The table below shows provenance texts as published on AIC's website in August 2024.
Provenance gaps of over a thousand years are not uncommon.
| Count | Provenance | |
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| Gift of James W. Alsdorf | 1 | Provenance;Given by James W. Alsdorf, Chicago, to the Art Institute, 1954. Title: Composition with Figures Date Created 1935–1983 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/82302/composition-with-figures |
| Gift of James W. and Marilynn Alsdorf | 9 | Provenance;James Alsdorf (died 1990) and Marilynn Alsdorf (born Bruder) (died 2019), Chicago, by 1962, given to the Art Institute, 1973. Title: Shell, Possibly an Arm Band, Incised with Profile Head Framed by Geometric Motifs (Fragment) Date Created 1000–1400 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/46140/shell-possibly-an-arm-band-incised-with-profile-head-framed-by-geometric-motifs-fragment Provenance;James Alsdorf (died 1990) and Marilynn Alsdorf (born Bruder) (died 2019), Chicago, by 1970, given to the Art Institute, 1970. Title: Ceremonial Grinding Table (Metate) in the Form of a Jaguar Date Created 800 CE–1500 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/35315/ceremonial-grinding-table-metate-in-the-form-of-a-jaguar Provenance;James Alsdorf (died 1990) and Marilynn Alsdorf (born Bruder) (died 2019), Chicago, by Dec. 1962 [permanent receipt in curatorial file], given to the Art Institute, 1962. Title: Seated Female Figure Holding a Vessel Date Created 100 CE–400 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/16045/seated-female-figure-holding-a-vessel Provenance;James Alsdorf (died 1990) and Marilynn Alsdorf (born Bruder) (died 2019), Chicago, by Dec. 1962 [permanent receipt in curatorial file], given to the Art Institute, 1962. Title: Standing Male Figure Holding a Plate Date Created 100 CE–400 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/16042/standing-male-figure-holding-a-plate Provenance;James Alsdorf (died 1990) and Marilynn Alsdorf (born Bruder) (died 2019), Chicago, given to the Art Institute, 1961. Title: Female Figurine Date Created 700 BCE–600 BCE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/87067/female-figurine Provenance;James Alsdorf (died 1990) and Marilynn Alsdorf (born Bruder) (died 2019), Chicago, by 1961, given to the Art Institute, 1961. Title: Figurine of a Warrior with Square Shield and Weapon Date Created 200 BCE–200 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/87063/figurine-of-a-warrior-with-square-shield-and-weapon Provenance;James Alsdorf (died 1990) and Marilynn Alsdorf (born Bruder) (died 2019), Chicago, by 1957, given to the Art Institute, 1957. Title: Birdstone Date Created 1500 BCE–1000 BCE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/5983/birdstone Provenance;James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn Alsdorf (1926–2019, born Bruder), Chicago, by 1957 [incoming receipt RX2178, Mar. 29, 1957, copy in curatorial object file], given to the Art Institute, 1957. Title: Blackware Vessel in the Form of a Feline Sitting on the Back of a Bird Date Created Made 180 BCE–500 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/96720/blackware-vessel-in-the-form-of-a-feline-sitting-on-the-back-of-a-bird Provenance;James Alsdorf (died 1990) and Marilynn Alsdorf (born Bruder) (died 2019), Chicago, by 1957, given to the Art Institute, 1957. Title: Offering Vessel in the Form of an Alpaca Date Created 1450–1532 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/5437/offering-vessel-in-the-form-of-an-alpaca |
| Gift of Marilynn B. Alsdorf | 50 | Provenance;Sylvia Lawford, Switzerland, by Dec. 20, 1972 [this and the following according to letters from Spink & Son, Dec. 20, 1972, and June 21, 1973, copies in curatorial object file], sold through Spink & Son, Zurich, May 27, 1975, to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL [according to invoice from Spink & Son, May 27, 1975, copy in curatorial object file], by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2019. Title: Four-Armed Sarasvati, Goddess of Learning, Seated in Lotus Position (Padmasana) Date Created 1201–1300 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/148364/four-armed-sarasvati-goddess-of-learning-seated-in-lotus-position-padmasana Provenance;James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, by 1990 [according to the collecting practices of the Alsdorfs], by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2019. Title: Bust of Buddha Date Created 201 CE–300 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/148383/bust-of-buddha Provenance;With Joseph Gelpey, Richmond, England, by Dec. 1, 1977 [this and the following according to letter from Joseph Gelpey, Dec. 1, 1977, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Dec. 1, 1977, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan to the Art Institute of Chicago, Mar. 24, 1999, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2019. Title: Bodhisattva Simhanada Lokeshvara Date Created 1001–1100 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/151113/bodhisattva-simhanada-lokeshvara Provenance;With Galerie Marco Polo, Paris, by June 2, 1979 [this and the following according to invoice from Galerie Marco Polo, June 2, 1979, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, June 2, 1979, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 22, 1983, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2008], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2014. Title: Eight-Armed Dancing God Ganesha Date Created 1601–1800 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/131742/eight-armed-dancing-god-ganesha Provenance;James W. Alsdorf (died 1990) and Marilynn (née Bruder) Alsdorf (died 2019), Winnetka, IL, by 1990 [Mr. Alsdorf acquired this object before his death, the object has been on long-term loan to the museum since 1997], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2014. Title: Bodhisattva Amoghapasha Lokeshvara Date Created 1401–1500 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/153537/bodhisattva-amoghapasha-lokeshvara Provenance;James W. Alsdorf (died 1990) and Marilynn (née Bruder) Alsdorf (died 2019), Winnetka, IL, by 1990 [Mr. Alsdorf acquired this object before his death, the object has been on long-term loan to the museum since 1997], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2014. Title: God Vishnu with Goddess Lakshmi and His Mount, Garuda, in Attendance Date Created 1001–1100 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/148368/god-vishnu-with-goddess-lakshmi-and-his-mount-garuda-in-attendance