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Painter, Illustrator, b. 1859 - d. 1926

Otto Stark was an American Impressionist painter who was considered to be a member of the Hoosier Group of Indiana artists. Stark's work most clearly showed the influence of Impressionism, and he often featured children in his work.

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  • (2) Otto Stark "Dunes Landscape" Monotype Prints
    Mar. 01, 2025

    (2) Otto Stark "Dunes Landscape" Monotype Prints

    Est: -

    Pair of small colorized monotype prints on paper by listed New York / Indiana artist Otto Stark (1859-1926). The woodblocks feature Dunes landscapes and one is pencil signed in the lower right plate. Both are framed and matted together. Sight of each measures approximately 4-1/2" across x 2-7/8" tall, framed measures 11-5/8" across x 14-1/8" tall. Framed under glass.

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  • Otto Stark
    Jan. 26, 2025

    Otto Stark

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Indiana Stream 23" x 17", Pastel, Signed Lower Left

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  • Otto Dorfner - Roter Ziegenlederband, stark ecrasiert, mit Vergoldung, signiert: »O. Dorfner · Weimar«.
    Nov. 23, 2024

    Otto Dorfner - Roter Ziegenlederband, stark ecrasiert, mit Vergoldung, signiert: »O. Dorfner · Weimar«.

    Est: €500 - €750

    – Inhalt: H[ans] Ch[ristian] Andersen. Des Kaisers neue Kleider. Berlin, [Eigenbrödler Verlag] 1920. Mit sechs kolorierten Abbildungen von Charlotte Bud. Exemplar 581 von 600. – Gedruckt bei J. G. Preuß, Berlin, für den (nur auf dem hier nicht mehr vorhandenen Originaleinband genannten) Eigenbrödlerverlag. Für diesen, dem illustrierten Buch stets zugewandten Verlag, illustrierte Charlotte Bud noch ein Märchen der Brüder Grimm. Über den Verlag, der 1919 in Berlin gegründet wurde und nach eigenem Bekunden »hauptsächlich Werke mit Radierungen in nummerierter oder unnummerierter Auflage« edieren wollte, finden sich in den einschlägigen Bibliographien keine Informationen. Nach freundlicher Auskunft von Hermann Staub (Historisches Archiv des Börsenvereins des Deutschen Buchhandels) erfolgte 1930 die Umfirmierung in »Deutsch-Schweizerische Verlagsanstalt AG«. 1932 erlosch der Verlag durch Konkurs. – Der Vorderdeckel mit stilisierter Kaiserkrone, die Bünde mit kleinen Zierstücken, Rückentitel, Kopfschnitt und Innenkantenlinien wurden vergoldet, die Vorsätze aus handmarmoriertem Buntpapier gefertigt. – In der gefütterten Halbleinenkassette des Buchbinders, eigenhändiger Beilagezettel »Entstehungsjahr 1920« || Andersen ›Märchen‹ Ganz Leder«. 21,2 : 17,7 cm. [12] Seiten. – Beide Deckel und das Kassettenfutter mit kleinen (Stock?)-Flecken. Wittockiana Brüssel 2003 Nr. 18 [Keywords: Fine Bindings ]

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Jul. 07, 2024

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $200 - $400

    Seated Man Reading Book 4.75" x 3.25", Pen & Ink, Estate Paperwork signed by Grandson Verso

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Jul. 07, 2024

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $200 - $400

    The Graduate 10.5" x 4.5", Pen & Ink, Unsigned

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Jul. 07, 2024

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $200 - $400

    Harbor Scene 8.25" x 4.5", Pen & Ink, Unsigned

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Jul. 07, 2024

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $200 - $400

    Indiana Landscape with Trees 8" x 10.5", Graphite on Paper, Signed Lower Right

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Jul. 07, 2024

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $200 - $400

    Indiana River Scene, with Lockhart Gallery Tag 4" x 8", Graphite on Paper, Signed Lower Left

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Jul. 07, 2024

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $300 - $600

    Scene with Apple Tree, with Lockhart Gallery Tag 10" x 9.5", Watercolor, Unsigned, with Provenance Paperwork

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Jul. 07, 2024

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $300 - $600

    Indiana Cornshocks Landscape 7.5" x 13", Mixed Media, Signed Lower Left, dated '97 (1897)

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Jul. 07, 2024

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Vivid Indiana Miniature Landscape 3" x 5", Oil on Canvas, Signed Lower Right, dated '90 (1890)

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Jul. 07, 2024

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $600 - $1,200

    Woodland Path 5.5" x 7.75", Oil on Board, Signed Lower Right

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    May. 05, 2024

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Indiana Landscape 18"x21" pastel, signed lower right. Est. $500-$1,000

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Nov. 19, 2023

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    Nativity Scene 15" x 11.5", Mixed Media, Signed Lower Right, dated 1883, there are drawn borders around this piece that measure slightly under 1/2" on each side, approx. 2" above and 3" below

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Nov. 19, 2023

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $10,000 - $20,000

    Interior Room Scene with Young Girl at Table 20" x 15.5", Oil on Canvas, Signed Lower Left

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  • Otto Stark
    Aug. 27, 2023

    Otto Stark

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Early Autumn Indiana Creek Scene 22" x 32", Mixed Media, Signed Lower Right

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  • OTTO STARK (AMERICAN, 1859-1926).
    Aug. 13, 2023

    OTTO STARK (AMERICAN, 1859-1926).

