens bot Stoliday 18. Italian Institute Concrte 19. Your of Gallery and Pinner 20. Shan Find 21 Lone Find 288 The Board decided to approve the loan of the Portrait of John McCormack by Sean O-Sullivan to the National Portrait Gallery, Washindon, in the Autumn of 1971 Request for use of the Gallery for the exhibitions of the R.H.A, and The Irish Exhibition of hiving Art were considered tigether. It was decided to postpone there requests until the next meeting to give both bodies the opportunity of finding alternative accommodation. Permission to hold the Childrens Art Heliday at Chrismas, as in other years, was given to the Director. The Board decided that as the Italian. Institute had already held one Concert in the Gallery they could not agree to the holding of further concerts wethen a twelve month priel Request from the ministr for Education for a tour of the Gallery and kinner on the occasion of the Highe Education and Research Committee of the Counal of Evrope next may was approved. The Director was instructed to wricte to the minister and to state that agreement in such matters was not normally given but that the Board were, of course glad to grant the facility in thie case. The Board was informed that the balance in the curnert account was £3541. 12.1. The Board was informed that the Balence in the current account was £103.9.6. The meeting then concluded. M.B. The Next Board meeting will take place on Friday, February 5th at 3.0 p.M SwardAr Sune - February 197 5 + 0 1: Q. Anlages for non Atterdance: 31 Minates 4 Letter from Lady Mayer 5th February, 1971. A meeting of the Board of Govenors ad Guardiare was held this day. Present were:- Mr -G. R. McGuire, Chairman, Mr. T. de Vere.-Wlute, Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Muriel Brondt, R.HA. Dr. V. C. Barriy, Wr. C. Farrell Dr. J. Henry Mr. John Velly, R.H.A. Dr. John Beydon The Lord Moyne Mr. Mawrice Mac Gorigal, Th.D., P.R.H.A. The Derector and Registror in atterdance The Charman proposed a vote of sympathy with the relatives of the late Profersor Telix Hackett. Thee was carried unanemonsly and the Director was instructed to write to the relatives. Received from:- Sir Alfred Beit, Bart. Mr. P. Dunne-Cullinane Sir Alee Martin. The Hon. James U. Nurnaghon. The minutes of the previous meeting having been circulated were taken as read and were signed. A letter from hady maye was read in reference to a gift of a painting by Patener. the Director was instructed to write and suggest a testamentary gift now, the picture to be withheld until after death. He was also instructed to say that in any evert the Board would not see the heire of the estate at a lors due to estate duties arising on the pictire. 5. Christ the King Statue 6. Post of Additional Destorer 7. Offere for Perchase; 8. Offers as Gift 9. Requeests for hoan 290 Following the Directore report he was instructed to writte to the Committee regretting that the work would not fit in the Gallery and Stating that it was considered to be an object very well worthy of precervation. The Director reported that the adverticenert fo an additional restorer was being placed the press shortly. do following items were approved for purchase The uneremonsly: all (a) Sketch Book of William Howis effered by huse R. Plack for L90. proposed by Mr. M. MacGonigal, seconded by Mr. S. de Vere White Two paintings German School C. 1520 (b) offered by. The Pichmond Hospital for £6,000. proposed by Mr. John Kelly, seconded by hrs. Turiel Brandt. Marble Bust of a yourg Girl by (C) John howler (1820-1901) Offered by Heim Gallery, London, for £400. Proposed by Mr. S. de Were White, seconded by w. Reydon It was decided to accept with thanks, the gift of Portrait of huss Biddy Campbell by Patrick Tuoby offered by the Lird Glenery and the Right Hon. Michael Campbell Approval was given for the loan to the Tate Gallery of:- (a) A Woman Sweering a Child to a Grave Cilizen 1b) Sketch for the Family of George II (both by William Hegorth) 11. 10. Requests for use of Gallery for Exhibitions. Requests for Hnctions. 12. Directors Report Permission was granted for the use of the Gallery for Exhibitions to The Royal Hibernian Academy and The Irich Exhibition of hiring brt. Due to the above and the Jack B.yeals exhibition in the lutumn, permission was not granted to The Indepndent Arlisle for similor facilities. Permission was granted for funchone in the Gallery as follows:- la) Four Concerts by R.T.E. Quartel next Season 1b) Welsh Concert by R.T.z. Duartel on 23rd Jure CC) Visit, Sea and hecture for P.E.N. Congress On 17th September (d) Two Peetry readings in Rective Theatre by Dublin Crts Festival in early Mach tn Saisce Annual Gereal meeting on le) 25th March friends of The National bellecture of (f) Ireland Annual Geneal meetirg on 30th March. Request for a concert in the Gallery by C9) Tel bow String Duortet was approved in principle but the Boad received firal decision pendip news of the bchivence situation Permission was not given for the holding of a prest conference for ROSC 1971. Directors Report fov 1970 was apprived with amendments on Page f Re Pestaurant and on Juige 12 re Loan of Robert Enmett mincature. In.8 de Vere White commended the Staff on an excellent years work. 13. Directore Visit to U.S. 14. Show Ford 15. Lane Find 161 292 Prector was given permission to visit the Uniled Statee and to arrange for development of American Berefactori of National gallery of Ireland and for learson with the timerican-Irish Foudation for appoirtment of a buciness consultent The Board was informed that the balence in the curret accourt was: - E3,300. 5.9 Ca) Bank of Ireland (b) Guinners OMahon- E31, 004.10.3 The Director reported that a cheque for L54 had been received in respect of Sile of manusriple to the Eritich Muslum The Board was informed that the balarce in the currest account was £103.9.6 The Director reported to the Board on the statement he was making relative to the law suit in the case of a former employce Owen Kinsella. V. Hugh O’heills 60. The meeting then concluded. The next Board meeting will take N.B. place on Friday, April 2rd, at 3.0 p.M. Seward M Siie - 2nd April, 1971. L. Hpelegies for Nn Attendance 3. Minules 4. Vacant lesl S. DilectoxS VIsil to U.S.A. 1. 2rd Appl, 1971. A meeting of the Board of Goveknoks and Guardians was held this day. Present were:- Charkman Mes. E.A. McGuike, Me. T. de Vese-White Vice-Chekman Mcs Masjel Brande R.H.R. Professok James Drew M.D. S. Dunne-Cullenane Mr. C. Takkell Mss. Gekald Goldberg Mr. John Kelly, R.H.K. Ms. Maukice McSpngal, D.D, J.R.H.K. The Rixectok & Registeak in attendance. The Charkman welcomed Professok Drew, Seniok Vice-President of The Royal Dublin Society to tKis his fiast meeting of the Board. Received frem:- Dr. W.C. Backy Sik Alfed Beit, Bast., Pik Alec Maktin The Lord Mayne The Hew. James A. Musraghan The minules of the geavious meeting having been cixcalated wede taken as read and were signed. The Disectok unformed the Board that Miss Mr. McPasland was appointed to the vacant post for a Restokek of works on papex by the Board's Dub. Committee. The Diaectok deported on his visit to the U.S.R. Te explained that Me. Patkick Joxman was being appeinted in Washington to develop the membership of the Amiesican Benefactids. He also announced. that gifts of postsaits by Sully and by Peale were being presented by MRS. Chaklton Henky of Philadelplia Mls. John A. Malcahy Leped to present a Poxteaet 6. Offices for Puschase 7. Offers on Lan 8. Requests for Leans. 294 of President Niven. 6 MRS Bonnie Wintexxteen had engursed if she could present a Lawgence posteall to the Galleky and if the Board would lend this to an English Helleky as the picture originates from there. In return the would bequealh a gainting by Winslow Honcek to us. Mls. Goldherg doubted if this would be possible as the Board could not be the hands of future goveknoks. Ulx. I. de Vere White said that on the bases of a gentlemans agreement and without conrulitting future governoks that ut should be possible to assist likes. Wintersteen and enable hea to pheseat us with a Wuslow Honiek. This latter view was seconded by lites. Mukiel Bande The following iteme were appooved for puschase, 1a), O(c) and (d) unanimously; in the case of Mas. Ekandt dissented:- (b) (a) Watercolonk Lakes of Killarney" by John Vakkey effered by Thomas Asnew & BonsLondory for p50 (b) Tive Pastels by Charles Serest offered by K. MacDonnell, Dublin, for £1, 5000. (c) Two boves of sketch books, pictures and letters by William Howis Ben. & Juns, offered by Mls. de Coukcy Denoian, Lusk, Co. Dublin, fr ₤300. (d) Pastel Porteail by John Pullen offered by Ella Sealane Antigues, London, for gto. It was decided to accept with gratitude the offee on lean by United Distilleds of Ireland Stel. Perteacl of Mazgavel Jameson by Hensy Laelrer. Apploral was given for the fllewing tans: (a) from The Menneagoles Institute of Axts O The Mosic Lovees by Troosld. (b) from The Irish Ambassader to Indea for VI1 Iesh Saintings of 19th centuky. 9. Italian Restoreks Visil 10. Requests fat Sunctiors VI. Shew Sund 12. Lane Lind 13. (c) from Ieland Beowse and Dellanes for 1a Teame Legaves by Rodexic S Conck. The Dixector cave details of work proposed to be carried our this Summed by a team of Stalian Restoreks. The Board gave approval for an expenditure of ₤8, 800. Peoposed by Mr. Phon Helly, seconded by dux. Mc Spinegal The Dixector also informed the Board that he was making arrangements with the Institute in Brussels to make a viset to the Galleky in 1972 with a view to advising on Plemish and Dutch Paintings. No action would of course be taken without pliok approval of the Board. The Beard unanimously approved the fllowing functions in the Palleny: (a) Srem Teleps Eikeann for pexmission to record Qoncekts on 13th & 14th July, 1971. (6) From the Dixeclok of The National Libreary for a lectike by Bosessok David Opeeen srom the Ireland- Jafan Sociely for a (C) Japanese Pultural silen on Thubsday, 22nd Apkl, 1971. Anisait in Cashect account on 2.4.71 Bank of Ireland - $17, 378.76 Guncness & Mahon ₤8,004.52 Hmoint in cossecl accoud on 2.4.77 Bank of Ioeland £105.75 At the conclusion of the seeting, the Iovesnoks were unviled to view the Geeman Panels Recently puxchosed, in consse of restoxation N. B. 296 The neek Board meeting will take place on SRiBAY, June 4, at 3.0P.M. dward An Sine - 4th June, 1971. 1. L. HJDLOCIES COE NON- ALLENDANEE 3. Min WIES H. DixectoRS Rip 4th June, 1971. A meeting of the Board of Governoxs aid Guardians wass held this day. Present were:- Mr. E.A. McGuire, Charkman uld. I. de vere white, Vice- Charkman Sex Alped Beel, Bart., Holessoo James Dnew Mr. P. Dunne-Pullinane Uld. C. Sarrell Ms. Gehald Goldberg Mls. John Kelly, R.H.K. Dr. John Leydon Mq. Maurice McGonigal, Lh.D., P.R.H.A., The Lord Mayne. The Dixector and Registrah in attendance. The Charkman announced with deep regret the death of Six Alec mlartin, a wember of the Board of Joeshors & Guardans for nearly 610 years. Received from:- Mrs. Mariel Brandt, The Hon. Jamies A. Maknaghan. The minutes of the sevious meeting having been circulated vose taken as read and were signed. The Dexector reported that the Press Conference was well attended and well reported. He Asked the board if they approved of a suggestion made by the Press that the Attendants should wear a ladge giving theik names so that members of the public would find Il more easy to communicate with them kind to know with whom they were speaking. The Boand suggested that the Dexectod make enguikies to discover it in fack the attendant stat. would welcome such a popesal. Te Dexector read letters from Unwersety Pollege S. LEIIER FEOR R.RERR-MICHIE C. DIPERS COR PukCMSE 7. DEER ON LOAN SOER 298 Dublin, and from the Department of Education ttanking the Board for the faculitied which they had recently provided them with The Dexector head a letter from R. Hese-Ritchie in which an offec was made of a collection of 200, 000 phots graphs the Dinectok was instaucted to Ase hek. Kesk-Ritchie when next he was in London with a view to discovering the nature of the bequat and to report back to the Board Dr due course. The following items were approved for puschase, (a), OCC) and (d) unanimously; in the case of (b). Dr. Leydon did not vote and Mlk. S. Dunne Cullinane was against:- Death of The Queen ty. R. Maynan, (a) offered iby J. Backow, for $100 O) "Pexteail of Thomas Mlac Jeevy, Es9, by George Pollie, Rutt., offered by George Pollie, for 500 guineas. Well of The Saints of The Holy Well (C) by Blliam Oagen, offered by Agreat Samek ille Gallexy, for $1, 500. Balsail of a man by Campson Sorgood Roch (d) offered by Htibexrian Antigues, for f150. Pexteart of Den Breen by John Seating, affered by Lieutenant Colonel S.C. Blake, for a pecsd of a year, was accepted. It was decided to accept, with gratitude, the offet as Gift by Mes. Mabel Waddington "No FlOWE25 My Jack B.Afeats; and the Bequest by Miss Volel Stockley. "Pexteail of Viclet Osbenre by John Butlex Yeats. J. REQUESISFel LOANS 10. Keauess Col kumbihion 11 uo tuncsion 12 ApeInENT OP MEMSENOF MYLOR H CONMISTEE The board agreed to the fllowing leans:- (a) fom The British Pouncil: 1 The Opening of the Sixth Seal by Danly, Deawing of Jase Mokkis byy Ressetts. t from The Ulster Mussum, for a period of six merths "The Denial of Lt. Peter Oby Rack Basdcene, The Village School by Jan Steen Asxaham and the Three Angels by El aluds, "The Young Govesness by Charden. from the Cosk Rose Exhibition. (C) The meeting on the Surrel Stacks "by Buston "Sketch for Stronglow and Eva by Maclise Two Laudscape minatures My Malready "Pippa Passes" by Jabor dpeats "Moderke Vesholf" by 8Storne. (d from Sligo County Library d Maccum: OSoxtkail of the Astist's Wife Bathail Rof W. B. Yeats" By SoHN ButLER CNB "Self-SexKeil AHE ELDER Bettail of Jack B. Yeats "Coole Mdk - a gustal, by W.B. yfeats. Appeoral was ewen for an exhibition of pentings to cellbrate the Bicentenary of the Richmond Hespual. Requests for functions in the Ielleky were appoved aS follows: (ap Srom Cosae Seachtala to hold a Receptionon The sod July for the J.C.S.T.D. Board. b) skem The Seamhan Institute for Culbsiral Redations to hold a Concert on Welnesday, 22nd Masch, 1972. Mr Regence de Viece White was appented to represent the Bard on the Peyflox Uxt Committee 13 Reu HA COMMIRLE KALARON H. REDuESI Glom AAICEF tEEpoDuc PICLURE 15. SHAW fiND 16. LHnk Jun D - 300 The Board were unable to grant the request of Hr Conhairle Ealaion for permnession to place a collection bot, in aid of Ciste Colmcille, in the callery premises, however the Dixector was instructed to unite to Hrr Comharkle Ealaion and to say that the Board will be happy to place leaflets in a psition where the public can see themn. Approval was given for the reproduction of the Mackinnon Samiby My Hogaxth in the drgagenent calendar of UNICEF for next apak. dimount in Carrent account ow H.6. 71. Bank of Irelaid - £3,378.76. dimount in carrent account on H.6.71 Bank of Ireland - ₤105.75. N.B. The next Board meeting will take place ou Feday, 2nd July, at 3.0p.M. Ttward Am Sune. Lrd July, 1971. T. AJOLDCIES FOR NONCRLLENDANCE 2. PNutES 3. (A) RERR-RIACHIE COLLECTION (B) H. EEERS FOS PURCHASE 5 SHrn Cure 3rd July, 1971 I meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardiane was held this day. Presente were:- MC2S. Mariel Boandt, K.H.A. Mr. C. Sarell Uls. Toho Kelly, R.H.A. Dr. Tohn Leydon M.R. E.H. Mc Duire, Chaikman Ms. T. de Were White, Nice Chairman. The Dicector and Registrak in attendance. Received frem: Six Alfred Beil De. DD.C. Bory Professor S. Daew MlR. P. Dunne-Cullinane The minutes of the presious meeting having been circulated wede taken as read and were segned. Fellowing a report by the Didector on his visit to see the collection it was unanmously decided to decline the affer of Mr. Kexa Kitchie precent The Dicector's report on his visit to London was noted I Gentleman with a Deg and a Gun 02) by Rehext Stuntek. 67 Bust of a Weman by Themas Kink. For the absence of a guasum the decision to purchase was deferred, but it was agreed to recommend phochase of bitk to next teeti. (C) Lear Paintings by George Mulline 1386. This was unansmensly declined. Amount in current account in bank on 2. P.MIE £3,378.76 C. LANE FUND L. Finaale Commisiet 302 Imount in carrent account in backs on 2.7. 71- k10S.1S. It was agrad to hold a meeting of this Cmmittee on Lkiday, 16th July at 3.00 p.m. CMesskS. E.A. McEphore, T. de Weve white and Dr. John Leydon The meeting their concluded. N.B. The nexk Board meeting will take place on Friday 1st October, 1971, at 3. Op.m. dward Suire 1st Octobek, 1971. 9 1. 2. 3. 17020C IES FOR NONS RHIENDANCE H. MINUTES. S: Rept of Pitenein SuB-COMMIYTEE 13t October, 1971 A meeting of the Board of Goveancks and Iquardians was held this day. Present were:- Mr. E.A. McLquire, Charman Dr. V.C. Bory Lilks. Muriel Brandt R.H.R. Professor Jimes Drew Dr. Trancoise Herky Mr. Geoald Goldberg MR. phor Kelly, R.H.H. Alk. Maurice M Gouigal, D.D., J.R.H.A. M.S. Serge Phelipson The Dikatok & Registeak in attendance. The Chawrman proposed a vole of Gympathy with the relatives of the late Judge Bnck Maguire. Thes was carried unanimously and the Kicoctor was requested to write to the widow. The Board slood in silence as a tribute to his memory. The Chairman welcemed Mr. Berge Phelipson on the Board af Govekrors and Iguardiane and Mr. Philipson replied Received from:- Siz Alfred Beil, Bal.) Mr. P Dunne-Cullinane Dr. Jhn Leydon The Lord Moyne UlR. T. de Veve While. The minutes of the previous meeting having been cixculated were laken as read and were signed The Financial Rut-Committee consisting of Ulk E.R. McJine, Mc. S. de Vere white, John Leyden and the Disiector, met on DR. 160 July, 1771. Ihey recemmended to the Bod the following pelici- (a) small pucchases of Iash pctives to be C. OffERS FOR LUKCHASE T. OPFERS RS CifL The all 3d made out of the grant-in-aid; Bargain finds of old masters should (4) hee considered Lange important but expensive stems (C) should not be indulged in at the moment, bearing in mind that there are always exceptions to this rule. The him in general is to endearour to achieve an annual income of £100, 800 from eus combined sources of in come and enterest en inestments The Board approved the recommendation. foellowing items were approved for purchase, Punannously: (a) H. Gentleman with a Dog and a Jun by Robekt Huntek, fot k252. Proposed by Dr. W.C. Bary seconded by lk. Goldberf O) Bust of a Weman by Themas kich, for £300 Pasposed by Dr V.K. Batry Seconded by Propsser Deen. (C) Bridgel Patanore by Six Skancis Rese, for 100 Pregosed by Propsor Mrs. Gonigail Recorded by Professor Drew. (d Salhed Walthors Giving the fledge by Joseph Patkick Havealy, ft $300 Presoned by Pelessek Mc Gonegal Beconded by ink. Tervell. Il was decided to accept with thanks the following. (a) Gporze Eeslon by E. H. Walton, offakedl by S. de Vere while, Esq. Lady Chestek Beatty by Senges Dergent b offered by Cheslek Beatey Estate 8. OEEERS AS LOAN 9. Reaursts pel LuNCLONS 10. EEOf LYHIBIION Oftenl Pai LiNC 11. SHAW PunD 12 Levt Lin 13. Ay OHHEE BUSTNESS Two pictures were gratefully accepted on lean. (a) Michael Kollind after Death by Lely Williams, from lills. Williams. 16)P. Mt. Slealy by Pepen, from P.Mt. Healy Eq. (a) Fremn the Institution of Stenctural Engeneeke pr use of decture Theatre on 29th Ectobek. Decledied. (6 frem the National Litrary Society for use of Lecture Theatre on 21st October 1971. Banchow proposed by Dr. Henky seconded ly Dr. Brory. The Hamned Collection of French Paentenfs was offered through Mr. Denys Sutton with assistance for lanssokl and insurance by Dr. Skmmak for AAugust Seplanbes 1972. Receptance was proposed by Ropsior Helle, seconded by uk. Seage shelipson and fassed mran mously. Amanl in curreal account at bank on 1. 10.1971 $3,501.96. Amount on Carrent account at bank on 1. 10.1971- ED8.96. Mc. Sarrell raised the mallek of a nawspaper advertisement for a mouthly blasical evening in conjunction with Demuck in the Respurant. Following a discussion, it was agreed that a sub-conmittee consisting of Mr. E.A. M Auire, R12. C. Sarrell and the Decector should see the Caterek and discuse the mattex further. The meeting then concluded. The weet Board theeting will take place on CDECEMBER, 1971 At 3 p.m. S2344 dward Amc Tine 3rd December, 1941. 12 306 1. HJOLOGIES pek NEN-RLIENSANCE 2. MWuKES 3. Aepctof CAteRE Sup CommilIEE H. CEELESGNDENCE 3rd December, 1971 A meeting of the Board of Goreenoxs and Iardians was held this day. Presont were:- ME2. E.R. McSpuve, Chairman Ma. S. de Vere White Vice Charkman Dr. V.C. Bary Six Alpd Bell Bort. Mds. Mariel Brandl M.R. C. Parrell Dr. Srancoisc Henvy Dr. John Leydon Mr. Maurice Mc Spingal, L.D. P.R.H.A. Lk. Serge Philipson The Director & Registeas in attendance. Received frem: Sitk. P. Dunne-Cullinane Pefessor Deew Mld. Sohn Kelly Lord Mayne The minutes of the previous meeting having been cixculated were taken as head and were signed. This Committee had a meeting with Iik. Caroll, Caterek, regarding the adsertising of Dunnar in the Gallery on Thursdays. It was agreed that proposed future advertisements be submitted for. appoival (a) Letter of thanks for Beard's Bumpathy from Mrs. Donox Maguire was read and note. 1t) Letter from Courts & Co., regarding Lady Mayer's picture was read. Dissctor to report on further develepments: S. OppE2S ped PuleHSE C. OIEERS AS CIPL T UIPERS HS LORN 8 SAuESIS for LeaN 2556 The fllowing stame were approsed for puschase, unaniniensly. (a) Kertaact of Matthew Lortexcix by Henky Recluder sspreet by Dighy Hamilton, Esq for £2,400. Pegored by Als. de Vire-White Seconded by Dr. Barry Made with Morok by Aederic Oloner () offered by Rowland, Bhouse & Bellance, for $2,000. Seegrsed by Sex Affrd Bait, Baol Seconded ly Dr. Henky. It was decided to accept the flloving with grateful V. Thanks:- The Old Bridge at Milltown by Edwin Dayes, offecee by C.R. Campson, Esq. follewing were gratefully accepted on lean:- The O19 Paintings from the Collection of (a) Six Alfped Beil Bart, from Six Alfred. 9 Panitings by Lawsence, Reynoldg Van Byck, 14 Luca di Camelrase, Wilson & Dably freen: Prince Niccol Caraccido. St. Brendan Carteen by Enie Hone, from (C) Miss Sephia Hosford. The Board sanctioned the pllaing loans:- to the British ARts Koincil, Oecen faintings (a) by Daniel Maclise. a number of Jack B. Heals paintings to () The Ulctex Buseum, Belfast. to the Arts Council of Ireat Britain Ertry 6 of the Speaket wto the arish House of Commens 1782 by Seanis Wheatley. (d) to Musce An Lenere, "Sail Aleris" by Garges de l Lous" 9. RQuESIS CON FUNECIONS 10. RQuESI feR Sehmissi JOR EXHBILIONS IN THE EALLERYIN 1922 11. CHIESRENS ALY HoL 1DAY 12. Stdw Fuo 2 B. LANE VunS The Board appoved the functicns in the Ellcy. for the fllowrong: a) The Assecation, of Physiciane of Ieal Brtun and Ireland forta tour and denrex on Seeday 24th March, 1972 The kasopean Society for Clinical Respecalory 667 Physiclagy for lunch and visel, to Galleky on 31st May, 1972 followell by truk. (De. Leydon, Refessod. Mr Genegal and Mck. Paorell Abseented). (C) National Librari Society of Ireland for a lecture en 27th January, 19762. Sexmission was granted to the following. (a Reyal Hibexmian Steadeoy Exhibition of Livery Acl. C) Mrs. Beydell for Exhitition of 12ish Ifess An January- The holding of The Children's Ast Holdday in the Galleky on 218th, 29th, 30th and 31st Dicembek was unctienedo lesueal for permission for accounts to be kept by Lnestnent Bank of Irelaid was referred to the Finance Committee for approval Ameane in current account at Bank on 3.12,71 $3,502.46 Amouil in curreal account at Bank on 3.12.71 k108.96 The meeting then concluded. N.B. The nexk Board tueeting will take place on Leday 4th Lelouaky 1772 at 3 P.m. Shward Am Jane - 4th Sdzuaxy, 1972. 6 1. HIOLOCIES POR NENLALLENDANEE L. CORRES PONDENCE S. PLINUTES H. D/fERS JOR JuccHASE 310 4th February, 1972. A meeting of the Board of Spreknoks and Guardians was held this day. Present were: Mr. E.A. McQuere, Charkman De. V.C. Barry MRS. Alarial Brandl PRopssor James Dree Ulk. E. Sarrell Dr. Skancorse Henky Dr. John Leydon: Is. Maurice Mc Ipuigal, D.D., J.R.S.A. The hond. Mloyne dus. Seage Phelipsen. The Bixectok and Registeak in attendance. Received from:- Sis Alfred Beit, Bart, ME. Jhon Kelly Letter was read from R.D.S. notifying beard Ca) that Mx. S. H. Langan has been elected to succeed Mls. Dunne-Cullman for a those year tekm. Notification from Department of Education that (b) Dr.S Franccise Htenky and Six Refred Beit, Bot, were reappented to the Boards for a further peored of five years. minutes of the precious meeting having been The cixculated were taken as read and ware signed. The fellowing iems were approsed for puschase, unahinously:- Ca) Self. Posteael by Zenard Dillon, offered by Gevand Dillen, Sunk; for ₤300 Proposed by Mr. Serge Philipson Seconded by dllks. Mariel Brandt. 