Figurine
Attributed to
Saxon Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1872)
Region
Dresden
(German, founded 1710)
Datec. 1891
Mediumporcelain
Dimensions6 1/2 x 4 inches (16.5 x 10.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1981
Object number41.26.52
ClassificationsSculptures
DescriptionCircular shaped base; four seated male figures playing musical instruments; one standing male figure in center with arm extended; white ground; gold rocaille trim.ProvenanceW.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936][1][2]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted March 5, 1981 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House
| 1. Featured in photograph accompanying March 1926 University of Texas alumni journal article. See attached media "Details of the Stark Gift," Alcalde XIV (March, 1926): 340-45.
| 2. 1921 American Appraisal Company Appraisal of Furnishing of the Residence of W.H. Stark Orange, Texas. Page 24 entry 3.
On View
Not on view1904-1924