Name/Title
Haviland Cup and Saucer hand-painted by Anna J. Spreckels in art nouveau style, c. 1912Entry/Object ID
1987.33.7Description
Acc. No. 87.33.7 a & b
Subject Category: Artists, China painter
Date or Period: C. 1912
Object: Cup & Saucer
Description:
Footed cup & saucer (porcelain) with hand painted decorations (art nouveau style) of stylized poppies & leaves (in gold & black) on an orange luster background. Base of cup & saucer signed "Haviland, France, " in green transfer mark under glaze.
Size: Cup H-2 1/4 X C-3 3/4 inches, Saucer C-5 3/4 inches.
History of Object:
Cup & saucer painted by Anna J. Spreckels, professional china decorator, 1807 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda.
Acquired from: Mrs. Marie Wilson
Date: 4-11-87Interpretative Labels
Label
5/24/2020 MvL: current label:
HAND-PAINTED
PORCELAIN by Anna J. Spreckels
(1867-1939) Ms. Spreckels, a niece of sugar manufacturer Claus Spreckels.
studied porcelain painting in Germany and maintained a studio at her home in Alameda, 1807 Lincoln Ave., from ca. 1900-1930.
