Acquisitions
2005
| <image not available> | Sean Scully (USA, b. Ireland, 1945) USA, 20th C. Munich Mirrors 2003–2004 Etching, aquatint, and spitbite on Zerkall Butten paper, 31/40 from Munich Mirrors. Printed by Melissa Mayer Galbraith and Alexander Nusslein, Munich, Germany 13-3/8 x 9-1/4 in. (plate); 23-3/4 x 19-11/16 in. (sheet) 338 x 236 mm. (plate); 630 x 503 mm. (sheet) Provenance: Sean Scully, New York, NY 2005.1.1–7, Gift of the artist |
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Pieter van der Heyden (Netherlands, c. 1530–c. 1575) Netherlands, 16th C. Summer (after Pieter Breughel the Elder, Flanders [now Belgium], 1525/1530–1569) 1570 Engraving, from the set of the Four Seasons. Bastelaer 202 a/d; Le Beer 78 i/iii; H. 202 i/ii 225 x 285 mm. (comp.); 243 x 306 mm. (sheet) Provenance: Lucien Goldschmidt, NY, c. mid-1980s; private collection, NY; consigned to R.E. Lewis and Daughter Original Prints (dealer), San Rafael, CA 2005.2, Robert E. and Mary B. P. Gross Fund |
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Adriaen van Ostade (Netherlands, 1610–1685) Netherlands, 17th C. The Breakfast (Meal in a Tavern) 1647–52 Etching and drypoint. Godefroy 50 iii/xii 7-15/16 x 10-1/8 in. 201 x 257 mm. (unevenly trimmed to margin) Provenance: Dr. Karl Herweg, Recklinghausen, Germany; Lucien Goldschmidt, NY; private collection; consigned to R.E. Lewis and Daughter Original Prints (dealer), San Rafael, CA 2005.3, Robert E. and Mary B. P. Gross Fund |
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Félix Hilaire Buhot (France, 1847–1898) France, 19th C. The Cliff – Bay of St. Malo (La Falaise – Baie de Saint-Malo) 1886–90 Etching, drypoint, aquatint, roulette, and spitbite over heliogravure. B/G 165 v/vi 226 x 296 mm. (comp.); 300 x 400 mm. (border); 470 x 600 mm. (sheet) Provenance: Swann Galleries auction, November, 2000; R.E. Lewis and Daughter Original Prints (dealer), San Rafael, CA 2005.4, Robert E. and Mary B. P. Gross Fund |
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Edward Weston (USA, 1886–1958) USA, 20th C. Diego Rivera Wearing a Hat Platinum print 7-1/2 x 9-1/2 in. (sight) 19 x 24 cm. (sight) Provenance: Joyce Campbell; by bequest to Arthur A. Campbell, Bethesda, MD, 2004 2005.5, Given in memory of Joyce Campbell by her brother, Arthur A. Campbell |
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Edward Weston (USA, 1886–1958) USA, 20th C. Profile of Leo Eloesser as a Young Man Gelatin-silver print 5 x 5 in. (image); 14 x 12-3/4 in. (sheet) 12.6 x 12.6 cm. (image); 35.6 x 32.3 cm. (sheet) Provenance: Joyce Campbell; by bequest to Arthur A. Campbell, Bethesda, MD, 2004 2005.6, Given in memory of Joyce Campbell by her brother, Arthur A. Campbell |
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Edward Weston (USA, 1886–1958) USA, 20th C. Dr. Leo Eloesser at the Helm (Dr. Leo Eloesser Wearing a Beret) 1928 Gelatin-silver print 9-5/16 x 7 in. (image); 17-5/8 x 14-1/8 in. (support) 23.8 x 17.9 cm. (image); 44.9 x 35.9 cm. (support) Provenance: Joyce Campbell; by bequest to Arthur A. Campbell, Bethesda, MD, 2004 2005.7, Given in memory of Joyce Campbell by her brother, Arthur A. Campbell |
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Pieter van der Heyden (Netherlands, c. 1530–c. 1575) Netherlands, 16th C. Spring (after Pieter Breughel the Elder, Flanders [now Belgium], 1525/1530–1569) 1570 Engraving, from the set of the Four Seasons 230 x 290 mm. (border & sheet) Provenance: Lucien Goldschmidt, NY, c. mid-1980s; private collection, NY; consigned to R.E. Lewis and Daughter Original Prints (dealer), San Rafael, CA 2005.8, Robert E. and Mary B. P. Gross Fund |