    Est: $600 - $900

    Boy in a Field. Oil on canvas, 1887. Signed and dated lower left. From a Tuckahoe, NY collection.

    Clarke Auction Gallery
  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Jun. 18, 2023

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    Sunset at the Lake 11" x 14", Oil on Board, Signed Lower Right

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Jun. 18, 2023

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Eating Breakfast 10" x 10", Oil on Canvas, Signed Lower Right

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Apr. 16, 2023

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Violet Forest 16" x 12" oil on board, signed lower left. Recently conserved; original frame.

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  • Otto Stark Signed "Water & Sunset, Lake Michigan"
    Jan. 07, 2023

    Otto Stark Signed "Water & Sunset, Lake Michigan"

    Est: -

    Beautiful oil on canvas by indiana Artist, Otto Stark (1859-1926). The painting is titles "Water & Sunset, Lake Michigan." Features a beautiful Lake and water scene. Signed lower left. Nice condition for age. Sight measures approx 17.25"across 11.5" tall. Framed measures 24" across 18.25" tall. (4239)

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  • Otto Stark Signed "Waves" Oil On Canvas
    Jan. 07, 2023

    Otto Stark Signed "Waves" Oil On Canvas

    Est: -

    Beautiful oil on canvas by Indiana Artist, Otto Stark (1859-1926). The painting is titles "Waves." Features a calm wave pattern in blues and greens. Signed lower right. Nice condition for age. Sight measures approx 17.25" across 11.5" tall. Framedmeasures 24" across 18.25" tall. (4240)

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  • Otto Stark
    Nov. 20, 2022

    Otto Stark

    Est: $100 - $300

    Study of Children 8" x 10", Pencil Sketch, Signed Lower Left

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  • Otto Stark
    Oct. 02, 2022

    Otto Stark

    Est: $400 - $800

    Otto Stark (1859-1926) 10" x 6" watercolor, Summer Harbor, signed lower right, dated 1881. The following biography is from the fineestateart.com website: Otto Stark was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 29, 1859 to a family of established old world artisans. His father and grandfather were talented woodworkers and Stark originally studied carving and cabinet making at a local factory. This path was cut short due to a leg injury and soon Stark began to study lithography in Cincinnati, OH in 1875. He worked for several firms creating design plates, in addition to attending night classes at the School of Design of the University of Cincinnati. In 1877, Stark moved to New York City in the hope of gaining further artistic training. In addition to studying at the Art Student League, Stark continued to work professionally as a lithographer, designer, and illustrator. It was during this six-year stay that Stark began to exhibit his work publicly, participating in the 1882 National Academy of Design Autumn Exhibition and the annual show of the American Water Color Society. Stark moved to Paris in 1885 with the hopes of studying art more intensively. He was accepted into the Academie Julian, a well-respected institution, second only to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Stark studied, primarily, with Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger and Jules-Joseph Lefebvre. Both men favored the more rigid and established painting aesthetics that was promoted by various artistic institutions. This was in sharp contrast to the emerging interest in Impressionism, a style that had yet to be embraced by the art establishment. Stark’s work from this time would regularly demonstrate the intermingling of these two approaches. Stark’s time in Paris was notable for a number of reasons. He married a young woman, Marie Nitschelm, in 1886 and the couple had their first child there, in 1887. Professionally, Stark’s work began to gain more critical attention. This was evident when one of his paintings was selected for exhibition for the jury of the illustrious Paris Salon of 1887. Soon after, Stark finished his studies at the Academie Julian, and the young family moved to New York City. In New York, Stark worked as a commercial artist doing illustration work for various magazines. Money was a constant worry, for they had a second baby soon after their move. Stark continued to paint in his spare time, though, and began to exhibit his work more frequently. The Starks left New York for Philadelphia in 1890, where Stark continued his commercial work. By the next year, Otto and Marie had two more sons. After the birth of the last child, however, Marie’s health began to rapidly decline and she died suddenly in November, 1891. Soon after Marie’s death, Stark moved his family back to Indianapolis so that his father and sister might help with the child-rearing responsibilities while Stark looked for work. Stark worked in Cincinnati, OH for the next two years as a designer for a lithography company. On a personal level, 1892 was a pivotal year for Stark, for he became a born-again Christian. This commitment seemed to dramatically improve his spirit, and in 1893, Stark moved to Indianapolis to join his children and open a studio. Stark began teaching oil and watercolor painting classes out of his studio, while also continuing to exhibit his own work. This included participating in the well-known ‘Hoosier Group’ show that traveled to Chicago and solidified Stark’s reputation as one of the region’s finer painters. In 1899, Stark took a position as Supervisor of Art at Manual Training High School in Indianapolis. The post provided Stark was a steady income to support his young family, in addition to allowing him the opportunity to shape a school’s curriculum to best inspire and assist aspiring artists. Stark became a member of the John Herron Art Institute’s faculty in 1905. This allowed him a wider range of opportunities to mentor young artists, in addition to holding weekly gallery talks designed to engage the broader Indianapolis citizenry. Stark would continue to teach at both institutions until 1919. During that time, he managed to continue his own paintings, as well as participating in several major artistic undertakings. These included creating a large mural for Indianapolis Public School #60, collaborating with other artists to create murals for the Indianapolis City Hospital, participating in various World War I-related volunteer efforts, and, in one of his last projects as an instructor, overseeing the creation of murals by Manuel High School students that would be installed in selected public schools. Stark died in April of 1926, after several years spent painting in Indianapolis and in Florida with his friend J. Ottis Adams. Although he worked hard and successfully to distinguish himself as a talented landscape and portrait painter, Stark’s impact was perhaps most clearly seen in the numerous young artists he taught and mentored during his time as an instructor. You can see the bio on our site https://fineestateart.com/artists/otto_stark