5. OpRRS AS GIft 6. KEDuEStS Gok LO9NS T. Ledutsts pel Pane 10N8 Cb) Poolkact of Mas. Dyllon by Miss Aachek Striee, offered by D. Col. Collene, for ₤100. Preposed by Mrs. McGonigal deconded by Dr. Barry. The following pictures, offered as gift, were accepted with grateful thanks: -6 (a) OrThe Seightened Hoses by James Hother OConner, offered by S.B. Mc Cokmick, Esq. Peteail of Jack B.ipats by John Bullex Sects, () offered ly Victok Waddington, Esq. C) Felall of Dr. Geoage Suslong by Shesiell Kickuoed, offered by A.C. CRichton, Esq. (a) a Chaes on The Choss by The Huilghikg master, from The Balzbukgek Mlussum, fr an exhibition o May to Septeenher 1972. Lean, sanctioned. 30 Pictures by Dulth masters from Chawford Axt (b) Yalleky, Copk. Lean sanctioned as per lest submitted "Helear Sancil by F. W. Buston, from National (C) Batkail Galleny. Lean Sanctioned. (2) Eva and Bteongbow by Maclose from Maane Unwersity. It was agreed to offed quilable picture, not Eva and Btroughal chaise to be left to discoetion of the Diaectok. Collection of Views of the Libeaties from The () Liberties Aescation Lean sanctioned. Reguests for functions were approved as pllous () after dtsaission on chapactek of propsal): (a) Trom An Taisce to hodd Annual General meeting in the decture Skeatse on Shupsdey, 23rd March, at 730 p.M. 8: DaEctORs RepORI 9. SHow fuoD 10. LANE FUND 312 O) From the Friends of the National Collections to hold Hnncal Genekal maleng on 24th March, at 7.30 P.m. C) From The Children's Hospital, Lemple Steeet, to hold decture and Kenlenekyf Dunnek on Friday, 17th Novembek. Adoption of report was proposed by Dr. Karry, Seconded by Lord Mayne. It was agreed unanmously to have ilt presente to The gress. Husuirt in current account on 4-2. 72. Bank of Ireland - £3,508.21 Hmouul in carreut account on 4.2. 72. £108.96 Bank of Ireland- The meeting their concluded. N.B. The next Bard meeting will take place on RiDay Pth Ar1k at 3.0p.m. -3 Award Am Lime C 8 X April, 1972. 1. DpolOCIES Col NONCAMENDANCE 2. PNULES 3. DffERS POR PulCunSE H. OfpEls RS CIp4 7t1 Apcil, 1972. A meeting of the Beard at Goveknoks and Guardeans was held this day. Presenl were:- Ald E.A. Mc Guire, Cheisman Dls. T. de Veve White, Vice Charkman Als. Jehn Kelly, R.H.A. The Lord Mlayne MrS. Mariel Brandt Ued. Serge Phelipson Mr. E. Serrell The Disector and Registrax in attendance. Received from Dr. Schor Leydon Repsson James Dhew Six Alfrea Bell, Bart. The Hon. James A. Musraghan Dr. N.L. Barry Mlk. Ml. Mr Spivgal The minites of the previous meeting having been Eixculated were taken as read and were signed. In the absence of a quokum it was agreed unarimously to recommend for purchase:- (a) "Landscape with Sishedman by William Askford offered by M. Bekrard, London, for £2,500. Peoposed by Mrs. Kelly deconded by Mrs. Braidl. b) "Pathail of a Woman by Alexarded Sope, offered by Planhope Shelton, London, for 480 Proposed by Mr. Philipson Seconded by Mr. Kelly The fellowing was accepted unansmarsly with grateful shanld: Poxkail of Mankice O' Connell, by Thomas Rysn, offered by Mse: Coady, London 5. Requests Fok. LOANS C. REQuESIS POR. CunchiOnS P. SHow PunD 8 LANE LuND 314 The Board sanctioned the following loans: la) Five Sextzacts by John Butler yeats (leal to Bligo Jox ReSC) por exhibition in the Manicupal Gallery of Modesor Ast, Dublin, to Ar Lomhackle Ealdion. Of "Duchess of Cumberland by Gainsloxough, for the Exhilition Mask of Bearlty to the Mational Postaait Gallery, London. Cascatucke Poklall of Lond Hilestuky, (C) dux. Ward and Lord Willtown by Reynolds, for exhitition in Rumania and Hungaky, to The British Council. (d Two Russian Leons to be chosen by us to Philadelphia Moseum of Ast, Philadelphia. Pexmission was granted for the following: To the Dixectok to entertain Visiting members (a) of Amexican -Ieish Soundation to the Galleky On 5th June. To the Rish Renekican Society to hold touk and 16 dennek in the Galleky on Fkiday, 21st Apkil. (Sanctioned All 18p.m.) (c) To The Mational Lidkaky to hold lecture by Mlk: Goorge Mokeson, on Shiasday, 20th Assil. Regust from The Independent Astiste for pexmisston to hold extitition in Halleky duking Butuam was declined. Uusuel in capkent account on T.H.72- 4, 278.78 Hmsuit in curkent accourt on 7.4.72- ₤110. 62 The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board Meeterg will take place on Leday, 2nd June, at 3 p.m. Edward Am Line Lrd Sune, 1972. 1 1. HPOROCIES pOR NONCRELENDANCE 2. MidLLES 3. ApfocLENTOf CHAIRMAN AND NicE CHAIRMAN . JukChosE 316 2rd June, 1972 A meeting of the Board of Goveknoxs and Gguardians was held this day. Present Swere:- Ms. E.A. McEpikke, Chawrman MR.T. de Were White, Vice Charkman Sik Alfned Beil, Bart. MRS. Blariel Brandt Professor James Drew Mll. C. Sarrell Dee. Gevald Goldberg Dr. Trancocse Henky Ack. Shon Kelly, L.H.A. Dr. Sohn Leydon The Lord Mloyne lk. Manoice Mc Gponizal, D.D.. C.R.H.A. Berge Phelipson, Es). Lood Sheill of the Maine The Dixector and Registear in attendance. The Chaikman Wilcamed, Lord Cheill of the maine who was recently appented to the Board by the Ministek for Education Received from DR. V.C. Barry Ms. S. H. Langan The minutes of the grevous meeting having been cexculated were taken as read and were signed. Ma. E.A. McGuure CLhaisman) and Mz. T. de Vere While (Vice Cheerman) propesell by Lord Mleyne & seconded by Dr. Leydon, were re-elected imanmously. The following stems were approved dinanimensly for puschase:- (a) Landscape with Sisheeman by William Ashford, offered by Mr. Beerand, Lordon, for £2, 500 Preposed by Miz-de Vere while Recended by lond Mayne 5. OHERS AS Giff 6. JudcE pol JaylokHe He Compelilied ix HHER.D.S. 7. Renests Coll LUNCLIONS 8. DieEcrOEs Ropet 9. Staw Pun A) "Bottait of a Weman ly. Alexander Pope, offered by Attan hope Shelton, London, for ₤80. Preposed by Dr. Hendy Seconded by Ms- Kelly C) Botkait of Vicent Waldoe ly Willam Cuming, L.H.A., offered by Spinks & Sen Ltd., pk 1580 Proposed by Ues. de Vere white Seconded by Mr. Sarrell It was decided to accept, with thanks, the gift ot "Pstosil of Lady Dorothy Mayer by Pecid Brake, offered by Peter Bander and Colin Smythe. It was agreed that MkS. Mariel Bande be appinted. Pexmession was guanted for functions in the Gallery as fellows:- (a) So Teletis Eixeann to hold pur Concerts. W) To the German Institute for Pultural Relations to hold a Dncert by the Benthren Quartet oir 21st March, 1973. It was agreed in principle to the holding of an Exhilition of Books by Ar Taisce, the Dixector ito get furthed information before fnal decision. The Dixector requested the board's peenission to bid for a pichre of interest to the Gallery, due to come up for sale al sothelys on 12th July, It was agreed that an effort be made to purchase, the amamil to be decided val next meeting. Donsul in current account at Investment Band of Ireland on 2rd Sune, 1972. ₤26,101.41 10. LAnE FuwD Amoust in Current account at Investment Bank of Ireland on 2rd June, 1972. Delit of ₤391.33 The meeting then concluded N.B. The next Board meeting will take place on . SKiL7 July 1 at 3 P.m. Terem devre whir 7th July, 1972. 318 1. AfOLOCIES feR Ned AMENDNEE 2. MINUTES 3. PRopSRL t0 ALLER DAtES of fuluke MEELNES Of BOARD 7th July, 1972 A meeting of the Board of Lrverncks and Guardians was held this days Present were: Mr. S. de Were While, Dice Charkman Mss. Muriel Brande Ropssoe James Drew MR. C. Parrell Ms. S. H. Langan Dr. Sohn Leydon The Lord Mlsyne Mr. Maurice Mrc Gonegal, L.D. P.R.H.R. Mr. Beage Philipson. Received from Mla. R.R. M. Guire, Khackman De. W.C. Barry Six Blfred Beil, East. head EHeill of the waine The minutes of the previous meeting having been cixculated were taken as read and were signed. All reglies received were in favburs of the phopesal to altex meetings of the Board to the second Feiday of the months of Felrnaky Apeel, June, July, Octber, December, excepl that of. Judge Maknaghan. He was mot in disagreement but asked that the ByeLans be considered On the peoposal of Mr. Phelipson, seconded by Lord Meyne, the mction was carried and members are asked to note that the next meeting of the Board will be on Tkdlay, 13th Octshed, 1972.Tuture meetings will be sn December 8th, 1972, February 9th, 1973, April 13th, 1973, June 8th, 1973, July 13th, 1973, and Octobex 12th, 1973. 4. Spces 00 LULCHASE S. Oppal AS CifL C. CoNSIDERRGON of RepsHL Chem AHE CAUL fIELN fAMILY 10 optoutof luschast of PA1NTinC of THE EARL Of CHORLEMONS BY R. LWESAY 7. REQUESIS fOR DOANS 320 The following iteme were approved manemousl for punchase. (a) "Dylvia: a couxtesan by Rev. Matthew William Petexs, offered by Logex Jallexies, for ₤1,800 Resposed by his. Philipsom deconded by Lord Mlcyne () Two children playing in the sand dunes" by Rva Genzales, offered by Jagues Dabek, for £7,000 Pesposed by Lord Moyne Seconded by Meks. Braide. The fellowing was accepted unaimously with grateful thanks: OPortxact of Dr. John. S. Laschel by Lean & Sulluan, offered by the children of the Composek. The Dixeclok explained that Ms. Fely Raulfield asked the Board to withdraw therk option on the puschase of a patsall of The Eacl of Charlement by Bevors Livesay 6 for £4,000 from Satin Gallexies of Cosk Skeel, London. The bard decided that this wasan unwise coukse and instaucted the Doxectok to puxchase the picture foxthwith. The decision to puschase was unan mows, proposed by Mk. Mr Ipnnigal, seconded by Mrs. Philipson. Requests for loans were approved as pllows. (a) from Wildenstei, London, pt 4 pectuses of Venice for the exhibition The Rediscorery of Venice in the 18th centudy in aid of the Venice in Pexil. Sand. (6) from The President of Ireland for lean to Dekeynane House of Daniel O Cnnell and his followeks" by Joseph Patrick Stavextyy () from the Ulstek Aats Chat for lean of Pstsacl of Lady Lavery with a Cleak" by Sir John Lavesy (d) from the Hunethans Qusich for lean of "Pasody on the School of Athene by Hex Josheia Reynolds. 8. DIRECIORS REPORLON The Dixectox was given instauctions to bid at PARCHASE OF CERIAIN Auction on Tuesday, 11th July, for drawings at a figure of 5,000 gus. to be used at his discretion. PAINLINCS He was instaucted to hd at Auction on Wednesday 12th July up to a fgure of 81,000 gus. 9. SHw bir) Hmourt in current account on F.P.72 £601.77 10 Lonte Cur Anourt in current account on P.T.72 £33,053.17 The Dixeclox purted sut that this money though en current account was receiving 68/o intexest 11. AUY ALHER BUSWESS (a) Reqiest from the ministel Jox Agriculteore for pecmission to exhibit Selvek lup recently designed for the Horse Show, was grantel. Pexmission was also grantell for ci. 16 reception to be held in the Falleky for the launching of a new book by diz. Texence de Vele While C) hord Moyne asked that the Board of Lorks ansider extending the cuxt alond the grass mangin on the lawn. 322 The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board meeting will take place on Fhiday, 13th Octobek, 1972, at 3p.m. hward M Sie 13th Octsber, 1972. 1. HPOLOCIES COR NONEALLENDANCE 2. Midu tES 3. MAlLERS AESINC 13th October, 1972 A meeting of the Board of Goveenoks and Zuardians was held this day. Present were:- Ms. E.H. McGuike, Chaikman Mr. S. de Veae White, Vice Charkman DR. W.C. Bway Six Alfred Beet, Bart. MRS. Murrel Brandt Professok James Dcew Tooksion John Kelly MR. S. H. Langan Mr. Manrice Mc Gonegal, L.D., J.h. H.H. Lord Streell of the Maine The Dixedox and Registeak in attendance. Received from MA. R. Sarrell Mr. G. Goldbekg Road Mlayne Juidge Mugraghan Ms. Sedge Phelipsen The munites of the previons meeting having been cicculated were taken as read and were signed out. Mising of munites the Dixector repoted on the guxchase of two drawings by lackacce at suction; the Peatealll of Lord Charlement by Rogex Livesay. The Board authorised him to attend at auction in December for a forthcoming sale. Change of Date of Meeting (Bye Law]. It was proposed by Dr. Bakey and seconded by Six Alfree Beet and passed unan mously that the dates of meetings be changed, aas parsed at last meeting, and he held on the second Feday in December, Tibruasy, Apcil, June, July & October. H. Marcens Hesine S. Oppes ift C. OffERON LOAN 7. Reduests far TUNCLIONS 324 The following stems ware approved imanicionely for paschase:- (a) Pastel Pesthait by Bartholomen Stakek, 1787. offered by James Speay for ₤150. proposed by Me. de Dere White Seconded by Dr. Basky. "Landscape by Thomas Rohexts (C. 1749 - 1778) (6) offered by degnard Kaetsex, dandon, for L8,000. Reeposed by Six Alfred Bect Seconded bp MlL. Ms Gonegal. Poathact of Six William Rebinson by (c) Rev. Matthew William Petees, offered by Mr. Skank L. Vickedman for ₤4,500. Prsposed by Mr. Mc Donigal seconded by Lond OReill. Pextact of Thomas moore by Daniel Maclise, 1 (d) offered by Neylle Okgel fr £3,000. Preposed by Mr. de Were White Reconded by Professok Kelly It was agreed to accept the lransfer of two Sucnek watexcolouks, the propeaty of the Band of Works, from Grerich Island to the National Gelledy. It was agreed to jostore laking a decision on lan from Hugh Leggat, Esqy of St. John the Baptise in the Desest by Geexcino pending further information. Requests for hinctions in the Galleay were approved as pllank:- (a) Trom The Militaky and Hospitallek Oodel of Sait Lazaons of Jexusalion for tus aid dinaek on 9th September. (lekncesion granted by members by way of letter was con firned). 8. SHaw FuND 9. LANE FaND A) Shem the Association Intexnationale de la Press Spertive for tenk and dinack on Tuesday, 7th November, 1972. (c) Trom the Mational Lebraxy of Ireland society for two meetings int the dectuke Sheatae (d) From the Royal Hibernian Hcademy for permission (e) from the Dixector for pxmission to hold Childrens Ast Stoliday at Christmas 1972. Amount in current account at Investment (a) Bank on 13th October, 1972. £99, 482.63 Request from Bolicitok for payment of substanding 4) fees and expenses was referred to Mre. de Were white to consult with Dixector and Registeak, and if necessary with the Selicitor on MR. de Vere white next visit to London. It was agreed to abioe by the decision then arowed at. account at Investment Amdint in Current 1972. Bank on 13th October k13,887.60 The meeting then concluded. The next Board meeting will take place on N.B. JR.DAY, 8t DeCEMBER, 1972, at 3 p.M. Stwara Am Sane 8th December, 1972. - 1. HPOLOGIES FOB NON-AKHENDALEE 2. MINULES 3. MAERS ARISINC H. OffEES fOR PakcHse 326 3th December, 1972. te meeting of the Board of Govekroks and Guardians was held this day. Present were:- Me. E.A. Mrs Juske, Charkman MR. S. de Wae White, Vice-Charkman Dr. V.C. Barry Sik Alfred Beit, Bart. MlSS. Mnlurrel Brandt MR. R. Sarrell Dr. Tkancoise Henky Dr. John Leydon Mr. Maurice McGonigal, Sh.D., P.R.H.A. The Loed Mayne Mr. Seage Philipson The Drectok and Registhak in attendance. Received from: Seefssak Q. Daew MR. S. H. Langan The Hon. James A. Muknaghan Lord sneill of the Maine The minutes of the previous meeting having been culculated make taken as read and were signed. (a) Dixectok report on Hiction in London was noted. Ofer of St. John The Baptist in the Desere 16 by Gdercino on loan by Hugh Leggatt, Esq, was accepted, the Dixeciok to make aorangements accondingly She following itears were approved for purchase unalaimously.- (a) Poxkail of Queen Sulie Bonagante with her daughters 1LEWAIDE and CHHRIOTTE by Tranceis Piscal Simon Vasen Gerard, offered by Henn Gallery, London, for £40,000. Preposed by ulk de thne white by Dr. Hendy. S nded 5. REAuEStS COR EUNCLIONS 7. 8. SHAw FunD. A) A serses of Dlawings in watek colonk and pages from I sketchlooks from the Souk of Ireland made in 1698-9 by Skancie Place. offered by The Legek Galleves, London, for £8, 500. Proposed by Mr. Mc Gonegal Seconded by Mr. Philipsn. (C) Patrait of a man by Charles Exstaw, offened by Wm. Hillan Antigues, Dublin, for $300. Pesposed by Dr. Barry Seconded by Dr. Leydton. (d) Two drawings by Themas Posley, offered by The Mepturse Gelary, Dublin, fork24 and 115 respectively. Proposed by Lord Moyne Reconded by Mr. Shilipson. Request from the Tate Galleky for "Rest on the (a) Slight liles Egypt by Rembrande for Novembek 1973 to Sebruaky 1974 was repused. 4) Request from the Iveagh Bequest, Lenwood, for bean of Mediterdanean Tempest by P.S. e Louthebbourg, for June to Augusts 1973 was granted. Preposal re Lean eExhibition of Lnego Sones drawings from the Dukle of Desonshire was sanctioned for acceptance, arrangements to be made by Drkector. (a) Amount in currene acount at Investment Sank on 8th December, 1972 3 k19, 549.74. 61 hed. de Nine white gave a repont on his meeting with nll. Mr Mee regarding work involved. It was agreed that her. de Vene white further explore the position in London regarding Bolicitoks representing the Band. 9. LANE FURD 10. TNSULANCE Of Steff 11. 12 328 dimourt in cumrent account at Quvostment Bank on 8th December, 1972 - K11, 543.85. It was agreed, on request from Sixector, to cover staff for Insurance when tkavelling on Galleky businers. Pexmissioon was guanted to Dixector to lid at forthcaming Auction. It was agreed to exhelit pictures from Sik Alfned Seit's collection as in previous years. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Boand meeting will take place on SRDAY, 9th FEBRUARy, 1973, at 3p.m. Edwatd Am Lave 91 1Felruaky, 1973. - 1. HOLOCIES COR NON-ALIENDANCE 2. BNatES 3. MALSERS ARISINE 9th Februaky, 1973. Ai meeting of the Board of Goverreks and Guardcore was held this day. Present Owere.- Mr. E.A. Mc Guere, Charkman Mr. S. de Vere White, Vice-Chaikman Dr. V.C. Barry Mrs. Murrel Brandt. Mr. R. Sarrell Mr. Genald Goldberg Dr. Shancoise Henky Prolesseh John Kelly The Lond Moyne Mr. Maurice Mc Gonigal, LL.D.. P.R.H.A. Mle. Seage Phelipson The Dixectok and Registeax in attendance. Received from Sik Alfree Beit, Barl., Propessox James Drew Mr. S. H. Langan De. J. Leydon Lord OReill of the maine The manutes of the previous meeting, having been cikculated, were taken as read and were signed. deising out of the report by tll. de Were white (a) on his visit to London reganding the services of the Solicitor, it was agreed that in future the Dixector or Nll. de Vene white attend necessary meetings. In the event of neither being available at any time, dur. de Veke white mentioned that his literary agent in London would represent the Boand at a fee not exceeding 120 The Dixector was requested to wnite to Me. Mc Mee to that effect. H. OEPERS POR PARCHASE (t) (C) The for 330 Dixector's report on auction of Stubbs ficture was noted. It was agreed that the Directol pussue the mattek of the David picture. following items were approved unanimously puxchase: (a) Watercolank of Daniel Sconnell by Elizaheth Cyck, offered by Stanley Smeth, for ₤75. Proposed by Mll. de Were White Seconded by Professor Mrs Gauical O) Design for a Seal for the National Galledy of Ireland by Harry Clarke, offened by Miss. Elizahelk Jameson for L25 Proposed by Lond Mayne seconded by Mr. Shilipson (C) Sontsail of Mos. Clementson by Six Martio Aecher Shely offened by Mission Hntigues for 1980. Preposed My Lond Moyne seconded by Dr. Henky. She following was aproved for puxchase by 6 Votes 4 against. Veling agdenst: Akk. Goldberg, tor, Barry, Lord Moyne, and Mrs. Brandt. Dek. Landscape with Rocks by Rederic Olonok, offered by Sean OCkiadain, for ₤2,780. A proposed by Dr. Henky seconded by Propessor Kelly. The Board rejected the following faintings and the Director was requested to puksue further the matter of price. (1) The Four Cuts by James Malton, watercolauet, offered by the Eare of mays, for £5,000. (2) "St. Patrick's lathedral from the South by James malton, watercoleer, of by The Earl of Mayss for £4,000 S. OfpERS AS Gift 6. Supp CukE By SELemE CONNOR T. OppER of ExdiBion 8. REDUESES fel LOANS (3) St. Patrick's Kathedral from the West by James Malton, watercolout, offered by The Earl of Mays, for L400 The following was rejected: Pothael of a girl with red hair by Rederic Olonok, offered by Sean OCriadain, for $3,800. Portaart of Miss Ffrench mullen by (a) Cecil Lperch Balkeld, offered by Lathleen Lady Nelson, was accepted. O The boad asked the Dixector to see the picture 167 from the Estate of Mrs. E.8. Krove, before decision would be taken, if it be offered as a gyift. It was agreed unanemously to accept this work in plaster offered to the Zalleay by Dr. R. Charles, to be cast ell bronge at the Galleky's expense. Peeposed by Mrs. Bandt. Seconded by Professok Mc Gonigeil Offer of Exhibition of Amelican and French paintenge tof the Colmishis Gallexy of Fine Acts Columhis, shio, and a requent for lean of Irish paintings in return, both at the expense of Columbis Yelleky were acreed. The following loans were agreed, subject to - usual safeguards: Collection of Views of Irish towors requested (a) for Wexford Testival Opera (6) Three works by Francis Darly for City Act Gallecy, Bristol. Lean of Book of Peuts to Urwessily Philssophical Society was also agreed. 2 J. DieeCIORs ReJORL 10. KERuESIS FOR Fi NCLiONS 11. RedueSt fok ERHIBHION hEauEsI fok 12 CONCERSS t 332 It was agreed that the Chaikman vet the Report and arrange for Pess tonference. Pexmission was granted for functions in the Galley as follow: (d) Gaeleagras na Seisbhisi Poible, for use of decture Sheatse for Concert. Proposed by dold Moyne Seconded by Ulks. Brandt Rigreed by majokity. Society of St. Vincent de Pauil, for tour of (b Hallexy Yollowed by reception: loras Tompair likeaur for toak and reception () for Eucopean Sederation of Building Societies. An Taisce to hold Annual Genekal meeting (d) in Lecture Sheatre on 26th April. Friends of the Mational Pellection of Irelaid () to hold Annsicl Genekal meeting in decture Theatre on 29th March. The Eastedn Regional Touresm Organisation for tour and reception in Gallky for Janies Joyce Soundation in June. Pexmssuon was repised (for tour and deception) for The Intexnatiohal Adveatising Association World Rongress on 6th June. Pexmission was refused to Independent Astests to hold their Annual exhibition in the Gallky. Sanction was given to R.I.E. to hold Cancerts in Galledy Sn 17th Apkil & 22nd May.. B. EMJLOYNENL Of SuDENCS 14. SHAa FieND 15 LAnE FiND 7 Dixector requested pexmission to engage Students from School of Act, Dublin, to assist in works of conservation during Summek months, to be met out of shaw Fund at a matimum cost of £2580. Pexmession was granted. Auount in curnent account at Suvestment Bank on 9th Februaky, 1973 - £42,677. Amount in current account at Investment Bank on 9th Februaky, 1973 - E11, 543. The meeting then concluded. N.3. The next Boand meeting will take place on SRIDAY, 13th APRIL, 1973, at 3 P.m. dward Am Quire 13th April, 1973. 1. 2. HpOLOGIES fOR NOACALENDANCE 33. MINUTES H. MAATTERS HRSINC 334 13th April, 1973. A meeting of the Board of Goveknoks and Guardiaas was held this day. Present were:- Mla. E.A. McGuire, Khaikman Mrk. J. de Vere White, Vice-Chaikman Six Alfred Beet, Bart. Mrs. Murrel Brandt Mr. R. Tarnell Professor David Greene Dr. S. Leydsn Ms. Maurice McGourgal, Jh.D., P.R.H.A.. The Lond Moyne Mr. Serge Philipson Pofesson John Kelly The Dixector and Registaak in attendance. The Chaikman welcomed Professor David Gueene President of the Royal Irish Academy to this his post meeting of the Boand. Received from Professok Drew Mrs. J. Goldbeeg The hond SMeell The munutes of the previous meeting having been sexculated wene taken as read and were sighed. (a) mrs: de Were white reponted that anrangements had been made for his agent in London to act for the Gallay, for a nomenal feey in his absence of that of the Dixector at meetings in convection with the Shaw Bequest. Mue Mrs Nee had been advised of the change and had accepted the decision. (b) The Dixectak confirened that the Exhibition of French and Amekican paintings from the Polunbis Galleey would be opened in the National Gallexy Onr Lad August, 1973 at 9 p.m. S. OfpERS fOR PAACHRSE (2) (1) The following was approved for puxchase:- Veling - Lol: KIR: c. A. McHquike Sik A. Bect, Bart. Mrks. Brandt DR. Leydon and Ma. Philipson Against. Professoa Greene Ms. Kelly Lond Mayne and Uve de Vene White Me. Farrell and ML. Mc Gourgal abstained. The Sunexal of Patrochus by Jacques Lones David, Offened by Henn, London, for ₤250, 000. 0 Proposed by Six Alfred Beit seconded by Dr. Lydon. The following steme were appoved unannously for puxchase:- a Portarit of Six George Weight, Bart, by Robert Lagan, offered by The Fine Ast Society dtd, London, for £38500. propsed by lxe. de Vere white seconded by Lond Mayne () Irish Landscape by S. H. Mulcaky, offered by Hibeenian Antigues for ₤736. Proposed by Mre. de Vere White seconded by Ms. Mc Gonigal. (C) Prtkail of Soshua Clarke by Marganet Clarke, L.H.A., affened by John Claoke for ₤450. Poposell by Me. Mc Gonigal seconded by Usk. Philipson. (d) Toul drawings of Six Hugh Lane and members of the sepen famsly by William Oxpon, offered by Mrs. Elizabelk Selteres, for ₤175. Prsposed by hie. de Vene white Second by he. Philepson. 