Meissen Porcelain Orchestra (affenkapelle)

Object description :

"Meissen Porcelain Orchestra (affenkapelle)"

Magnificent and very rare orchestra of 19 monkeys in Meissen porcelain , a German work around 1900.
The set includes 1 conductor and 18 statuettes of monkey musicians (19 pieces in total) on terraces highlighted with rocaille ornaments in relief enhanced with polychrome gold decoration marked, crossed swords in blue.

Model after Johann Joachim Kaendler

Height of the statuettes 13 cm and for the conductor 17.5 cm
The set is in good condition (minor chips).
Additional photos on request.

Price: 16 500 €

Artist: Meissen
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition

Material: Porcelain
Height: 17,5

Reference: 1500025