Isabel G. McAllister, 32 Abingdon Villas, to Spielmann

RA Collection: Archive

Archive context

Showing item 213 of 251 in this group

Reference code

SP/8/207

Title

Isabel G. McAllister, 32 Abingdon Villas, to Spielmann

Date

30 Apr 1937

Level

File

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

Concerning the disposal of the bust, a copy of that of Gluck that Gilbert sent to a Parisian museum. The Duke of Portland is asking for photographs of Gilbert, Hollyer tells her that the plate of the "one with the hat" has been destroyed.

She thinks she was unwise to buy the bust of Gilbert's 'Mother' for £50, G. John says she should accept less than 750gs. for it. The Chantrey committee, consisting of Wheeler, Macmillan and "a bolshevist" resented the Chantrey buying deceased artists works and only offered £200.

She is pleased to see Sir Herbert Samuel receive high honour. Wishes her father were alive to see the Jews return to Palestine.