MS 920 16
Reference code
MS 920 16
Title
Hannen family archive: Papers of Lancelot (Gordon) Hannen
Level
Series
Date
1917 - c.1950
Extent & medium
1 volume and 1 file
Content description
Lancelot (Gordon) Hannen (1897-1964) was the only son of Lancelot (Lance) Hannen (1867-1942) and Delia Ellie Mary Dinnis (1872-1975). He was educated at Radley College and Cambridge University. He served in the British Army in France in World War I and was wounded at Arras. After the war, he joined his father at Christie's in 1920; succeeded his father as picture auctioneer in 1938 and became a partner and later Chairman of Christie’s. He married Joyce Clode. They had a son, Lancelot (Guy) Michael Hannen.
Gordon Hannen's papers comprise records and documents relating to his military service in World War I and World War II and relating to his work as auctioneer at Christie's
Gordon Hannen's papers comprise records and documents relating to his military service in World War I and World War II and relating to his work as auctioneer at Christie's
Arrangement
The family memorial album to Gordon was arranged by his family. An artificial arrangement has been imposed by the archivist on the additional papers
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