6. ReduEStS POR LOANS 7. Reduests fel turcdionts 8. SALES DESK 9. 336 Rejected: Pestsail of Sean & Taolain by Sean 8Sullivan, offered by the Dawson Zallcy for ₤350 was rejected unarainously Propesed by Professok Goeene Seconded by Mes. Brandt. Approval was given for the fllowing leans.- (a) Portract of Jahe Moones by Dante Jatriel Rossetti for Pre-Raphaelite Exchibition in Kunsthalle, Baden- Baden. Mont St. Victocre by laul Reganne for Rezanne () Watercolauk Exhiliton at Newcastle and London. Pexmission was granted for functions in the Galleky as fellows:- a) to the Society of Chemical Inderstkyy in Ireland for a viset to the Galleky pllowed by Dugeek Jn Friday, May 11th 1973 (altexnative date to be arranged if necessary). to Bond Sailte for a reception for Golden Hxg (b) Television on May 22nd, 1973. to Dublin Jewison for a reception for Ministers (c) of State by Mr. Lageas, President E.E.C. Exonoinie and Social Committee. (d) to the French Embassy for a cncest su 19th May (violm and peano recital). (2) to Zaeleagras na Seixwhise Poible for use of Lecture Theatre on Lnd Thursday of Octobek and 2nd Thursday of December 1973. (f) to the National Libraky of Ireland to R.T. Best lecture on Theresday, 34th may. Sanction for extension of Sales Desk in the Gallexy was given to Deacclor. The Board expressed intelest in the Pike Drawings on offer from Mr. Weldon Peare Bar, to the Balleky. 10. SHAW FAND 11. LANE FuxxD. Hnioure in cernent account at Investment Bank Sir 13th April, 1973 - £65,665. No cash in dersent accourt at Luvestment Bank on 13th Afril, 1973. The meeting thei concluded. N.8. The next Board meeting will take place on SRiDAY, 8th SunE, 1973 at 3P.m. Eeward A Gine 8th June, 1973. 1. HPOhOCIES FOR NON-ALLENDANCE 2. CLDULES 3. RefokL of CommilteE ACELCUC OP SHaW tunD H. DAAE Of BOARD MEELNE IN HPRIL 1974 S. OfPER POR MRCHRSE 3358 8th June, 1973. A meetige of the Boand of Governoks and Guardins was held this 6day. Present Owere.- Chaikman Ma. E.R. Mc Guire, Vice-Charkman Mlk. T. de Veae White, Six Alfred Bert, Barl. McS Muriel Brande Dr. Trancoise Hendy MR. Maurice McGouigal, L.D, C.R..A. The Lond Mayne hond Oneill of the maine likk. Seage Shilipson Professor John Kelly The Dixector and Registoak in attandance. Received from: Professod Orew Mr. R. Sarnell DR. S. Leydon How. James A. Muknaghan The minutes of the previsus meeting having been cisculated were taken as read and were signed. Mia de Were white repoted having attended a Committee meeting of Shaw Sund in London, as representative of the Band. As Good Freday falls on the 12th April, 1974, it was agreed to dorange the Board meeting for Friday, 19th April, 1974. The fllowing was approved unanenously for puk chase: "dand scape with Peasants and Deg by Robext Raswek, offened by The Legek Galledies Ltd. for $4,500 Preposed by De. Henay seconded by Professoh Kelly. 6. OffER AS Gipt 7. RedueSI fOR LOaN 8. HEDuESI FOR CoNCCLL 9. SHAW FuND 10. LANE FUDD 11. AMERICAN—JRISH LOUNDNSON 12. Regold eff tench Room 13. ANY OLHER BUSINESS It was decided to accept with thanks Prthaits by Pyke from The Pearl Bak, offered by Thomas Weldsn, Esq. The following was sanctioned for loan:- Anouuaciation" by Carlo Carlone for Landesmuseur for Axt and Culture, Munstek. Sexmission was granted to the German Embassy to hold a concert by the West Zerman Radis wind-quartel on 27 March, 1974. (a) Amount in current account at Lnvestment Bank on 8th June, 1973 - £21,600. b) The appointment of Mr. Pevence de Vere white as Lommittee member of Shaw Trust was ratified and letter to this effecte signed by the Chairman. The appointmenc of the Dicector as his deputy was also approved. Amousse in Current account at Investment Bank on 8th June, 1973 £1, 100. The Dixectsk's report on the situation of the Foundation was duly noted by the Board. A report was given by the Dixector on the ecamination being carried out by the Bard of Works on the day not condition of the French Room in Galleky. The Dixectak meprned to a picture, available in London, of the Eabl of Charlement by Battone. It was agneed that the Dixector arrange that a photograph be available for a future bard meeting, before any decision be laken. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The nexk meeting wall take place on Tkiday, 13th July, 1973, at 3 P.m. Award Sonse 13th July, 1973. 340 1. APOLOCIES FOR HON-RYIENDANCE 2. MINUHES 3. MALIERS ARISINC H. AEHIER flom JADEE MUENAGHHN 13th July, 1973. A meeting of the Board of Goveansks and Zuardians was held this ay. Present wene: ML. E.A. McGuire, Chaikman Mr. S. de Were White, Vice-Charkman Six Alfred Bert, Bart., Mes. Uuriel Brandl Mr. R. Sarrell Professok David Greene De. S. Leydon Mc. Maurice McKourgal, D.D., S.R.H.A. The hord Moyne Mr. Lerge Shilipson. The Dicectok and Registoak in attendance. Received from: Professoh Dkew Julige Mucraghan The Lord MNerel The mimetes of the previous meeting having been Eixculated were taken as read and were signed. It was decided not to pukchase painting now on offed on the macket. A lettek of Resignation from the Board from Judge Muknaghan was read. This letter to be. forwarded to the Government as the appintment was a governnenc one. Seibute was said to Judge Makaraghan for his long service to the Board, and the Dixeclsk was unstancted to convey to Judge Muknaghan the axpreciation of the Brand. 5. Oppck COR PuECHASE C. OffER As Beduest T. REAUESIS COR LOANS 8. REDUESISCOR LUNCLONS 2 The folloving was approved unanmously for purchase: View of Bay by Exskine Nical, offered by M. Newman Rtd. London, for ₤860. Proposed by Mik. de Vere white seconded by Mr. Philipson. The following was accepted with grateful thanks. Sir views of Dublin by Llora H. Mitchele, bequeathed by Miss Slora S. Muitchell. Appraval was given for the fllowing loans: (a) Pontkacts of W.B. Meats Leorge Moore, and Edwand Martyn to the Abbey Theatre for six weeks to ciletnate the 75 Annweasady of the founding of The Abbey Sheatre. Two drawings (by A.E, I drawing by () W.B. yeats, and the Sketchbook by Mcs. Delaney to the Brtish Council for the Pen and Pencel Exhibition in Ensoels from Octobed 1973 to January 1974. Pexmission was granted for fenctions in the Gallery as follows:- (a) to Bond Sailte for a towr and reception for the Seventh Viking Kongness Bn Friday, 20th July from 8.30 to 10.30 p.M. to the Irish Dental Association for 167 dunnex and touk on Friday, 4th Sanicary, 1974 9. REQueSI fob CONCERT 10. SHAW FuND 11. LANE FiND Sanction to hold a recital by John Hlonok and Therese Timoney on Wednesday, 21st November, 1973 at 8 p.m. was given to Seis Coil. (a) Amount in current account at Investmene Bank on 13th July, 1973 - £26,300. 16) Disectok's repont on satisfactory wank being canried out by students was noted. No cash in current account at dovestment Bank on 13th July, 1973. It was proposed by DR. Leydon and appoved that a report be given to the Band but ue ust noted in the minutes of the total value of the Shaw and Lave Lunds, ilt future meetings. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next boand mating will take place On SRiDAY 12th OctoBER, 1973. at 3 P.m. dhward Am Smre 12th Octobel, 1993. 1. HOLOGIES POR NON-ASSENDANCE 2. PNutES 3. OpJCRS AS GI//S 12th Octobek, 1973. A meeting of the Board of (werroks and Guardians was held this day. Present were:- Ma. E.A. Mc Zuine, Chaidman Six Alfred Bert, Eart.. McS. Marrel Brande Dr. S. Leydon Mc. Waurice McLonigal, H.D. P.R.H.A. The Lord Moyne Load ONeill of the Maine Me. Seage Shillipson. The Dixectok and Registeak in attendance. Received from: Professoe Drew Md L. Sarrell Pasfessox Kelly Mrs. S. de Vere White The minutes of the previous meeting having been circulated we laken as read and ware signed. The following otters as gifts were accepted with thanks: "Portsail of Maurice Collis by Telix Soploki, (a) offered by Miss Louise Rollis. (6) Brteail of Hary Clake Stained Class Astist by Masgdel Clarke, L49 offered by David Clarke (C) "Porthail of Saidbh Tkinseach Cies. Loffer) ly A.E.0 4 (d) Pontaail of Uean Swife by Unknown Astist. (C) and (d) offered by The Skiends of The Natisnal Rollections of Ireland. H. EfFERS AS LOAN 5. RePOET RE StEE The Board guatefully accepted the following on loan:- (a) Hay Stack by Berthe MaresSt () La hue Pansen, Dieppe by Sickeat, both offered by Mes. Gwen Taylonk. The Board considered a report received that Matthew Moss, the Restonex, was heking out pictures to Dublin fioens, and that a Dublin pusnalist was threatening publication of the fact. The Dixectoa gave details of intedviering the manageds. of sevecal banks who confiamed that this was so but that they were that the pictures in question were nixed from Mc. Moss in his private capacity. It was established, howeved, that he gave an undertaking to the Chaikman and Dixactok en December 1972 thae he would append the following statement to all communications Irelative to work done privately: The work referred to will be carried sut by me in my capacity as a sowate restored and it is cleasly understood that the Mational Kallexy of Irelaid has no responcibility in the matter. Neveatheless he wrote in Februaky 1973 to the Managex of one of these banks on National Galleky healled papex and failed to give the above endextaking. After considerable discussion on what action Dught to be taken it was decided on this occasion not to interfere with Kr. Mosss present employment ok status. Howevek a statement to the press as follows would be issued subject to the aproval of The AHtoeney Genexal:- The Board of Govekrexs a Zuardians 6. KEautSt CoR LOAN J. REDUEST FlON DiR ECROR of the Mational Gallery of Ireland has received a reprt that pictures have been hered to business fixns by the Restonek in the Gallery. The Board wishes to make it clead that no employee in the Zallexy may engage in the restoring, heking on dealing of ok in pictures duxing his houds of working in the Kallery ok on the Kalleky premises. Kny emeployee of the galleky undextaking woak of any kind relating to pictunes must in wvery case give an undestaking that the work Referred to will he carried sut in a private capacily and it is cleasly understood that the Matisnal Ealledy has no respnsibility in the matter. All members of the Restoration Department would be requested to give an undeetaking in theck own writing that in future no woak of a private nature would be carried out in the Galleky premises unless written pexmession of the Dicector so to do had been obtained. Each mehibex would also give the undextaking quoted dlove in woeky transaction of a private nature in relation to paintings. Approval was given for the following loan. Tuan Leis a Guitare, veaces et buteille 1914 to Dixectok of the Louoke for an exhibition in the srangexie from 15th Makch to 1st Jaly, 1974. The Diceetoe offened for puxcease Self-Postrait by Mastin Aachee Shee which he had puschased for himself from Hibexnean Artiques for ₤140. It was agreed that the pectere he retained by the Dixcetox us his private property. 8. Reauests POR FuNCLONS 9. KEduESIS POR CONCEASS 10- RERUES POR EXHIBIKION 11. REpOkt ON CONSERURLION Pexmission was granted for functions in the Galleky as follows: (a) To Sabed & Sabex dtd., to Launch Fabek Book of Irsh Verse in Restankant on Makch 18th, 1974. W) To Mational Letrarcy of Ireland to hold lectures in the Kalleky on 25th October and 6th December, 1993. To Dublin Bont & Docks Board to hold touk (C) and denaed. To Bond Saulle fox touk and reception on (a) 21st Novembek ut connection with the Annual Convention of Les Relais de Campagne. The Board agreed to regussts fax loncerts in the Kallerey as follows:- (a) Srom the French Embassy to held a concent on 23rd November, 1973. (b) Trem R.J.E. to hold concents in 1974. Pexmission was granted to the RSA. to hold theik Annual Exhibition in the Gallky in 1974 The Dixectox reported that the venture employing students from Irish Axt Calleges on sestonation had been highly successful. The quality and quantity of work done were very satisfactory and he recommended that it he considered that a sumilak progkamone be carried out in R74. 12. EXHIBI(IONS IN GALLERY 13. SHAW LuND 14. LANE FUND 15: ReJokt ON PICIuKES ON MAAKET 16. HNY OTHER BUSINESS Pexmissioon was granted to Dixectok to hold the following in the Gallexy: (a) Exhitition of Works by Nicholl and meoore, on loan from The Ulstex Misseum. O) Exhibition of Irish Sentaits of 1870-1970 pr Dublin Testival 1874. (C) Exhibition of Irish dandscape sainting in 1975, jointly with Ulstex Museum and Leagh Bequest, Kenwood. (A) Amount in airsent account at Investment Bank on 12-10.73 - k34, 000. () Repont on value of fund given and usted. Paymene of ₤117, gallexy's share of fee to (8) Messks. Charles Russell & to. was sanctioned. Amount in current account at Larestment 1 (a) Bank On 12.10.73 - £2,000. (b) Repoct on value of fund given and noted. The Dixeclok gave details of pictures coming sir the market particularly Stibls in London, Trepols, New York. The Dixector requested the pexmission of the Beand to have the Zexand David picture Cheist Bidding Farewell to His molded restored in Prussels in the Speing. This work would be carnned out by Mis. moss undex the guidance of Flewish Restodede, which would sexve as a means to leasn their tecknignes. Pexmission was granted. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board Meeting will take place on TRIDRY 14th December, 1973 at 3 P.m. Edward Am Tune 14th December, 1973. 1. 2. 3. 0 Apologies for Now-Attendance Minutes Matters Arising 14th December 1973. It meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were: Mr. E. H. McGuire, Chairman Mr. J. de Vere While, Vice Chairman Mrs. Muriel Brandl Mr. C. Farrell Mr. G. Goldberg Propessor Savid Greene Dr. Francoise Henry Propessor John Kelly Mr. Maurice McGonigal, L1.D.. P.R.H.R. Mr. Serge Philipson The Director and Registrar in attendance. The Chairman referred to the death of Judge Murnaghan, who had only recently resigned from the Board after giving valuable Service for 50 years. Members stood in silence as a tribute. Received from: Sir Alfred Beit, Bart. Dr. J. Leydon The Lord Moyne The Lord O’Neile of the Maine The minutes of the previsus meeting having been circulated were laken as read and were signed. The Director reported that he had received an undertaking in writing from each restorer that no private work would be done H. Offers as Gifes 5. Offers for Purchase 6. Offers on Loan 16) in the Ballery, in accordance with the instructions of the Board at the last meeting, without his written permission. A discussion followed and it was decided to defer the matter to next meeting. It was decided is accept the following gift - with thanks Three oil paintings by R.E offered by Mrs. Tritz Hart, Honolulu. The fllowing were approved unanimously for purchase:- (a) Two Miniatures offered by miss Huggard 1- for $500 () Col. William Lane by Unknown Artist of 18th century, possibly Irish. On reverse, Portrait of Frederick Willington, late 19th century English Artist. (II) Mrs. Busby, Sister in -Law 2 Col. Lane, early 19th century English Artist. Proposed by Mr. de Vere White seconded by Dr. Henry Landscape at Twoli, Cork, with boals, by Nathaniel Grogan, offered by Oscar and Peter Johnson for $9800 Proposed by Dr. Henry Seconded by Mrs. Brandl. Twenly paintings from Sir Alfred Beils Collection 8 7. Requests for Lean Requests for Tunctious 1. Requests fer Concerts from January to April 1974 were accepted with thanks. Approval was given for the following leans: (a) To Director, Mauritshius, for Your Franciscan monks by Berard Ter Borch, for Spring 1974 Exhibition of Gerard Ter Borch. (b) To Staalliche Runstalle Baden-Caden to extend loan of Jane Morris by Rossetti till early May. (C) To National Pertrail Sallery, Washingtons for:- () Edmund Burke and Charles James Tox by Thos. Hickey (2) Edmund Burke by James Barry Permission was granted for finctions in the Ballery as follows:- (a) To The German Institute, Dublin, to hold Christmas Concert on 16th December. Confirmation of members written agreement). 16) To The French Society of Ireland for Your and Dinner on 19th February 1974. Sanction was given for the following Concerts, subject to confirmation by Director:- (a) To The Royal Irish Academy of Musie for Prizewinners Concert in the first 10. Childrens Art Holiday 11 Report on slaffing 12 Shaw Fund. 13. Lane Tund 1 week 8f February 1974. (B) To The French Bullural Justitute for concerl on Thursday 31st January, 1974 Directors request to hold Childrens Art Holiday on 27th 28th 29th and 31st December 1973, was granted. Arising out of a report by Director re staffing in Gallery, it was decided to set up a sub-committee comprised of Mr. E.R. McGuire Mr. Farrell, Mr de Vere While and Professor Greene, to look into stapf conditions and salaries. requests for extra remuneration for attendants ow sales desk was approved. The Director reported that he had a favourable response from the Secretary of the Department of Education for a salary increase for the Assistant Directors post and also for approval for a new post of Assistant in charge of education. These matters have now gone for approval by Finance He also reported that Homan Potterton, Temporary Cataloguer, has resigned and will lake up a position as Assistant keeper in the National Ballery, London. (a) amount in current account at Investment Bank on 14th December 1973 49.305 (b) Report on financial position duly noted. (a) Amount in current account at 14 Lictures on Markel Investment Bank on 14th Secember 1973 -/2, 518 16) Report on financial position noted. The Sirector gave a report on pictures currently on market. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board Meeting will lake place on Friday 8th February 1974, at 3 pm. trema divintituti 8th February 1974. 1. ApOEOCIES FOR UONTAKENDANCE 2. MINuKES 3. MAKLERS ARISINE 8th February 1974. A meeting of the Board of Govexnoks and Guandians was held this day. Present wene: Ms. S. de Vere White, Vice-Chaikman Mas. Mariel Brande Dr. J. Leydon MR. Maurice McLonigal, D.D., S.R.H.A. Ms. Serge Philipson. The Lond Moyne The Dixeclox and Registeak in attendance: In the absence of the Chaisman, Me-I. de Hene White, Nice-Charkman, took the chaik Received from: Mc. CA. Mc Huire Sik Alfred Beil, Bart. Poofessok Deen Ulk. C. Sarrell Poofessok D. Greene Prolesson S. Kelly The Lord ONull of the Maine The minutes of the pecious meeting having been cixculated wene laken as read and were signed. The mattek of private work carried out in the Callexy by Ulk. Moss was again discussed. It was decided that a future offence would be deall with more severely by the Boand, and that, in the meantime, the Dixiclok inporom ull. Moss in writing that the mattex continued to be part of the insiness of the Beand meetings - H. OffERS fOR PUKCHRSE S. OPFERS AS CIPL 6. REQUESTS POR LOAN In the absence of a quosum, it was agreed. to defer the question of puschase of the following to next meeting:- The Month of the Bray Kwek", water colsee la) offeced by Rekald by Thouas Collick Rokman Galleky, London, fot £80. Charlie Bindley, Huntsman, Ward Union (b) Hune, drawing, by Michael Angelo Hayes, offened by Mss. Sendron, for ₤150. (C) Three Ikish topographical watex colouks by Willian Hency Baknand, offered by Miss R. Black for $360 following were accepted as gifts with thanks:- The Two Ikish landscape drawings by William Roe, (a) offened by John J. Chambers, Esq. Lady Cameson, meniature on woky, by 6) Unknown Axtist, offered by Mss. Rolhfield panction was given for the following loans:- (a) To Musce an douoke for loan of the Tunexal of Patcoclus by Sacgues hours Devid, h exhibition in the douone, Pakis, The Melkepolitan, New Yokk, and the Detsarl Institute of Akts, from 15th November, 1974 to 7th September, 19715. (The possibility of obtaining a work by that satist on Dean duking the long aisence of The Death of Patzoctus was secommended by the Beard) 7. Sayioe las COMMIKEE R.D.S 8 REDUESTS foR LUNCLIONS 9. RepRLON StAfINE () To National Pestzait Zalleky Jok "Pstsail of Runo meyek by Augestus Selio from mid-May to mid-August 1975. (a) To Landesmuseuon pik Runst send Kultukgeschichte, Rhiistek, for extension. of lean of Caplo taslone. To (d) Clawhord Municipal Galleky of Ast, loxk, for exlension of lean of Saul Stenky paintings (l) To Sriends of the Mational Collections for pxtzaits of Sik Rogek Lasement and HE for exhibition at Murkipal Gallexy. To Leagh Beguest kenwood for lean of Caxicateeke by, Keynolds, and OrA man washing his feet in a Fountain by Bakkig- Mks. Mukiel Brande was appointed to represent the Boand on the Laylox Axt sommittee in 1974. Pexmission was granted as follows.- (a) To The Mational Litraky of Ireland Society the use of the decture Theatke on 28th Telkuaky, 1974. () To D. Risteard mulcahy to hold a reception in late March for Mulcaly Trust. The Dixeclok informed the meeting that Laving been to see the Secretary of the Department of Education regarding the upcgading of Assistant Dikactok post to the equivaladt of Leepek, and also the creation of a new post of Education officek to deal with lectures etc.) he was satisfied that the necessaky recommendations were now with the Department of Fenance. Appoval of the IO. DIRECBRS REPOR AND PRESS CONRERENCE 11. SHAW LunD 12. LAWE Lun Boand was given to the Dixectok to make the necessary axcangements for advextising and apentment as soon as Government sanction came to hand. The Annual Repost of the Dixectok, having previously been cixculated to the members, was adopted. The Dixectok was complimented on his many activities duking the yeak on behalf of the Galleky. The holding of a Press Confexence was appeoved. Amoune in curcent account at Iestment (a Bank on 18th Telkuaky, 1994 £41,120 Present fnancial position noted. 14) Amount an lukcent account at Lowestment (A Bank on 8th Tebzuaky, 1974 £2,518 beksent financial position noted. 14 The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board meeting will take place on Friday, 19th Apkil, 1974 at 3 p.m. owing to the fact that 12th Apcil is Lood. Friday. Cran ditentitoti 19th Apkil, 1974. 1. AOLOGIES fOK NOK-AMENGANCE 2. 19th Aecil, 1974. A meeting of the Board of Goveknoss and Guardians was held this day. Present were:- Mre. S. de Were White, Vice-Chairman Sik Alked Beil, Bart., Mss. Auriel Brande, H.H.A. Ms. C. Sarrele Mrs. Dr. D. Sinlay Poofessok David Greene Dr. S. Hensy Mck. John Kelly, K.H.A. De. John Leydon The Lord Moyne Mk. Maurice Mr Gourgal, Dh.D.P.R.H.R. The Lord Oneell ML. Seage Philipson. The Disectok was in attendance. In the absence of the Charkman, dik. S. de Were white, Vicet Charkman, took the chark Received from Ms. E.A. McLuire Pasfessok Dean Ms. Pattick Scott At the commencement of tthe meeting the Dixectok read a letter from the Governmect supeming the Board of the appointmcne of two new Governoxs for a period of five years: Ms. William Denis Fenlay, S.C., and Ulk. Patsick Scott, B. Anch., M.S.L.R. The Charman welcomed due. Fenlay to his first meeting. 5: 6. 3. MINUtES H. MRILERS HRISING ELECLION Of CHAIRMAN AND VICECHAIRMAN OffERS fOR PUACHASE The minutes of the previous meeting laving heen cikculated here laken as Read and were signed. The Dixectok deprted to the Boand that (a) The douke had offered Benedicite by Charden as a loan in deplacement of The Suneral of Satsoclus by gaceues Lows David and he stated that he had asked The douorce for a picture from the period of David If not by David himself. The Disectok gave a repore on the stapping 1) situation and announced that pexmission was given for the appointment of an officed in charge of education and that adviatise- ments for this pose would soon be published. On the proposal of doed moyne, seconded by Sik Alfned Bect and Mx. John Leydon, MR. E.A. M Huke was elected Chaieman and Mr. Tekence De Herewhite Vice Charkman for the coming year, this being unanemous. It was agreed to puxchase the flloving two works: (a) The mouth of the Bray Rivex water colock. by Themas Polliek, offexed by fekald Uokman Gallery, London, for ₤80. Peopesed by Mks. Muk. el Brandt Seconded by Dr. Sancoise Henky. 16) Chaklie Brindley, Huntsman, Ward Union Hunt, doawing, my Michael Angels Hayes, offered by Mks. Hendron, for k150. I Proposed by Poofessok David Greene seconded by Nik- Seage Philipson. (C) Porthait of Mk. Dighy by Robext Sunlek, offered by Ms. E. Pewex, London, for ₤7,500. The offex was rejected on the grounds of. price and condition T. Oppchs As BEDUEST S. CEERS ASGIFL (d) "Pertsail of James Joyce" by Pavel Schelitcher, offened by M. Georges Martin du Mond, Baris. for ₤4, 200. As this picture had nost arrived it was deferred. The Board accepted with gratitude the fllowing offers for bequest:- Cunanemously) (a) Portkail of George OBrien by Muriel Brandt, R.H.A., from the Estate of Professeh George OBrier. 