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  • Otto Stark
    Oct. 02, 2022

    Otto Stark

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Otto Stark (1859-1926) 18" x 24" pastel, Autumn Creek, signed lower right, dated 1916. Recent frame/museum glass. The following biography is from the fineestateart.com website: Otto Stark was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 29, 1859 to a family of established old world artisans. His father and grandfather were talented woodworkers and Stark originally studied carving and cabinet making at a local factory. This path was cut short due to a leg injury and soon Stark began to study lithography in Cincinnati, OH in 1875. He worked for several firms creating design plates, in addition to attending night classes at the School of Design of the University of Cincinnati. In 1877, Stark moved to New York City in the hope of gaining further artistic training. In addition to studying at the Art Student League, Stark continued to work professionally as a lithographer, designer, and illustrator. It was during this six-year stay that Stark began to exhibit his work publicly, participating in the 1882 National Academy of Design Autumn Exhibition and the annual show of the American Water Color Society. Stark moved to Paris in 1885 with the hopes of studying art more intensively. He was accepted into the Academie Julian, a well-respected institution, second only to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Stark studied, primarily, with Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger and Jules-Joseph Lefebvre. Both men favored the more rigid and established painting aesthetics that was promoted by various artistic institutions. This was in sharp contrast to the emerging interest in Impressionism, a style that had yet to be embraced by the art establishment. Stark’s work from this time would regularly demonstrate the intermingling of these two approaches. Stark’s time in Paris was notable for a number of reasons. He married a young woman, Marie Nitschelm, in 1886 and the couple had their first child there, in 1887. Professionally, Stark’s work began to gain more critical attention. This was evident when one of his paintings was selected for exhibition for the jury of the illustrious Paris Salon of 1887. Soon after, Stark finished his studies at the Academie Julian, and the young family moved to New York City. In New York, Stark worked as a commercial artist doing illustration work for various magazines. Money was a constant worry, for they had a second baby soon after their move. Stark continued to paint in his spare time, though, and began to exhibit his work more frequently. The Starks left New York for Philadelphia in 1890, where Stark continued his commercial work. By the next year, Otto and Marie had two more sons. After the birth of the last child, however, Marie’s health began to rapidly decline and she died suddenly in November, 1891. Soon after Marie’s death, Stark moved his family back to Indianapolis so that his father and sister might help with the child-rearing responsibilities while Stark looked for work. Stark worked in Cincinnati, OH for the next two years as a designer for a lithography company. On a personal level, 1892 was a pivotal year for Stark, for he became a born-again Christian. This commitment seemed to dramatically improve his spirit, and in 1893, Stark moved to Indianapolis to join his children and open a studio. Stark began teaching oil and watercolor painting classes out of his studio, while also continuing to exhibit his own work. This included participating in the well-known ‘Hoosier Group’ show that traveled to Chicago and solidified Stark’s reputation as one of the region’s finer painters. In 1899, Stark took a position as Supervisor of Art at Manual Training High School in Indianapolis. The post provided Stark was a steady income to support his young family, in addition to allowing him the opportunity to shape a school’s curriculum to best inspire and assist aspiring artists. Stark became a member of the John Herron Art Institute’s faculty in 1905. This allowed him a wider range of opportunities to mentor young artists, in addition to holding weekly gallery talks designed to engage the broader Indianapolis citizenry. Stark would continue to teach at both institutions until 1919. During that time, he managed to continue his own paintings, as well as participating in several major artistic undertakings. These included creating a large mural for Indianapolis Public School #60, collaborating with other artists to create murals for the Indianapolis City Hospital, participating in various World War I-related volunteer efforts, and, in one of his last projects as an instructor, overseeing the creation of murals by Manuel High School students that would be installed in selected public schools. Stark died in April of 1926, after several years spent painting in Indianapolis and in Florida with his friend J. Ottis Adams. Although he worked hard and successfully to distinguish himself as a talented landscape and portrait painter, Stark’s impact was perhaps most clearly seen in the numerous young artists he taught and mentored during his time as an instructor. You can see the bio on our site https://fineestateart.com/artists/otto_stark

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Aug. 14, 2022

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    "Twas the Night Before Christmas 7.25" x 4.5", Watercolor, Signed Estate COA Verso

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Aug. 14, 2022

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Summer Stream 8" x 11", Watercolor, Signed Lower Right, dated '95

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Aug. 14, 2022

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $750 - $1,500

    Road to Brookville 17" x 21", Pastel, Signed Lower Right

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Aug. 14, 2022

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Lake Michigan Fall Landscape 14" x 17", Oil on Board, Signed Lower Left

