National Gallery Act 1856

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]

National Gallery Act 1856^[1]

Act of Parliament
Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Repealed by	Museums and Galleries Act 1992
Status: Repealed
Text of statute as originally enacted

References

1. 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.
2. "The National Gallery Archive – 1804–[2012]". Research Centre > Archive. National Gallery. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
3. "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.
4. "National Gallery Act 1856". legislation.gov.uk. Gov.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2020.