In searching the new Getty Provenance Index, it can be useful to know the "preferred name" as recorded in ULAN, especially when performing a facetted search in the Knoedler files.
Below is a Dataset of names that may be helpful. The data was retrieved on May 24, 2025.
The uploaded CSV file contains 61,418 rows and 7 columns. It contains entities (mostly people or organizations) associated with the Getty Provenance Index, particularly those classified as E21_Person or E74_Group in the CIDOC CRM ontology.
| Column Name | Description | Non-null Count |
|---|---|---|
URI Linkedart json | The Linked.Art JSON URI for the entity | 61,418 |
name | Preferred name of the person or organization | 61,418 |
ulan | Getty ULAN (Union List of Artist Names) identifier | 26,648 |
starId | Internal Getty Provenance Index identifier (STAR system) | 28,500 |
birthYear | Birth year (if known, usually for people) | 15,221 |
biography | Biographical note or description | 10,521 |
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| URI Linkedart json | name | ulan | starId | birthYear | biography |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/6505cd31-7766-378a-afe8-d99ce465592d | 19th and 20th Century French Art, Inc. (Sam Salz) | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500439428 | 41681 | New York dealer. Sold a number of pictures to Paul Mellon and Alisa Mellon Bruce. Active in the 40s through early 60s. | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/0068cc74-2d12-3e5e-a1ca-619fbae27219 | Buchholz (Berlin) | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500440539 | 44121 | tätig an der Berliner Hofkammer | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/bd42ddf6-9ac1-3363-bdc8-b45a471026b0 | Buchholz Gallery (Curt Valentin) | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500435439 | 35175 | renamed Curt Valentin gallery in 1951 | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/352c1272-46a4-3e36-8cfc-0722f857aa56 | Curt Valentin Gallery | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500446304 | 48682 | Curt Valentin was born in Hamburg in 1902, became a dealer in modern art in Berlin. In 1934 he returned to Hamburg and worked in the Buchholz Gallery, owned by Karl Buchholz. This gallery comprised two businesses: a bookstore in the front, and, in the rear, an art gallery devoted to the modern art classified as degenerate by the Nazis. In 1937 Valentin emigrated to the U.S. with a sufficient number of modern German paintings to open a gallery under the Buchholz name in New York City. In 1951 the gallery was renamed the Curt Valentin Gallery. Widely respected as one of the most astute dealers in modern art, Valentin organized influential exhibitions and attracted major artists to his gallery. His enthusiasm for sculpture is revealed by the artists and exhibitions he selected. He also published several distinguished, limited-edition books in which the writings of poets and novelists were illustrated by a contemporary artists. Valentin died of a heart attack in Aug. 1954, while visiting Marino Marini in Italy. One year later the gallery was liquidated and some of the work from it was sold at a Parke-Bernet auction in Nov. 1955. Several of Valentin's artists, as well as his assistant, Jane Wade, joined the Otto Gerson Gallery, which, after Gerson's death in 1962, became the Marlborough-Gerson Gallery. | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/de981cbb-0765-3332-b49a-82ed1364d879 | FLECHTHEIM, ALFRED | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500317759 | 52404 | 1877-01-01 | dealer |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/b0e5f313-b3b2-3b79-b7ef-532ba8685b48 | Frank Perls Gallery | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500446062 | 48595 | Art dealer and gallery owner| Beverly Hills, California. Perls established one of the most important galleries in southern California in 1939. He introduced the work of many masters of European modernism and advised many preeminent collectors when they were beginning to form important collections. Frank was the older brother of art dealer Klaus Gunther Perls (b.1912), owner of Perls Galleries in New York City. | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/9c35bd5b-311a-3bac-9e51-f5eaa63dab55 | Hahn, Stephen | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500444688 | 48811 | 1921-01-01 | The art world has lost one of its great dealer-collectors with the passing of Stephen Hahn on April 2, 2011. Stephen was born February 1, 1921 in Hungary and spent his formative years in Paris. He came to New York from post-war Europe and was drawn to art dealing which he learned from his father, who was a well-known art dealer specializing in the works of the Old Masters. During the war, he was deported from Portugal, as a French refugee, to Santo Domingo where he remained for 6 years, finding work as a surveyor. When the war was over, he returned to his shattered family in Paris, eventually studying teaching at the Sorbonne. At age 30, he moved to Greenwich Village in New York City and started buying and selling paintings out of the trunk of his car. He met Jean Dubuffet and became a champion of the relatively unknown painter. Eventually, he established the Stephen Hahn gallery on 75th and Madison, which remained a famous fixture for over two decades. Many well-known people visited the gallery and became clients, including Charles Laughton, Edward G. Robinson, Woody Allen, Edward Albee, Mike Nichols and Greta Garbo. Stephen continued his rise to prominence by representing Norton Simon at Sotheby's and Christie's auctions and he counseled