1) L4 Saintings, Deavings and Manusckipts by Laul Heney, R.H.A. from the Estate of Mabel S. Hensy. (C) 31 Paintings by, Samuel Lovek and 49 Books written by ox illustrated bey Damuel doved, from the Estate of Miss. Ella Herbext Bantlett, (d) Perteaits of Hoofessok Thomas Bodken by James Steatok and Sk. Mattheas Bodkin, S.L. My Nine Steinek, from the Estate of Miss Emmar Bdken. The Board accepted with gnatitude the fllowing offers as gefts:- Cnan mously) (a) Larved Stone Heads of Gladstone and Palmekston by S.S. Wynor, offered by English Skeperty Lexpokation dtd. A) 16 Watexcolonk views of Dublin and the portfolio of sretches and sketch socks by Slore St. Jameson, offered by Mrss. Rebere Jameson (C) Three poxtpless of drawings, letters and sthek documents by Sik William Oxpen offered by Mrks. Vivien Leeves. T. OppERS ON LOAN 10. ReDurStS gel LOAN 11 KEdueStS POk LUNCLIONS The Board accepted with gratitude the pllowing offers on loan:- Esq.) King Rophetua and (a) from C.W.D. Wardell, the Beggak Maid by Daniel maclise. from Mr. Meehan, Tullamone, Irish Landscape (b) Of 18th centrxy. The Board agreed to the following leans:- from Camanor na Maighe for Vien of Kilmallock (a) by Shon George Muldang.I Proposed by Six Alfred Beet Seconded my Mk. Seage Philipson. from City Musemon and Ast Gallexy, Bixmengham (6) for The Apothesses of St. Charles Borromeo "by Gilio lesare Procaccime. Ppoposed by Lord moyne seconded by Lord sheile Agreement was given for the following functions: from Lifford and lraven for use of Galleky (a) for launching of Book Waltex Ocborne by Geanne Sheeky, on 7th May. from Sriends of the National Collections for use (b. of dechuse Theatre on 25th April for Week Annual Genekal Meeting. from the Irish medical Association for a (C) reception in Gallexy on 28th June, 1876. Stipulations were made in Regand to the members who may assemble in any one pint and to the importance of the Dixeciek setting be points in different parts of the Gallesy and ensuking that smoking will not he pexmitted outside the Restantant. 12. REDUESI POk EXHIBILION B3. DIRECROES REPORL ON CAPIGAL TAYRLDN (d) from Wilson Hartnell Public Relations Jok pexmission to use the destantant for a Reception on Maybth for a Nationad Savings Committee lamching of a new booklet. (e) from Lomhdhail Naisuenta na Gaedge for permission to use the Restaurant for dunek in hononk of Dr. MacDeammork, PRolessok Liam OBracon and lv. Exrest Bely the tewards the end of May. from An Saisce for pexmission to hold 4 theck Annual General meeting di the dectuke Theatre on 2nd May, 1974. Pexmission was given for the holding of sin exhebition in the Galleky, September) Octsbek, 1974 by the Irish Exhibition of diing Axt. The Dikectok was instaucted to have stipulations made an Regard to the nature of the material employed in the exhibition with a view to postecting the preperty of the Galleky from fixe ok damage from liqueds. It was made cleak that the Board was not imposing any censorship on the kiid of Works which was to be exhibited. The Dixectel was also asked io state that this was the final sccasion on which the Galleky would be lent for eschibitions DR. Trancoise Thenky did not agree. The Dixeclok's Report on Capital Savation for consideration by the Board was gone over and the number of suggested altexations were discussed. It was decided that the Dixeciok should he cast his doaft and send it to members of the Board who will then he asked to white in once again and make burther suggestions if they requite Stese. After that the doafl could then we sent as a pial peopsal with the suppst of the 17 members 1H. SUB-COMMILTEE ON STAEFINE AND SALARIES 15 16. SHAw FuND 17. Lant FuND B. ANY OTHER BUSINESS of the Board and the Dixectok to Minestek for Tenance. This Rub-committee was called for meeting at HP.m. on Wednesday next, 24th Apkil. The sub- committee consists of. The Charkman and Vice- Chaveman, Professok David Greene and Uk. C. Takkell. The Dixeclok Requested permission to take on temporary staff for restoration in the Summer as has beee done last year. The maximium cost will he £2,000 out of the Shaw Trust and the eversaged works weke seven paintings by Lasky Clarke and several oldex large works to be taken from the reseeve. Amourit in Luxkent account at Investment (a) Bank on 19th Appil, 1974 £51,800 (b) Present financial position noted. (a) Amount in Cukkent account at Lnvestment Barck on 19th Appil 1974 £3,000. The Dixectok drew the attention of the Board to two painted neuxals of the 12th Ok 13th centuky from Skance which he had fone to see in Switzexlard. He asked the Board's approval for his continued fllowing up the possibility of pukchasing these works in the future. The Board gave its aproval in pinciple without in any way committing etself. The drrecting then concluded. N.B. The next Board meeting will take place on Skiday, 14th June, 1974 at 3p.m. Eetward An Sane 14th June, 1974. 1. AGOLOGIES FOR NON-ALHENDANCE 2. MINUTES 3. MAKLERS ARISINE 14th June, 1974 A meeting of the Board of Governoxs and Guandians was held this day. Present wene.- Mc. E.A. Mc Luike, Charenan Vice-Charkman Mc. S. de Were White Sik Alfred Beit, Bant. Dres. Murjel Brandt, RHR Mrs. C. Tanrell Urk. W.D. Finlay Professox David Greene DL. John Leydon Mre. Seaze Philipson Mr. Patrick Scott. The Dixectox and Registrak in attendance Mx.. E. A. McGuike thanked the Boand for having Re-elected him Khakman at last meeting. He welcomed the new governoxs of the Boand Nix. Finlay and U. Scote. Received from Professok Dear Mok. Maukice McGourgal Lord Onsill Lord Moyne The minutes of the previous meeting having been cikculated were taken as read and weare signed. (a) The Dixector deported that he had been offered a lean of a portrait of Catherine- Warie - Geanne Talland by J.L. David from The hourre in deplacement for" The Death of Patseclus, fH. OffeRS Cal PlCHASt it (C (d) It was agreed to appeint a sub-committee to sit and interview apelicants for the post of Assistant in Charge of Education. It was decided that a meno be cixculated se findings and progress of sub-courmittee on staffing and salaries. The Dixectors deputed on the developments reganding the 12th centuky Srescises in Feance. Although the prospects for getting the necessary financial assistance were ust good, the Boand agreed that the Dixectox continue in his efforts. agreed to puxchase the pllasing:- It was Pontkact of games goyce by Savel (a) Schelitcher Offened by M. Georges Marten du Nond, Paws, for ₤4,200. Peoposed by Professon Greene seconded by Mrs. P. Scote. 8 Voles for; not acainst Six Alffed Beil abstaining It was unanimously agreed to puxchase ( the fllowing offened by Mss. Minknaghan for 500: ₤12 madenna and Childty G.A. Soglian (1 (k5,800) Death of Soocres, School of Ronagna (2) (k2,000) (3) matenoa and child with Saits, Ialian School, C. 1580 (23,000) Peopesed by Mr. de Vere White seconded by Dr. Leydon. 9. S. OIPERS AS GIEK C. OfPERS ON LDAN T.ReAutST fek L0an 8. REDuESTS FOR LUNCCIONS Reauest fok LECLUKES The Boand ascepted with gnatitude the following Prevots de Janes, Tkench School 1568, offered by Mrs. Mueraghan in memory of the late judge James Kuisnaghan. The Boand declined the offered of the pllowing on loan from Mes. Pameld Grove:- (a) A Pleiish Scene attrebuted to Jan Breughel II. (b) Woods neac Allany, Kking by Tromas Rowlandson. Sanction was given for lean of the following: (a) To the Cliveland Miseum of Act for Inspikation of St. Gekeme by Jan Liss, iir Augslag Dn Autumor 1975 and in Cleveland in eakly 1976. (t) To Shathche Lunsthalle for extension of loan of quan gkes now on loan to Laues, for exhibition in Baden-Baden from July to September 1974. Peamission was granted to An Dxas Taluntais for touk of Gallexy and deception on 18th September pr the 20th Encepean Meeting of Meal Reseacch Woxkeks Under suitable conditions as laid down by the Board, sanction was given to: The Royal society of Antiguaries to use the lecture thealke for therk Society's lectures. This Request was to be given for only one year. 10 11. 12. Stow FienlD 13. LAnE firnD The Dixoctok Reported to the Board in Regard to the fact that the paintings stolen from Six Alfred Bect, Bave, were taken in, and necesstary Restokation carreed out. This decision had been taken by the Charkman and Vice Caknan The bead gave ils approval in full and offered sympathy to Lix Alfred on the obdeal he had Suffered. Sanction was given for the puxchase of cextain miniatures by the Diesctok at an asction to a matemum of $250 (a) Amount in dixcent accourt at Investment Bank on 14th June, 1974 2 £71,500. Poesent financial position noted. (6) Amount in tuckene accourt at Lovestment (a) Bank on 14th June, 1974 - £3,000. b) Lussent fnancial position noted. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Boord meeting will take place on Friday, 1 July, 1974 at 3 p.m. Edward M Sue 12th July, 1974. 1. HpoLO6 1ES pOK NON-AHIENDANCE 2. MINULES 3. MAMIERS ARISINC (C) 12th July, 1974. A meeting of the Board of Governoxs and Guandians was held this day? Present weve:- Mc. E. A. Mr Guide, Khaikman Ms. I de Vene White, Vice-Chaikman Six Alfred Bal, Bant. Mcks. Nurel Brandt, R.H.A. Mk. C. Sarell Mcs. John Kelly, R.H.A. John Leydon DR. The Lord Usyne. Derx. Mr. Mr Gouizal, D.D., S.R.H.A. The Lond Oneill M. Seaze Philipson Ml. Patkick Scott The Dicectok and Registak in attendance. deceived from. Prefessok Deew Mk Finlay The minutes of the grevious meeting having been tixculated were laken as dead and were signed. The Disectok reprted that he had puxchased (a) a miniature for ₤220 at Selhelys, sanction for which had been given at last meeting. 16 The Diksctok deponled on hikthek cockespondence with the Ministek for Senance he assistance for acquiking the 12th centerky Skescoes in Srance. He was advised by the band to continue in his efforts. The meeting was advised that arrangements had been made to hold intexviens for Assistant Claucation) on Monday, 15th July. H. OSEERSCOR, PuRcHnSt 5 ReduoSt CoR LOAN 6: SiAck Bak T. SHaw PunD (d) depont on the programme of Restoration by students was noted. Members of the Boand were icted to visit that Depantment after the meeting. It was umanimously agreed to purchase the (a) following:- V The Maskiage Least at Lana by a Slemish Ok French paintek of the end of the 16th centicky Puschased by the Dikectok for ₤650 (B712.50 including commission) at the Musnaghan Sale and now offered to the Boand at that price. Proposed by Lord Mayne Seconded up Sk Alfred Beit. It was agreed to puxchase the following (8 votes for, 3 against):- Ponthaits of Tlann OBrien (Myles ma olopalleen) and Sean Ohiada by Michael SMuallamn, offered by the actist for ₤400. O Peoposed by Ms. de Were white seconded by Load Oneill. sanction was given to the Hats Phib of Chicazo for leans of Leich gexteaits, for therk 60th Anniversaky exhibition In November 1975. There was imanmous approval for the Dixectoks proposal to reserme efforts for the provisiion of facilities for light Bracks in addition to present Restankant facilities. amoint in cuskent account at duvestment (a) Bank on 12th July, 1974 £58,000 (b) Present fnancial positicon noted. 16) 8. LANE Fun D (a) Amount an cuxsent account at dnvestment Bank on 12th July, 1974 $3,000 (b) Financial position noted. The meeting then concended. N.B. The next Boand meeting wall take place on Skiday, 11th Octobek, 1974, at Spon. ✓ Erum Aian titi 11th Octobeh, 1974. 1. apologies for Non-attendance. 2. Minules 3 Matters Arising 11t October 1974. A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were:- Mr. T. de Vere White Vill- Chairman R.H.A. Mrs. Muriel Brandt Mr. D. D. Finlay Propessor Savid Breene Mr. John Kelly R.H.A. The Lord Moyne Mr. Maurice McGonigal LL.D, P.R.H.R. Mr. Serge Philipson Mr. P. Scott The Director and Registrar were in attendance. the Chairman, Mr. I. de Vere White In the absence of Vice-Chairman look. the chair. Received from Mr. E.A. McGuire Sir Alfred Beil Professor Drew Mr. C. Tarrell Dr. T. Henry Dr. J. Leydon The minutes of the previous meeting, having been circulated were laken as read and were signed. (a) Early French Trescoes: The Director said that he had still failed to get any assistance from the Minister for Finance. but that he would continue his efforts to eventually acquire the prescoes. H. Offers as Sifts (6) The Director reported the appointment of Mrs. Frances Ruane as Education Officer to the Gallery. (C) In his report on the summer restoration programme, the Director said that though the work undertaken was very slon and tedious, the amount done was very satisfactory, It was agreed by the Board that the students continue the work during Christmas vacation. (a) The Director said that the restoration of Rooms 10, 11 and 12 was still in progress. The fellowing gifts were accepted with thanks:- 5) Wax miniature of Daniel C O’Connell by J. S. Jordan, offered by Mrs. Aileen Bodken. Sheep by J.M. Kavanagh 6) () H November Evening by (2) J.M. Kavanagh offered by Maurice Fridberg Es9. (C) Pertrait of Professer Elsner by Louis Werner, offered by L. E. Werner Es9. (d) View of Dublin from the Mountains by William Craig, 1854, watercolour offered by Miss Verner, London. (2) Two stelches by Patrick Twohy offered by Mrs. Phyllis H. Stein. 5 Offers for Purchase 6. Requests for Loan The following were approved unanimously for purchase:- (a) Perbrait of Seamus Steaney by Edward McGuire offered by The Dawson Gallery fer ₤485. Proposed by Lord Moyne seconded by Mr. Philipson. (b) Miniature Partrait of Henry Joy McCracken, offered by Wr. Gerard Rooney for $500. Proposed by Mr. McGonigal seconded by Mr. Philipson Portrait of Madame Mand Tonne (C) McBride by John Butler Yeats watercolour offered by Mrs. Eileen Kerrigan Jer $100. Proposed by Lord Noyne seconded by Prof. Greene. 2 Views of Dublin by James Malton, (d) offered by The Leger Tallery for $7000. Proposed by Mr. McGonigal seconded by Mr. Philipson. Approval was given for the following loans:- (a) To Palais des Beaux- Arts, Belgium for Portrait of a young Lady by Alfred Slevens. (6) To the Oslerreichische Galerie, Vienna, for a painting by Wolfgang Huber. (C) To National Pertrait Gallery, Washington, for extension of loan of Portrail of Edmund Burke James Barry. by 7 8 Requests per Tunctions Requests for Lectures Concerts elc. 9. Show Fund The Board agreed to requests for functions as follows:- (a) From The Irish Denial Association for lour and reception in January 1975. (6) From Toras Zireann for Cour and reception in October 1974 (C) From Irish Rugby Foolball knion for lour and reception on April 16t 1975. Permission was granted for use of Gallery as follows:- (a) To R.H.A. for use of Gallery for next years Exhibition. (6) To National Library of Ireland Society to use Lecture Thealre on Thursday 24th October 1974. (C) To R.T.E. ts hold Concerts in the Gallery on 17th October, 14th November, 12th December 1974, 23rd January, 20th February and 1st May 1975. To Feis Ceoil to hold a (d) Pianoprte and Violin Recital in Ballery in November 1974. Permission was granted in this case under certain conditions). Amount in current account (a) at Investment Bank on 10. Lane Fund 11th October 1974 - £88,000 W) Report on financial position noted. () Amount in current account at Investment Bank on 11st October 1974. £3,500. (B) Report on financial position noted. The meeting then concluded. The next Board Meeting will lake place on N.B. Friday 13th December 1974 at 3 p.m. Sward AmTure 13th December 1974 1. Apoldgies for Now-Attendance. 2. Minutes 3. Matters Arising 13th December 1974 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Gaurdians was held this day. Present were: Mr. E. A. McGuire, Chairman Sir Alfred Beil, Bart. Mr. Bilbert G. Butler Mr. C. Tarrell Mr. W.S. Finlay Mr. John Kelly R.H.R. Dr. J. Leydon The Lord Mayne Mr. M. McGonigal Lld., P.R.H.R. Mr. Serge Philipson The Director and Registrar in attendance. The Chairman welcomed Mr. Gilbert G. Butler, President of The Royal Dublin Society, a new member of the Board. Apologies were received from: Mr. T. de Vere White Mrs. Grandl Professor Drew Propessor Breen Dr. T. Henry Mr. S. Scott. The minutes of the previsus meeting having been circulated were taken as read and were signed. (a) The Director reported that Matthew Moss (Restorer) had absented himself from duly without leave since the 12th November, on 4. offers for Ppirchase which date he was due ts return from annual holidays. On the 14th November the Director had written is Mr. Moss notifying him that since he had, apparently, discontinued his employment in the Gallery, the Board would have to be advised of the facts. The matter was now before the meeting for decision. After a discussion the Board accepted the recommendation of the Director, and instructed him to write to Mr. Moss informing him that his employment is regarded as having been terminated on 12th November, 1974 and instructing him not is return. Proposed by Dr. Leydon seconded by Sir Alfred Beit. (b) The matter of replacement was left in the hands of the Director (9) Progress was reported on the restoration of Rooms 10, 11, and 12. (d) The Director reported a change of plan for R.T. E. Concerts. ) Plan fr proposed Suack Bar was before the meeting and approved. The Chairman of the Commissioners of Public Works promised to go further into the matter. The following were approved for purchase: (a) Jane Seymour Conway by Charles Jervas, offered by Mr. Charles Rotenburg, London, for 2,000. 5 offers as Biff Proposed by Sir Alfred Beil seconded by Mr. McGonegal Agreed - Lord Moyne austaining. (6) Daydreams by Samuel McCloy, offered by Mrs. Cynthia O’Connor 151 Leinster Road, Rathmenes for 640. 50 Proposed by Mr. Farrell seconded by Dr. Leydon Ageed unanimously. Portrait of Jack 6 yeats by (C) Sarah Purser, offered by Dr. Jean de Brocquy, por $1,000. Proposed by Lord Moyne seconded by Mr. Philipson Agreed unanimously. The following was rejected because price was considered lso high:- Painting by James Barry, offered by Mr. James Gorry for k1,800. The following were gratefully accepted as gifts: (a) Woman with Pram by Edward Ghannon, offered by Mrs. Phillips, Co. Clare. (B Desolation by Andrew O’Connor Plaster) offered by Pentral Catholic Library Association. C) 3 Panels painted on glass, by Thomas Jervais and Richard Hand, 6 offers on Loan 7. Requests for an offered by The Friends of the National Collections of Ireland. The Board accepted with thanks offers of the following on lean:- (1) The Thornbush by Walter Osborne. () Storm blouds over Kylemore by B. Collis Watkins (both offered by Dr. Patrick Cremin) (3) 26 Paintings from the collection of Sir Alfred Beil, Bart. Approval was given for the fellowing loans:- (a) To City of Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery, for School of Athens by Sir Joshua Keynolds. (6) To the British Council, for () The Mackinnon Children by William Hogarth (2) Unknown Lady by John Lininell. (C) To Reading Museum and Art Gallery, for Brocip of Figures in a Boal by George Morland (cat. no. 2 194) (d) To the Arts Council of Great Britain, for wax bust of Sarah siddons as Lady Macbeth. () To National Pertrail Tallery, for portrait of Michael Balfe by Daniel Maclise. Request for 8 Concert. 9 1 Requests por Tunchons 10. Requests from Director 11 Shaw Fand sanction was given to the French Pultural Institute for use of the Sallery for a boncert on Tuesday 28th January, 1975. The Board gave permission for the fellowing:- (a) To An Jaisce to use Lecture Theatre for their Annual General Weeting on Friday, 2nd May, 1975. (6) To The Friends of the National Collections of Ireland is use Lecture Theatre for their Annical General Meeling on 20th March, 1975. sanction was given for:- a) Chiistmas Art Holiday on 27th 28th 30th and 31st December (6) Exhibition of Drawings and Paintings to celebrate Architectural Heritage year. Approval given for payment of (a) £973.44 to the Accountants, Walter Siee & 60. (6) Amount in current account at Investment Bank on 13th December, 1974 £55,000 (C) Report on financial position noted. 12. Lane Jund. N. B. Amount in current account at a) Investment Bank on 13th December 19743 £7,000 Report on financial position noted. (6) The meeting then concluded. The next Board Meeling will take place on Friday, 14th February 1975, at 3 pm. dtward Am Tunre 14th February, 1975 1. ApOLOEIES pOR NON- AHIENDANCE 2. MINUKES 3. MAlIERS ARISINE 14th Febenaky, 1975 A meeting of the Board of Governoxs and Guardians hats held this dad. Present were: Ms. E.A. McGuike Chackman Ms. T. de Were While, Vice-Chaiman MkS. Muriel Brandt Ms. G. Gilbect Butlek Mix. Wr. D. Sinlay Prokesson David Geeene Dr. Skancorse Henry PRopesson John Kelly Dr. John Leydon The Lond Moyne lik. Mr MacRonigal, D.D.P.R.S.A. Mr. Leage Philipson Mrk. P. Scott The Dixector and Registhax in attendance Received from Six Alfred Bat, Bart., Propesson Deen Um. E. Saorell The doad Shell of the Maine. The minutes of the previous meeting, having been cixculated, weke taken as Read and were signed. (a) The Dixector reported that Mix Moss's post was now vacant and that he had taken the necessary steps to advertise post for Assistant. He had also applied to have the two assistants upgraded to Restoreds on the salary level of Assistant Keepek. (6) PRogress on destonation and Redeconation of Gellery was noted. H. DffCRS pOR SuecHASe (C) (d Plans for the Snack Baxe are at present being considered by the Board of Works The Dixectors deponted that he had paid a visit ito Daussels obout the completion of the destonation of the Genard David painting, undertaked by MK. Moss. The Dixector was advised these to have the remainder of the wonk carried out by the Brussels Restoreks Rattex than beinging on someone new to the Belgian techoigues. This was agreed. The following weke approved for purchase: - Children Dancing at a Crosskoads By a Skevon Thomas Lowees, offered by Mr. Wolfe Checkick, for k 900. Peoposed by doad Moyne Seconded by DR. Henky aipproved unanemously. Pastel Poxthail of William Hulbank By (t. Hugh Douglas Hamelton, offered by Maiktyn Gregory, Esq, London, for ₤950. Peoposed by Mk. Sease Philipson Seconded by Mr. Mc-Mac Gonagal tipproved unanemously. du theen Monaco, Wintek Dunset (C) "Tete by Richard whately west offered by Hibernian Antiques, for k60. Preposed by Mal de bere White Secconded by Professox Green. Agxeed - Lond Moyne dessenting. S. OPFERS AS GIPL 6. KEDUESTS pOK LOAN 7. DIRECIORS ANNUAL RepokI 4) The following gifts were gratefully accepted: (a) Deawing of Peig Dayexs by Haccy Kexneff offered bf The Pesiderat of Ireland in Memoky of Hasky and Seig 16) Abstxact, gouache painting by Mainie Jellet, offered by Maukice Skidberg, Esq. (C) C Deawing of Fkancis Mac Gonrgal by Hakky Claoke, OR.H.A. (2) Deawing of a Yexl's Head by Macgaret Llarke, R.H.A. Both offered by liakan Mac Govigal, Esq. Sanction was given for the fllowing loans:- (a) To Mational Zallexy of Scotland for loan of St. Selastian by Van Dyck, from 113th August to 24th Septembex, 19075. () To Wrexford Axts lentse for a group of about 24 Italian gaintings for an exhilition at Easter. (a) The adoption of the Dixectoks Annual Report and Dexector's Conpidential Report, for 1974, was agreed unaniniousby. Proposed by De. Leydon Seconded by Mr. Philipson Rexmission was granted for the holding of a Pkess conference to present the Annual Report. 8 ReQuESTS pok JUNE CRONS 7. LeautStSpOk CONCERIS 10: ReDuEST POK Dectales Sexmission was granted for functions in the Galleay as follows:- To the Ministek for Labonk for Reception on (a) 31st January, 19765 to henoulk International Women's Yeak 1975. (6) To the Irish Medical Association for a Reception on 29th Appil, 1976 for the longress of the Rakopean Society for Ruggical Reseaxch. To the Ulster Axchetectuxal Hexitage to hold (C) a pkess deception in the Restauxant to introduce Heman Pottenton's monoghaph on Iish Charch Manuments. To the Saviseach to hold a deception px (d) the 37th Woald Longress of Spects Gournalists Sn 7th Apkil, 1975. Pexmission was given for the following toncexts: To laide na Cuite for a haxp Recital 1 (a) by Caitkiona Yeats on V21st Makch, 1975 To R.T.E for concexts on 13th may and (4) 30th September, 1875. To the Ltalian Cultural Institute for concesl (C) by Zekaldine ORady on one of the lest den days of Apkil Sanction was given to the National Library of Ireland Society for the following: - decture and film on the Axchives of the (ar) Genealogical Society on Thuksday, 30th Tebenasy 6 Lectuke by 12. P. Biskelunet on 15th Ok 9 321 May & 11 12. SHAw Fin.D 13. LANE Pun D (a) The Old Dublin Society were given permission to have drawing destored. (6) Rexmission was granted to have wooden statues distored for the Bishop of Clonfect- (a, Amount in tuxcent account at drvestment Bank on 14th Tebkuaky, 1975: $61,000 (b) Repopt on fnancial position noted. (a) Amount in cuskent account at Divestment Bank on 14th Lebeuaky, 1975 - £6, 500 (6) Repoxt on financial position noted. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board meeting will take place on 321day 11th Apkil, 1975, at Sp.m. ward A Gowe 11t April, 1975. 1. Apologies for Now. Alendance 2. Minules 3. Matters trising 11th April 1975. of the Board of Governors and Guardians was A meeting held this day. Present were:- Mr. R. A. McGuire, Chairman Mr. T. de Vere White, Vice-Chairman. Sir Alfred Beit, Bart. Mrs. Muriel Brandl, R.H.A. Mr. C. Tarrell Mr. W. D. Finlay, S.C. Dr. J. Leydon Mr. Maurice MacGonigal Lkd. P.R.H.A. The Lord ONeill Mr. Serge Philipson Mr. Palrick Scott. The Director and Registrar in attendance. from: Received Mr. G. G. Butler Dr. T. Henry Propesser J. Kelly Lord Noyne. The minutes of the previsus meeting having been circulated were laken as read and were signed. The Sirectors report on the progress (a) of redecoration of the Gallery was noted and Mr. 6. Farrell gave details of the work to the Board in regard to the Milllown Rooms and the electrical installation. A) The Director explained that there was a slight delay in completing the restoration in Drussels of the Gerard David 4. 5 Election of Chairman & Dice Chairman. Ofters for + 4 uchase picture, due to inability to oblain the services of the temperary restorer as desired. (C) The staffing of the Restoration Department of the Tallery was still in brain. (a) A report was given by the Director on a visit by the Garda authorities regarding the source of purchase of the Jacques Louis David painting. Plan for Snack Bar was C) submitted by the Board of Works and approved. It was agreed that the Sirector apply is the Board of Works to enable inclusion in next years Estrmates (f) It was noted that the Press Conference on the Annual Report was arranged for 15th April at 11.30 a.m. on the proposal of Dr. Leydon, seconded by Mr. McGonigal, Mr. E. A. McGuire and Mr. T. de Vere White were unanimously elected Chairman and Vice - Chairman respectively. The following were unanimously approved for purchase:- by (a) Pertrait of Eaton Stannard James Katham, offered by Mrs. Bynthia O’Conner, for $670 plus freight by Lord O’Neill froposed by Sir Alfred Beit elonder 1 6 7. Offers as Beft Requests Leans fer Three Murals by Jacob Ennis, offered 6) by George Laffan fer $1600. Proposed by Mr. de Vere White seconded by Mr. McGonigal. Two paintings in gouache by CC George Barret, offered by Professor J.V. Rice, per £3200. Proposed by Mr. McGonigal seconded by Mr. Philipson. The Board accepled with gratitude the following offers as gifts: (a) Datercolour of a Woman by Adam Buck. Study por a Piela: drawing by (6) Mainie Jellett Both offered by Maurice Tridberg 889. (C) A collection of pictures (1 oil and 67 drawings) by various artists offered by Ciaran MacGonigal Es9. sanction was given for the following. loans:- (a) To Detroit Institute of Art, of Portrail of Edmand Sexton by Bilbert Scuarl. 6) To Cily of Cork Vocational of ducation Committee 20 Flemish paintings 8 Taylor Art Competition Dift by Mr. 9. John B. Hannum. 10. Requests for Tumilions 11. Requests for Concerts. Mrs. Muriel Brandl was appointed a judge for the Taylor Arl Compelition in 1976. The Director reported that a visitor to the Gallery had forwarded a cheque for $250 as a gift in appreciation. The following penctions were approved: Aa) Reception in Gallery on 9th March for E.E.C. Heads of Government by Minister for Fereign Afairs. A) Reception ts launch book by Uleck O Connor - The Irish Troubles - on 30th June 1975, by Hamish Hamilton Ltd. The Director was instructed ts write and ts state that permission for book launching functious would not again be granted in the case of books not on the subject of the fine arts. (C) Request from Adsell Public Relations for permission to hold reception hosted by Woodford Bourne was not agreed to. Permession was granted for the following: a) To The French Pultural Institule to hold Concert by the Hesketh Piano Quartel, at 8 pm. on Monday, 21sts April. (b) To The Ireland - Japan Society for a necital by Miss Hidero Adagawa on 5th May, 1975. 12. Request for Sanction was given for the holding of Exhibition their exhibition in the month of September to The Irish Exhibition of Living Art. It was agreed to engage sludents 13. Students on on restoration work again this summer Restoration at an approximate cost of £2,000. (a) Sheaw Sund 14. Amount in current account ab Investment Bank on 11th April 1975 £23, 541 (B) Present financial position noted. Amount in Current account at 15. Lane Tund (a) Investment Dank on 11th April 1975 £6.231 (6) Financial position noted 16. The Director drew the attention of the Board to the fact that he wished to acquire a frame from Paul Levi, London for $510 for the school of Athens by Raphael. Purchase of frames was covered by Grant in-Aid but as the cose seemed very high he fell the Board should be advised. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next meeting of the Board will lake place on Friday, 13th June, 1975 at 3 pm. Cetward Am June. 13th June 1975. 1 1. Apologies for Now-Attendance 2. Minutes 3. Matters Arusing 13th June 1975. A meeting of the Board of Governors and Buardians was held this day. Present were: Mr. E. A. McGuire, Chairman Mr. J. de Vere While, Vice. Chairman Sir Alfred Beit, Bart. Mrs. Muriel Brandt, R.H.A. Mr. G.G. Buller Propessor David Greene Mr. John Kelly R.H.R. The Lord Moyne Mr. Maurice McGsonigal, Ld.D. P.R.H.R. Mr. Serge Philipson Mr. Patrick Scott The Director and Registrar in attendance. Received from: Mr. C. Tarrell Mr. W. D. Finlay Dr. T. Henry Dr. J. Leydon Lord O’Neill The minutes of the previsus meeting having been circulated were laken as read and were signed. (a) Progress report on redecoration and roofing of Tallery noted. The Director reported that the (b) services of a suilable restorer had now been acquired for the Berard David picture in Brussels. 4. Offers for - Purchase. (C) Arrangements for appointment of restorer were referred to usual sub-committee of the Board who would carry out the interviews. The Director reported that he (d) was awaiting a reply to his letter to the Minister for Finance re provision for Snach Bar. The following were approved unanimously for purchase:- (a) Pertrail by Sarah Purser offered by Hibernian Anliques por 1650. Proposed by Sir Alfred Ceit seconded by Mr. Philipson A) Drawing by Henry Tresham offered by Heim Ballery, London for ₤250. Proposed by Mrs. Brand seconded by Mr. de Vere While (C) Still Beckett, Hayler Book offered by The Neplune Gallery for ₤415, with a contribution of $250 from Mr. John Hannum. Proposed by Mr. de Vere While seconded by Mr. McGonegal H A B C D E 6 5. Offer as Fift 6. Request for DSan. 7. Requests for Sunctions 8. Requests pr Concerls The fellowing was gratefully accepted as a gift to the Ballery:- Frost Piece by James Arthur O’Connor offered by John Menning, Es9. Approval was given for the fellowing:- To The Sunday Times for loan of portrail of Edmund Burke by James Barry for exhibition in National Maritime Myseum to celebrate The Dicentenary year of 1776. Permission for the following was granted:- (a) To J.D.H. Ireland for a Reception on Tuesday, July 22nd, on the occasion of a Conference on Buropean Affairs, Already approved by circular) (6) To Blaxo Ireland) for tour and dinner on April 30th, 1976 for The banadian Dermalological Society. (C) To National Rehabilitation Board for reception for The British Association of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation on 14th October, 1976 Sanction was given as follows:- To The French Cultural Institute 9. Request for - use of Leclure Theatre 10. Requests from Director 11. Shaw Fund 12 Lane Lund. for poncerls on the 2nd and 9th December by Charles Lynch on the occasion of the Ravel bentenary. Permission was granted for use of Lecture Theatre Es The Chester Beatty Library during the last week of October for lectures on Omentat Art. (a) The Board gave permission to the Director ts bid up to about £12,000 for picture by Robert Home in Christie's on Friday, 20th June, 1975. () Approval was given to have a limited number of frames made for pictures as a trial. (a) Approval was given for payment of fees arising sul of special Legal actions - the Ballery paying 13 share. (B) Financial position noted. (C) Amount in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 13th June (₤172, 162) noted. (a) Financial position noted. (b) Amount in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 13th June 1975 ((22, 574) noted. C 0 F 6 A 1 M Mo The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board Meeting will lake place on Friday, 11th July 1975, at 3 pm. Edward Am Tuic 11th July 1975. 1. ApLOCIES fOR Nod- ALEENDANCE 2. MinutE5 3. MALERS ARiSINC 11th July, 1975 A meeting of the Board of Governoxs and Zuandians woss held this day. Present were.- Mr. E. A. McGuire, Charkman Ms. S. de Vere While, Vice-Chaisman Mss. Muriel Brande, R.H.A. DR. O. Legdon The dond Mayne Mr. Maurice MacSpuigal, D.D. R.R.H.A. The Lord Onall Ms. Serge Phelipson The Dissctox and Registrak were in attendance frem. Received Six Alfred Beil, Bact, Soctersok Deen Mk. L. Sarrell Ms. W.D. Finlay Pooessok David Greene DR. T. Hendy Mlk. S. Scott The minutes of the presions meeting having been cixculated were taken as Read and were signed. depose on progness of Redecoxation and (a) soofing of Gallexy was noted. (A) The Beand approved of Dulb-Committees selection for post of Assistant Restorck Waintings). (C) The Dicsctok reported that there was no fuxther develepments in plans for a Shack Bak. B C C Pson Paret H. S1MAAHON 5. RedueSI Pok LOANS (2, 3) (d) The Board approved of the peposed visit of Italian Hestorek Heising cut of a repoct by the Dexactok on present makket tkend in pictures, the Dixectek was authorised to purchase pictures at auction between meetings (after consultation with available members of the Boand and in cases where great advantage to the Galleky could accoue) when it is not peasible to wait for a fxinal meeting of the Board. Proposed by OR. Leydon seconded by Mk. de Vere White (1) Leams were approved as follows: - ca) To The Walked Aat Galleky for Piccadelly by James McMall Whestlek, Proi July to September, 1976. (6) To the Beard of Works for five paintings Relating to Daniel O’Connell, for Deskynane House for the OConball Becientenary celetrations in August 1975- The Board agreed in principle to a sequest fom Memoxial University of New foundland Ranada, for loan exhitruon. The Dexectok was decommended to suggest the inclusion of liing artists. It was decided to pussue furthek the suggestion of the Russian Ambassadok for an exchange loan exhibition between the two countries and the Dexsctok was authorised to accept the invilation to visit Russia. 1 C. OffEK ON LOAN 7. KeautstOk JunCLIONS 8. Suaw Lun 9. Lone Fund The follawing loan was accepted subject ito conditions to be askanged:- Yamnstokough "Descent from The Ckoss" after Kilbens, offered by The Don. Micheel Astox. Pexmission was granted for pinctions to the following: (a) To Tederation Intexnational Thexmacentique fok Restrukant extension on Thursday, 28th August, 1975, pomn 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. To The Irish Medical Association for a (t) toak and dinnek on Friday. 17th Octobek, 1975. Amount in liquidety account at Investment Bank on 11th July, 1975 - ₤162, 216 -noted. Amouvt in liquidety account at Investment Bank on 11th July, 1975 - £17, 433 - noted. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board meeting will take place on Thiday, 10th Octobek, 1975 At 3P.M. Sdward Am Snue 10th October, 1975. C D 1 0 H M Mo 1. Apologies for 1on. Attendance 2. Minules matters 3 drising 10th October 1975. A meeting of the Board of Governors and was held this day. Guardians Mr. E.A. McGuire, Chairman Present were:- Mr. T. de Vere White, Vice-Chairman Sir Alfred Ceil, Bare. Mrs. Muriel Brandt, R.H.A. Mr. C. Farrell Mr. W. D. Finlay S.C. Mr. John Kelly R.H.R. Dr. John Leydon Mr. Maurice MacGonigal, LdS., P.R.H.R. Mr. Serge Philipson Mr. Pabrick Scott The Director and Registrar were in attendance. Received from: Professor Drew The Lord Moyne The Lord of ENeill Dr. Francoise Henry. The minutes of the previous meeting having been circulated were laken as read and were signed. The Director reported progress on 187 redecoration and roofing of the Gallery. (6) The commencement in the Ballery on 15th Seplember of the newly appointed Assistant Restorer was noted. 4 offers for Purchase (C The question of the Snack Bar is still in the hands of the Department of Finance. (d) The Director gave a report on his recent visit to Russia, when he discussed with the Ministry of Culture in Moscow the question of loan exhibitions between the two countries. He read a letter which he had written to the Minister for Toreign affairs seeking approval for further developments. He was instructed by the Board to attend the exhibition of Seviet Landscapes in the Royal Academy, London on Thursday, 16th October, and to report back to the Board with a view to possibly borrowing the exhibition. There would be a further repert from the Director at the next meeting. O The picture Descent from the Cross after Rubens, by Gaisborough, is now hanging in the Gallery. The Board agreed unanimously to the purchase of the fllowing:- (a) Rye Waler, near Leixlip by William Davis (1812 -1873), offered by Cynthia O’Connor & 60. ed. fer $,750. Proposed by Mr. de Vere White seconded by Mrs. Brandt. C D E 6 H 1 M M6 2 X 5 Offers as Tifts 6. Request for Loans (b) Four gouaches by. Thomas Wtalmsley) (1763 1806) offered by R. McDonnell Ltd. for £1,200 Proposed by Sir Alfred Beit seconded by Mr. P. Scott. (C) The Entry of the Queen is Dublin by Percy French, offered by William H. Vaughan, 889, Bcotland for £50. Proposed by Sir Alfred Beit seconded by Mr. Tarrell Mr. McGonigal dissenting). The following were gratefully accepted by the Board. (a) Plaster bas relief of John Redmond by Mechael Lawlor, offered by Patrick Burke, E39 England. (6) Oil painting of O’'Bonnell St. Sublin attributed to George Petrie, offered by Hugh Mande, E39. (C) Cellection of Sketches and other memorabilia by Harry Kernoff, R.H.H., offered by Miss Lena Kernoff. (d) A book The Portraits of the most Emenent Painters offered by Captain T. M. McGlenchey. sanction was given for loan to Cork ROSC Committee of the following. T. Requests for Sunclions 8. Requests por poncerts. 9 sketches for stained glass from An Tur Gloine. 9 Paintings by John B. Yeats, W.J. Leechr, Paul Henry Nathaniel Hone, William Orpen, Walter Osborne. 4 Sculptures by Albert Power, Andrew O’Connor, Oliver Sheppard. 1 Stelch by Jack B. Yeals. Approval, given between meetings, was confermed for the following: () For a lour and dinner on September 27th 1975, requested by the E.S.C. (2) For Convocation and dinner on 3rd October, 1975, requested by The National College of Art and Design. Pemmission was given pr Concerls in the Gallery as follows:- a) To Spanish Cultural Institute for a concert by Mariya Rodriguez and Manuel Terrer, on 15th October, 1975. A) To R.T.E. for concerts by R.T.E. singers on 21st October and 18th November, 1975 (C) To Berman Institute for concert by the Assmann Quarlel on Wednesday 3rd March 1976. D E 1 C M A 12 9 Requests for Lecture Thealre 10. Request pr Exhibition 11 Shaw Lund 12. Kane Lund Sanction was given for the use of the Lecture Theatre is the following:- a) To The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland ts hold lectures on January 28th March 4th, April 29th, June 3rd September 30th November 4th and Secember 10th 1976. () To The National Library of Ireland Society is hold lectures on 30th October and 27th November 1975. Permission was granted to The Royal Hibernian Academy to hold their Annual Exhibition in the Tallery in 1976. Amount in liquidity account at Inveslment Bank on 10th October, 1975 $113, 442 Amount in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 10th October, 1975 £5,775 The meeting then concluded. The next Board Meeling will lake place W. B. on Friday 12th December 1975 al 3 pm. Chiard AMcSmile 12th December 1975. 1. 2. 3 A801O8IES POR DON-HHENDHNCE MIXUTES MTHERS ARISINE 12th December, 1975 A meeting of the Board of governoxs and Guardians was held this day. Present were:- Mrs. E.H. Mc Guere, Chaikman Mss. Mmorel Brandl, L.H.A. Md. G. G. Butlek Mr. L. Tarell Professor David Greene Dr. Tancoise Htenke Mr. John Kelly, RH.H. Dr. John Leydon Mr. M. Mcic Gonegal, Sh.D., P.R.S.A. The doad Mayne Mrs. Sedge Philipson The Dixectox and Registkaz were in attendance. Received from Six Alfred Bert, Bact. Mrs. W. D. Tirlay The Lord Oheill Ms. Patrick Scott. The minutes of the previous meeting having been eixculated wecke taken as read and were signed. The Report on progress of Re-decoxation (a, and Roofing of Gallexy was noted. A letter from Department of Finance saying 167 that it thgs not feasible to provide a Snack Bax wes notted. It was decided I make fuxther efforts. Approval subject to appropriate akrangements (C) was given pk Russian Can exhebitions D E 4 L M Mo 6 X 2 R H. OCCkS fOr MACHASE S. OffERS AS Cft 6 Leduests fol 2041 The Dixecton deposted that the Restoration (d) Chrest Bidding Tarewell to His Mother By Decard David had now been completed and was Ready for retuen to the fallexip. Dr. Henky submitted a pepost on the Trescoes (C) in Surtzexland, and as a Resull the Dixectox was instancted to fuxthex pursue enqueries. The following were approved unanimously for pudchase:- Mountain Rwulet By Thomas J. Muldan y (a) The puxchased by the Dixectol at auction pek k287. 50. Proposed by Mr. Philepson seconded by Losd Moyne. (b) La Jaine Boetonne by Redexic 8Conox, offeced by lane Kalman Galleay, London, fr 22,100. Projosed by Mr. Mac Gonegal seconded vy Dr. Heny. The follocing oppers as gift were gratefully accepted:- (A) Lain ovex Maesh By Emil Molde, begueathed by The Lady Oorethy Mayex. (b) Wateccoloux Sketch Book by Kathsine Sky presented by Louis A. Raspentex, Esq., Lendon Sanction was given for loan as follons:- (a) to The Unweasity of Michigan Muscum of Ast of "Precadilry and supcise, gold and Ekey by Jamies Mc Neill Whistlex, for Rovenbea 1976. 9. JT. OfFERS ON dORN 8: KOueSI fok CONCERT Aeauests to 440e DORK RES1ORES to The Abbay Sheatee for loan of Dion 14 Boucicault Memorial by John Rogeks. from 17th December, 1975 to 31st Januaky, 1976 to Commonwealth of Vizginia (Yorktown (C) E centse) of "Poxtsait of Edmind Buoke by James Backy, for a 6 months pecied ROctober 1976 to Octobek 1977 Requested). The question of lean to the Dicector National Gallexy, London, yor "Rest on the Flight into Egypt by Rembeandt, from September to December 1976, was defored pending the Dixector's visit to London to discuss the matter. The Board accepted with pleasure:- (a) Loan of a group of paintings from Six Alfred Beil, Bapl, from Gt Janualy to 26th Apsil, 1976. A peinting attributed to Kembrandt 16 on a long texm sasis to be lut to the loak Gallecy. (It was decided to Request that the pictures be sent initially to the Mational Gallexy for inspection). Pexmession was granted to KKE. Singexs to hold Concexts on 10th Februaky, 16th March) 30th Maxch, 1st June, and 29th June, 1976. dexmission was granted for Restoration of work as fllows:- (a) Manusckipts from The Libkakyy, 1 St. Patack's Ellege, Maynooth, without charge. N 6 X H Mo 9 R 10. EXHIBILIONS 11. 12. U.D.I. AWAR) 13 SH4N FuND 14. DArE Fur 1 Paintings in the collection of the 14) Muncipal Gallery of Modeen Ast, Paknell Sq., without charge Exhibitions in the Galleky were approved as fllows. (a) Amekican Deavings, in 1976 [b) Okpen Retrospective, in 1978. (A) The Dixectors Report on pictures on the macket was noted. (B) exmission was granted to the Dixector pexsonally to puxchase a picture by Mathaniel Sone Dikictok was congratulated on the awad The M.D.T. Sophy to the National Galleky for 8f its contribution to toukism in Dublin in 1976 Mix. White said it was an henoux for him to have accepted this on behalf of the staff, especially as his term of officed would end in September 1978. Hhe weled then have Reached the Reterement age. In answex to suggestions from members of the Board, he stated that he degarded it as unwise for him to consider an extension of seevice even if this he ghanted. amount in liguidely account at Investment Bank on 12th December, 19752 k137,000. Amount in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 12th December, 1975 - k8,500. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Bogad Meeting will take place on Friday, 13th Februaky, 1976, at 3P.M. CAhward A Sure 13th Tibznaky, 1976. E 6 X 116 2 1. Apologies for Non. Attendance 2. Minutes 2 3. Matters Arising 13th February 1976. J. A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were:- Mr. E. A. McGuire Chairman Vice- Chairman Mr. T. de Vere White Sir Alfred Beil, Bart. Mrs. Muriel Brandt Mr. 6. Farrell Mr. W. D. Finlay Professor David Greene Dr. T. Henry Mr. John Kelly, R.H.A. Dor. J. Leydon? Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal, LR.S., P.R.H.R. Mr. Serge Philipson Mr. Patrick Scott The Director and Registrar were in attendance. Received from Professor Drew Lord Moyne Lord O’Keill The minules of the previous meeting having been circulated were taken as read and were signed. (a) Report of further progress of Gallery re-decoration and re-roofing noted. (6) The present "go slow of the boilermen and its affect on the Sallery was noted. (C) The Director reported that the proposed Russian Loan Exhibition could 4. for pers Purchase not now be held, as it was not within the power of our Government to give the required indemnity. (a) Having discussed the question of loan of Rembrandt painting is the National Sallery, London, with the relevant peopie in London Ballery, the Director said that it was decided not is pirsue the matter further while the current element of risk to security oblained. The following were approved unanimously for purchase:- (a) Two Andrew Nicholl watercolours offered by Hugh J. Fitzpatrick, Esq. Dublin; for $1,000. Proposed by Sir. Alfred Beit seconded by Mr. T. de Vere White Two Views of Dublin by William (b, Ashford, offered by Spink & Son Ltd. London, for £12,000. Proposed by Mr. Philipson seconded by Mr. Scott (C) Medieval Trescoes, offered by Roger Ferrero, for £175,000 (100,000 to be paid on receipt of frescoes. and $75,000 next year) Proposed by Dr. Henry seconded by Mrs. Brandl. It was agreed that the Director explore the possibility of acquisition of 4 C H 4 5 Requests for Lans 6. Request fer Lecture Theatre Request for 7 Boncert 8. Requests for Receplions a collection of portraits in Malahide Castle at an agreed price. Loans were sanctioned as follows: - a) To The National Portrail Gallery, London of portrait of Carlo Vellegrin by Bastien- Repage. O) To Museo Civico, Udine, of Archimedes and Hiero of Syracuse by Sebastians Riccr. () To Los Angeles County Museum of Art of The Queen of Sheba visiting Solomon by Lavinia Fonlana. Approval was given for use of Lecture Theatre to:- The Friends of the National Collections of Ireland is hold their Annual General meeting on March 18th 1976. The following request was granted: To The Italian Cultural Institute for Concert on April 8th, 1976. Permission was given for receptions as follows: (a) To Dublin Tourism per 6th Europlan Congress of Catholic Nurses. (6) To Wilson Hartnell & O’'Reilly to launch J. Directors Report Shaw 10. Fund 11. Lane Tund Friday archacological brochure for Tara Mines. (Permission granted subject to Directors approvat after certain enquiries). CC To Trinity College School of Mathematies for a lour and dinner. (a) The Directors Annual Report as well as Confidential Report, previsusly circulated is members, were adopted. C) Permission ts hold Press Conference was given. Amount in liquidity account at Inveslment Bank on 13th February 1976 206, 101 8 a) Amount in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 13th February 1976 £13,971 (b) The Director reported that he had correspondence from the Auditors regarding the capital figure of the Lane Fund, suggesting that £48,000 be determined as such. It was fell by the Board that this was an unrealistic figure, Since the bequest in 1918 was only £27,000. The Director was instructed to suggest to the Auditors that a £30,000 was, in their view, an appropriate figure. The meeting then concluded. The next Board Meeting will take place on N.B. 9th April, 1976 al 3 p.m. Eward Anemre 9th April 1976 F 6 H 1 - 1. Apologies for Now- Attendance 2 9th April 1976 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were: Mr. E.A. McGuire, Chairman Mr. T. de Vere While, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Muriel Brandt, R.H.R. Mr. W. D. Finlay S.C. Mr. John Kelly, R.H.R. The Lord Moyne Mr. Maurice Max Gonigal LLD. J.R.H.R. The Lord O’Neill Mr. Serge Philipson Propessor G. T. Milchell Mr. Patrick Scott The Director and Registrar were in attendance. The Chairman welcomed, on behalf of the Board, the new member, Professor S. F. Milchell, the successor to Professor Greene as President of the Royal Irish Academy. Dr. Leydon had informed the Director that he wished Es terminate his membership of the Board. The Chairman paid tribute ts him and the contribution which he had made to the Gallery. The Director was instructed to write to Dr. Leydon ts thank him for his Service. Received from: Sir Alfred Beil Professor Drew Mr. C. Farrell Dr. T. Henry 2. Minules. 