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Aug. 14, 2022

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $3,000 - $6,000

    Water & Sunset, Lake Michigan 12" x 17.5", Oil on Board, Signed Lower Right

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Aug. 14, 2022

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $3,000 - $6,000

    Waves 12" x 18", Oil on Board, Signed Lower Left

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Aug. 14, 2022

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $4,000 - $8,000

    Eating Breakfast 11" x 11", Oil on Board, Signed Lower Right

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1935)
    Apr. 03, 2022

    Otto Stark (1859-1935)

    Est: $300 - $600

    "Spring Trees "21" x 11" pastel, signed lower right. Recently framed. The following biography is from the fineestateart.com website: Otto Stark was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 29, 1859 to a family of established old world artisans. His father and grandfather were talented woodworkers and Stark originally studied carving and cabinet making at a local factory. This path was cut short due to a leg injury and soon Stark began to study lithography in Cincinnati, OH in 1875. He worked for several firms creating design plates, in addition to attending night classes at the School of Design of the University of Cincinnati . In 1877, Stark moved to New York City in the hope of gaining further artistic training. In addition to studying at the Art Student League, Stark continued to work professionally as a lithographer, designer, and illustrator. It was during this six-year stay that Stark began to exhibit his work publicly, participating in the 1882 National Academy of Design Autumn Exhibition and the annual show of the American Water Color Society. Stark moved to Paris in 1885 with the hopes of studying art more intensively. He was accepted into the Academie Julian, a well-respected institution, second only to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Stark studied, primarily, with Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger and Jules-Joseph Lefebvre. Both men favored the more rigid and established painting aesthetics that was promoted by various artistic institutions. This was in sharp contrast to the emerging interest in Impressionism, a style that had yet to be embraced by the art establishment. Stark’s work from this time would regularly demonstrate the intermingling of these two approaches. Stark’s time in Paris was notable for a number of reasons. He married a young woman, Marie Nitschelm, in 1886 and the couple had their first child there, in 1887. Professionally, Stark’s work began to gain more critical attention. This was evident when one of his paintings was selected for exhibition for the jury of the illustrious Paris Salon of 1887. Soon after, Stark finished his studies at the Academie Julian, and the young family moved to New York City. In New York, Stark worked as a commercial artist doing illustration work for various magazines. Money was a constant worry, for they had a second baby soon after their move. Stark continued to paint in his spare time, though, and began to exhibit his work more frequently. The Starks left New York for Philadelphia in 1890, where Stark continued his commercial work. By the next year, Otto and Marie had two more sons. After the birth of the last child, however, Marie’s health began to rapidly decline and she died suddenly in November, 1891. Soon after Marie’s death, Stark moved his family back to Indianapolis so that his father and sister might help with the child-rearing responsibilities while Stark looked for work. Stark worked in Cincinnati, OH for the next two years as a designer for a lithography company. On a personal level, 1892 was a pivotal year for Stark, for he became a born-again Christian. This commitment seemed to dramatically improve his spirit, and in 1893, Stark moved to Indianapolis to join his children and open a studio. Stark began teaching oil and watercolor painting classes out of his studio, while also continuing to exhibit his own work. This included participating in the well-known ‘Hoosier Group’ show that traveled to Chicago and solidified Stark’s reputation as one of the region’s finer painters. In 1899, Stark took a position as Supervisor of Art at Manual Training High School in Indianapolis. The post provided Stark was a steady income to support his young family, in addition to allowing him the opportunity to shape a school’s curriculum to best inspire and assist aspiring artists. Stark became a member of the John Herron Art Institute’s faculty in 1905. This allowed him a wider range of opportunities to mentor young artists, in addition to holding weekly gallery talks designed to engage the broader Indianapolis citizenry. Stark would continue to teach at both institutions until 1919. During that time, he managed to continue his own paintings, as well as participating in several major artistic undertakings. These included creating a large mural for Indianapolis Public School #60, collaborating with other artists to create murals for the Indianapolis City Hospital, participating in various World War I-related volunteer efforts, and, in one of his last projects as an instructor, overseeing the creation of murals by Manuel High School students that would be installed in selected public schools. Stark died in April of 1926, after several years spent painting in Indianapolis and in Florida with his friend J. Ottis Adams. Although he worked hard and successfully to distinguish himself as a talented landscape and portrait painter, Stark’s impact was perhaps most clearly seen in the numerous young artists he taught and mentored during his time as an instructor. To see this biography on our site, visit: https://fineestateart.com/artists/otto_stark

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
  • Otto Stark (1859-1935)
    Apr. 03, 2022

    Otto Stark (1859-1935)

