Portrait of Emma J. Albo de Bernales 1849 – 1932 Mother of Claude de Bernales Oil on canvas Signed ‘O’Donovan’ and dated 1930 90 x 70 cm Claude de Bernales was a mining magnate Of the early 20th century. He floated various Gold mines in London and development London Court and what is the Cottesloe Civic Centre as his home.