3 Matters Arising The minutes of the previses meeting having been circulated were laken as read and were signed. (a) The Directors report on progress on re-roofing of part of the Tallery was noled. () A report was given by the Director on the question of payment for the prescoes now in the Gallery for viewing by the Board. Since the last Board meeting, he had been advised by the Inveslment Bank that due is the deterisration of the value of Sterling, delay in payment of the entire figure could lead is a substantial loss. The Director again negotiated with the Beller, and succeeded in settling on a new figure of 907,000 Surss francs present sterling value £182,000) as compared with the original 939,750 Swiss francs, Settlement of complete account to be made on delivery on the 18th March, 1976. The members of the Board were notified accordingly by circular, and agreed in writing to the new arrangement. Regarding a suitable place in the Ballery for showing the frescoes to advantage, the Director said he had consulted the chief archilect of the Board of Works as to the possibility of the reconstruction of Room 1H to show our early pictures as well as the frescoes. This project would involve an expenditure of about $15,000, and the amount available is the Board of Works for work in the sallery for the year is only £5,000. C I 1 M M16 5 4. 3 conled) Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman Offers for - Purchase The matter was put ts the Board for discussion and it was unanimously agreed that the balance of $10,000 be met out of the Shaw Fund. Proposed by Lord O’Neill seconded by Mr. McccGomgal. The re-election of Mr. E.H. McGuire as Chairman and Mr. T. de Vere White as Vice-Chairman was proposed by Lord Moyne, seconded by Mr. Mac Gomgal, and passed unanimously. (a) The Board unanimously confirmed the purchase of 31 portraits from Malahide Castle for £7,000. Proposed by Mr. de Vere While seconded by Mr. Philipson. It was also agreed unanimously that the portraits be offered is Malahide Castle under the following conditions:- That the National Gallery of Ireland should lend a collection of Irish portraits for exhibition in Malahide Castle. In general the exhibition will aim to feature Irish history during the past five centuries. The Loan will be made is the Dublim Tourest Board who will be responsible for the maintenance of the Castle, its security, its almospheric conditions its 5 (conld.) suitable purnishing with perisd furniture and other such objects and its surveillance by suitable attendants. It is to be one of the conditions of the loan that the Director of the National Sallery of Ireland will be a member of the organising committee, that he be satisfied by the Dublin Tourist Boards proposals for the discharge of their responsibilities and that the care and maintenance of the pictures, their banging, display and handling shall be in the control of the staff of the Ballery. It is also ts be understood that as in the case of all such loans, pictures may be with drawn at any time on the instructions of the Board of Governors and Guardians (b) The Board instructed the Director to bid for three paintings at the Malahide auctions. They suggested £7,500 for the J.M. Wright and £1,500 each for the portracts of Sor Neil O’Neile and Lady O’Neile. (c) It was agreed unanimously to purchase 17 portraits of the Stewart and de la Per French families by Hugh Dauglas Hamillon offered by Mr. P. Power, Tramore fer £3400. C H K M o N S 2 1: 9 5 (could.) Offers on 6 £6 20an 7. Requests for Loans 8. Request for Lecture Thealre Request for Exhibition Proposed by Lerd Moyne seconded by Lord O’Neill The following loans were gratefully accepted:- (a) From Michael Nicholson E39.:- () The Earl Bishop of Derry by Pompeo Baltoni () Landscape by George Barret 6) From Mrs. C. M. Briscoe: Four Views of Dublin by William Sadler. Loans were approved as fellows:- (a) Watercolour of Quaker School Ballitore, by W. Young Es Newbridge County Library. 6) A group of sea paintings to Dun Laoghaire Summer Testival. Permission was given for use of Lecture Theatre ks the following:- An Jaisce, to hold Annual General meeting on Thursday, 6th May 1976. The fellowing was exhibilion Sanctioned 10. Requests for Concerts 11. Requests for Receptions 12. Requests from Director B. Shaw Lund. The Irish Exhibition of Living Art in the National Ballery, in Aulumn 1976. The Board approved Concerts as follows:- (a) R.T.E. to televise a Concerl on 9th and 10th June 1976. (B) Stalian Institute Concert on 3rd May. H 1976 Permission was granted pr K receptions io the following: (a) The City Manager for lour and M dinner for 1976 Plenary Session of E.E.C. and the visit of the M Mayors and Burgomasters of nine C.E.C. Capitals. A) North Dublin Growers Lld., for tour and wine reception On 26th April, 1976. The Board approved the following requests by the Director: (a) To represent Tallery on the Sir Alfred Beil Toundation () To make official representations to engage a photographer for the Gallery. Amount of £13, 237 in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 14 Lane Tund 9th April, 1976 noted Amount of ₤2,840 in leiquaity account at Investment Bank on 9th April, 1976 noted. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board Meeting will lake place on Friday, 11th June, 1976 at 3.00 p. m. - Edward Am Sore 11th June 1976. 1. Apologies pr Hon-Attendance 2 Minules 3. Matters - Arising 11th June 1976 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were: Mr. C.A. McGuire, Chairman Mr. S. de Vere While, Vice-Chairman Sir Alfred Beit, Bart. Mrs. Muriel Brandl, R.H.A.. Mr. C. Farrell Mr. W. D. Finlay Propssor G. T. Mitchell The Lord Moyne Mr. Maurice MacGonigal Ld. P.RH.R.) The Lord O’Neill Mr. Serge Philipson Mr. Palrick Scott The Director and Registrar were in attendance. A letter was read from Dr. Leydon expressing his thanks to the Board for their good wishes on his retirement. Mr. S.S. Gilbert received from: Mr. John Kelly. The minutes of the previous meeting having been circulated were laken as read and were signed. (a) Inilial plans drawn up by the Board of Works for necessary alterations for installation of the frescoes were shown to the Board. arrangements already made for slight revision by the archilect. 4 4 2 M M6 O a R I H. 8 Offers on Lean. Offers as Dift (B) The Director reported the purchase by the Gallery at the Malahide Castle auction of double portrall of Lady Catherine and Lady Charlotte Talbot, by John Michael Wright, the Elder, at 19,500, of which $1,300 was subscribed by the Tourist Board A report was given by the Director on the acquisition by the Lourest Board of furnthire, elc. essential to complement the pictures in order bs relain the present style of the Castle. Lord ONeill complimented the Director on his successful efforts in these negotiations. (C) The proposed Exhibition of American Drawings to commence on 7t September 1976. (d) A report on pictures on the market was noted. The following were accepled on loan:- 3 Pertraits of the family at Malahide, offered by The Howr. Rose Talbot. The Board accepted with grateful thanks the following:- A collection of books from the Art Library of Mr. Justice Murnaghan, offered by Mrs. Alice Murnaghan. 7 8: 9. 6. Requests for Leans Chester Ceatly Collection Taylor Art Compelition Requests for Receptions. Sanction was given for the fellowing loans: (a) To The Lonure, for portrait of Adolphe marlet by Suslave bourbel, from 1st October, 1977 to end of March 1978. (B) To Mrs. Elizabeth Blackley, Termsy, for two drawings of St. Brendan by Wilhemina seddes and Michael Healy, for an exhibition in Christ Church, Termoy, July 3rd - 5th 1976 (C) To the Educational Officer, Castlebar, for 20 partrails for Westport in July, 1976. (d) To Dallas Museum of Fine Arts for 100 watercolours and drawings in October /November 1976. The Board expressed its willingness to accept the Government suggestion that the Ballery lake over the Chester Beatty Loan bollection from the State. Mrs. Muriel Brandl was appointed Gallery representative for the Taylor Art pompetition. Permission was granted for the following:- (a) To Board Taille for a lour and dinner for North- American Your Operators. 4 L M 1 0 8 10. Request for Doncert 11. phow Sund 14. Lone Sund 1 O) To Minister for Transport and Power fou reception on 16th Seplember, 1976, for 6th World assembly of Aircraff Owner and Pilot Association. (C) To Ninternational Ireland Lld., for a reception on June 17th, 1976 before 6 p.M. in afternoon. The following request was granted:- To German Cultural Institute for a Concerl on 19th October, 1976, by Kreuzberg String Quartel. (0) Amount in liquidity account of 23, 351 at Investment Bank on 11th June, 1976 noted. b) Report on present position of Shaw Fund noted. (C) The Director oblained the approval of the Board for the expenditure of £2,000 for student restoration work in the Gallery from July tos September, 1976. (a) Amount of £8,587 in liquidily account at Investment Bank on 11th June, 1976 noled. A) Report on present position of Lane Fund noted. C) Arising oul of recent audit query and subsequent negotiations re 13. Other Businers capital of Lane Sund, the Board accepted the contents of letter from office of Complroller and Auditoer General of 26th May, determining the Capital value of Lane Sind at $34,000. Proposed by Mr. de Vere While seconded by Mr. Philipson. The Director informed the Board of the resignation of Miss Susan Janus, Assistant Restorer who leaves to get married in August The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board Meeting will take place on Friday, 9th July, 1976 at 3.00 p. M. Derumteron thit 9th July 1976. X 2 M M1 A 6 2 1.AlCCIESFOR NONEASEHDANCE S. Morey 165 3MALICRS ARSINC 9th July, 1976 A meeting of the Board of Governoks and Guardians was held this day. Present were.- Mx. T. de Vere-While, Vice- Chaikman Mrs. Ueukiel Brandt, R.H.A. Professon G. T. Mitchell The Load Moyne Mvs. Seage Philipson Mr. Patrick Scoll The Dixectox and Registeak in attendance. Received from: Mre. E.A. McCuike Sik Alfred Beit, Saet Mss. G. G. Butlek Mr. E. Takkell MR. W.D. Finlay Mx. Mr. MacEpnegal Load. ONeell The miutes of the previsus meeting having been cizculated were taken as read and were signed. (a) Letters were read from Dublin Expokation and The Irish Medical Association explession appreciation of the Galleky's akkangements for touks and Receptions. O.R.W. Revised plan for installation of (6) Prescoes to hand. It was decided that Mr. Scote. attend to fuxthex inmok Auggestions C The Dix eclok reposted that there were ns furtree developments on Malahide Onstle. (d) A seport was given by the Dixector an pictures ou market. H. OpCRS fox TSCHASt In the absence of a quosum, the following were Recommended for purchase:- (a) Forthait of Francis Mc Namaka By Augusturs John, offered by Nex. Robert Byng, London, for £41,000 I dreposed By Lord Moyne Seconded by Us. Philepson Pertaait of Senda Fremel By Hilda Roebects, (6) 1 offered by the Dawson Galleng, Dublin1 pr 1175 Rreposed by Mr. Scott. Seconded by Uls. Philipson Extension of loan of The Naturitiy by Lilbens 3. OfEER ON LOAN from the Aginances family was gratefully accepted. Lexmission was granted to the following:- 6 Reeues1s pok TUNCHIDNS (a) To Honeywell Infermation Pystencs (Ireland) for a Reception on 22nd November 1876. 16) To Dublin Toueisl Board for dinned and deception on the 27th September. Amount of ₤29, 238 in liquecety account T. SHan funs at Investment Bank on 9th July, 1976 noted 8. Sane ANND Amount of ₤8, 587 in liquedity account at Lnvestment Bank on 9th July, 1976 was noted. X 2 X H. DTHER BUSINESS The Dixectok paited out that the 8th Appil, 1977 would fall on Good Friday. It was decied therefore, to hold the meeting on the 15th April The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board meeting will lake place on Friday 8th October, 1976, at 3 P.m Stward Ar. Sune 8th October, 1976 1. Apologies por Non.Attendarce 2. Minutes 3. Matters Arising 8th October 1976 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were: Mr. E. A. McGuire, Chairman Sir Alfred Beil, Bart. Mrs. Muriel Brandt R.H.R. Mr. John Kelly, R. H.R. Professor S. J. Mitchell The Lord Moyne Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal, LL.A., P.R.H.R Mr. Serge Prilipson Mr. Pabrick Sott The Director and Registrar were in attendance. :- Received from Mr. T. de Vere White Professor Drew Mr. C. Tarrell Mr. W.S. Finlay Sr. T. Henry Lord O’Neill The minutes of the previous meeting having been circulated were laken as read and were signed. The Director said that the erection of the Trescoes was delayed depending on the taking over of Malahide Castle, arrange- ments for which were nearing completion. The Director reported that plans were complete for the holding of an X M M a X 7 2 4. Offers for Turchase Rxhibition of Berman Drawings in the Gallery in November. It was agreed to purchase the following: (a) Pertrail of Francis McNamara by Augustus John, offered by Ner. Robert Byng, London, er £4000. Proposed by Lord Moyne. seconded by Mr. Philipson. Recommended by previous meeting. Snanmous (b) Pertrait of Berda Fromel by Hilda Roberts, offered by The Sawson Gallery, Dublin, fer £175. Proposed by Mr. Scott. seconded by Mr. Philipson. Recommended by previous meeting. Unanimous. () Still Life with Citrons, a Knife and Pea-pods on a Stone Ledge, by Juan Fernandez (El Labrador), offered by Neville Orgel, London, per £10,000. Proposed by Sir Aered. Beit seconded by Mr. MacGonigal Unanimous. Orpheus with Harp, drawing by (a) James Barry, offered by Slanhope Shellow Pictures Lld. London, for £38.50 5. Offers as Bift 6. Offers on Loan Proposed by Mr. Mac Gonigal seconded by Mr. Philipson Unammous. Head of an Oriental by Robert Tox, A, offered by bynthia OConnor & 60. Ad. Dublin, for 4770. Proposed by Mr. MacGonigal seconded by Mrs. Grandl. Loord Moyne dissented. The Board accepted with thanks the following gifts:- (a) Working cartsons of the two light window of the Crucifixcion by Bire Hone, at Kingscourl offered by John H. While MR.SR.J. Dublin (B) Etching of John Redmond by John George Day 1854 - 1931) offered by Mrs. Kathleen Stamford Roche, Mrs. Dorothy Ethel Home Westby and Mr. E.P.J. Westby. (C) Portrail of a Woman by Sarah Purser, offered in honour of R.K. Liggis, 639. by The Friends of The National Collections of Ireland. (d) Boy with a Boal, Plastercast by Joseph Higgins, offered by Mrs. Maighread Murphy. The Board requested the Sirector is pursue the following offers on loan from L M Mo W X 2 Requests for Loans The Marquis of Hamilton and make his recommendation to the Board: () Portrail of Don Ballasar Carlos by Quan Carreno de Miranda. B) Cardinal Lorengo Pucci by Sebastian del Piembo. (3) Capt. How. John Hamilton, R.N. by Sir Joshua Reynolds. (4) Pertrait of an Ecclesiastic by Sir Anthony Van Syke. The fllowing loans were sanctioned: (a) Jeune Tenime by Alfred Stevens, C University of Michigan Musciam of Art for an Alfred Slevens Exhibition, from September 1977 ts February 1978. (b) Drawing of Promethens (St. Sebaslian) by James Barry, Es Auckland City Art Gallery, for an exhibition Fuseli and his Contemporaries from June 1977 ts February 1978. CC) An Exhibition of Natercolours ts Monaghan County Museum for a period in November December 1976. 6 La Montagne Sainte Vicloire by Dezanne Rs The Louire and Maseum of Medern Art, New York, for a Cezanne Exhibition from October 1977 ts July 1978. 8. Reguests pr Concerts J. Requests for Puniclions The Board gave permission for the following concerts: (a) To the Japanese Embassy t hold a Recital by a Japanese pianist, on 17th January, 1977. (b) To The German Cultural Institute is hold a Concert by The New Irish Chamber Orchestra and the Berman Institute Choir, on Sunday, 19th December, 1976 at 7 pm. followed by a reception. Approval was given for functions as Is follows:- M (a) To The Royal Hibernian Academy Mo is hold the Annual Exhibitions in the Gallery in Summer, 1977. A) To The National Library to hold three meetings in the Lecture Theatre in October/ November 1976 (C) To John D. Carroll Catering Ltd. to hold lecture - lunches for about 400 American visitors sw len occasions in 1977, and for the use of the Watercolour Room for the lunches. (d) To Bord Faille for reception for the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design on 18th September, 1977. O 2 2 10. Shaw Fund 11. Lane Jund (a) Amount of £43,899 in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 8th Occober, 1976 noted. 6) Report on present position on Shaw Fund noted. (a) Amount of ₤8329 in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 8th October 1976. noted. (b) Report on present position of Lane Fund noted. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next meeting will lake place on Fruday, 10th December, 1976. at 3.00 pm. Award Anc Suire 10th December 1976. 3. 1. Apologies for Non. Allendance L. Minules Matters Mrising 10th December 1976 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were:- Chairman, Mr. E. A. McGuire Mrs. T. de Vere While, Vice- Chairman, Sir Alfred Beit, Sarl. H. H.A. Mrs. Muriel Brandl Mr. C. Tarrell Mr. John Kelly, R.H.A. Mr. Maurice MacGonigal, L.S. P.R.H.A. Professor G. F. Mitchell The Lord Moyne Mr. Serge Philipson Mr. Patrick Scott. The Director and Registrar were in attendance. Received from:- Mr. H. D. Finlay Dr. F. Henry The Lord O’Neill The minutes of the previous meeting having been circulated were laken as read and were signed. (a) The revised plan for the installation of the frescoes as agreed by Office of Public Works and Mr. Palrick Scott was examined and approved. () The Director said that plans for X 2 4. Offers pr wichase Malahide Castle were still in motion. As soon as the proposed pertraits were transferred there, our Fortrait Ballery would then be in a position for alteration to suil arrangements for the Frescoes. He also explained the position in regard to Insurance and Government Indemnities which he was seeking to obtain. (C) () The Director reported the selection by Intervien Board comprised of the Chairman, the Vice- Chairman, Director and representative of the Department of Education, of Sergio Benedetti of Rome, to the post of Assistant (Restorer) vacant by the resignation of Susan Janus. (2) The Board was informed that a new post of Phobographer had been approved by the Minister for Finance and the necessary arrangencents for the appointment had already been initiated. Portrait of The How. Cearbhaill 0 Dalaigh by Edward McGuire, offered by The Dawson Ballery, for $2,325. The Board agreed is withdraw from above in favour of the Office of Public Works, who were interested in the purchase for Arus an Aachtaraine 7. 5. Offers as Gifl 6. Yors mc Dean Requests for Loans The following gifts were gracefully accepted by the Board:- (a) The Pines of home by J. J. Belmont, offered by Mrs. Elsie K. Belmont New York (b) Pertrail of Lady Pamela Fitzgerald and her Daughter by Mallary offered by Mrs. Pamela Selby Smith. The Board accepted with thanks the following loans:- (a) From The How. Cearbhaill OSalaigh - C) Harbour Scene by W. J. Leechs (2) Deposition by Evie Hone (3) Abstract by Eire Hone (H) Painling of a girl by Cotella Solomons (5) Baptism by Andrea Procaccini (b) 20 Painkings offered by Sir Alfred Beit, Bart., from January to April 1977. doans were sanctioned as fellows:- (a) To Royal Acadeny of Arts, of The Sick ball by Matthew J. Lawless, from March Es July 1977. A) To The Fine Arls Muscum, Bordeaux, M 2 Mo A 8 Request for Exhibilion 9. Requests por Concerls 10. Requests per Sunclions of 10 Irish paintings, and 6 English paintings, for an exhibition of Brilish and Irish pictures in May 1977. (C) To The Art Ballery Advisery Committee, Clonmel, of 42 hatercolours on a date to be decided. Approval was given is The Arts Council ks hold an exhibition in the Gallery of the paintings of Bissier, from 5th March Es 3rd April 1977. The Board agreed is the following requests for poncerls. (a) From The French Cultural Institute - () Concerl by Emer Buckley, harpsichord, on Tuesday 11th January, 1977. (2) Concert by Versnica McSwviney, on Monday, 21st March, 1977. From the Ireland/ U.S.S. R. Society (b) for a Concert by Geraldine O Grady and Charles Lynch on a date to be arranged at the end of January. Permission was granted for the following junctions:- (a) To the James Joyce Committee 11. Shaw Tund. 12. Sane Sand 13 Any other Businers tos hold a reception on Wednesday 15th June, 1977, at 6 p.m. 6) To the Royal Society of Antiquaries, ts use decture Thealre, in 1977, on January 27th, March 3rd May 5th, June 2nd, September 29th November 3rd and December 8th To Bord Faille to hold a meeting CC) and reception for the British Institute of Interior Sesign on Saturday 18th June, 1977. (d) To C.J.G.K.B. is hold a dinner on 27th April 1977. Amount of £59,841 in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 10th December, 1976 hoted. Amount of £10 264 in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 10th December, 1976 noted. Permission was given to the Director t bid at anction for a painting by Nicholas J. Crowley. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next meeting will lake place on Friday 11th Febrary, 1977 at 3 p m. (The fellowing meeting will lake place on Friday 15th April 1977 at M6 N X 3 p.m, as Good Friday is on the 8th April, 1977.) dward Am Tuire 11th February 1977. 1. Apologies por Non. Attendance. 2. Borrespondence Minutes 3 11th February 1977. A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Chairman Present were: Mr. E.A. McGuire Vice. Chairman Mr. T. de Vere White R. H.A. Mrs. Muriel Brandt Mr. S. Gilbert Butler Mr. James Culligan Mr. C. Farrell Dr. Trancoise Henry Mr. John Kelly, R.H.R. Mr. Waurice MacGonigal, LR.D. P.R.H.R. Professor G. T. Milchell The Lord Mayne Mr. Serge Philipson Mr. Patrick Scott. The Director and Registrar were in attendance. We N Received from:- Sir Alfred Beit, Bart Mr. W. S. Pinlay, S.C. Lord ONeill A letter was read informing the Board of the appointment of Mr. James Culligan and the re-appointment of Mr. Serge Philipson to the Board by the Minister for pducation. The minutes of the previous meeting having been circulated were taken as head and were signed. I R X 4 Matters Arising 5. Offer for Purchase (a) Installation of Trescoes B) Report on Malahide Castle The Director said that Malahide Castle was not quite ready is receive our artraits, and so the vacating of the Porbrait Sallery was held up. Mr. Farrell said that the Board of werrs could commence work on the structural alterations necessary for the installation of the Trescoes next week if the Gallery was ready. (c) The Director reported that a strike notice had been served on the Board of Works by its maintenance staff, which would mean that the Ballery would be without heat. The Chairman of the Board of Works had arranged for the provision of Superser heaters. The strike was subsequently averted, but the Chairman kindly agreed that the heaters were to be left in the Sallery in reserve. (d) It was reported that the advertisement for the post of pholsgrapher had been published and interviews would be arranged for the end of the month. () The Director said that the painting by Nicholas J. Crowley was sold for a much higher figure than the Board had allowed at last meeting. The board agreed unanimously ts purchase the following:- Portrail of a Gentleman and Bay in a Library by Robert Hunter offered by Roy Miles, London 6. Offers as Bift 7. Requests for ans 8. Requests for Functions for $1,800 Proposed by Mr. Philipson Seconded by Dr. Henry The following gift was gratefully accepted:- Five views of Dublin in pen and watercolour, by Flora Micchell, offered by Mrs. Jameson. The Board agreed bo the following request From The National Martime Museum for loan of View of Westminster Bridge by Samuel Scott, for exhibition of mayor oil paintings on the theme of London and the Thames, from July Es September, 1977. Permission was granted for functions as follows: (a) To D. U. Women Gradnales Association for Your and Dinner on Saturday, 23rd April, 1977. A) To The National Library of Ireland ts hold meetings on 24th February, 24th May and 22nd September 1977, in Lecture Theatre. Japan to hold () To Embassy of 9 10 Request for Concerls Directors Reports 11. Shaw Fund. a demonstration of suibokw by Japanese arlist on Wednesday, 23rd February, at 8 p.m. (d) To The Companions of Bordeaux is hold Dinner Ow 26th April 1977, Rogether with lalk on pictures for Bordeaux (2) To Beecham Research Lld. ts hold a meeting and reception for the Moust Carmel Hospital Clenic. Sanction was given for two Concerts on 27 April and 8th May being held by the Italian Pultural Institute. The Sirectors Annual Reports previously circulated, were unanimously adopled on the proposal of Mr. de Were While seconded by Mr. Philipson, and permission was given for the holding of a Press Conference to present them is the Press. (a) Mr. de Vere White in a report on his visits to meetings of the Committee of the Shaw Trust with society of Authors in London, said that he found everything very satisfactorily conducted. He confirmed that the engagement of a Solicitor was unnecessary and that the present arrangement 12. Lane Lund. of direct representation mel all the requirements of the Sallery. 