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Bruce Conner (USA, b. 1933) USA, 20th C. ANGEL KISS 1975 Gelatin-silver print photogram 96 x 40 in. 243.8 x 101.6 cm. Provenance: Purchased from the artist by Paula and Phillip Kirkeby, Palo Alto, CA, 1975 2005.9, Gift of Paula and Phillip Kirkeby and the Modern and Contemporary Art Fund |
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Ynez Johnston (USA, b. 1920) USA, 20th C. With Peach and Dragon Emblems 1967–68 Color intaglio with embossing 17-3/4 x 11-3/4 in. (plate) (sight) 450 x 297 mm. (plate) (sight) Provenance: Paul and Mildred Berg, Stanford, CA 2005.10, Gift of Paul and Millie Berg |
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Al Held (USA, 1928–2005) USA, 20th C. Torquad II 1985 Acrylic on canvas 60 x 72-1/8 in. 152.4 x 183.2 cm. Provenance: Donald and Jean Lamm, Santa Fe, NM 2005.11, Gift of Donald and Jean Lamm |
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Luba Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th C. Drum Wood, goat leather, and tar/pitch or beeswax 21 x 23 x 22 in. 53.3 x 58.4 x 55.8 x 5 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Belgium; Gallerie Ambre Congo, Brussels, Belgium; James Willis Tribal Art (dealer), San Francisco, CA 2005.12, Museum purchase made possible by the Phyllis Wattis Program Fund |
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Oenpelli Aborigine? Australia, 20th C. Old Fish 1950s Ocher pigments on bark 13-1/2 x 27-1/2 x 1/8 in. 34 x 68 x .3 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Arnhem Land (dealer) by Church Missionary Society, Sydney, Australia; sold to Paul Ehrlich, 1965; Paul Ehrlich, Stanford, CA 2005.13, Gift of Paul R. and Anne H. Ehrlich |
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Gundarama Australia, 20th C. Totemic Kangaroo c. 1965 Mineral paint (white and red ochers ?), on bark 31 x 19-1/2 x 1/8 in. 78 x 49 x .3 cm. Provenance: Purchased form Arnhem Land (dealer) by Church Missionary Society, Sydney, Australia; sold to Paul Ehrlich, 1965; Paul Ehrlich, Stanford, CA 2005.14, Gift of Paul R. and Anne H. Ehrlich |
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Ngulei Ngulei Australia, 20th C. Thunder Man c. 1965 Ocher pigments on bark 21-1/2 x 13-3/4 x 1/8 in. 55 x 35 x .3 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Arnhem Land (dealer) by Church Missionary Society, Sydney, Australia; sold to Paul Ehrlich, 1965; Paul Ehrlich, Stanford, CA 2005.15, Gift of Paul R. and Anne H. Ehrlich |
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Jan van de Velde II (Holland, 1593–1641) Holland, 17th C. The Sorceress 1626 Engraving. Hollstein 152 8-9/16 x 11-1/2 in. 217 x 292 mm. Provenance: Private collection, Italy; C. & J. Goodfriend (dealer), New York, NY 2005.16, Robert E. and Mary B. P. Gross Fund |
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Heinrich Aldegrever (Germany, 1502– after 1555) Germany, 16th C. Grotesque Ornament with Bat 1550 Engraving. New Hollstein 282 2-11/16 x 2 in. 68 x 51 mm. (trimmed to margin) Provenance: Unnamed dealer, NY; Jan Johnson (dealer), Montreal, Canada 2005.17, Robert E. and Mary B. P. Gross Fund |
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Jean Pierre Norblin (France, 1745–1830) France, 18th C. Diogenes Sitting in the Barrel, Addressed by Alexander before 1789 Etching and drypoint. Hillemacher 10 iv/iv 9-11/16 x 7-1/16 in. 244 x 180 mm. (image); 249 x 18.5 mm. (sheet) (irregular) Provenance: Unnamed dealer, Germany; Jan Johnson (dealer), Montreal, Canada 2005.18, Robert E. and Mary B. P. Gross Fund |
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Japan, 18th C. Covered Water Jar for Tea Ceremony Porcelain with overglaze enamel (Arita ware) H. 7-1/2 in.; Dia. 6-7/16 in. H. 19.1 cm.; Dia.16.3 cm. Provenance: Frank G. Marcus, Palo Alto, CA; by bequest to John Casey, Palo Alto, CA (d. 2005) 2005.19.a–b, Gift of the Estate of Frank G. Marcus |