    Est: $300 - $600

    "Sketches of a Child" 8" x 8" colored pencil, unsigned. The following biography is from the fineestateart.com website: Otto Stark was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 29, 1859 to a family of established old world artisans. His father and grandfather were talented woodworkers and Stark originally studied carving and cabinet making at a local factory. This path was cut short due to a leg injury and soon Stark began to study lithography in Cincinnati, OH in 1875. He worked for several firms creating design plates, in addition to attending night classes at the School of Design of the University of Cincinnati . In 1877, Stark moved to New York City in the hope of gaining further artistic training. In addition to studying at the Art Student League, Stark continued to work professionally as a lithographer, designer, and illustrator. It was during this six-year stay that Stark began to exhibit his work publicly, participating in the 1882 National Academy of Design Autumn Exhibition and the annual show of the American Water Color Society. Stark moved to Paris in 1885 with the hopes of studying art more intensively. He was accepted into the Academie Julian, a well-respected institution, second only to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Stark studied, primarily, with Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger and Jules-Joseph Lefebvre. Both men favored the more rigid and established painting aesthetics that was promoted by various artistic institutions. This was in sharp contrast to the emerging interest in Impressionism, a style that had yet to be embraced by the art establishment. Stark’s work from this time would regularly demonstrate the intermingling of these two approaches. Stark’s time in Paris was notable for a number of reasons. He married a young woman, Marie Nitschelm, in 1886 and the couple had their first child there, in 1887. Professionally, Stark’s work began to gain more critical attention. This was evident when one of his paintings was selected for exhibition for the jury of the illustrious Paris Salon of 1887. Soon after, Stark finished his studies at the Academie Julian, and the young family moved to New York City. In New York, Stark worked as a commercial artist doing illustration work for various magazines. Money was a constant worry, for they had a second baby soon after their move. Stark continued to paint in his spare time, though, and began to exhibit his work more frequently. The Starks left New York for Philadelphia in 1890, where Stark continued his commercial work. By the next year, Otto and Marie had two more sons. After the birth of the last child, however, Marie’s health began to rapidly decline and she died suddenly in November, 1891. Soon after Marie’s death, Stark moved his family back to Indianapolis so that his father and sister might help with the child-rearing responsibilities while Stark looked for work. Stark worked in Cincinnati, OH for the next two years as a designer for a lithography company. On a personal level, 1892 was a pivotal year for Stark, for he became a born-again Christian. This commitment seemed to dramatically improve his spirit, and in 1893, Stark moved to Indianapolis to join his children and open a studio. Stark began teaching oil and watercolor painting classes out of his studio, while also continuing to exhibit his own work. This included participating in the well-known ‘Hoosier Group’ show that traveled to Chicago and solidified Stark’s reputation as one of the region’s finer painters. In 1899, Stark took a position as Supervisor of Art at Manual Training High School in Indianapolis. The post provided Stark was a steady income to support his young family, in addition to allowing him the opportunity to shape a school’s curriculum to best inspire and assist aspiring artists. Stark became a member of the John Herron Art Institute’s faculty in 1905. This allowed him a wider range of opportunities to mentor young artists, in addition to holding weekly gallery talks designed to engage the broader Indianapolis citizenry. Stark would continue to teach at both institutions until 1919. During that time, he managed to continue his own paintings, as well as participating in several major artistic undertakings. These included creating a large mural for Indianapolis Public School #60, collaborating with other artists to create murals for the Indianapolis City Hospital, participating in various World War I-related volunteer efforts, and, in one of his last projects as an instructor, overseeing the creation of murals by Manuel High School students that would be installed in selected public schools. Stark died in April of 1926, after several years spent painting in Indianapolis and in Florida with his friend J. Ottis Adams. Although he worked hard and successfully to distinguish himself as a talented landscape and portrait painter, Stark’s impact was perhaps most clearly seen in the numerous young artists he taught and mentored during his time as an instructor. To see this biography on our site, visit: https://fineestateart.com/artists/otto_stark

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  • Otto Stark (1859-1935)
    Apr. 03, 2022

    Otto Stark (1859-1935)

    Est: $300 - $600

    "The Holy Family" 10" x 5" mixed media, unsigned. Recent frame. The following biography is from the fineestateart.com website: Otto Stark was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 29, 1859 to a family of established old world artisans. His father and grandfather were talented woodworkers and Stark originally studied carving and cabinet making at a local factory. This path was cut short due to a leg injury and soon Stark began to study lithography in Cincinnati, OH in 1875. He worked for several firms creating design plates, in addition to attending night classes at the School of Design of the University of Cincinnati . In 1877, Stark moved to New York City in the hope of gaining further artistic training. In addition to studying at the Art Student League, Stark continued to work professionally as a lithographer, designer, and illustrator. It was during this six-year stay that Stark began to exhibit his work publicly, participating in the 1882 National Academy of Design Autumn Exhibition and the annual show of the American Water Color Society. Stark moved to Paris in 1885 with the hopes of studying art more intensively. He was accepted into the Academie Julian, a well-respected institution, second only to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Stark studied, primarily, with Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger and Jules-Joseph Lefebvre. Both men favored the more rigid and established painting aesthetics that was promoted by various artistic institutions. This was in sharp contrast to the emerging interest in Impressionism, a style that had yet to be embraced by the art establishment. Stark’s work from this time would regularly demonstrate the intermingling of these two approaches. Stark’s time in Paris was notable for a number of reasons. He married a young woman, Marie Nitschelm, in 1886 and the couple had their first child there, in 1887. Professionally, Stark’s work began to gain more critical attention. This was evident when one of his paintings was selected for exhibition for the jury of the illustrious Paris Salon of 1887. Soon after, Stark finished his studies at the Academie Julian, and the young family moved to New York City. In New York, Stark worked as a commercial artist doing illustration work for various magazines. Money was a constant worry, for they had a second baby soon after their move. Stark continued to paint in his spare time, though, and began to exhibit his work more frequently. The Starks left New York for Philadelphia in 1890, where Stark continued his commercial work. By the next year, Otto and Marie had two more sons. After the birth of the last child, however, Marie’s health began to rapidly decline and she died suddenly in November, 1891. Soon after Marie’s death, Stark moved his family back to Indianapolis so that his father and sister might help with the child-rearing responsibilities while Stark looked for work. Stark worked in Cincinnati, OH for the next two years as a designer for a lithography company. On a personal level, 1892 was a pivotal year for Stark, for he became a born-again Christian. This commitment seemed to dramatically improve his spirit, and in 1893, Stark moved to Indianapolis to join his children and open a studio. Stark began teaching oil and watercolor painting classes out of his studio, while also continuing to exhibit his own work. This included participating in the well-known ‘Hoosier Group’ show that traveled to Chicago and solidified Stark’s reputation as one of the region’s finer painters. In 1899, Stark took a position as Supervisor of Art at Manual Training High School in Indianapolis. The post provided Stark was a steady income to support his young family, in addition to allowing him the opportunity to shape a school’s curriculum to best inspire and assist aspiring artists. Stark became a member of the John Herron Art Institute’s faculty in 1905. This allowed him a wider range of opportunities to mentor young artists, in addition to holding weekly gallery talks designed to engage the broader Indianapolis citizenry. Stark would continue to teach at both institutions until 1919. During that time, he managed to continue his own paintings, as well as participating in several major artistic undertakings. These included creating a large mural for Indianapolis Public School #60, collaborating with other artists to create murals for the Indianapolis City Hospital, participating in various World War I-related volunteer efforts, and, in one of his last projects as an instructor, overseeing the creation of murals by Manuel High School students that would be installed in selected public schools. Stark died in April of 1926, after several years spent painting in Indianapolis and in Florida with his friend J. Ottis Adams. Although he worked hard and successfully to distinguish himself as a talented landscape and portrait painter, Stark’s impact was perhaps most clearly seen in the numerous young artists he taught and mentored during his time as an instructor. To see this biography on our site, visit: https://fineestateart.com/artists/otto_stark

