National Gallery Act 1856
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to extend the Powers of the Trustees and Director of the National Gallery, and to authorize the Sale of Works of Art belonging to the Public. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 19 & 20 Vict. c. 29 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 23 June 1856 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Museums and Galleries Act 1992 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The National Gallery Act 1856 (19 & 20 Vict. c. 29) of the United Kingdom Parliament related to the National Gallery[2] and Tate gallery[3] in London, England, with respect to the sale of works of art by the trustees.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ The citation of this act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896, section 1 and the first schedule. Due to the repeal of those provisions it is now authorised by section 19(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978.
- ^ "The National Gallery Archive – 1804–[2012]". Research Centre > Archive. National Gallery. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ "Acts of Parliament relating to the Tate.National Gallery Act, 1856 [2 copies]". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. The National Archives (United Kingdom). Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ "National Gallery Act 1856". legislation.gov.uk. Gov.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