him in the acquisition of many important pieces of his collection. His friends and colleagues included prominent European and American dealers and collectors, including Richard Feigen, Gene Thaw, Bill Aquavella, Thomas Gibson, Daniel Malingue, Alexandre Rosenberg, Leo Castelli, Heinz Berggruen, Klaus Perls, and many others. His personal collection was notable for its extensive depth, breath and quality. It included major works by Cezanne, Picasso, Matisse among other great modern masters, with a particular appreciation for Jean Dubuffet. Many of the paintings which passed through Stephen's hands now hang in the important museums, institutions and private collections of the world. Stephen was one of the founding members and an early president of the Art Dealers Association. He donated works to major cultural institutions both in the US and abroad. Stephen was not just a dealer but also a scholar of impeccable honesty and taste, with an encyclopedic knowledge on the history of any given painting. As such, he was called on many times to validate a painting's authenticity. His eye for quality was universally respected and he was internationally acknowledged as the authority not only on Picasso, but also Degas and Douanier Rousseau, In Clifford Irving's book Fake Stephen is mentioned numerous times in relation to a large collection of Picassos. Stephen Daniel Saidenberg and Klaus Perls were all in agreement: 43 of the Picassos hanging on the walls were fake. Stephen had a great passion for the musical arts. He was an opera lover, Wagner in particular. One of his great enjoyments was attending Ring Cycle productions around the globe. His devotion to music was clearly exemplified by his generosity as a benefactor of The Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, CA. Many of the young musicians and singers he sponsored have gone onto become some of today's esteemed classical musical talents, including pianist Vassily Primakov and soprano Susanna Phillips, who would often come to stay, practice and perform in his Montecito home. Stephen's legacy at the Music Academy lives on in the beautiful conservatory space he endowed, Hahn Hall, completed in 2008. Stephen's achievements are a testament to his fascinating character and many qualities. His dignity and savor-faire made him preferred among dealers and clients, his intelligence, mischievous wit, and charm made him a favorite at the table. His drive and competitive spirit was manifest in his love of sports. He frequently traveled with a tennis racquet. Stephen approached life with keen observance and thoughtfulness. He was truly kind and generous and very devoted to his family. A man who once wielded substantial power in his sphere entered the twilight of his life with touching grace and a lively glint in his eye. He is predeceased by his sister Agnes Brodie, survived by his wife, Carla, his sister Suzanne, his children, Robert, Elizabeth, Thomas. Isabella and Lily, his stepchildren, Zachary, Brandon, and Katharine O'Brien, six grandchildren, a niece and a nephew. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to| Music Academy of the West, Attention: Gift Processor, 1070 Fairway Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/b00ed22c-3536-3a62-823c-21aeec035a6c | Henschel, Charles R. | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500449750 | 50399 | partner of M. Knoedler and Co with Messmore, and the Carstairs, married to Ruth Kerr (see her record) | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/dad3a67c-9633-3d83-a41e-46ac17a9f951 | Henschel, Ruth Kerr | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500445561 | 48433 | wife of Charles R. Henschel, board chairman and president of M. Knoedler & Co., Inc. | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/b2fc991f-2582-3270-9395-7d11e82fcaa1 | Janis, (Sidney), Gallery | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500434777 | 35077 | owned/operated by Sidney Janis (1896-1989), clothing manufacturer and art collector and gallerist. Built reputation on exhibitions of Leger, Mondrian, the Fauves, the Futurists, de Stijl. Contemporary avant-garde in 1950s, promoted AbEx artists as well as Pop art. Janis's son, Carroll, opened his own gallery in NY. | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/6312e0dd-3779-3392-a354-6c1b5c759daf | Perls Galleries | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500304317 | 49906 | Art dealer Klaus Gunther Perls (born 1912), younger brother of Frank Perls, art dealer and gallery owner in Beverly Hills, California. | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/119cbb2d-1f6e-360e-9e86-a85d440ca630 | Perls, Hugo | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500449502 | 50020 | 1886-01-01 | art delaer, he established the Kaethe Perls Gallery in Berlin in 1921, moved to New York in 1941, the Perls galleries in NYC had been established by his son Klaus Perls in 1937 and his eldest son Frank opened a gallery in Beverly Hills in 1939. Married three times: Kaethe, Eugenie Sodeberg and Monica Schall |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/4b40100a-d71d-3e23-a46a-787ecc414f97 | Pinakos, Inc. (Rudolf Heinemann) | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500435644 | 34098 | in New York. Held many paintings in joint ownership with Knoedler's New York, especially in the 1940's and 1950's. MH | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/3bf59849-019f-3c31-b652-9c6d8d2e3c11 | Rosenberg and Stiebel, Inc. | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500304331 | 32202 | Founded by Jacob Rosenbaum ca. 1860-1870 in Frankfurt am