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provenance in German

provenance in German is Provenienz, Herkunft — provenance means the place of origin or history of ownership of something, especially a work of art or artifact.

provenance in German

Provenienz
noun
Place or source of origin.
Herkunft
noun
Place or source of origin.
Provenienz
noun
(arts) The history of ownership of a work of art.
Herkunft
noun
(of a person) Background; history; place of origin.

What does "provenance" mean?

  1. noun The place of origin or history of ownership of something, especially a work of art or artifact.
    "The auction house verified the painting's provenance before sale."
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provenance in a sentence

  • The auction house verified the painting's provenance before sale.
  • Experts questioned the vase's provenance.

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What is "provenance" in German?

"provenance" in German is Provenienz, Herkunft. provenance means: The place of origin or history of ownership of something, especially a work of art or artifact.

How do you use "provenance" in a sentence?

Example: "The auction house verified the painting's provenance before sale." In German, "provenance" is Provenienz, Herkunft.

Are there other ways to say "provenance" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "provenance": Provenienz, Herkunft.

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