Colonel Mordaunt's Cock Match by Zoffany
Acquisition of painting by Johan Zoffany (1733-1810) circa 1784-6, oil on canvas.
Projects
The Three Graces by Antonio Canova
Our £3million grant helped secure Antonio Canova’s The Three Graces for the UK, saving one of Europe’s most celebrated sculptures for public enjoyment.
Holmwood House, Glasgow
Endowment for and repairs to Holmwood House, in Cathcart on the southern fringe of Glasgow, built in
Meyrick Ewer
Acquisition of silver-gilt ewer, hallmarked John S Hunt, London 1844-5, made for Sir Samuel Ruish Me
Hoxne Treasure
Acquisition of one of the largest treasure hoards ever to have been discovered from Roman Britain.
Anglo-Saxon Pennies from Aiskew
Acquisition of three extremely rare 8th century pennies found at Aiskew, near Bedale in North Yorksh
Tanks from the Budge Collection
Acquisition of two tanks.
Horse Frightened by a Lion by Stubbs
Acquisition of painting Horse Fightened by a Lion by George Stubbs.
Dyfi Estuary Saltings
Acquisition of 30 hectares of saltings along the River Dyfi, to be managed jointly with the RSPB.
Broughton House Kirkcudbright Endowment
Endowment to enable the National Trust for Scotland to take over Broughton House from the Hornel Tru