Provenance;Sold to Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., by Mr. Andy Rogers, San Fransisco, Ca., March 5, 1983, Loaned long-term to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., April 7, 1983, Returned to Mrs. James W. Alsdorf (née Marilynn Bruder), Chicago, Ill., by the Art Institute of Chicago, November, 2010, Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mrs. James W. Alsdorf (née Marilynn Bruder), Chicago, Ill., October 30, 2012. Title: Pen Case with Dragons and Foliate Design Date Created Made 1401–1600 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/131154/pen-case-with-dragons-and-foliate-design Provenance;Loaned long-term to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mrs. James W. Alsdorf (née Marilynn Bruder), Chicago, Ill., August 9, 1996, Returned to Mrs. James W. Alsdorf (née Marilynn Bruder), Chicago, Ill., by the Art Institute of Chicago, November, 2010, Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mrs. James W. Alsdorf (née Marilynn Bruder), Chicago, Ill., October 30, 2012. Title: Pillar Support of an Addorsed Female Bodhisattva and an Offering Goddess Date Created Made 1401–1500 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/144904/pillar-support-of-an-addorsed-female-bodhisattva-and-an-offering-goddess Provenance;Sold, Stolper Galleries, Munich, Germany, February 4, 1979, to James W. Alsdorf (died 1990) and Marilynn (née Bruder) Alsdorf (died 2019), Winnetka, IL [invoice in curatorial file], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2008. Title: Four-Armed Dancing God Ganesha with His Rat Mount Date Created 1501–1700 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/130706/four-armed-dancing-god-ganesha-with-his-rat-mount Provenance;Sold to Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., by Mr. Bruce Miller, Bruce Miller Antiquities, Kathmandu, Nepal, August 29, 1979, Loaned long-term to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mrs. James W. Alsdorf (née Marilynn Bruder), Chicago, Ill., March 5, 1999, Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mrs. James W. Alsdorf (née Marilynn Bruder), Chicago, Ill., March 9, 2006. Title: God Vishnu's Mount, Garuda, Standing with Hands in Gesture of Adoration (Anjalimudra) Date Created 1001–1100 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/151120/god-vishnu-s-mount-garuda-standing-with-hands-in-gesture-of-adoration-anjalimudra Provenance;Most likely sold to Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., by Spink and Son, London, United Kingdom, March 28, 1980, Loaned long-term to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mrs. James W. Alsdorf (née Marilynn Bruder), Chicago, Ill., June 18, 1997, Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mrs. James W. Alsdorf (née Marilynn Bruder), Chicago, Ill., December 30, 1998. Title: Buddhist Goddess Tara Date Created 1401–1500 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/152832/buddhist-goddess-tara Provenance;Sold to Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., by Joseph G. Gerena, New York, October 26, 1989, Loaned long-term to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mrs. James W. Alsdorf (née Marilynn Bruder), Chicago, Ill., September 17, 1997, Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mrs. James W. Alsdorf (née Marilynn Bruder), Chicago, Ill., January 12, 1997. Title: God Vishnu's Mount, Garuda, Kneeling with Hands in Gesture of Adoration (Anjalimudra) Date Created 1301–1400 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/148354/god-vishnu-s-mount-garuda-kneeling-with-hands-in-gesture-of-adoration-anjalimudra Provenance;James Ogden and Sons, Ltd, London, by June, 1974, sold to James Alsdorf, Winnetka, June 1974 [copy of letter and receipt in curatorial file], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Ring with Cameo Portrait of Girolamo Savonarola Date Created 1500–1550 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119970/ring-with-cameo-portrait-of-girolamo-savonarola Provenance;Thomas Howard (1585-1646), second Earl of Arundel, in Padua after 1640 [according to Gutman sale, 1969, p. 38], by descent to Henry Frederick Lord Maltravers [acc. to Christie’s, 1899, p. iv, for following chain of descent see Christie’s, 1899, pp i-v and title page], descended to son, sixth Duke of Norfolk, passed as property of divorce to Dutchess Lady Mary Mordaunt, 1700, d. 1705, bequeathed to surviving husband, Sir John Germain, remarried 1718, bequeathed to second wife, Lady Elizabeth Berkeley, d. 1769, bequeathed to great niece Lady Mary Beauclerk, 1762 as wedding gift (m. Lord Charles Spencer, brother of third Duke of Marlborough, presumably passed to George Spencer, fourth Duke of Marlborough (d. 1817) [see Story-Maskelyne, 1870, p. 79]), David Bromilow, Bitteswell Hall, Lutterworth, England, by 1875 [acc. to Christie’s, 1899, title page], bequeathed to daughter Mrs. Jary (Julia H. Mary) [sold London, Christie’s, June 1899, no. 477]. Henry Oppenheimer, b. Washington and later Frankfurt and then London (d. 1932) [sold London, Christie’s July 22-23,1936, no. 220]. Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1968, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, April 24, 1969, no. 73, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Hat Badge with a Cameo of a Laureate Head Date Created 1550–1600 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119969/hat-badge-with-a-cameo-of-a-laureate-head Provenance;Sold Sotheby’s, London, 23 March, 1971, lot 50 to James Alsdorf [copy of receipt in curatorial file], Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, from 1971, given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Double-Sided Crucifix Pendant Date Created 1550–1600 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119968/double-sided-crucifix-pendant Provenance;J. Schmidt [according to Gutman sale catalogue, p. 18]. Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1968, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, October 17, 1969, no. 38, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Figure of Saint Paul Date Created 1850–1900 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119967/figure-of-saint-paul Provenance;Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, by 1992, given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Double-Sided Pendant with Scenes from the Lives of Saint Francis and of Christ Date Created 1600–1700 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119965/double-sided-pendant-with-scenes-from-the-lives-of-saint-francis-and-of-christ Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1964, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, October 17, 196, no. 70, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant with Resurrection Date Created 1850–1900 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119964/pendant-with-resurrection Provenance;Katy Greenwood, London, by 1974, as 17th century, English [copy of invoice in curatorial file], sold to James W. Alsdorf, 8 June, 1974, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant Cross Date Created 1625–1675 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119962/pendant-cross Provenance;Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, before 1992, given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant with the Virgin Date Created 1650–1700 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119651/pendant-with-the-virgin Provenance;Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, by 1992, given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant Cross Date Created 1550–1600 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119959/pendant-cross Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1968, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, April 3, 1970, no. 44, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Double-Sided Pendant with Instruments of the Passion and Emblem of a Confraternity Date Created 1701–1799 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119902/double-sided-pendant-with-instruments-of-the-passion-and-emblem-of-a-confraternity Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1968, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, April 3, 1970, no. 62, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant Shaped as a Dove Date Created 1600–1699 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119901/pendant-shaped-as-a-dove Provenance;Eugen Gutmann, Berlin, by 1912 [see von Falke 1912, p. 11, no. 29]. Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, by 1992, given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Cameo of Venus and Cupid, Probably a Hat Badge Mounted as a Pendant Date Created 1500–1600 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119874/cameo-of-venus-and-cupid-probably-a-hat-badge-mounted-as-a-pendant Provenance;Alfred de Rothschild (died 1918), London [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 93]. Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1951, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, October 17, 1969, no. 97, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant Shaped as a Mermaid Date Created 1550–1650 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119663/pendant-shaped-as-a-mermaid Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1958 [according to Detroit, p. 142], his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, April 24, 1969, no. 125, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Casting Bottle Date Created 1850–1900 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119656/casting-bottle Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1962, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 24 April, 1969, no. 41 to James W. Alsdorf, Winnetka, Illinois [copy of invoice in curatorial file], Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Double-Sided Pendant with the Deposition and the Resurrection Date Created 1499–1599 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119859/double-sided-pendant-with-the-deposition-and-the-resurrection Provenance;J. Pierpont Morgan, New York (d. 1913) [sold, London, Christies, June 24, 1935, no. 217, according to Gutman Sale, p. 50]. Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1968, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, April 3, 1970, no. 89, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Portrait Miniature with Enameled Frame Date Created 1625–1675 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/120167/portrait-miniature-with-enameled-frame Provenance;Professor Luigi Grassi, Florence, later New York [sold, American Art Galleries, New York, January 20-22, 1927, no. 480]. Mrs. Henry Walters (Sarah Jones Pembroke Walters, died 1943), New York and Baltimore, her estate sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, November 30, December 1-4, 1943, no. 988]. Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1958, his sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, April 24, 1969, no. 42. E. Pinkus Antiques, Inc., New York, 1969, sold by Pinkus to James W. Alsdorf, Winnetka, Illinois, June, 1969 [copy of invoice in curatorial file], Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant with the Penitent Saint Jerome Date Created 1650–1700 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/120166/pendant-with-the-penitent-saint-jerome Provenance;Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, by 1992, given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant Cross Date Created 1600–1650 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119744/pendant-cross Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1968, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, October 17, 1969, no. 72, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant with the Holy Sacrament Date Created 1650–1700 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119740/pendant-with-the-holy-sacrament Provenance;Henry Oppenheimer, b. Washington and later Frankfurt and London (d. 1932) [sold, Christie’s, London, July 27-29, 1936, no. 60]. Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1962, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, October 17, 1969, no. 91, Marilynn B. Alsdorf [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant Shaped as a Dog Date Created 1575–1650 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119739/pendant-shaped-as-a-dog Provenance;Professor Luigi Grassi (d. 1937), Florence, later New York [sold, New York, American Art Association, January 20-22, 1927, no. 444]. Mrs. Henry Walters (Sarah Jones Pembroke Walters, died 1943), New York and Baltimore [sold, New York, Parke-Bernet, May 1-3, 1941, no. 1105]. Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1968, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, December 7, 1971, no. 44, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Double-Sided Pendant with the Presentation in the Temple and the Resurrection Date Created 1575–1625 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119738/double-sided-pendant-with-the-presentation-in-the-temple-and-the-resurrection Provenance;Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, by 1992, given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Plaque with Adoration of the Shepherds Date Created 1500–1540 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119737/plaque-with-adoration-of-the-shepherds Provenance;Henry George Charles Lascelles, the Sixth Earl of Harewood (d. 1947) [according to Gutman sale, p. 14]. Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1962, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, October 17, 1969, lot 26, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pomander Date Created 1625–1675 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119667/pomander Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 195, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, April 3, 1970, lot 68, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Brooch Shaped as a Bow Date Created 1600–1699 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119665/brooch-shaped-as-a-bow Provenance;Professor Luigi Grassi (d. 1937), Florence, later New York, by 1927 [sold, New York, American Art Galleries, January 20-22, 1927, no. 457]. Mrs. Henry Walters (Sarah Jones Pembroke Walters, died 1943) New York and Baltimore [sold, New York, Parke-Bernet, April 30, May 1-3, 1941, no. 1102]. Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1962, his sale, new York, Parke-Bernet, October 17, 1969, no. 107, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Eleven Links Mounted as a Necklace Date Created 1575–1625 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119575/eleven-links-mounted-as-a-necklace Provenance;Tomas Harris, O.B.E. (died 1964), London and later Majorca, Spain, his estate, sold, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 15 May, 1969, lot 203, to James W. Alsdorf, Winnetka, Illinois, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant with Figure of Justice Date Created 1850–1900 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119545/pendant-with-figure-of-justice Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1962, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, April 24, 1969, no. 12, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Double-Sided Pendant Reliquary Cross Date Created 1467–1499 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119339/double-sided-pendant-reliquary-cross Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1951, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, October 17, 1969, no. 88, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Baroque Pearl Mounted as a Cat Holding a Mouse Date Created 1600–1700 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119335/baroque-pearl-mounted-as-a-cat-holding-a-mouse Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1968, sold, New York, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, December 7, 1971, lot 21. Ed Wiener Jewelry, New York, by 1973, sold to Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf, Winnetka, Illinois, November 1973 [copy of invoice in curatorial file], Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Three Fasteners Date Created 1625–1675 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119334/three-fasteners Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1969, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, October 17, 1969, no. 114, Marilynn B.Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John the Evangelist Date Created 1575–1600 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119333/christ-on-the-cross-with-the-virgin-and-saint-john-the-evangelist Provenance;Frédéric Spitzer (1815-1890), Vienna and later Paris [sold, Paris, Mannheim and Chevallier, April 17-June 16, 1893, vol. 2, no. 1820]. Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1958, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, April 24, 1969, no. 96, Marilynn B.Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant Shaped as a Ship Date Created 1865–1895 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119274/pendant-shaped-as-a-ship Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1966 [sold, New York, Parke-Bernet, October 17, 1969, no. 82], Marilynn B.Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1991. Title: Pendant Shaped as a Dragon Date Created 1575–1600 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119270/pendant-shaped-as-a-dragon Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1962, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, April 24, 1969, no. 85, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant Shaped as a Horseman Date Created 1850–1900 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119269/pendant-shaped-as-a-horseman Provenance;Frédéric Spitzer (1815-1890), Vienna and Paris, [sold, Paris, Mannheim and Chevallier, April 17-June 16, 1893, no. 1817]. Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1964, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, April 24, 1969, no. 98, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Pendant with the Bust of a Woman Date Created 1550–1600 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119251/pendant-with-the-bust-of-a-woman Provenance;Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1962, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, April 24, 1969, no. 119, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1992. Title: Crown, Probably for a Statue of the Christ Child Date Created 1600–1650 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/119239/crown-probably-for-a-statue-of-the-christ-child Provenance;Baron Max von Goldschmidt-Rothschild (1843-1940), Frankfurt [sold, New York, Parke-Bernet, April 13-14, 1950, no. 98]. Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1962, his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, October 17, 1969, no. 84, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1991. Title: Pendant with an Armed Centaur Date Created 1801–1900 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/111815/pendant-with-an-armed-centaur Provenance;Henry Symonds (1821-1879), Birmingham, England [according to Gutman sale, p. 28]. Melvin Gutman, New York, by 1958 [according to Detroit Institute of Arts catalog, 1958, p. 147], his sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, October 17, 1969, no. 56, Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago [according to Wardropper 2000, p. 4], given to the Art Institute, 1991. Title: Two-Sided Pendant with Cameo showing Juno and Minerva Date Created 1801–1900 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/111813/two-sided-pendant-with-cameo-showing-juno-and-minerva Provenance;Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, by 1991, given to the Art Institute in 1991. Title: Pomander Date Created 1645–1655 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/111811/pomander |
| Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf | 11 | Provenance;Ernest Joresco, Chicago, before 1980 [according to copy of incoming shipping receipt, 22 December 1980, in curatorial file]. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf, Winnetka, Illinois, by 1980, given to the Art Institute, 1980. Title: Heraldic Lion Date Created 1445–1455 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/60743/heraldic-lion Provenance;Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf, Winnetka, Illinois, by 1975, given to the Art Institute, 1975. Title: Figure of a Retriever Date Created 1830–1870 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/49743/figure-of-a-retriever Provenance;Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf, Winnetka, Illinois, by 1970, given to the Art Institute, 1970. Title: Mythological Banquet Scene Date Created 1675–1685 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/35296/mythological-banquet-scene Provenance;Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf, Winnetka, Illinois, by 1970, given to the Art Institute, 1970. Title: Head of a Bishop Date Created 1495–1505 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/35294/head-of-a-bishop Provenance;Emilio Negro, Genoa [according to Folds McCullagh and Giles 1997]. Galerie Meissner, Zürich [according to Folds McCullagh and Giles 1997]. Given by Mr. and Mrs. James Alsdorf, Winnetka, Ill., to the Art Institute, 1968. Title: Angel Holding a Trumpet Date Created 1576–1579 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/30460/angel-holding-a-trumpet Provenance;Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf, Winnetka, Illinois, by 1963 [see Chicago 1963 exh. cat.], given to the Art Institute, 1968. Title: Cupid Carrying a Swan Date Created 1500–1600 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/30413/cupid-carrying-a-swan Provenance;Marlborough Fine Art Limited, London, by 1960 [London 1960]. Given by Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf, Chicago, to the Art Institute, 1965. Title: Los Caprichos: Se Repulen Date Created 1880–1890 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/24698/los-caprichos-se-repulen Provenance;Marlborough Fine Art Limited, London, by 1960 [London 1960]. Given by Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf, Chicago, to the Art Institute, 1965. Title: Self-Portrait Date Created 1878–1949 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/24695/self-portrait Provenance;Marlborough Fine Art Limited, London, by 1960 [London 1960]. Given by Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf, Chicago, to the Art Institute, 1965. Title: Self-Portrait (replica) Date Created 1886–1949 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/24693/self-portrait-replica Provenance;Mr. James Alsdorf (died 1990) and Mrs. Marilynn Alsdorf (died 2019), Chicago, Ill., by 1960 [published as Alsdorf collection in 1960, no. 143 (ill.)], given to the Art Institute, 1964. Title: Face Mask Date Created 1875–1925 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/22281/face-mask Provenance;Given by James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990), Chicago, to the AIC, 1959. Title: Still Life with Books, Bottle and Pitcher Date Created 1902–1925 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/11028/still-life-with-books-bottle-and-pitcher |
| Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf through The Antiquarian Society | 1 | Provenance;Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf, Winnetka, Illinois, by 1985 [lent to the exhibition Chicago 1985/1986], given to the Art Institute through the Antiquarian Society, 1985. Title: Two Plaques with Interlaced Chimeras Date Created 1200–1250 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/105054/two-plaques-with-interlaced-chimeras |
| Gift of The Antiquarian Society through the Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf Fund | 3 | Provenance;With Ark Antiques, New Haven, CT, by 1988, sold to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1989. Title: Pin Date Created c. 1930–1939 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/73720/pin Provenance;With Ark Antiques, New Haven, CT, by 1989, sold to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1989. Title: Bracelet Date Created c. 1921–1930 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/73717/bracelet Provenance;With Ark Antiques, New Haven, CT, by 1989, sold to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1989. Title: Necklace Date Created c. 1931–1950 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/73711/necklace |
| Gift of the Alsdorf Foundation | 1 | Provenance;Jeanette Brun (dealer), Zürich, by 1966 [copy of letter to James W. Alsdorf dated November 21, 1966 in curatorial file], sold to James W. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1966, given to the Art Institute, 2002. Title: Statue of Horus Date Created 305 BCE–30 BCE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/180206/statue-of-horus |
| Gift of the Alsdorf Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Antonow, Samuel P. Avery Fund, gift of Herbert Baker and Gwendolyn Miller, the Britt Family Collection, and Gaston T. de Havenon, Ada Turnbull Hertle Fund, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Hokin, Robert Stolper, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Weiss, through prior gift of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Wielgus | 1 | Provenance;Jeffrey Hammer and Deborah (Hammer) Stokes, Chicago, Ill., by 1985 [loan to AIC from May through October 1985 documented in curatorial file, published as collection of Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hammer in Robbins and Nooter, 1989, acquisition documentation in curatorial file], sold to the Art Institute, 1988. Title: Female Figure with Bowl Date Created 1875-1899 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/109470/female-figure-with-bowl |