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
  • Otto Stark (1859-1935)
    Apr. 03, 2022

    Otto Stark (1859-1935)

    Est: $300 - $600

    "Heavenly Spirit" 11" x 6" gouache, unsigned. Recent frame. The following biography is from the fineestateart.com website: Otto Stark was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 29, 1859 to a family of established old world artisans. His father and grandfather were talented woodworkers and Stark originally studied carving and cabinet making at a local factory. This path was cut short due to a leg injury and soon Stark began to study lithography in Cincinnati, OH in 1875. He worked for several firms creating design plates, in addition to attending night classes at the School of Design of the University of Cincinnati . In 1877, Stark moved to New York City in the hope of gaining further artistic training. In addition to studying at the Art Student League, Stark continued to work professionally as a lithographer, designer, and illustrator. It was during this six-year stay that Stark began to exhibit his work publicly, participating in the 1882 National Academy of Design Autumn Exhibition and the annual show of the American Water Color Society. Stark moved to Paris in 1885 with the hopes of studying art more intensively. He was accepted into the Academie Julian, a well-respected institution, second only to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Stark studied, primarily, with Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger and Jules-Joseph Lefebvre. Both men favored the more rigid and established painting aesthetics that was promoted by various artistic institutions. This was in sharp contrast to the emerging interest in Impressionism, a style that had yet to be embraced by the art establishment. Stark’s work from this time would regularly demonstrate the intermingling of these two approaches. Stark’s time in Paris was notable for a number of reasons. He married a young woman, Marie Nitschelm, in 1886 and the couple had their first child there, in 1887. Professionally, Stark’s work began to gain more critical attention. This was evident when one of his paintings was selected for exhibition for the jury of the illustrious Paris Salon of 1887. Soon after, Stark finished his studies at the Academie Julian, and the young family moved to New York City. In New York, Stark worked as a commercial artist doing illustration work for various magazines. Money was a constant worry, for they had a second baby soon after their move. Stark continued to paint in his spare time, though, and began to exhibit his work more frequently. The Starks left New York for Philadelphia in 1890, where Stark continued his commercial work. By the next year, Otto and Marie had two more sons. After the birth of the last child, however, Marie’s health began to rapidly decline and she died suddenly in November, 1891. Soon after Marie’s death, Stark moved his family back to Indianapolis so that his father and sister might help with the child-rearing responsibilities while Stark looked for work. Stark worked in Cincinnati, OH for the next two years as a designer for a lithography company. On a personal level, 1892 was a pivotal year for Stark, for he became a born-again Christian. This commitment seemed to dramatically improve his spirit, and in 1893, Stark moved to Indianapolis to join his children and open a studio. Stark began teaching oil and watercolor painting classes out of his studio, while also continuing to exhibit his own work. This included participating in the well-known ‘Hoosier Group’ show that traveled to Chicago and solidified Stark’s reputation as one of the region’s finer painters. In 1899, Stark took a position as Supervisor of Art at Manual Training High School in Indianapolis. The post provided Stark was a steady income to support his young family, in addition to allowing him the opportunity to shape a school’s curriculum to best inspire and assist aspiring artists. Stark became a member of the John Herron Art Institute’s faculty in 1905. This allowed him a wider range of opportunities to mentor young artists, in addition to holding weekly gallery talks designed to engage the broader Indianapolis citizenry. Stark would continue to teach at both institutions until 1919. During that time, he managed to continue his own paintings, as well as participating in several major artistic undertakings. These included creating a large mural for Indianapolis Public School #60, collaborating with other artists to create murals for the Indianapolis City Hospital, participating in various World War I-related volunteer efforts, and, in one of his last projects as an instructor, overseeing the creation of murals by Manuel High School students that would be installed in selected public schools. Stark died in April of 1926, after several years spent painting in Indianapolis and in Florida with his friend J. Ottis Adams. Although he worked hard and successfully to distinguish himself as a talented landscape and portrait painter, Stark’s impact was perhaps most clearly seen in the numerous young artists he taught and mentored during his time as an instructor. To see this biography on our site, visit: https://fineestateart.com/artists/otto_stark

