The collection contains letters to Laurence from Augustus Daniel, Charles Aitken and Harold Isherwood Kay, and receipted bills from various London art dealers, including Arthur Tooth & Sons, Wildenstein & Co., and Barbizon House.
Harwood C. Laurence Papers
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- ReferenceGB 345 NGA44
- Dates of Creation1921-1938
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description1 folder
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Harwood C. Laurence (1869-1949), second son of Thomas Herbert Laurence and Victoria Agnes, née Cope, was a stockbroker and art collector, who lived in Hove, East Sussex. He was a member of the Walpole Society from 1920 to 1934. In 1949 he bequeathed several pictures to British museums and galleries through the National Art-Collections Fund. His collection of modern drawings and paintings was auctioned at Sotheby’s on 21 July 1949, lots 16-165.
Arrangement
The records have been arranged into 2 series:
1. Letters to Harwood C. Laurence
2. Receipted bills for works of art
Access Information
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Archivist's Note
Catalogued by Nicholas Smith, May 2019.
Conditions Governing Use
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Appraisal Information
All material has been retained.
Custodial History
The letters from Augustus Daniel formed part of Lot 3 at the Chiswick Auctions sale of autographs and memorabilia on 28 February 2019. Donated to the National Gallery Archive by Andy Moreton, April 2019.
Accruals
No accruals are expected.