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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 25 Jul 1956

Vol. 159 No. 10

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Exports and Imports of Works of Art.

asked the Taoiseach if he will state the total value of works of art exported in the years 1953, 1954 and 1955.

I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.

Following is the statement:—

DOMESTIC EXPORTS OF WORKS OF ART IN EACH YEAR 1953, 1954 AND 1955.

Description

Value

1953

1954

1955

£

£

£

Works of art and articles for collections:

Curios and antiques

80,655

77,043

64,230

Pictures and drawings executed by hand

66,100

31,035

360,038

Other

5,628

10,672

5,233

Total

152,383

118,750

429,501

asked the Taoiseach if he will state the total value of works of art imported in the years 1953, 1954 and 1955.

I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.

Following is the statement:—

IMPORTS OF WORKS OF ART IN EACH YEAR 1953, 1954 AND 1955.

Description

Value

1953

1954

1955

£

£

£

Works of art and articles for collections:

Curios, antiques

19,623

24,760

28,926

Pictures and drawings executed by hand

15,969

23,803

20,948

Other

2,398

31,279

13,464

Total

37,990

79,842

63,338

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