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China, 16th C. Bowl Stoneware with celadon glaze H. 3 in.; Dia. 12-3/4 in. H. 32.4 cm.; Dia. 7.6 cm. Provenance: Frank G. Marcus, Palo Alto, CA; by bequest to John Casey, Palo Alto, CA (d. 2005) 2005.20, Gift of the Estate of Frank G. Marcus |
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China, 17th C. Bowl c. 1650 Stoneware with celadon glaze H. 3 in.; Dia. 18 in. H. 7.6 cm.; Dia. 45.7 cm. Provenance: Frank G. Marcus, Palo Alto, CA; by bequest to John Casey, Palo Alto, CA (d. 2005) 2005.21, Gift of the Estate of Frank G. Marcus |
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China, 17th – 18th C. Brush Washer Jade (nephrite) 2 x 9 x 7-7/8 in. 5.1 x 22.9 x 20 cm. Provenance: Frank G. Marcus, Palo Alto, CA; by bequest to John Casey, Palo Alto, CA (d. 2005) 2005.22, Gift of the Estate of Frank G. Marcus |
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China, 18th C. Buddha’s Hand Citrus Jade (nephrite) 2 x 4-1/2 x 1-3/8 in. 5.1 x 11.4 x 3.5 cm. Provenance: Frank G. Marcus, Palo Alto, CA; by bequest to John Casey, Palo Alto, CA (d. 2005) 2005.23, Gift of the Estate of Frank G. Marcus |
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China, 18th C. Saucer for Snuff Jade (nephrite) 1/2 x 3-11/16 x 3 in. 1.3 x 9.4 x 7.6 cm. Provenance: Frank G. Marcus, Palo Alto, CA; by bequest to John Casey, Palo Alto, CA (d. 2005) 2005.24, Gift of the Estate of Frank G. Marcus |
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China, 18th – 19th C. Snuff Bottle 1750–1800 Red on milk glass 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches 9.5 x 7 x 3.5 cm. Provenance: Frank G. Marcus, Palo Alto, CA; by bequest to John Casey, Palo Alto, CA (d. 2005) 2005.25, Gift of the Estate of Frank G. Marcus |
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China, 18th – 19th C. Snuff Bottle c. 1800 Agate 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 inches 7.9 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm. Provenance: Frank G. Marcus, Palo Alto, CA; by bequest to John Casey, Palo Alto, CA (d. 2005) 2005.26, Gift of the Estate of Frank G. Marcus |
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China, 3rd – 1st C. B.C. Head c. 200 – 0 B.C. Terra cotta 4-1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3-1/2 in. 11.4 x 6.4 x 8.9 cm. Provenance: Frank G. Marcus, Palo Alto, CA; by bequest to John Casey, Palo Alto, CA (d. 2005) 2005.27, Gift of the Estate of Frank G. Marcus |
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Fleury François Richard (France, 1777–1852) France, 19th C. Death of the Prince de Talmont (La Mort du Prince) 1823 Oil on canvas 32-1/4 x 22 in. 82 x 56 cm. Provenance: Commissioned by Henriette-Louise, Princess of Talmont; possibly Tremoille sale, 12 June 1926, lot 49; private collection, France; Christies, London, June 25, 1998, lot 330; purchased by Fund for Fine Arts, Washington, D.C.; sold to Stair Sainty Mattheisen Gallery, NY & London, 2000. 2005.35, Museum purchase made possible by the Robert Mondavi Fund and funds realized through the deaccession and sale of gifts from Mortimer C. Leventritt |
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Richard Anuszkiewicz (USA, b. 1930) USA, 20th C. Equivalent 1966 Liquitex on canvas 24 x 36 in. 61 x 91.5 cm. Provenance: Sidney Janis, 1966; Margie Blunt, Burlingame, CA 2005.36, Gift of Margaret Lee Blunt |
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Auguste Rodin (France, 1840–1917) France, 19th C. Standing Partial Figure Bronze, Coubertin Foundry, 3/8. Posthumous cast authorized by Musée Rodin, 1983 12 x 6-7/16 x 5-1/4 in. 30.5 x 16.4 x 13.4 cm. Provenance: Peter S. Bing, Los Angeles, CA 2005.37, Gift of Peter S. Bing |
