Provenance Information

n.d.-1995, Mark Zimmerman Gallery, Denver CO, acquired in Hong Kong; 1995-2015, collection of Mary Schumacher Stine, purchased from M. Zimmerman; 2015, Denver Art Museum, gift of Mary Schumacher Stine.

Exhibition Information

N/A

Publication Information

N/A

Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970

Cumulative facts and circumstances

Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above

Provenance for this object is established to at least 1995, in Denver CO. Neolithic pots are very important to study the origin of the Chinese painted pottery, and the connections between prehistoric China and Central Asia. Between 5000-6000 years old, this is among the earliest pieces in our Chinese collection, and will be significant additions to our small existing collection of similar pottery. Similar objects have been excavated in northwest China since as early as the 1920s, the first by a Swedish archaeologist J. G. Anderson. Its acquisition by the Denver Art Museum facilitates research by scholars, as well as public enjoyment and understanding of China's Neolithic age.

Provenance Information

n.d.-1995, Mark Zimmerman Gallery, Denver CO, acquired in Hong Kong; 1995-2015, collection of Mary Schumacher Stine, purchased from M. Zimmerman; 2015, Denver Art Museum, gift of Mary Schumacher Stine.

Exhibition Information

N/A

Publication Information

N/A

Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970

Cumulative facts and circumstances

Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above

Provenance for this object is established to at least 1995, in Denver CO. Neolithic pots are very important to study the origin of the Chinese painted pottery, and the connections between prehistoric China and Central Asia. Between 5000-6000 years old, this is among the earliest pieces in our Chinese collection, and will be significant additions to our small existing collection of similar pottery. Similar objects have been excavated in northwest China since as early as the 1920s, the first by a Swedish archaeologist J. G. Anderson. Its acquisition by the Denver Art Museum facilitates research by scholars, as well as public enjoyment and understanding of China's Neolithic age.

Provenance Information

At least 2007, Dr. Michael Sze, United States; 2007, DAM collection, gift of Dr. Sze.

Exhibition Information

N/A

Publication Information

N/A

Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970

Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008

Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above

Though the vessel was not formally accessioned until 2016, the object was initially given to the DAM in 2007, before the 2008 AAMD guidelines went into place.

Provenance Information

At least 2007, Dr. Michael Sze, United States; 2007, DAM collection, gift of Dr. Sze.

Exhibition Information

N/A

Publication Information

N/A

Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970

Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008

Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above

Though the vessel was not formally accessioned until 2016, the object was initially given to the DAM in 2007, before the 2008 AAMD guidelines went into place.

Provenance Information

At least 2007, Dr. Michael Sze, United States; 2007, DAM collection, gift of Dr. Sze.

Exhibition Information

N/A

Publication Information

N/A

Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970

Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008

Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above

Though the vessel was not formally accessioned until 2016, the object was initially given to the DAM in 2007, before the 2008 AAMD guidelines went into place.

Provenance Information

June 13 1979, Christie's, Mason & Woods Ltd. Fine Indian, Himalayan and South-East Asian Sculpture and Works of Art auction, lot 179 (London). March 26 1998, Sotheby's Indian and Southeast Asian Art, lot 58 (New York). 1998-2011, Harry M. Sterling (Denver, CO); 2011, DAM collection (gift of Mr. Harry M. Sterling)

Exhibition Information

On display at DAM 1998-2010; 7/2013-present; Kapoor Galleries, NYC, "A Sterling Collection of Indian and Himalayan Art," 3/19-3/26 2011.

Publication Information

Christie's, Mason & Woods Ltd. Fine Indian, Himalayan and South-East Asian Sculpture and Works of Art auction, London, June 13 1979, lot 179, p. 52.

Sotheby's New York Auction Catalogue, sale 7108, March 26, 1998; lot 58, p. 60-61

A Sterling Collection of Indian and Himalayan Art; Kapoor Galleries, NY. March 2011. image 3.

Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970

Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008

Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above

Object was on long-term loan to the Denver Art Museum from 1998 until 2010, and was subsequently gifted to the institution in 2011.

Provenance Information

Before 1975: Jorge Nuñez, la Paz
1975-1990 William Siegal, Santa Fe
1990-2013 Edward Harris, Chicago

Exhibition Information

None known

Publication Information

None known

Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970

Informed judgement that works were outside of the country of modern discovery before 1970

Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above

The Nunez collection of Bolivia was formed in the 1960's, and therefore the Nasca tunic probably left Peru before 1970.

Provenance Information

Inherited by the donor from Dr. Richard Levine in 2007. Sold to Levine by Jim Blackmon of San Francisco in the early 1990's. Blackmon acquired them from Ernie Martin, who is believed to have obtained them in the mid to late 1970's.

Exhibition Information

None known

Publication Information

None known

Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970

Cumulative facts and circumstances

Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above

The basket donation was discussed with Chilean archaeologist Dr. Mario Rivera; information was also sent to Dr. Ivan Munoz of the archaeological museum in Arica, Chile. Baskets and textiles from the Alto Ramirez culture of far northern Chile are extremely rare. These two baskets will be an important resource for researchers studying the art and material culture of this early people. Future research may focus on plant materials, dye sources, motifs and patterns, and dating.

Provenance Information

Inherited by the donor from Dr. Richard Levine in 2007. Sold to Levine by Jim Blackmon of San Francisco in the early 1990's. Blackmon acquired them from Ernie Martin, who is believed to have obtained them in the mid to late 1970's.

Exhibition Information

None known prior to Denver Art Museum acquisition

Publication Information

None known

Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970

Cumulative facts and circumstances

Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above

The basket donation was discussed with Chilean archaeologist Dr. Mario Rivera; information was also sent to Dr. Ivan Munoz of the archaeological museum in Arica, Chile. The arid north coast region of Chile permits excellent preservation of organic materials, including baskets. Only a limited number of baskets have been studied or published, however. These five examples will be an important resource for researchers on the art and archaeology of the Atacama region. Future research may focus on plant materials, dye sources, motifs and patterns, and dating.

Provenance Information

Inherited by the donor from Dr. Richard Levine in 2007. Sold to Levine by Jim Blackmon of San Francisco in the early 1990's. Blackmon acquired them from Ernie Martin, who is believed to have obtained them in the mid to late 1970's.

Exhibition Information

None known prior to Denver Art Museum acquisition.

Publication Information

None known

Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970

Cumulative facts and circumstances

Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above

The basket donation was discussed with Chilean archaeologist Dr. Mario Rivera; information was also sent to Dr. Ivan Munoz of the archaeological museum in Arica, Chile. Baskets in the Tiwanaku style are exceptionally rare because of the climate in the Bolivian altiplano, where Tiwanaku is located. These six baskets are believed to have been preserved in the arid north coast region of Chile. They will be an important resource for researchers studying the Tiwanaku civilization, as well Andean art and archaeology more broadly. Future research may focus on plant materials, dye sources, motifs and patterns, and dating.