| James W. and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection | 10 | Provenance;Loaned to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., September 22, 1983, Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., December 30, 1987. Title: Plaque of Vajrasattva Date Created 1601–1700 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/109465/plaque-of-vajrasattva Provenance;James W. (1913-1990) and Marilynn (1925-2019) Alsdorf, Winnetka, IL, given to the Art Institute of Chicago, December 30, 1985. Title: Bracelet Date Created 800 BCE–701 BCE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/110063/bracelet Provenance;Loaned to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., February 8, 1983, Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., December 31, 1985. Title: Hindu Manuscript Cover with Two Disciples and a Naga King and Queen Seated Before a Sage Date Created 1467–1533 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/104994/hindu-manuscript-cover-with-two-disciples-and-a-naga-king-and-queen-seated-before-a-sage Provenance;Loaned to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., February 8, 1983, Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., December 31, 1985. Title: Hindu Manuscript Cover with Ganesha, Brahma, Shiva and Parvati, Vishnu, and Karttikeya Date Created 1467–1533 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/104993/hindu-manuscript-cover-with-ganesha-brahma-shiva-and-parvati-vishnu-and-karttikeya Provenance;Most likely sold to Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., by Marco Polo Galleries, Paris, France, January 26, 1979, Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., December 30, 1985. Title: God Vishnu Astride His Mount, Garuda Date Created 1601–1800 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/104992/god-vishnu-astride-his-mount-garuda Provenance;Most likely sold to Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., by Doris Wiener, New York, December 24, 1975, Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., December 30, 1985. Title: Six-Armed God Ganesha Date Created 1601–1700 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/104987/six-armed-god-ganesha Provenance;Sold to Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., by Mr. Ludvic Daspens, Reims, France, through Ms. Yvonne Moreau-Gobard, Jean-Claude Gobard Gallery, Paris, France, March 8, 1976, Loaned to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf, Chicago, Ill., February 8, 1983, Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., December 30, 1985. Title: Temple Strut with God Shiva on His Bull Date Created 1701–1800 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/104983/temple-strut-with-god-shiva-on-his-bull Provenance;Loaned to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., April 7, 1983, Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., December 30, 1985. Title: Painted Banner (Thangka) of Amitayus Buddha Seated within a White Stupa Date Created 1800–1999 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/104982/painted-banner-thangka-of-amitayus-buddha-seated-within-a-white-stupa Provenance;Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago by Mr. James W. Alsdorf (died 1990), Chicago, Ill., December 27, 1984. Title: Temple Strut Fragment with Boar God, Varaha Date Created 1401–1500 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/103393/temple-strut-fragment-with-boar-god-varaha Provenance;James W. Alsdorf (died 1990) and Marilynn (née Bruder) Alsdorf (died 2019), Winnetka, IL, by 1982 [according to Permanent Receipt RX13838], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1982. Title: Votive Plaque with God Vishnu Date Created 1801–1900 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/99656/votive-plaque-with-god-vishnu |
| James W. and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection. Gift of Marilynn Alsdorf | 29 | Provenance;James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, by Feb. 8, 1983 [Chicago 1983], by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Feb. 8, 1983, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: God Shiva Seated with the Seven Mother Goddesses (Saptamatrika) Date Created 901 CE–1000 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/130624/god-shiva-seated-with-the-seven-mother-goddesses-saptamatrika Provenance;With Chhotelal Bharany (1926–2021), New Delhi, by Sept. 26, 1974 [this and the following according to letter from James W. Alsdorf, Sept. 26, 1974, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Sept. 26, 1974, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Horn in the Form of a Cosmic Mountain Date Created 1701–1900 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/153526/horn-in-the-form-of-a-cosmic-mountain Provenance;With Vajra Arts, New York, by Oct. 12, 1982 [this and the following according to invoice from Vajra Arts, Oct. 12, 1982, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Oct. 12, 1981, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Gunpowder Primer Flask with Composite Water Buffalo, Boar, and Antelope Date Created 1601–1800 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/153528/gunpowder-primer-flask-with-composite-water-buffalo-boar-and-antelope Provenance;With B.C. Holland Gallery, Chicago, by May 11, 1981 [this and the following according to memo of exchange from B.C. Holland Gallery, May 11, 1981, copy in curatorial object file], acquired by exchange by James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, May 11, 1981, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Furniture Leg with Princely Equestrian Figure Date Created 1501–1700 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/148365/furniture-leg-with-princely-equestrian-figure Provenance;James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, by Feb. 8, 1983 [Chicago 1983], by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Feb. 8, 1983, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2008], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Architectural Relief Panel with Foliage Design Date Created 1101–1200 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/130589/architectural-relief-panel-with-foliage-design Provenance;James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, by 1990 [according to the collecting practices of the Alsdorfs], by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Gable with Sumati Prostrating before the Buddha Dipankara Date Created 101 CE–300 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/151099/gable-with-sumati-prostrating-before-the-buddha-dipankara Provenance;S. Osman Ali, Karachi, Pakistan and Washington, D.C. J. William Middendorf II (born 1924), Washington, D.C., by 