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China, 14th C. B.C. Ritual Wine Vessel (pou) Bronze H. 7-3/8 in.; Dia. 9-1/2 in. H. 18.7 cm.; Dia. 24.1 cm. Provenance: Leo S. Bing before 1933; Anna Bing Arnold, c. 1987; Peter S. Bing, Los Angeles, CA 2005.38, Gift of Peter S. Bing |
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China, 11th C. B.C. Ritual Steamer (xian) Bronze H. 16-11/16 in.; Dia. 7-9/32 in. H. 32.3 cm.; Dia. 19.3 cm. Provenance: Leo S. Bing before 1933; Anna Bing Arnold, c. 1987; Peter S. Bing, Los Angeles, CA 2005.39, Gift of Peter S. Bing |
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China, 11th C. B.C. Ritual Food Container (gui) Bronze 6 x 9-3/4 x 7-19/32 in. 14.6 x 24.7 x 19.3 cm. Provenance: Leo S. Bing before 1933; Anna Bing Arnold, c. 1987; Peter S. Bing, Los Angeles, CA 2005.40, Gift of Peter S. Bing |
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China, 11th C. B.C. Ritual Wine Vessel (you) Bronze 8-31/32 x 7-19/32 x 6-1/2 in. 22.8 x 19.3 x 16.5 cm. Provenance: Leo S. Bing before 1933; Anna Bing Arnold, c. 1987; Peter S. Bing, Los Angeles, CA 2005.41.a–b, Gift of Peter S. Bing |
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China, 9th C. B.C. Ritual Food Container (gui) 850–800 Bronze 7-3/8 x 14-5/8 x 10-3/32 in. 19.4 x 36.4 x 25.7 cm. Provenance: Leo S. Bing before 1933; Anna Bing Arnold, c. 1987; Peter S. Bing, Los Angeles, CA 2005.42, Gift of Peter S. Bing |
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China, 16th – 17th C. Incense Burner in the Form of a Shang Dynasty Ritual Vessel Bronze 3-1/4 x 5-3/4 x 4-1/4 in. 8.2 x 14.7 x 10.8 cm. Provenance: Leo S. Bing before 1933; Anna Bing Arnold, c. 1987; Peter S. Bing, Los Angeles, CA 2005.43, Gift of Peter S. Bing |
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Thailand, 7th – 8th C. Head of Hari-Hara c. 700 Sandstone 12 x 5 x 6-1/2 in. 30.5 x 12.7 x 16.5 cm. Provenance: Leo S. Bing before 1933; Anna Bing Arnold, c. 1987; Peter S. Bing, Los Angeles, CA 2005.44, Gift of Peter S. Bing |
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China, 18th – 19th C. Wine Pot for the Thai Court Market c. 1800 Ceramic (Bencharong ware) 5-15/16 x 7-1/2 x 3-1-/2 in. 15.1 x 19 x 8.9 cm. Provenance: Treasure Market, Stanford, CA, 2005 2005.45, Treasure Market 2005 |
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Japan, 18th C. Sake Bottle (Tokuri) Ceramic (Kiseto ware) H. 8-1/16 in.; Dia. 4-9/16 in. H. 21 cm.; Dia. 11.5 cm. Provenance: Treasure Market, Stanford, CA, 2005 2005.46, Treasure Market 2005 |
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Shimada Sekko (Japan, 1806–1847) Japan, 19th C. Daikoku, God of Abundance Ink on paper, mounted as a hanging scroll 24-7/8 x 11-5/8 in. (painting); 55 x 15-1/4 in. (mounting); 17-1/4 in. (scroll width) 63 x 29.5 cm. (painting); 140 x 35 cm. (mounting); 44 cm. (scroll width) Provenance: Treasure Market, Stanford, CA, 2005 2005.47.1, Treasure Market 2005 |
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Shimada Sekko (Japan, 1806–1847) Japan, 19th C. Ebisu, God of Good Luck Ink on paper, mounted as a hanging scroll 24-7/8 x 11-5/8 in. (painting); 55 x 15-1/4 in. (mounting); 17-1/4 in. (scroll width) 63 x 29.5 cm. (painting); 140 x 35 cm. (mounting); 44 cm. (scroll width) Provenance: Treasure Market, Stanford, CA, 2005 2005.47.2, Treasure Market 2005 |
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Max Weber (USA, b. Poland, 1881–1961) USA, 20th C. Prayer 1920 Linocut. Published by Weyhe Gallery, 1956. Rubenstein 32 9 x 3 in. 230 x 70 mm. (block); 320 x 230 mm. (sheet) Provenance: East Coast private print dealer; Catherine E. Burns (dealer), Oakland, CA 2005.48, Robert E. and Mary B. P. Gross Fund |