Background
Speck-Sternburg was born in Gröba and became wealthy in the wool trade.
Speck-Sternburg was born in Gröba and became wealthy in the wool trade.
On his visits to various places he enjoyed viewing the art galleries and became a connaisseur. He set up an public art gallery in his home at Lützschena that became a popular visitor attraction in the 1840s. He also became a major patron of the museum in nearby Leipzig.
Speck von Sternburg died in Leipzig.