
Amulet Representing Pataikos (Primary Title)
Unknown (Artist)
“Exotic Art from Ancient and Primitive Civilizations: Collection of Jay C. Leff,” Carnegie Institute (Pittsburgh, PA): 15 October 1959-3 January 1960.
[1] Jay C. Leff, collector of ancient art, owned this work by October of 1959 when it was featured in an exhibition: “Exotic Art from Ancient and Primitive Civilizations: Collection of Jay C. Leff,” Carnegie Institute (Pittsburgh, PA): 15 October 1959-3 January 1960, No. 32. He owned it until May 9, 1969, when it was sold through Parke-Bernet Galleries in New York.
[2] Leon Pomerance, collector of ancient art, owned this work by May 22, 1981, when this object was included in a sale of his collection at Sotheby’s, New York.
[3] It is possible Robert Hecht acquired this object in 1981 from the May 1981 Sotheby’s sale but it has not been confirmed.
[4] Information in VMFA Curatorial and Registration records.
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