- 1949 Josef von Sternberg (1894-1969) 1949 - Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased at auction, "Josef von Sternberg: Collection of Modern Paintings; Drawings; Modern, African, Asiatic Sculptures," Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, November 22, 1949, lot no. 43 [1] Notes: [1] An invoice dated November 22, 1949 from Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc. to the City Art Museum documents the purchase of this object, listed as "Number 43 Head of a Warrior" [SLAM document files]. Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, December 8, 1949.