HC Deb 23 February 1945 vol 408 c1110W
Viscount Hinchingbrooke

asked the President of the Board of Trade what was the number of licences granted for the export to the U.S.A. in 1944 of pictures, drawings, sculpture and works of art more than 75 years old, respectively; and what were the values in each category.

Mr. Dalton

In 1944, 472 licences were issued for works of art irrespective of age, including paintings, drawings and sculptures, and 2,986 licences for other articles more than 75 years old. The value of exports to the United States of paintings in oil or water colours was £134,928 and of works of art, other than pictures, £8,874.

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