provenance
noun
prov·e·nance
ˈpräv-nən(t)s 
ˈprä-və-ˌnän(t)s
Examples of provenance in a Sentence
Has anyone traced the provenances of these paintings?
The artifact is of unknown provenance.
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One item of note the firm will be exhibiting is Edward R. Murrow’s personal Bulova 14k chronograph with 14k bracelet, documented with provenance from the Murrow family.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Despite these difficulties, Christie’s is promoting the provenance of Big Electric Chair to attract bidders.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Tough push to preserve Even with that provenance, the push to preserve the building more than a quarter mile off Christian Road will be a tough one.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Hate and rationalization of all the provenances of brutality.
—David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Despite these difficulties, Christie’s is promoting the provenance of Big Electric Chair to attract bidders.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Tough push to preserve Even with that provenance, the push to preserve the building more than a quarter mile off Christian Road will be a tough one.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Hate and rationalization of all the provenances of brutality.
—David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Provenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provenance. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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