Provenance research refers to the investigation and tracing of the origin, ownership, and history of an object. It involves finding out where something comes from, who has owned it in the past, and any notable events or transactions associated with it. The goal of this research is to establish the authenticity, legal ownership, and cultural significance of an object or artwork.
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Sentences with «provenance research»
- In 2002, through a significant gift from the Chase family of Connecticut, the Wadsworth Atheneum began an in - depth provenance research project on its permanent collection of approximately 50,000 objects of art. (thewadsworth.org)
- Exhibition examines the long process of provenance research with artworks collected by the late Cornelius Gurlitt, the son of a German art dealer who amassed so - called «degenerate art»... (artfixdaily.com)
- The Denver Art Museum curatorial team conducts provenance research on an ongoing basis and posts results online as they become available. (denverartmuseum.org)
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