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Apr. 03, 2022

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    "Sunny Woods" 14" x 18" oil on canvas, signed lower left. Recently conserved; housed in an older, hand-carved frame. The following biography is from the fineestateart.com website: Otto Stark was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 29, 1859 to a family of established old world artisans. His father and grandfather were talented woodworkers and Stark originally studied carving and cabinet making at a local factory. This path was cut short due to a leg injury and soon Stark began to study lithography in Cincinnati, OH in 1875. He worked for several firms creating design plates, in addition to attending night classes at the School of Design of the University of Cincinnati . In 1877, Stark moved to New York City in the hope of gaining further artistic training. In addition to studying at the Art Student League, Stark continued to work professionally as a lithographer, designer, and illustrator. It was during this six-year stay that Stark began to exhibit his work publicly, participating in the 1882 National Academy of Design Autumn Exhibition and the annual show of the American Water Color Society. Stark moved to Paris in 1885 with the hopes of studying art more intensively. He was accepted into the Academie Julian, a well-respected institution, second only to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Stark studied, primarily, with Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger and Jules-Joseph Lefebvre. Both men favored the more rigid and established painting aesthetics that was promoted by various artistic institutions. This was in sharp contrast to the emerging interest in Impressionism, a style that had yet to be embraced by the art establishment. Stark’s work from this time would regularly demonstrate the intermingling of these two approaches. Stark’s time in Paris was notable for a number of reasons. He married a young woman, Marie Nitschelm, in 1886 and the couple had their first child there, in 1887. Professionally, Stark’s work began to gain more critical attention. This was evident when one of his paintings was selected for exhibition for the jury of the illustrious Paris Salon of 1887. Soon after, Stark finished his studies at the Academie Julian, and the young family moved to New York City. In New York, Stark worked as a commercial artist doing illustration work for various magazines. Money was a constant worry, for they had a second baby soon after their move. Stark continued to paint in his spare time, though, and began to exhibit his work more frequently. The Starks left New York for Philadelphia in 1890, where Stark continued his commercial work. By the next year, Otto and Marie had two more sons. After the birth of the last child, however, Marie’s health began to rapidly decline and she died suddenly in November, 1891. Soon after Marie’s death, Stark moved his family back to Indianapolis so that his father and sister might help with the child-rearing responsibilities while Stark looked for work. Stark worked in Cincinnati, OH for the next two years as a designer for a lithography company. On a personal level, 1892 was a pivotal year for Stark, for he became a born-again Christian. This commitment seemed to dramatically improve his spirit, and in 1893, Stark moved to Indianapolis to join his children and open a studio. Stark began teaching oil and watercolor painting classes out of his studio, while also continuing to exhibit his own work. This included participating in the well-known ‘Hoosier Group’ show that traveled to Chicago and solidified Stark’s reputation as one of the region’s finer painters. In 1899, Stark took a position as Supervisor of Art at Manual Training High School in Indianapolis. The post provided Stark was a steady income to support his young family, in addition to allowing him the opportunity to shape a school’s curriculum to best inspire and assist aspiring artists. Stark became a member of the John Herron Art Institute’s faculty in 1905. This allowed him a wider range of opportunities to mentor young artists, in addition to holding weekly gallery talks designed to engage the broader Indianapolis citizenry. Stark would continue to teach at both institutions until 1919. During that time, he managed to continue his own paintings, as well as participating in several major artistic undertakings. These included creating a large mural for Indianapolis Public School #60, collaborating with other artists to create murals for the Indianapolis City Hospital, participating in various World War I-related volunteer efforts, and, in one of his last projects as an instructor, overseeing the creation of murals by Manuel High School students that would be installed in selected public schools. Stark died in April of 1926, after several years spent painting in Indianapolis and in Florida with his friend J. Ottis Adams. Although he worked hard and successfully to distinguish himself as a talented landscape and portrait painter, Stark’s impact was perhaps most clearly seen in the numerous young artists he taught and mentored during his time as an instructor. To see this biography on our site, visit: https://fineestateart.com/artists/otto_stark

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
  • Otto Stark (1859-1935)
    Apr. 03, 2022

