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Porcelain group Monkey Orchestra.

Porcelain group Monkey Orchestra.

Porcelain group Monkey Orchestra: Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur. Dimensions: the height of the figurines is from 11.5 cm to 16.5 cm.The porcelain group Monkey Orchestra (Affenkapelle) is a classic of the parody-clownish Meissen baroque, the plot of which was later repeatedly reproduced by other manufactories and authors. The classical version of the orchestra consists of 21 figures: a conductor, a singer, a clarinetist, a flutist, a harpist, a violinist, a cellist, a drummer and other musicians. The figurines are distinguished by realistic, dynamic poses and are dressed up, according to the fashion of the time, in magnificent wigs, camisoles, shoes and lace. Until now, it is not known for certain where this story was borrowed from. According to one version, the author of the grotesque figure, Johann Kendler, created a parody of courtiers and representatives of the nobility. The monkey personified the nobleman, who, even if dressed in fashionable dresses, still remains a narrow-minded person, greedy for flattery, conceited and lustful. According to another version, the sculptor was inspired by the book of the German satirist Gottlieb Wilhelm Rabener, which tells about a trainer who presented an orchestra of trained monkeys to the public. Some researchers suggest that the porcelain group allegorically depicts real characters - the orchestra of the Saxon Prime Minister Count Heinrich von Brühl, which was terribly out of tune. History has preserved the name of the first owner of the parody musical ensemble. She was the favorite of Louis XV and a great lover of porcelain (her personal collection consisted of about 400 items!) Madame Pompadour. Another famous owner of the allegorical group was Baroness Beatrice Rothschild, whose collection is kept in the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on the Côte dAzur.The monkey orchestra is a recognized classic of porcelain art that can take its rightful place in the collection of any collector of white gold.

Wooden figure Below the willow

Wooden figure Below the willow

Silver plate

Silver cigarette case

Silver cigarette case

Porcelain figure Fennec foxes

Porcelain figure Fennec foxes

Porcelain figure Male bust

Porcelain figure Male bust

Platinum earrings with 56 natural diamonds

Platinum earrings with 56 natural diamonds

Silver award cup with engraving

Silver award cup with engraving

Silver case

Porcelain vase Magnolia

Porcelain vase Magnolia

Bronze model - samurai helmet, Japan, 20th century.

Bronze model - samurai helmet, Japan, 20th century.

Model of a samurai helmet, Japan?, 20th century. Bronze, brass. Partially painted black and ocher. There are markings inside the helmet. H - 20 cm.

Porcelain vase Hibiscus

Porcelain vase Hibiscus

Biscuit figure

Silver spatula

Porcelain plate

Porcelain plate

Porcelain figurine-vase Parrot

Porcelain figurine-vase Parrot

Porcelain tea - cofee set for 5 person`s

Porcelain tea - cofee set for 5 person`s

KPM porcelain figurine The Rape of Europal

KPM porcelain figurine The Rape of Europal

Icon of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a silver frame. Moscow. Russia 19th century.

Icon of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a silver frame. Moscow. Russia 19th century.

Icon of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos in a silver frame and icon case. It is an unusual iconography that emphasizes the event, the lower register of the icon with Roman the Sweet Singer, the couple of emperors, etc. The upper tier, with the worship of Christ, is unexpectedly turned to the right. The frame is made in Gilded silver. Russia, Moscow 19th century. Icon size without icon case 22 x 26.5 cm

Bronze figure representing Kinjiro Ninomiya Sontoku, Japan, early-20th century, signed.

Bronze figure representing Kinjiro Ninomiya Sontoku, Japan, early-20th century, signed.

European school (XX) - Portrait of the Saint

European school (XX) - Portrait of the Saint

A Ola-pulten writing desk, designed by John Texmon for Blindheim Møbelfabrikk, in production from approx 1957.

A Ola-pulten writing desk, designed by John Texmon for Blindheim Møbelfabrikk, in production from approx 1957.

Silver plated metal utensil

Silver plated metal utensil

Silver spoons (4 pcs.)

Silver spoons (4 pcs.)

Silver candlesticks 2 pcs.

Silver candlesticks 2 pcs.

Vase

French porcelain plate by Wilhelms Timms (1820-1895)

French porcelain plate by Wilhelms Timms (1820-1895)

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