National Gallery Act 1856 (repealed 1. 9. 1992) (1856 c. 29)

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[F3] Ss. 1, 2 repealed by National Gallery and Tate Gallery Act 1954 (c. 65), Sch. 2

3 Pictures given to the nation to vest in the trustees and director. As to the disposal of such pictures as are bequeathed and not added to national collection.

All pictures and works of art which have already been or may hereafter be from time to time given or bequeathed to the public or to the nation, or given or bequeathed by words showing an intention that the gift or bequest should enure to or for the benefit of the public or the nation, shall (unless the donor or testator shall have made other provision for the care thereof) vest in and be under the care and ordering of the . . . trustees . . . of the National Gallery:

[F4] Words repealed by National Gallery and Tate Gallery Act 1954 (c. 65), Sch. 2