    Otto Stark (1859-1935)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    "Portrait of a Young Boy" 10" x 8" oil on board, signed lower right, dated 1900. Recent frame. The following biography is from the fineestateart.com website: Otto Stark was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 29, 1859 to a family of established old world artisans. His father and grandfather were talented woodworkers and Stark originally studied carving and cabinet making at a local factory. This path was cut short due to a leg injury and soon Stark began to study lithography in Cincinnati, OH in 1875. He worked for several firms creating design plates, in addition to attending night classes at the School of Design of the University of Cincinnati . In 1877, Stark moved to New York City in the hope of gaining further artistic training. In addition to studying at the Art Student League, Stark continued to work professionally as a lithographer, designer, and illustrator. It was during this six-year stay that Stark began to exhibit his work publicly, participating in the 1882 National Academy of Design Autumn Exhibition and the annual show of the American Water Color Society. Stark moved to Paris in 1885 with the hopes of studying art more intensively. He was accepted into the Academie Julian, a well-respected institution, second only to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Stark studied, primarily, with Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger and Jules-Joseph Lefebvre. Both men favored the more rigid and established painting aesthetics that was promoted by various artistic institutions. This was in sharp contrast to the emerging interest in Impressionism, a style that had yet to be embraced by the art establishment. Stark’s work from this time would regularly demonstrate the intermingling of these two approaches. Stark’s time in Paris was notable for a number of reasons. He married a young woman, Marie Nitschelm, in 1886 and the couple had their first child there, in 1887. Professionally, Stark’s work began to gain more critical attention. This was evident when one of his paintings was selected for exhibition for the jury of the illustrious Paris Salon of 1887. Soon after, Stark finished his studies at the Academie Julian, and the young family moved to New York City. In New York, Stark worked as a commercial artist doing illustration work for various magazines. Money was a constant worry, for they had a second baby soon after their move. Stark continued to paint in his spare time, though, and began to exhibit his work more frequently. The Starks left New York for Philadelphia in 1890, where Stark continued his commercial work. By the next year, Otto and Marie had two more sons. After the birth of the last child, however, Marie’s health began to rapidly decline and she died suddenly in November, 1891. Soon after Marie’s death, Stark moved his family back to Indianapolis so that his father and sister might help with the child-rearing responsibilities while Stark looked for work. Stark worked in Cincinnati, OH for the next two years as a designer for a lithography company. On a personal level, 1892 was a pivotal year for Stark, for he became a born-again Christian. This commitment seemed to dramatically improve his spirit, and in 1893, Stark moved to Indianapolis to join his children and open a studio. Stark began teaching oil and watercolor painting classes out of his studio, while also continuing to exhibit his own work. This included participating in the well-known ‘Hoosier Group’ show that traveled to Chicago and solidified Stark’s reputation as one of the region’s finer painters. In 1899, Stark took a position as Supervisor of Art at Manual Training High School in Indianapolis. The post provided Stark was a steady income to support his young family, in addition to allowing him the opportunity to shape a school’s curriculum to best inspire and assist aspiring artists. Stark became a member of the John Herron Art Institute’s faculty in 1905. This allowed him a wider range of opportunities to mentor young artists, in addition to holding weekly gallery talks designed to engage the broader Indianapolis citizenry. Stark would continue to teach at both institutions until 1919. During that time, he managed to continue his own paintings, as well as participating in several major artistic undertakings. These included creating a large mural for Indianapolis Public School #60, collaborating with other artists to create murals for the Indianapolis City Hospital, participating in various World War I-related volunteer efforts, and, in one of his last projects as an instructor, overseeing the creation of murals by Manuel High School students that would be installed in selected public schools. Stark died in April of 1926, after several years spent painting in Indianapolis and in Florida with his friend J. Ottis Adams. Although he worked hard and successfully to distinguish himself as a talented landscape and portrait painter, Stark’s impact was perhaps most clearly seen in the numerous young artists he taught and mentored during his time as an instructor. To see this biography on our site, visit: https://fineestateart.com/artists/otto_stark

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
  • 19th Century Otto Stark Watercolor on paper
    Feb. 26, 2022

    19th Century Otto Stark Watercolor on paper

    Est: $200 - $800

    Otto Stark (American Indiana, 1859-1926)Frame 15.25 x 16.25 inches

    Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
  • Pastel Landscape by Otto Stark
    Dec. 08, 2021

    Pastel Landscape by Otto Stark

    Est: $600 - $800

    Otto Stark (American/Indiana, 1859-1926). Pastel on paper, signed l.r. 13.5" x 10" (sight), 22" x 18" (framed). Painting has been recently conserved and framed. 

    Caza Sikes
  • Otto Stark
    Nov. 21, 2021

    Otto Stark

    Est: $200 - $400

    Creek Scene 6.5" x 9", Mixed Media, Unsigned

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
  • Otto Stark
    Nov. 21, 2021

    Otto Stark

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Lake Scene 20" x 26", Pastel, Signed Lower Left

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Oct. 10, 2021

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Woodland Landscape 10" x 8" oil on canvas, signed lower right

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
  • Otto Stark Attribution
    Aug. 29, 2021

    Otto Stark Attribution

    Est: $300 - $600

    Young Girl Fishing by Creek 10" x 13", Oil on Board, Unsigned

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Apr. 18, 2021

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $250 - $500

    Reaching for Daisies 5.5" x 4.5" watercolor, unsigned with provenance paperwork (from family).

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Apr. 18, 2021

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $400 - $800

    Near Irvington 4" x 10" mixed media, signed lower left, dated 1897. Recent frame.

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
  • Otto Stark (1859-1926)
    Apr. 18, 2021

    Otto Stark (1859-1926)

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Bundled Baby 11" x 9" oil on canvas (laid down), signed lower right, dated 1890. Recently conserved; recent frame.

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
  • Otto Stark
    Mar. 07, 2021

    Otto Stark

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Woodland Pond 12" x18", Oil on Canvas, Signed Lower Right

    Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
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