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Charles Ratton (Charles A. Ratton), Non-Indian, 1895-1986
Alfred E. Stendahl, Non-Indian, 1915-2010
Joseph Dammann (Joseph Dammen/Joseph Dammam), Non-Indian, 1921-1971
Seller
Stendahl Galleries (Stendahl Gallery), 1911-
Presenter/funding source
Sackler Fund
Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987
Collection History
Collection history unknown, but documented in 1852 by members of the Third Expedition of the Comisión Corográfica (Chorographic Commission) during scientific explorations in Colombia; formerly in the collection of Charles Ratton (1895-1986, owner of Galerie Charles Ratton-Guy Ladrière in Paris, France); transferred at an unknown date to Alfred Stendahl (1915-2010) and Joseph Dammann (1921-1971) of the Stendahl Galleries (Hollywood, California); purchased by MAI from the Stendahl Galleries in 1965 using monies from the "Sackler Fund," an MAI acquisition fund with many donors, including Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector).
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