6) Amount of ₤102, 596 in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 11th February, 1977 noted. Amount of ₤11, 653 in liquidity account at Investment Dank on 11th February, 1977 noted. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next meeting will lake place on Friday 15th April, 1977 at 3 p. m. dward Am Jnne 15th April, 1977. N A 2 X 1. Apologies pr Now-Attendance Minutes 2. 3. Malters Arising 15th April, 1977. A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were: Mr. E. A. McGuire, Chairman Mr. T. de Vere While, Vice-Chairman Sir Alfred Beit, Bart. Mr. James Culligan Mr. W. S. Finlay S.C. Mr. Maurice Mac Gonigal, LD., P.R.H.A. Propessor S. T. Milchell The Lord Moyne Mr. Serge Philipson Mr. Pabrick Scott. The Director and Registrar were in attendance. The Chairman, on behalf of the Board congratulated the Director on receiving the Ilalian Order of Meril, and Pof. Mitchell on being recepient of honours from N. W. I. Received from Mr. G. Gilbert Buller Mr. C. Farrell The Lord O’Neill Dr. Francorse Henry The minutes of the previous meeting having been circulated were laken as read and were signed. (a) Installation of Trescoes (6) Repart on Malahide Castle 5 4. Election of Chairman and Vice. Chairman offers for Purchase (C) The Director said that it was expected that Malahide Castle would shortly be in a position to receive the pictures from our Pertrait Sallery and so make way for work to commence on installation of the Trescoes. The Director reported that an interview had been held for a permanent post for pholographer. The slandard of entrants was high and the photographer at present doing the Ballery's pholography was recommended to the Separtment of Education and has been accepted. The sulgsing Chairman, Mr. E.A. McGuire, and Vice-Chairman Mr. J. de Vere While were re-elected unanimously on the proposal of Lord Moyne, seconded by Sir Alfred Beit. It was unanimously agreed to purchase the plloving:- a) Pertrait of Sir Robert Mayer by Derck Hill, offered by the artist for ₤300. Proposed by Mr. Philipson seconded by Lord Moyne 6) Two small paintings by Grace Henry and a Sketchbook by Paul Henry, offered by Mrs. Joyce Wood 0 R 1 9 1 6. offers as Lequest 7. Offers as Dift per 120 Proposed by Mr. de Vere While seconded by Mr. Scott. (C) Landscape by Solomon Delane offered by Cynthia O’Conner & Co., per f. 500 Proposed by Sir Alfred Beit seconded by Mr. de Vere White The offer of Pertrait of Luke Gardiner by Francis Coles, offered by Ray Miles London, for $7,000 was declined The Board accepted with thanks the fellowing bequests:- a) Portrait of General Botel Trydell and a Miniature of John Trydell, from the Execulars and Trustees of Capt. Trydell. C) Homage to Trans Hals by John Kealing, R.H.H., from the Executrix of Una Bean ti Nuallain. The following gifts were gratefully accepted:- 1. (a) Phaelon, attributed ts Eustache Le Sucur. A) Double Portrail, attributed Es 17th century English School. (C) Self- Portrait, French Comantie School. The Beach at Malahide by bvre Hone. 8. Request por Loan C) Trees at Marlay by Evie Hone. ) Composition by Mainie Jellett. () Sketch for one of the decorative panels for Blasgow Exhibition by Mainie Jellett. The above seven pictures offered by Dr. Francase Henry with a proviso of loan to Dr. Henry whilse in Dullin. 2. Miniature of John O'Keeffe by Saniel O’Keeffe, painted in 1775 offered by Mrs. Frank J. Vickerman. Loans were sanctioned as follows:- (a) To The Liberties Testival, loan of our collection of Dublin views by Flora H. Mitchell, ts be exhibited in the premises of J. H. North & Company, Same St., Dublin during The Liberties Testival from May 13th Es 232d. (6) To Co. Leitrim Vocational Education Committee loan of 42 Watercolours from 22nd April, 1977, for approx. two weeks. (C) To Sligo Art Sallery loan of 42 watercolours from 25th May ts 8th June 1977. (d) To Tipperary County Council loan of 421 watercolours from 9th Junes (e) To The Irish Georgian Society A R X 9. Request for Exhibitions 10. Requests for Lecture Thealre 11. Request for Receptions (a) for Exhibition for Damer House in early summer. Permission was granted for the following:- To Irish Exhibition of Living Art to hold their annual exhibition in Room 14, from September 1st its September 30th 1977 A) Permission was refused ts: Demarco Sallery, Edinburgh Es hold Hagar Rum to the King of Brodgar Exhibilion in Room 14h in the month of August 1977. The Board agreed to the use of the declure Thealre as follows: a) To An Taisce ts hold A.G.M. on Thursday, 7th July at 8 p.m. (6) To the Irish Committee for the International Association of Art ts hold A.G.M. on 2nd May. sanction was given for the following receptions:- (a) To Bord Failte for reception for the Organisation for Moter Trades and Repairs on Monday, 20th June, at 19.00 hours. 12. Taylor Art Competition B. Shaw Lund () To Victor Gallanez Led., for a reception for Irish authors, on Tuesday, 14th June, At 6pm. (C) To The First National Bank of Chicago to hold a reception for Financial Executives, on Tuesday, 10th May. (d) To John D. Carroll is have access to Ballery for lunches on Sundays October 2nd and November 6th. (2) To Irish Frassland and Animal Production Association for reception on 6th Jane. A request from Society of Designers in Ireland for permission to hold Tashion show in the Gallery on the occasion of The J.C.S.J. D. Congress was declined. It was unanimously agreed that Mrs. Muriel Brandl act as judge for the Tayler Art Competition in the R.D.S. in 1976. (a) Amount of [128, 256 in liquidity account at Investment bank on 15th April, 1977 noted. t Report on current position of fund noted. C) The figure of £1,250 quoted by the Investment Dank for preparation of accounts for audit of shaw and Line Fund was passed unanemously A R S X 14. Lane Fand. for payment, and it was agreed that the annual fee in future would be shaw Fund $1,000 and Lane Fund p250. Proposed by Mr. de Vere While Seconded by Sir Alfred Beil. Ca) Amount of £10, 211 in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 15th April 1977 noted. () Report on current position of fund noted. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board Meeting will lake place on Friday, 10th June, 1977 at 3 p. m. to. I. Trite - 10th June 1977. 1. HpOLOCIES PDR NOH HIHENDANCE 2. Mirutos 10th June, 1977 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Zuardians was held this day in the Mational Gallery of Ireland and later in Malahide castle, where the hanging of portraits had been carried out. Present were: Hlfred Peet, Bart. Sir Mes. Murel Brandt, R.L.A. M. Gilbert Butler Mr. James Pulligan Mr. W. D. Finlay, S.C. John Kelly R.H.A. Mo Waurce Mac Gowgal; Lh.D, P.R.H.A MC Seoge Philipson Mr. M. Palrick Scott. The Dixeclor was in attendance. On the proposal of Mr. Mac Gonigal, seconded by MRd Scokt, MR. W.D. Finlay was moved to the chack. Received trem MC. C.A. Mc Gueve Mr. T. de Veve White Professot Deew M C. Tarnell Dr. T. Henker. Professor S. Michell The Lord Meyne The Rosd OReill of the Maine The menutes of the previous meeting harling been circulated were taken as read and signed. O R 1 X 3. 1AHICRS ARISIOCC. HOffCRS p0k TURCHASE S. OCRS AS 61f7 16) (C) (d) (a) Installation of Teescoes. The Dixectok ptated that a vent drawing, had been made by M. Ralph Edwards following the Recommendation of Mr. Patrick Scott. This followed Uex. Scott's directions and the construction of the Reom interion would coumence at the beginneey of July. Report on Malahide lastle: The Dixeclok conducted the Board around the lisble, and the meeting has held in the Dening Room. Tuture plans of the use of the castle and 6 grounds were discussed. Resort on Staff. The Decectok explained certain difficulties which had aresen in the staffing of the Ast Reference dilracy and the consequent present showtage of Clerical assistants there Report on Liing Akl Exhibition: The Dixestok. read a letter from the Secretary of the Luing Ake Exhibition explaining that ane to shontage 8f funds, the LWing Axst Exhibition would not take place this year. The four paintings leaned by the Masguess of (l Hamipton were examined by the members of the Board present. It was unanimously agreed to purchase. The Tarsy Queen 3y Geodge Mardin ARHd, offened by Rebin Mr Cnkag, Esq, for £3,000 Proposed by Mr. Philipson Seconded by Mes. Beandt The following gifts were gratefully accepted. a) Porkart of Sean OTaolain by Edward McGuice, offered by a committee oeganised by Sean Malcahiy & lykil Dakset, S.T. 6. O/FERS ONLDAN 7. Aequest fol Lear 8. DECERS fOR ELHIBMION 9. ReQuESt fok CONCERIS 10. Leduts Jok RECEDLIONS 11. SHAN PAND (b) Thaee Dretches by Richard Caulfieed Depen, offered by Mes. Edward Lowles (widow of Langton Rouglas). The following lean was gratefully accepted from MRS. Latzl Hunt: Two Sculptuces by Ligiek Richiek for suxe new Tresco Room. LOANs were sanctioned as fllows.- (a) Lamentation Ovex The Dead Christ (b) Heis and Galatea To the Musee du Louore for an exhibition at Rome and Dusseldoaf from Novembek 1977 to March 1978. It was agreed to accept the loan (in conjunction with the Heim Fallery, London, and the Museums in Lwexpool and Bixmingham) of a collection of drawings from the Museum of the town of Angers for next Wrntex. The Board agreed to the request of the Irish LKS Council for pexmission to hold a concext. by the Ninnexs of last yeak's awards on D Wednesday, 6th July, 1974. Sanction was given for a Reception by the World Medical Council in the Callery on Monday, 5th September, 19717, pllowing guided tuks. (a, Amoune of k138,869 an liquidely account at the Lnbestmenc Bank of Ireland at this dale duly noted: 41 Repoxt on current position of fund noted. The Oixector to have a Rejont for the wext meeting in regand to the division of punds as bedween investment, income and Enterest laned- X 12. Lane Pund (C) Payment of L1, 192.-68 D ond Solicilons, Charles Russell & bo., in respect of legil and secoctarial services, and £12.00 to Mersks. Since & lo in respect of income lat-both accats for the past two years was approved. (a) Amoint 8f ₤14, 810 in liquidety account at the Inveatment Bank of Ireland at this date duly noted: 6) Repoxt on curnent position of fund noted. The meeting then concluded. N. B. The next Board Meeting will take place on Fkiday 8th Juli 47 at 3p.M.1 Edward Am Line 8th July, 1977 1. Andlogies for Jon-Allendance 2. Minutes Matters 3. Wrising 8th July 1977. A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were: Mr. B. A. McGuire, Chairman Mr. T. de Vere White Vice. Chairman Mrs. Muriel Brandl R.H.A. Mr. J. Culligan Mr. Maurice MacGonigal, LdD., P.R.H.A. Propessor G. F. Milchell The Lord Moyne Mr. Serge Philipson Mr. Patrick Scott. The Director and Registrar were in attendance. A vole of sympathy with his family was passed on the death of Mr. C. Farrell, a member of the board. Received from:- Sir Affred Beit Mr. W. Finlay Dr. T. Henry Mr. J. Kelly. the previous meeting having The minutes of been circulated were laken as read and were signed. (a) The Director reported that the Tallery was now ready for work to commence, in preparation for the installation of the Frescoes. However, Since originally istimaled, prices have increased, and the Cotal O S X ✓ 4. Withdrawal D Roans amount would now be £28,000. It was decided unanimously to ask the Board of Works to increase their original igure to B £2, 330 - and that the Shaw Fund provide a relative increase to 23- £18,670. Proposed by Mr. de Vere White Seconded by Lord O’Neill. (6) The Director said that the agreed Gallery pictures were now hanging in Malahide Castle and work was well under way with a view ts an early opening to the public of house and gardens. Arrangements may be made for a visit for Board members. (C) Plans were discussed for replacement for Frances Ruane Education Officer who resigns on the 15th July, 1977. (d) A letter was read from Tipperary County Council expressing thanks to the Board for the loan of watercolours for exhibition in Clonmel, which proved a great success. The report by the Director of the withdrawal by Mr. John Huston of loan of 7 Jack B. Yeals painkings was noted 6 5. Reguest for Doant bequests for Receptions 7. Request for Concerls 8. Request for Dxhibilion The Board declined loan of the following on grounds of rish of damage: To Wexford Testival Opera of Scenes from the Life of John the Baplist by Bartholomes do Giovanni, for October 1977. Permission was granted for receptions as follows:- (a) To Department of Justice for a Reception for the International Law Convention on Monday, 19th September. () To Thames & Hudson is hold a Reception to launch the book: The Irish World: The History and bultural Achievements of the Irish People, on Wednesday, 21st September. sanction was given for the following:- To German Cultural Institute for concerts on 11th 14th and 18th October. Permission was granted ts the Canadian Ambassador to hold exhibition of 44 paintings by Canadian Broup of Seven in the Ballery in May 1978. 8 2 11. 9. Shaw Tund 1 Jane Stnd 12. a) Amount of £143, 386 in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 8th July, 1977 noted. A) Report on division of funds between investments and receipts discussed and noted. (C) A subcommittee might be appointed once again to reconsider the fulure financial policy. (a) Amount of $14,010 in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 8th July, 1977 noted. O) Report on division of funds between investments and receipts noted. The proposal for small Thomas Moore plaster cast to be cast in brouze was approved. A discussion look place concerning the retiral of the Director in September 1978. It was agreed that the Director draw up a proposal for the upgrading of the Sirectors Salary. Her would circulate a memorandum is Board members and after its approval or meeting with the Taorseach would be sought in order. is oblain an increase in salary for the Director's post. A committee would also be set up ts consider the appointment of a new Director. The meeting then concluded. N. B. The next Board Meeting will take place on Friday, 14th October 1977 at 3p. M. Shward Am. Sune 14th October 1977 R 1 8 1. Hpol86IES POR NON-HHLENDANCE 2. MiuKeS 3. CORRESPONDENCE 14th October, 1977 A meeting of the Board of Governoks and Guardians was held this Play. Present were. Mrs. E. A. McGuise, Chaiman Ms. T. de Were White, Vice-Chaikman Sir Alfred Beit, Part. Mss. Mluouel Brandt, R.H.A. Mr. G. Kilbext Putlek Mr. James Culligan. Mrs. Mr. D. Finlay Ms. Golon Kelly, R.H.A. Mis. O9. Mr Cactany Ms. Wausice MacGonigal, Ld.D., J.R.S.A. Mr. Seage Philipson Mx. Palkick Scott The Dixectok and Registaak were in attendance The Chairman welcomed the new Chairman of the Commissionere of Public Works, Dix. 9. Mc Captny to the Board. Received frem Professon Den Lond Mayne Load Sheill Dr. Francoise Henky Professor G. T. Mitchell The minutes of the previous meeting having been axculated were taken as rread and were signed. (a) A letter was rread from Mrs. Parrell thanking the Board for its expression of sympathy on the death of her husband, Mids. C. Tarrell, a memberof the Beard. H. MARIERS ARISINE 5 BRS pe JuR CHASE it (d (D) A letter addressed to the Chairman from Mr. Bruce Aknold was read. In it he stated that he had failed through the Dexector to gain access to certain material and drawings by Okpen in the Galleky pertenent to a book Mc. Aknold is whiting The Disictor explained that his understanding of the setuation was that the Donok requested that the material in question was not to be made available to the public until the Knight of Glen had published it The Board decided that the Desector should contact the Knight of Glen for further dupmation. Installation of Preseses. Banction was given for £5, 223. 34, additional expenditure. Prsposed by Mrs. Philipson seconded by Six Alfred Beel. Passed unanmously A. segokt on Malahede Lastle was given by the Dexector. All aspects are progressing farsuvably and il is expected to be open to the General public in Spril next. At the moment it is Open i Opsups. (C The Dixector said that Miss Mamh OSullevan, selected as the new Education Officek, would lake up duty on Monday, 24th Opteber, 1977. It was decided inanimously to make the following purchases. (a) Self Portkail by St. George Have, offered by Gedolphen Calledy, pr 1950 Preposed by Ack. de Weve while Seconded byy Mrs. Braudt. 11 I 6 OffERS AS GipK 8R BAuES 7. SDueSts fok DANS The (6) Staliate landscape by, Caspark Gabkielle, puschased at auction for ₤1, 575, plus Bank dirlesest seince. Preposed by Mix. Philypson seconded by Mrs. Brande Pextrait of Evie Hone, and Portsait of Evie Sone (C) inr hex Btudin, both by Hilda Van Steckumn, offered by hex, for £2,800. Proposed by Ma-Miac Gousgal seconded by Proferson Kelly. The following were accepted with grateful thanks:- (a) In Memory of Beancone and Bouc caull by Jack B. 1 Hects, offered by John Huston Esq. (B) Pexteait of Justice James lkeed meredith By Sean O Sullivan, Offered by Mrs: & MRs.S.A. Masin Texkait of Arabella Persse gance by (C) Charles Latyens, offered by Mrs. R. H.T. Gahan. (d) Picheses, Sculptuses and vaxious objects dack lent by Ur. & Mds. John Hant its sue meuseum exhibition Reom, now bequeathed by the late John Denil. (In view of the above generous bequest, and previous kindnesses to the Gilleny, the Board decided to unite Mss. Hene to pen ittem fot lea at the end of next meeting on 9th Dicemliek). fllowing loans were sanctioned. (a) Tour bronzes attaibuted to Giovanni da Bologna, to The Psts Douncil of Great Brtain (b) Dlenrell Pentenaay Alehrations, 1875 by Charles Rusself, to The Hsts Council of Noxtickos Ireland, di May, 1948- 11. 12. 8 AedueS15 pos REEEPTIONS 9. ReDurstS feb LECLURE THEATRE 10. DINNER of 14E MONTH SDuest fek EKAIBILION SuB. Commissel RE NeW Direclok SAlAky & PeNSION Pesmission was granted to hold the following Receptions: (d) To the Institute of Professional Livil Sereausts on 10th Octobek, 1977. AAlready approved, now confixmed). To CERT for Reception and presentation of () Deplomas to Mational Tousist Guides, on Wetnesday, 26th Octobek. To The Instittile of Chartered Accountants in (C) Ireland, on the 20th September, 1978, from 8- 18p.m. The use of the Lecture Theathe was agreed as follows:- (a) To the Secrelasy of The Friends of Kilmainham, On Thursday, 24th November, 1978, at 8p.m. (6) To The National Library of Ireland Society, on 15th December, 1977, and 19th Januaky, 1978. The Board agreed to a request from John D. Cassoll latering for an extension to 11 p.m. for the "Dennek of the Month, the additional overtime payment to attendants involved to be miet by the latekeks. Pexmission was given to the Royal Hebesnean Ocademy to hola theik exhilition in the Gilleay an 1978. The following Sub-Committiee was appointed to draft letter of proposals for retizement pension for Dixectok, as well as salary for new Dixector:- Caskman Vce-Chaypman Ms. Finlay Mh. Mrs Lastky Professon Mitchell S 4 O X 13 SHHW FunD. 14 244e Jun 3 (a) Repose on financial position noted. (5) Oubstanding payment of ₤252 for restonation work approved. (C) Repost by Mr. de Were white on activities of Shaw Trust in London usted- (a) Finance, SubCommittee - Chaikman, Vice: Chaikman, Oixectok, and Mr. Finlay -appealed to reconsider financial policif (e) Account of ₤63 from Charles Russell approved for payment: Amount of £24,000 in Liquedity Account at 41 Snvostment Bank on 14th Octobex, 1977 noted (a) Amdunit A £6,100 an Lequedity Account At Tnvestment Bank on 14th Octoex, 1977. (b) Repoxt on present fnancial position noted: The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next meeting will take place on Friday, 9th December, 1977, al 3. P.Mm. Stward A Line 9th Decemnbea, 1977. 1. Apologies for Now.Attendance 2. Minutes 3. Matters Arising 40 9th December 19117 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were:- Mr. E. H. McGuire, Chairman Mr. T. de Vere While, Vice- Chairman Sir Alfred Beil, Barl. Mrs. Muriel Brandl, R.H.H. Mr. W. D. Tinlay, S.C. Mr. John Kelly, C.H.R. Professor J. T. Mitchell The Lord Moyne Mr. Serge Philipson Mr. Patrick Scott The Director and Registrar were in attendance. A vole of sympalling with his wife was passed on the death of Mr. Raymond McGrath, P.R.H.R. new member of the board, as President of the Royal Hibernian Academey in succession to Mr. Meisonigal recently petired. Received from Dr. Francoise Henry The Lord O’Neill Mr. J. McCartry. The minutes of the previous meeting having been circulated were laken as read and were signed. (a) Installation of Trescoes: Progress was reported. Scaffelding was now erected in readiness to lake the apse lops W X I now being cast. O) Malahide Castle: The Director said it was planned to open to the general public on the 1st April, and preparations are well under way to caler for Courists. Ab present it is being well attended by Diganised groups. () Slapt The Director reported on the new Education Officer, Miss Neamh O Sullivan, and said she was proving very satisfactory and appeared very promising. arising out of the appointment of the Education Officer, the Sirector said that the minister had questioned the piture of a parlicular male candidate to be appointed, and suggested that application be made for additional post on curatorial staff. The Board agreed to make such application, but such appointee to act as assistant to John Hulchenson. (d) Direclors Salary and pension: Replies from the Taorseach and minister for Finance to letters from the sub-committee were read, and it was agreed that the matter be pursued in the New Year with a request for the Taorseach to 5. for 4. Offer Purchase Offers as Lift 6. Offer on Loan on Exchange Basis (l) meet the sub-committee. A letter from the knight of Glin was read and the Board were satisfied to allow Bruce Arnold access to the Orpen material. The fllowing purchase at auction was approved unanimously:- Drawing by William Mulready acquired at Bagnelstown, for $186-50. Proposed by Mrs. Brandt seconded by Mr. Kelly. The Board gratefully accepted the following offers as gift:- (a) Pertrait of Patrick J. Little (drawing) by Sean O'Sullivan, offered by Miss Caitrisna and Miss Jona Macdeed. (8) Portrail of Lennox Robinson by A. Purlscher, offered by Dr. Michael Scott. (C 6 Sketches and 12 Letters relating to Vere. Toster Troup, offered by Mrs. Orpen Casey. (d) 39 Art Books presented by Miss Mary Swanzy. Request from Musce Carnavalet, Paris, for a loan of Les Echeirns de Paris, French School, 1568, and offer of Les Pelils Comediens by Watleau 1 X T. Requests for LSand 8 Requests for Receptions 5 on loan to this Ballery for a pretiminary peried of five years was approved. doans were sanctioned as follows:- (a) Portrail of James Joyce by Schelitcher, to Nalisnal Portrait Tallery, London, from 12th May to 17th September, 1978. (6) 20 French paintings to Crawford Municipal Gallery, Cork. (C 21 paintings from the Chester Beatly Collection to The Education bentre, Castlebar. (d) Handon drawings to The National Triest Archive for opening of Archive on 14th December: C) Beadstringers of Venice by John Singer Sargent is University of Notlingham, for an exhibition from February 20 Bs March 21st. Permission was granted to the following:- (a) The Institute of Taxation in Ireland. fer lour and reception on Friday 23nd June, 1978 (6) The Irish Foundation for Human Development, for lour and reception on 23rd August, 1978. 