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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.
1100 EUR
The figure "Once in the cold winter season" Konakovo
The figure "Once in the cold winter season" Konakovo
950 EUR
Crystal vase in silver.
Crystal vase in silver.
1300 EUR
Painting by V.Gorbunov.
Painting by V.Gorbunov.
650 EUR
Order of Civil Merit (Orden del Merito Civil). Spain
Order of Civil Merit (Orden del Merito Civil). Spain
370 EUR
Painting "City landscape" Timergaleev
Painting "City landscape" Timergaleev
1450 EUR
A. Zardinsh. Watercolor. The lobby is modern.
A. Zardinsh. Watercolor. The lobby is modern.
720 EUR
Jānis Brekte. Watercolor "Vilnius".
Jānis Brekte. Watercolor "Vilnius".
1200 EUR
Vintage ring
Vintage ring
40 EUR
Vitaly Anatolyevich Polyakov. "Crimea. Blooming almonds ". (1925-1997)
Vitaly Anatolyevich Polyakov. "Crimea. Blooming almonds ". (1925-1997)
5500 EUR
Advertising poster Phonograph Co.. Frères.
Advertising poster Phonograph Co.. Frères.
A sketch for an advertising poster Phonograph Co. Frères in the style of cubism. It depicts a gramophone and a spinning record against the background of city blocks. Installed in a frame under glass. Signed: EP 26. In the style of the author: ROYAK EFIM MOISEEVICH (1906 - 1987). 5cm.
450 EUR
Porcelain service. Royal Tuscan
Porcelain service. Royal Tuscan
150 EUR
Figure in the Art Deco style
Figure in the Art Deco style
100 EUR
Silver Dog in the Faberge style, Russia 1920 century
Silver Dog in the Faberge style, Russia 1920 century
750 EUR
Silver writing set
Silver writing set
550 EUR
Glass holder flowers
Glass holder flowers
20 EUR
Abduction of the Sabines after the model of Giovanni da Bologna
Abduction of the Sabines after the model of Giovanni da Bologna
3500 EUR
Decorative dish "Flowers" PFF
Decorative dish "Flowers" PFF
50 EUR
Romantic Couple. Sitzendorf.
Romantic Couple. Sitzendorf.
Porcelain group Romantic couple, consisting of two figures. A girl with a tambourine and a dancing youth. Hallmark of the manufacturer Sitzendorf.
420 EUR
Fireplace clock in Boulle style
Fireplace clock in Boulle style
650 EUR
Porcelain figurine Sheep shearing.
Porcelain figurine Sheep shearing.
370 EUR
Pedestal, Column
Pedestal, Column
850 EUR
Wall vase. PS Dresden
Wall vase. PS Dresden
280 EUR
Cast shelf Kasli
Cast shelf Kasli
70 EUR
Three cast-iron balcony gratings
Three cast-iron balcony gratings
200 EUR
Picture frame
Picture frame
280 EUR
Porcelain figurine Soldier Grenadier De La Garde. Germany
Porcelain figurine Soldier Grenadier De La Garde. Germany
80 EUR
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