1976, sold, Sotheby Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, Apr. 21, 1976, lot 123, to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, July 15, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Seated Buddha with Hands in Preaching Gesture (dharmachakrapravartanamudra) Date Created 101 CE–300 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/151085/seated-buddha-with-hands-in-preaching-gesture-dharmachakrapravartanamudra Provenance;With James Singer, Oriental Art, London, by Feb. 21, 1979 [this and the following according to receipts from James Singer, Feb. 21 and Mar. 1, 1979, copies in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Feb. 21, 1979, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan to the Art Institute, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Two-Armed God Ganesha Holding a Bowl of Sweets Date Created 201 CE–400 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/153513/two-armed-god-ganesha-holding-a-bowl-of-sweets Provenance;With James Singer, London, by Oct. 18, 1981 [this and the following according to receipt from James Singer, Oct. 18, 1981, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Oct. 18, 1981, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan, Washington, D.C., Arthur Sackler Museum of Art, 1992–1996, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2008], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Rama and Lakshmana Holding Bows, Seated under a Tree Date Created 401 CE–600 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/153503/rama-and-lakshmana-holding-bows-seated-under-a-tree Provenance;With John Siudmak, London, by Apr. 15, 1983 [this and the following according to receipt from John Siudmak, Apr. 15, 1983, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Apr. 15, 1983, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan, Washington, D.C., Arthur Sackler Museum of Art, 1992–96, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Buddha Shakyamuni with Attendants Date Created 95 CE–205 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/148394/buddha-shakyamuni-with-attendants Provenance;With Spink & Son, London, by June 5, 1980 [this and the following according to receipt from Spink & Son, June 5, 1980, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, June 5, 1980, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Four-Armed God Vishnu Date Created 401 CE–500 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/148363/four-armed-god-vishnu Provenance;James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, by Oct. 5, 1978 [New York 1978], by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Emblem of the God Shiva with One Face (Ekamukhalinga) Date Created 501 CE–600 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/151090/emblem-of-the-god-shiva-with-one-face-ekamukhalinga Provenance;William H. Wolff (Far Eastern Antiquities), NY, by May 4, 1974 [this and the following according to invoice from William H. Wolff (Far Eastern Antiquities), May 4, 1974, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, May 4, 1974, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Bust of Crowned God Vishnu Date Created 801 CE–900 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/148384/bust-of-crowned-god-vishnu Provenance;With Spink & Son, London, by Aug. 5, 1981 [this and the following according to invoice from Spink & Son, Aug. 5, 1981, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Aug. 5, 1981, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Feb. 8, 1983, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Dancing Mother Goddess Brahmani Date Created 901 CE–1000 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/130619/dancing-mother-goddess-brahmani Provenance;With Spink & Son, London, by Aug. 5, 1981 [this and the following according to invoice from Spink & Son, Aug. 5, 1981, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Aug. 5, 1981, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Feb. 8, 1983, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Dancing Mother Goddess Varahi with Mace and Bull Date Created 801 CE–1000 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/130621/dancing-mother-goddess-varahi-with-mace-and-bull Provenance;With Asian Decorative Interiors, Hong Kong, by Apr. 6, 1982 [this and the following according to receipt from Asian Decorative Interiors, Apr. 6, 1982, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Apr. 6, 1982, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, July 15, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: First Jaina Tirthankara Rishabhanatha Standing in Meditation (Kayotsarga) Date Created 901 CE–1100 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/153536/first-jaina-tirthankara-rishabhanatha-standing-in-meditation-kayotsarga Provenance;Possibly with Spink & Son, London, by Oct. 11, 1979 [this and the following according to invoice from Spink & Son, Oct. 11, 1979, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Oct. 11, 1979, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 23, 1983, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Dancing Mother Goddess Kaumari with Peacock Date Created 801 CE–1000 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/130631/dancing-mother-goddess-kaumari-with-peacock Provenance;With Bruce L. Miller, Kathmandu, Nepal, by Feb. 14, 1979 [this and the following according to receipt from Bruce L. Miller, Feb. 14, 1979, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Feb. 14, 1979, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Four-Armed Standing God Vishnu with Personified Weapons (Ayudhapurusha) Date Created 701 CE–900 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/153541/four-armed-standing-god-vishnu-with-personified-weapons-ayudhapurusha Provenance;With N.V.S. Douglas, Peekskill, NY, by Mar. 23, 1979 [this and the following according to letter and receipt from N.V.S. Douglas, Mar. 23 and Apr. 2, 1979, copies in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Apr. 2, 1979, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Aug. 9, 1996, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2008], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Goddess Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasuramardini) Date Created 801 CE–1000 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/144933/goddess-durga-slaying-the-buffalo-demon-mahishasuramardini Provenance;With Dale Crawford, London, by Mar. 8, 1985 [this and the following according to invoice from Dale Crawford, Mar. 8, 1985, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Mar. 