9. Request for Concerl Requests por 10 Lecture Thealre 11. Offer on Lean 12. Shaw Find. The German Institute was given permission to hold Concert on 25th January, 1978. The Board sanctioned the use of the Lecture Theatre as follows:- (a) To The Royal Society of Antiquaries to hold lectures on 26th January 2nd March 4th May, 1st June, 28th Sept 2nd November and 7 December 1978 A) To The Society of Designers in Ireland to hold their A.G.M. on Monday, 9th January, 1978 The following loan was accepted with thanks: Collection of paintings offered by Sir Alfred Beit, Bart., winter spring 1978 (a) Report on financial position noted. O) It was agreed by the Board that a current account be opened and cheques be available for direct payments by the Board out of Shaw Fund. The cheques will of course be signed by t membert of the Board, and the Director. (C) Amount of ₤192,079 in liquidity account on 9th December, 1977 neled. X 0 1 13. Jane Fund 1. Bift Doners 15. Fulure Purchases N.B. (a) Permission was granted for Gallery pholographer to travel b Brussels to learn X-Ray lechniques from Mr. Guido de Voorde in Institut Royale in Brussels. (a) Amount of ₤13,766 in liquidity account on 9th Secember, 1977 noted- (b) Report on financial position noted. A suggestion that in future gift donors during the year be inviled to Rea with the Board after their December meeting, was agreed. The Director reported on the possible purchase of a French painting in Agnews, London, and a Duccio in a private collection in Italy. The meeting then concluded to join Mrs. Aunt for lea. The next Board Meeting will lake place on Friday, 10th February 1978 at 3 p. M. Smard An Tune 10th February 1978 1 Porrespondence 2 Apologies for Now-Attendance 3. Minutes 10th February 1978 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were. Mr. E. H. McGuire, Chairman Vice. Chairman Mr. T. de Vere While Mrs. Mariel Brandt R.H.R. Professor John Carroll Mr. W.D. Finlay Dr. Trancoise Henry Mr. David Hone, P.R.H.A. R.H.A. Mr. John Kelly, Mr. J. McCarthy Mr. Sorge Philipson Mr. Patrick Scott. The Director and Registrar were in attendance. The Chairman welcomed the new members Professor John Carroll President, R.D.S., and Mr. David Hone President, R.H.A. A letter was read from Mrs. McGeath, in which she thanked the Board for its message of sympathy on her husbands death. Received from Sir Alfred Beil, Bart. Propessor Mitchell Lord O’Neill The minutes of the previvus meeting having been circulated were laken as read and were signed. 1 X 2 4. 5 Matters Cusingy Offers for urchase (a) Further progress on the installation of the Trescoes was reported. (6) The Director reported on the various attractions at Malahide Castle for tourests, and preparations for opening to the general public are well advanced (C) The Sirector said that the Secretary of the Department of Education would be having lunch in the Gallery with the Director on Monday next, and it was agreed by the meeting to await the reselt of that before resuming the question of Directors salary and pension When questioned on the matter the Director stated that he had finally decided to retire in September 1978. The Board agreed unanimously to purchase the following: - (a) Portrait of Caroline Scally, by James Steator, offered by Mrs. Georgina Scally, for £000. Proposed by Mr. Philipson seconded by Dr. Henry B) Portrait of a Young Woman, by William Watson, purcheased at auction, for ₤543. Proposed by Mr. de Vere While seconded by Dr. Henry 6. Offers as Gifl 7. Request for Coans 8 Request for Exhibition 9. Requests for Receptions The following were gratefully accepted as gifs? 3 Sketches relating to Vere Toster Groups offered by Mrs. Kit Orpen Casey. Leans were sanctioned on request as follows:- C) From P. & D. Colnaghi, London, fer loan of moses driving away the Shepherds by Cesari Sandine; Medors and Angelica attributed to Jacobo Wignali and Lot and his Daughters by Telice Ticherelli. (b) From Junior Chamber, Malahide, por loan of Malahide Strand and Hayfield, Malahide by Nathanel Sone. Approval was given for the holding of a Garslin Exhibition in the Gallery from 14th August ks 9th September 1978, fellowing the Exhibition in Bristol, proposed by Michael Canney Bristol on behalf of the Pristol Arts Council. Permission was granted for the following: (C) To Penguin Books Ltd. for reception on Friday, 24th February from 6 p.m. to 8 p. M. (6) To His Excellency the Sanish 8 10. Requests for Doncerls. 11. Requests for Leclure Theabre 12. Cover) Ambassador, for reception on th April 25 (C) To Irish Towrist Board pr a reception for the Royal College of Psychcaborists of Great Britain on 24th April. The fllowing concerls were sanctioned:- (a) Concerl requested by The Japanese Embassy on 20th March, 1978 A) Concert by R.T.C. Quartel, requested by R.T.E. Dn Tuesdays 23rd May, 19th September 26th September, and 24th October, 1978. () Concerl requested by The Stalian Cultural Institute sn 21st April, 1978. The use of the decture Theatre was granted as follows:- (a) To The Friends of Kilmainham on March 9th. A) To The Nalional Library of Ireland ts hold lectures on October 5th and November 23rd. (C) To The Friends of the National Collections of Ireland to hold H.E.M. on April 13t. 14. 12. Sirectors Anuall and Confidential Reports. 13 Stran Fund Lane Fund. The annual reports were discussed and noted. Permission was given for the holding of a press conference ts present the report. ( I Amount of £201,930 in Liquidity 6 Account at Investment Bank on 10th February 1978 noted. (b) Report on fnancial position noted. C Payment of Management Fees agreed. (a) Amounl of £15,595 in Liquidity Account at Investment bank on 10th February, 1978 noted. A) Report on financial position noted. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board Meeting will take place on Friday, 14th April, 1978 at 3 p.m. Shward Am Tune 14th April 1978 X 7 2 1. Apologies for Non. Attendance 2. Minules T. Matters drising 14th April 1978 A meeting of the board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were: Mr. E.A. McGuire, Chairman Mr. T. de Vere While Vice- Chairman Sir Alfred Beit, Barl. Mrs. Muriel Brandl, R. H.R. Propssor John Carroll Dr. Francoise Henry Mr. David Stone P.R.H.R. Mr. John Kelly R.H.R. Mr. J. McCarthiy The Lord O’Neill Mr. Serge Philipson Mr. Patrick Scott. The Sirector and Registrar were in attendance. Received from:- Mr. Culligan Mr. Finlay Professor Milchell Lord Moyne. The minutes of the previous meeting having been circulated were taken as read and were signed. (a) Installation of Trescoes- The Director reported that this was nearing completion and would be ready is open shortly. H. Election of Chairman o Vico. Chairman (4) Malahide Castle Report of the opening is the general public at the end of April noted Directors Salary and Pension (C) Having been advised initially of Departmental refusal to agree to request, it was decided to lake the matter up with the Minister fer Finance. (a) Report on Rubens painting The Director reported that negotiations with the Director of the York Gallery had resulted in the jacl that Lord Moynes Holy Famely will not be leaving our Tallery until the end of June. A) Report on loan ts Samer House The Board approved the loan of paintings for Damer House is lake place in the coming Summer instead of last summer as already approved. The Bulgoing Chairman, Mr. E. H. McGuire was unanimously re-elected. Proposed by Lord O’Neill seconded by Mr. de Vere White. The sulgoing Vice. Chairman, Mr. T. de Pere White was unanimously he-elected. 1 1 7 5. Offers for Purchase 6. Offers as Gift Requests for Pand. 8 Proposed by Mr. Philipson. seconded by Mrs. Brandt. It was agreed unanimously to make the following purchase:- The Incredulity of St. Thomas by Arazes de Ferrari 1606-1657), offered by St. Michael's Hospital, Dun Lasghaire, for $5,000. Proposed by Sir Alfred Beit, Bart. seconded by Dr. Henry. The following was gratefully accepted as gift: Collection of 350 art books, periodicals, elc. formerly the properly of the late Dermod O Guen, P.R.H.R. offered by Mrs. Brigid Ganly. Permission was given for the loans requested as follows: a) From The Brilish Council, for loan of Parody of the School of Athens by Sir Joshua Reynolds, from November 1979 ts January 1980. O) From Palais du Loure, for loan of Still Life with a Hare by Chardin, from January Es April, 1979. (C) From The Education Centre, Castlebar, for confirmation of loan of pictures from the Orreachlas Exhibition (already 10 11 9. 8. Request for Concerls 5 Request for Receptions Request for Lecture Thealre Taylor Art Compelition circulated to the Board), for April 1978. (a) From Wexford Arts Centre, for loan of a selection of pictures for the Opera Testeval, for October 1978. C) From Naas Community Council for loan of watercolours gor exhibition in the Girls Secondary school in Maas in may. (9) From the Department of Education for loan of the book Still, by Samuel Beckett, for an exhibition in Trinity College, Dublin, from 24h Co 29th April. Permission was confirmed ks hold Concerl by the Saint Germain des Pres- Bossuel Choral Sroup, on 11t April, requested by Alliance Francais, and already circulated to the Board. The Board sanctioned the holding of a Reception and conducted tour on Tuesday, 16th May, 1978, requested by The French Society of Ireland. A request from Dn Carsce ts hold their Annual General meeting, sn Thursday, 25th May, at 7. 45 p.m. was granted. Mrs. Muriel Brandt was appointed judge to represent the Board 1 X 1 12. Shaw Lund. 13. Lane Fund Other 14. Any Business at the Taylor Art Compelition in 1978. 6) Amount of £228, 823 in Liquidily Account at Investment Bank on 14th April, 1978, noted. (B) Report on financial position noted. (a) Amount of £17, 720 in Liquidity Account. at Investment Bant on 14th April 1978 noted. (b) Repert on ginancial position noted. The Director gave a brief summary of possible acquisitions in the near future. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board meeting will take place On Friday 9th June, 1978 at 3 p. m. Tward NSome C 9th June 1978 1. Apologies for Now- Attendance 2. Minutes 3 Matters Arising 9th June 1978 A meeting of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were: Mr. E.H. McGuire Chairman Mr. J. de Vere White, Vice- Chairman Sir Alfred Beil, Bart. Mrs. Muriel Brandt; R.H.R. Professor John Carroll Mr. D. D. Finlay Mr. John Kelly, R.H.R. Mr. J. McCarthy Propessor G. L. Milchell The Lord Moyne Mr. Serge Philipson The Director and Registrar were in attendance. Received from: Dr. S. Henry Mr. D. Hone Lord O’Neill Mr. P. Scolt The minules of the previous meeting having been circulated were taken as read and were signed. (a) The Director reported that the Tresco Room was now open to the public, and was receiving an excellent reception. The carpet, which has to be specially made, will be laid as soon as it is ready. X ✓ Professor Mitchell congratulated all concerned, for what he considered, an exceptional addition to the Gallery. O) The report on the opening to the public of Malahide Castle and its popularily with visitors was noted. The Director reported on a meeting (C he had with the Minister for Sinance re Direclors Salary and pension; and hoped that there would be some development before the next meeting He had since been advised to renew application for post of cataloquer. (d) It was noted that the loan of the Rabens painting to the Gallery was extended to the end of June. an offer for sale to the Gallery of () St. John the Paptist in the Desert by Buercino, on loan to the Gallery from Hugh Leggatt, London, was rejected. The Director reported that as a resull Mr. Leggall wished it ts be returned is him. (J) The Director sublined the position in regard bo the export licence from France for Agnews Clouel. He also related the course he had followed in regard is getting permission to take the Duccio sul of Ilaly. (9) A letter from Mr. Kenl Russell to the Director was read. He stated that 4 Offers for Purchase 2. in the course of research at T.C.D. he came across drafts of Tallery Board meeting of the nineleen twenties, which were being used for a book publication in the near fulure. The Board decided to make enquiries on the matter. Board agreed to make the The following purchases: 1. (a) Landscape in Cork by Nathaniel Grogan (B) members of the Borbally Family attributed to Philip Hussey. Offered by Richard Green, London pr $30,000. Proposed by Professor Mitchell (a) Seconded by Sir Alfrea Beit, Bart. Unanimous (B) Proposed by Mr. de Vere White seconded by Sir Alfred Beit, Bart. ( voles for, with 1 abstaining) (against. Lord Moyne, Prof. Mitchell Mr. Finlay) It was decided not to purchase the 5th Skelchbooks from Michael Salaman, E39. The Director was instructed to get pholographs of the drawings in question from the Courtauld Institute. X ✓ 5 Offers as Dift 6. Request for Leans (a) The following offers as gift were gratefully accepted: (a) Trederick May, Musician, Bronze bust, by Seamas Marphy, offered by The Woodtown Committee. O) Landscape by May Manning, bequest of Mrs. Emily Frances Nuttall. Lroans were sanctioned as follows:- To The Education bentres, Trim and Castlebar, of 30 menor Frish watercolours, may/ June. (Previously agreed is by circular letter and now confirmed). (b) To The Education Centres; Trim and Castlebar, loan of two exhibitions, concerning Samuel Lover and Ser Hughe Lane. (C) To L Arte del Settecents Bolognas, The Massacre of the Innocents by Crespe, for an exhibition to be held in the Nutumn. (d) To Co. Denegal Arts Committee, loan of pictures relating to Donegal, for exhibition to be held from 15th is 28th August. (2) To National Gallery, London, loan of Gentleman and two children by Moroni, for 7 Lequests fr Receptions 8. Requests for Concerts. exhibition from 1st November, 1978- 7th January, 1979. The Board approved receptions requested as follows:- (a) From Commission of the Curopean Communities ts use the Watercolour Room for lunch, on Saturday, 20th May. (Already circulated is the Board and sanction now confirmed). () From Cahill & Co. Rld., for permission to hold Press Reception on Tuesday, 13th June, 6s mark the publication of the reproduction of the paintings from Sir Algred Beils Collection. (2) From Institute for Industrial Research and Standards, for permission to hold a Reception in the Gallery, on Sunday, 20th August, at 8 p.m. for the delegates to the Conference of Buroanalysis. (d) From Mrs. Duff for permission to launch Irish Mascums Trust in the Gallery, on 14th September. Permission was granted to hold the following concerts in the Gallery: (a) To R.T.E. for Concerl on Tuesday. 16th January, 1979. 9. Shaw Fund 10. Lane Fund (6) To Gaeleagras na Seirbhise Poibli is hold Concert on Friday, 29th September. (C) To The Arls Council to hold Scholarship Concert, on Friday, 14th July. Financial position noted. (a) () Amount of $222, 618 in liquidily account at Investment Bank on 9th June, 1978 noted. (C Permission was granted for payment of fees of ₤189 to the Accountants, Smee Moore & Co. Ltd. (a) Financial position noted. 6) Amount of £17,461 in liquidity account at Inveslment Bank on 9th June, 1978, noted. (C) The Investment Bank fees for the year were approved as follows:- Lane Fund £111. 39 Shaw Sund £727.01 Proposed by Mr. Philipson seconded by Mr. McCarthy N. B. The meeting then concluded. The next Board meeting will lake place on Friday 14th July, 1978, al 3 p.m. Mt an 1 14th July 1978. X 1 1. Apologies for Non- Attendance. 2. Minutes 3. Makers Arising 4th July 1978 Ameeking. of the Board of Governors and Guardians was held this day. Present were: Mr. I. de Vere While, Nice-Chairman Mrs. Muriel Grandl, R.H.A. Mr. David Honer, P.R.H.H. Mr. John Kelly, R.H.R. Professor S. T. Mitchell The Lord Moyne The Lord O’Neill Mr. Serge Philipson The Director and Registrar were in attendance. Received from: Mr. E. H. McGuire Sir Alfred Beit, Bart. Professor John Carroll Mr. W. D. Finlay Dr. T. Henry Mr. J. McCarkiny Mr. P. Scolt. The minutes of the previsus meeting having been circulated were taken as read and were signed. (a) Installation of Trescoes: The Director said that it was expected that the carpel would be laid about the end of July. (b) Director's Salary and Pension: The Director reported on an interview arranged in the Department of the Public Service and that he had received a promise that a decision on this would be ready for inclusion in draft advertisement for Sirectors post for October meeting. (C) The Director gave a report on pictures currently on the markel. (d) Report on Slaff C Pholographer: The Sirector informed the meeting that the photsgrapher, Peter Harding, had given notice, t lake up a post with R.T.E. Since Michael Olohan had been judged second at the original Interview Board, the Director had ascertained from the Department of Education that it would be in order is appoint him, with the approval of the Board. The meeting agreed to this appointment. (2) The Director informed the Board that an attendant, Albert Murphy, had requested payment from the R.H.A. for overtime for 6 attendants who were on duty in the Ballery for the opening of the R.H.H. Exhibition. All accounts are deall with by the Ballery Accounts Section, all overtime paid and where applicable, recouped. In this case Mr. Murphy, presumably as Chairman of the Attendants Association, claimed the money direct, without reference ko any relevant Ballery officer. Following a discussion and undnemous expression of displeasure, it was decided that Mr. Murphy be asked, on his return from his present period of sick leave, 7 4: offers for Purchase 5. Offers as Bequest. pr a written explanation and a quarantee that this would never happen again. It was also suggested that Mr. Murphy be advised that it might be wise for him is terminate his chairmanship of his association, as his temperament does not appear to be able is stand up to pressures. () The following offer for sale was refused: C) Portrait of His Father by W. J. Leech and (I1) Pertrait of His Sister by W. J. Leech Offered by Alan Denson. B39. for $3000 (b) In the absence of a quorum it was recommended to the next meeting that the fllowing be purchased. However, Professor Carroll had offered his approval prior ts the meeting, so that a majortly of the Board was in favour:- Woodland Scene by John Butts Offered by Anthony Collins for $1200. Proposed by Lord O’Neill seconded by Mr. Philipson The following was gratefully accepted: Portrail of a Man by a late 17th or early 18th century Dutch painter. Sequeathed is the Ballery by Miss Ivy Peele, Wellington. 6. Offers as Bift 7. Regiest or Lean. 8. Requests for Concerts. The Board accepted with thanks Library of Art Books at present in W.C.D. Offered by Dr. Trancoise Henry to the Gallery with the condition that they be lent indefinitely is U.C.D. for the use of the students of the Department of Art History. Should they at any time be removed and become anavaitable to Art History Students, this Ballery would recall them and place them in sur are reference Library. The fllowing loan was agreed:- To the National Maseam, loan of the Blind Piper by J. P. Haverty, for an Exhibition of Tipes during July, Hugust and September, 1978. Permission was granted for use of the sallery as follows:- (a) To Bord Faille is hold a Concert and Dinner for European Commanity 11h Youth Orchestra on Monday, Hugust 1 6) To R.T.E. lo hold a Concerl on Tuesday, 20th February, 1979. (C) To Wexford Opera Testival to hold a Concert for their Friends on 27th September, 1978. d) To the Royal Danish Embassy to hold a Concert in the Gallery On 6th October. 9. Requests for Receptions 10. Shaw Jund. 11 Lane Fund. 12 Kny Other Dusinesd. Approval was given for the fellowing: (a) To North Dublin Rolary Clut for a lour of the Ballery and dinner on Thursday September 28th, 1978 O) To Irish Hardware associates for a Reception on Monday, 4th July, 1979. (9) To Joseph Downes & Son for a reception in the Gallery on 30th Hugust, pllowing the unveiling of a statue by Jerome Conor in Merrion Square. (a) Amount of ₤248, 712 in liquidity account at Investment Bank on 14th July, 1978 noted. (b) Report on financial position noted. (a) Amount of £21, 515 in liquidity account at Lnvestment Bank on 14th July, 1978 noted. (b) Report on financial position noted. Lord O’Neill raised the question of decorating the boardroom and repairing the furniture. The Director underlook ts lake the matter up with the Board of Werks. The meeting then concluded. N.B. The next Board meeting will take place on Friday, 13th October, 1978 al 3 p.m. Tieretitim 13th October 1978 appoved 2 Apnt 1967 NATIONAL GALLERY OF IRELAND Second Report of Chairman and Director on Policy in regard to lending works of art. 1. Under Policy the following clauses will be added: (a) Important pictures of the Gallery should only be lent under exceptional circumstances. (b) Paintings on panel dated prior to 1800 should never be lent. 3. All loans should be sanctioned by the Board: Following the meeting of the Board of Governors and 30 Guardians of 3rd February, the Director approached the Attorney-General and received a reply from which the following is an extract: "If the Board has made bye-laws under section 5(2) of the 1928 Act prescribing conditions in relation to insurance of pictures lent by them under that Act, I think that, in view of the collective construction provisions of section 2(2) of the 1963 Act, those conditions should be satisfied in relation to any lending under section 1 of the 1963 Act. If the Board has not made such bye-laws it could make them that now, but even without doing so, if it considers 67 to require insurance it is reasonably necessar then the borrowing authority in the cases mentioned, pre¬ it is entitled to insist on such insurance as a requisite to its agreement to lend the pictures. I would go further, and say that, in such circumstances, it would be incumbent on the Board, having regard to the trusts on which it holds the works of art under its care, to ensure the same care and precautions are taken when it lends pictures to others as would be considered reasonably necessary and proper when it borrows pictures from other galleries. If the appropriate Government authority responsible for borrowing a work gives to the Board an unqualified undertaking to recoup to the Board the value of any work lost or of the depreciation in value of any work damaged, with acceptable provisions for assessment by an independent assessor of such value in case of dispute, it may be that the Board would feel justified in accepting such undertaking as being of equal value to insurance with a That is a matter for decision commercial company. by the Board if it should arise. A short answer to the query put in paragraph 3 of Mr. White's letter would be that the Board is entitled in law to lend pictures to the bodies, or institutions named when no insurence policy is effected on them. This would have to be qualified by adding that if the Board, in their judgment, feel, as is stated in Mr. White's letter, that they should insist on separate insurance being effected, they should so insist. They have a discretion and should use it as trustees. 14. 2. 4. On 14th March the Director wrote to the Secretary of the Department of Finance;the following is an extract from his letter:¬ "Accordingly I applied on their behalf to the Attorney-General for a ruling on the matter. The Attorney-General considers that we should insist on insurance being taken out in the aforementioned cases. However the Attorney-General suggests that if the appropriate Government authority responsible for borrowing a work gives to the Board an unqualified undertaking to recoup to the Board the value of any work lost or of the depreciation in value of any work damaged, with acceptable provisions for assessment by an independent assessor of such value in case of dispute, it may be that the Board would feel justified in accepting such undertaking as being of equal value to insurance with a commercial company. That is a matter for decision by the Board if it should arise. I shall be most grateful if you will advise me if you would be prepared to give an indemnity of this kind to the Board to cover the works of art lent from the Gallery for display in the premises referred to. The Board will meet on the 7th April to give further consideration to the matter and a reply from you before that date would be greatly appreciated." 5. The following reply has been received from the Secretary of the Department of Finance:¬ "A decision has not yet been taken but the Board can regard it as likely that the indemnity in question would be given.