Porcelain vase hand-painted in art nouveau style by Anna J. Spreckels, c. 1910

Name/Title

Porcelain vase hand-painted in art nouveau style by Anna J. Spreckels, c. 1910

Entry/Object ID

1987.33.5

Description

Acc. No. 87.33.5 Subject Category: Artists, China painters Date or Period: C. 1910 Object: Vase Description: Porcelain vase with hand painted decoration (art nouveau style) consisting of wild roses on a green background, accentuated with raised gold work. Porcelain marked on base "Ohio", in blue under glaze. History of Object: Porcelain flower vase painted by Anna J. Spreckels, professional china decorator, 1807 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda. Acquired from: Mrs. Marie Wilson Date: 4-11-87

Interpretative 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.