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Object Timeline

1925

  • Work on this object began.

1935

  • Work on this object ended.

1952

  • We acquired this object.

1999

2024

  • You found it!

Africa Figure

This is a figure. It was designed by Josef Wackerle and manufactured by Nymphenburg Porcelain Factory. It is dated ca. 1930 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is terra cotta. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by James Hazen Hyde.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a): 155 x 55 x 34.5 cm (5 ft. 1 in. x 21 5/8 in. x 13 9/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 67.5 x 61 x 50 cm (26 9/16 x 24 x 19 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Africa Figure; Designed by Josef Wackerle (b. Partenkirchen, Germany, 1880 - 1959); Manufactured by Nymphenburg Porcelain Factory (Germany); Germany; terra cotta; H x W x D (a): 155 x 55 x 34.5 cm (5 ft. 1 in. x 21 5/8 in. x 13 9/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 67.5 x 61 x 50 cm (26 9/16 x 24 x 19 11/16 in.); 1952-151-3-a,b

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