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Reconciliation of Realized and Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) to Other Income - Net Gains from Fund Investment Activities in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Realized Gains (Losses) | $ 205,741 | $ (3,502) | $ 226,427
Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) | (26,800) | 58,602 | (308,364)
Realized and Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) from Blackstone Funds | 178,941 | 55,100 | (81,937)
Interest and Dividend Revenue Attributable to Consolidated Blackstone Funds | 202,723 | 201,045 | 96,872
Other Income-Net Gains from Fund Investment Activities | $ 381,664 | $ 256,145 | $ 14,935

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