Provenance is the history of ownership of a work of art, from the time of its discovery or creation to the present.
The Art Gallery of New South Wales is undertaking a comprehensive provenance research project across our Asian art collection.
There are more than 50 South Asian sculptures in the Art Gallery’s collection. Some of these objects have histories that date back centuries and have incomplete chains of ownership about which we welcome further information.
It is important to note:
● No claims have been made against any of these works of art.
● Gaps in provenance do not necessarily indicate theft or looting.
● For many works, details may never be found.
Click on the image to see the collection record for the object, including provenance information. Provenance research is ongoing and details will be updated as more information becomes available. The Art Gallery welcomes any information regarding the provenance of works of art in our collection. Contact provenance@ag.nsw.gov.au
