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403 - 21 porcelain figures and two conductor stands from the Monkey Orchestra, designed by J. J. Kaendler, manufactured by Meissen, late 20th century
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21 porcelain figures and two conductor stands from the Monkey Orchestra, designed by J. J. Kaendler, manufactured by Meissen, late 20th century Porcelain, painted in color and gilded. Each stands on a rocaille base. Consisting of 21 figures in Rococo attire and two music stands: conductor with music stand, cellist, drum bearer, clarinetist, trumpeter, violinist, bagpiper, horn player, flutist, musician with drumsticks, triangle player, drummer, hurdy-gurdy player, guitarist, bassoonist, an organist riding a monkey, a harpist, and four female singers. All undersides bear the Schwerter mark, model nos. 60001–60021; some have different painter and embosser numbers. Singer 60014 appears twice in two different color variations; however, singer no. 60018 is missing. The lower part of the bagpipes and the head of a timpani mallet are broken off (both parts included). Otherwise in good condition. Height 9.5–17 cm. Included is the catalog *Die Affenkapelle aus Meissener Porzellan* (The Monkey Band in Meissen Porcelain) published by Insel-Verlag in 1993, as well as a brochure about the Monkey Band (both with handwritten notes by the previous owner). Drawings by the French “Singerie” painter Christophe Huet (1694–1759) served as the model for the Meissen band. The figures parody high society. Please note: Pickup only, or please request a shipping quote before the auction! Condition: II +
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