8, 1985, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on loan to the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Androgynous Form of Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara) Date Created 1001–1100 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/148377/androgynous-form-of-shiva-and-parvati-ardhanarishvara Provenance;James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, by Feb. 8, 1983 [Chicago 1983], by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Feb. 8, 1983, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: God Shiva Seated with the Seven Mother Goddesses (Saptamatrika) Date Created 901 CE–1000 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/130624/god-shiva-seated-with-the-seven-mother-goddesses-saptamatrika Provenance;With Spink & Son, London, by 1982 [London 1982], James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, by Feb. 8, 1983 [according to the collecting practices of the Alsdorfs, Chicago 1983], by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Feb. 8, 1983, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2008], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Two Beautiful Women (Surasundari) Dressing with an Attendant Date Created 901 CE–1100 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/130622/two-beautiful-women-surasundari-dressing-with-an-attendant Provenance;With Spink & Son, London, by 1982 [London 1982], James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, by Sept. 23, 1983 [according to the collecting practices of the Alsdorfs], by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 23, 1983, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2008], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Archer Stringing a Bow Date Created 1001–1100 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/130637/archer-stringing-a-bow Provenance;James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, by Feb. 8, 1983 [Chicago 1983], by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Feb. 8, 1983, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Savitri Triumphs over Yama, the God of Death Date Created 1101–1300 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/130671/savitri-triumphs-over-yama-the-god-of-death Provenance;James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, by 1990 [according to the collecting practices of the Alsdorfs], by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: River Goddess Ganga with Attendants Date Created 801 CE–900 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/148380/river-goddess-ganga-with-attendants Provenance;James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, by 1990 [according to the collecting practices of the Alsdorfs], by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, Sept. 17, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: River Goddess Yamuna with Attendants Date Created 801 CE–900 CE Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/148379/river-goddess-yamuna-with-attendants Provenance;With Spink & Son, London, by Aug. 18, 1983 [invoices from Spink & Son, Aug. 18 and Aug. 25, 1983, copies in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Aug. 18, 1983, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, July 15, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Ten-Armed Goddess Durga, Seated on a Double Lion Throne Date Created 1001–1100 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/148367/ten-armed-goddess-durga-seated-on-a-double-lion-throne Provenance;With Spink & Son, London, by 1982 [London 1982], James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka, and Chicago, IL, by 1982 [according to the collecting practices of the Alsdorfs], by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, July 15, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Boar Incarnation of God Vishnu (Varaha) Date Created 901 CE–1000 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/153539/boar-incarnation-of-god-vishnu-varaha Provenance;With Spink & Son, London, by Apr. 26, 1985 [this and the following according to invoice from Spink & Son, Apr. 26, 1985, copy in curatorial object file], sold to James W. Alsdorf (1913–1990) and Marilynn B. Alsdorf (1925–2019), Winnetka and Chicago, IL, Apr. 26, 1985, by descent to Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Chicago, 1990 [on long-term loan at the Art Institute of Chicago, July 15, 1997, publicly promised as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1997, signed a promised gift agreement for the work, 2002], given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2021. Title: Twenty-Armed Dancing God Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles Date Created 901 CE–1000 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/148369/twenty-armed-dancing-god-ganesha-remover-of-obstacles |
| Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. James W. Alsdorf through the Alsdorf Foundation | 1 | Provenance;Allan Caplan (1918-1998), N.Y., by 1965, sold to James Alsdorf (died 1990) and Marilynn Alsdorf (born Bruder) (died 2019), Chicago, IL, given to the Art Institute, 1965. Title: Female Figurine Date Created 1450–1532 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/22569/female-figurine |
| African and Amerindian Curator's Discretionary Fund, through prior purchased with funds provided by of the Alsdorf Fund, through prior gift of Mrs. Ernest B. Zeisler, through prior purchased with funds provided by of the American Hospital Supply Corp., through prior gift of the Britt Family Collection, Gwendolyn Miller and Herbert Baker, through prior purchased with funds provided by of the Alsdorf Foundation, African and Amerindian Art Purchase Fund, through prior gift of Deborah Stokes and Jeffrey Hammer in honor of Milton Gross, through prior gift of Muriel Kallis Newman, through prior bequest of Florene May Schoenborn | 1 | Provenance;Simon (d. 1999) and Miche (d. 2007) Escarré, Côte d’Ivoire, and La Baule, France, from the early 1950s (reportedly acquired in Korhogo, Côte d’Ivoire) [according to personal communication from P. Girard in curatorial file, photo documentation in curatorial file], Miche (d. 2007) Escarré, La Baule, France, sold to Patrick Girard, Lyon, France, April 26, 2002 [personal communication from P. Girard in curatorial file], sold to the Art Institute, 2018. Title: Helmet (Sigi Kun) Date Created 1850–1950 Source Url: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/245116/helmet-sigi-kun |
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