Mary Montagu Douglas Scott

Mary Montagu Douglas Scott

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Mary Montagu Douglas Scott, Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry, is a prominent figure in British aristocracy who played a crucial role in the return of an original oil sketch by Anthony van Dyck that was stolen from her family's estate in 1951. Her visit to a Harvard gallery in 1957 led to the discovery of the painting's whereabouts, ultimately prompting investigative efforts to resolve the theft.

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Mary Montagu Douglas Scott, the Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry, noticed the missing artwork in 1957.

maalivarguse 70 aastat kestnud mõistatus sai lahendatud
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-03-19
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Mary Montagu Douglas Scott discovered the theft of the portrait during a visit to Harvard University's galleries.

University scholar solves 70-year portrait theft mystery
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-19
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