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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.

Porcelain figurine ``Folkdancer&39;&39;

Porcelain figurine ``Folkdancer&39;&39;

German Schwarzbuger porcelain figurine Leopard

German Schwarzbuger porcelain figurine Leopard

Handpainted plate

Handpainted plate

Ceramic deep plate

Ceramic deep plate

Set of cocktail drinkware

Set of cocktail drinkware

Imperial Porcelain Factory Teapot

Imperial Porcelain Factory Teapot

Porcelain mustard utensil Duck

Porcelain mustard utensil Duck

Ceramic figure Bull

Ceramic figure Bull

Mind porcelain vase

Mind porcelain vase

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.

Silver coffe pot with bone handle

Silver coffe pot with bone handle

Art Deco style vase

Art Deco style vase

Porcelain untensil with a lid

Porcelain untensil with a lid

Porcelain figurine Launags

Porcelain figurine Launags

Decorative porcelain plate

Decorative porcelain plate

Painted water jug with a bowl

Painted water jug with a bowl

Porcelain vase

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

Decorative cup

Porcelain figurine Monkey with moving head

Porcelain figurine Monkey with moving head

Jessen porcelain vase with painting

Jessen porcelain vase with painting

Faience fruit vase with bronze finish

Faience fruit vase with bronze finish

Porcelain figure Elephant

Porcelain figure Elephant

Crystal vase

Crystal vase with enamel painting

Crystal vase with enamel painting

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Russian, crystal vase with a silver frame. St. Petersburg. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Russian, crystal vase with a silver frame. St. Petersburg. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

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Small candlestick from the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

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Japanese traditional Naginata spear, Shinshinto period, 1781-1876.

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Silver Ruble 1843. Russia - Nicholas I (1825-1855).

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Meryem Tayganskaya, Nude Painting, Oil on Canvas, 21st Century

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Pair of Vases Gallant Age.

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Three Japanese plates with erotic themes.

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Corkscrew T-shaped

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Wine rack Louis XVI style

Silver tongs for dessert.

Silver tongs for dessert.

Gilded bronze fireplace clock in the style of Louis XVI. France 19th century

Gilded bronze fireplace clock in the style of Louis XVI. France 19th century

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Porcelain figurine "Dancing girl", SITZENDORF

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Fireplace in Art Nouveau style. Latvia. Early 20th century.

Marco Bicego. Finely crafted gold earrings with pearls and diamonds.

Marco Bicego. Finely crafted gold earrings with pearls and diamonds.

A pair of grandiose, decorative Jardiniere Flowerpots in the style of Napoleon III. France. The turn of the 19th-20th century.

A pair of grandiose, decorative Jardiniere Flowerpots in the style of Napoleon III. France. The turn of the 19th-20th century.

Bronze sculpture Romantic couple.

Bronze sculpture Romantic couple.