Figurine
Manufacturer
Meissen
(German, founded 1710)
Date1774-1814
Mediumporcelain
Dimensions10 1/2 inches (26.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1980
Object number41.30.11.3.A
ClassificationsSculptures
DescriptionStanding male figure; left arm resting on fluted column; right arm raised above head; red colored toga with green belt; square faux marble base.ProvenanceProbably W.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936] [1]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted December 11, 1980 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House
| 1. Nitta Hill Stark's initials are written on the base of the figures. It is unclear what this is an indication of, however it is possible that these figures were purchased Nita Hill Stark and not W.H. and Miriam Stark
On View
On view
c. 1920