Main as a dealer in Kleinkunst, including factory-made German porcelain and Renaissance and Medieval objects. His son Isaak Rosenbaum continued the business, bringing his nephews Saemy Rosenberg and Hans and Eric Stiebel to work with him and began to sell old master paintings. After World War I, Hans Stiebel moved to Paris, where he became a dealer in French 18th-century furniture and objets d'art. With the rise of Hitler, Isaak Rosenbaum opened a gallery in Amsterdam, Saemy and his brother Raphael Rosenberg established a gallery in London, and in 1939, Eric Stiebel started a gallery in New York. Following World War II, Saemy and Hans joined Eric in New York. The firm was involved in the sale of a number of works brought from Europe after the war. Among those who sold through the gallery were the Rothschilds. Hans Stiebel died in 1964| Saemy Rosenberg died in 1970, and Eric Stiebel died in September 2000. The firm, now known as Stiebel, Ltd., is run by Eric's son Gerald Stiebel and his wife, Penelope Hunter. | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/696a01a7-f2a0-3f42-84e5-7b999cb95016 | Rosenberg, (Paul), and Co. | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500434182 | 31992 | Paul Rosenberg (1881-1959) was an art dealer and collector, born in Paris. He established a gallery in Paris after 1916. He dealt with such as artists as Picasso, Léger and Matisse. He opened a London branch with his brother-in-law, Jacques Helft, in 1935. He closed his Paris office in 1940, and opened the New York branch in the same year. He became an American citizen in 1953. His son Alexandre took over when he died in 1959. | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/1f835a05-1559-3b3c-b292-36a9bdbfe067 | TANNER OF ZURICH | 54143 | on red flag list | ||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/ad017005-de27-3a31-b977-807aa4550892 | Thaw, (Eugene Victor), and Co. | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500439645 | 41742 | Eugene Victor Thaw, New York dealer. With his wife Clare has a private collection as well - consisting mostly of drawings. His private collection will be bequeathed to the Pierpont Morgan Library. | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/c44ed6a6-755e-355c-aee4-07926e4efb5d | Thieriot, Charles Henschel | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500443822 | 47443 | 1880-01-01 | partner in stock broker firm Carlisle, Mellick & Co. Son of Ferdinand Melly Thieriot (1853-1904). Wife: Frances Thornton Roe (m. 1912). Children: Mrs. Lucile Thieriot Walker (Elisha Walker Jr.) and Charles H. Thieriot, Jr. |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/2404295d-11e9-379f-acaf-b41310e08707 | Tooth, Vivian Artemus | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500444384 | 48005 | 1898-01-01 | Son of Artemus (1867-1936) and grandchild of Arthur Artemus Tooth. Artemus was listed as son of Arthur Tooth Esq. at 21 Cumberland Terrace, Regents Park, London as aged 14, Dec. 18, 1881. Left school 1883. In business in London in Rugby School Registry, vol III, 1891, p.109 Julia emailed to me Sep. 20, 2015: He had a wife called Phylis Rose Bath.) Vivian Artemus Tooth (1898-1962) was an art dealer and listed separately from the Arthur Tooth firm. His business address is 39 St. James's Street in London. I am assuming he is related, but I haven't found the connection yet. He is the son of Artemus Tooth (1867-1936) |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/fc88427c-9b6e-382f-8884-23b487cf48b2 | Agnew & Sons | ||||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/2a157ef9-8930-3a73-a60e-d27fad11c254 | BUCHHOLZ, KARL | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500019354 | 23109 | 1849-01-01 | |
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/9107e257-341c-31c1-9c3f-5395953ca82c | Flechtheim (Alfred) | ||||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/f8ef81d7-bb23-349c-a510-93e162ad0d9e | Grunbaum | ||||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/c145e346-8117-3c92-b6f1-eea8feb8c686 | Haberstock, Karl | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500449555 | 50613 | ||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/06c03980-f0f7-373f-9437-9432a92a5006 | Heinemann, Rudolf J. | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500434814 | 32164 | ||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/a794dff7-322a-3d5b-b2ae-5b2ace1e5b64 | Henschel, L., Mrs. | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500448820 | 50933 | ||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/045540e9-2e29-380f-96ec-41adf97e5cbf | Janis | ||||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/f9ce79d7-394d-3a69-b2b5-11b26eefae47 | Klipstein (August) | ||||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/6119692f-6cf2-37ef-a518-4f2d00a869e0 | Koetser, (David M.), Gallery | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500437574 | 31900 | ||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/9fe1c0f9-6514-3ebd-9f5c-19cff9e2a7b5 | Menten | ||||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/74af7cd9-5e1a-3ee5-b490-25d590765ca5 | PERLS, KATE | 52365 | 1889-01-01 | ||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/8d45f66c-68fb-38d6-b187-10732bc04535 | Speelman, (Edward), Ltd. | http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500434841 | 32191 | ||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/c6c88771-2a87-3148-b62c-38c6112871c3 | Galerie Flechtheim referred to in D-1027 | ||||
| https://data.getty.edu/provenance/c6c88771-2a87-3148-b62c-38c6112871c3 | Galerie Flechtheim referred to in D-B2881 |
