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Grade Society Figure with Lizard
Grade Society Figure with Lizard

Grade Society Figure with Lizard

Artist Unknown
Datecirca 1920–1940
MediumFernwood
DimensionsH. 127 5/8 in. (324.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. Jeremy Merrin
Object number84.7
On View
Not on view
ProvenanceReportedly collected by George W. Staempfli (1910–1999), New York, 1966; with Staempfli Gallery, New York; sold to Edward Merrin, Inc., New York, 1983; to Jeremy Merrin (son of Edward Merrin), New York; given to NCMA, 1984.
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