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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.

The figure "Once in the cold winter season" Konakovo

The figure "Once in the cold winter season" Konakovo

Crystal vase in silver.

Crystal vase in silver.

Painting by V.Gorbunov.

Painting by V.Gorbunov.

Order of Civil Merit (Orden del Merito Civil). Spain

Order of Civil Merit (Orden del Merito Civil). Spain

Painting "City landscape" Timergaleev

Painting "City landscape" Timergaleev

A. Zardinsh. Watercolor. The lobby is modern.

A. Zardinsh. Watercolor. The lobby is modern.

Jānis Brekte. Watercolor "Vilnius".

Jānis Brekte. Watercolor "Vilnius".

Vintage ring

Vitaly Anatolyevich Polyakov. "Crimea. Blooming almonds ". (1925-1997)

Vitaly Anatolyevich Polyakov. "Crimea. Blooming almonds ". (1925-1997)

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.

Porcelain service. Royal Tuscan

Porcelain service. Royal Tuscan

Figure in the Art Deco style

Figure in the Art Deco style

Silver Dog in the Faberge style, Russia 1920 century

Silver Dog in the Faberge style, Russia 1920 century

Silver writing set

Silver writing set

Glass holder flowers

Glass holder flowers

Abduction of the Sabines after the model of Giovanni da Bologna

Abduction of the Sabines after the model of Giovanni da Bologna

Decorative dish "Flowers" PFF

Decorative dish "Flowers" PFF

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.

Fireplace clock in Boulle style

Fireplace clock in Boulle style

Porcelain figurine Sheep shearing.

Porcelain figurine Sheep shearing.

Pedestal, Column

Pedestal, Column

Wall vase. PS Dresden

Wall vase. PS Dresden

Cast shelf Kasli

Cast shelf Kasli

Three cast-iron balcony gratings

Three cast-iron balcony gratings

Picture frame

Porcelain figurine Soldier Grenadier De La Garde. Germany

Porcelain figurine Soldier Grenadier De La Garde. Germany

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Carved figurine of an elephant in Faberge style. 20th century

Carved figurine of an elephant in Faberge style. 20th century

Austrian, silver bowl for sweets from 1867-1872, in the neo-Rococo style.

Austrian, silver bowl for sweets from 1867-1872, in the neo-Rococo style.

Porcelain vase. Wanli. Republican period 1912-1949

Porcelain vase. Wanli. Republican period 1912-1949

Liqueur decanter of laminated glass with silver, Khlebnikov firm.

Liqueur decanter of laminated glass with silver, Khlebnikov firm.

Pair of wine glass jugs in silver, Louis XV style, turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Pair of wine glass jugs in silver, Louis XV style, turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Porcelain figurine Lady in Green. France. 19th century.

Porcelain figurine Lady in Green. France. 19th century.

KRM. Skater. Allegory of winter.

KRM. Skater. Allegory of winter.

Bronze jardiniere with glass. 19-20 century.

Bronze jardiniere with glass. 19-20 century.

Icon of the Savior Almighty. 19th century

Icon of the Savior Almighty. 19th century

Painting. Tax collectors or Publicans. Follower of Marinus van Reymerswaele. Turn of the 17th18th century.

Painting. Tax collectors or Publicans. Follower of Marinus van Reymerswaele. Turn of the 17th18th century.

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Pair of candelabra with figures of birds of paradise.

Pair of candelabra with figures of birds of paradise.

Double silver ring with brilliant cut zircons.

Double silver ring with brilliant cut zircons.

Front of Fireplace Andirons

Front of Fireplace Andirons

A magnificent ladies table with gilded bronze decor and porcelain panels in the style of Adam Weisweiler. France. 19th century

A magnificent ladies table with gilded bronze decor and porcelain panels in the style of Adam Weisweiler. France. 19th century

Christofle hand cigar cutter, in original box.

Christofle hand cigar cutter, in original box.

Figurine Butterfly

Figurine Butterfly

Russian silver snuffbox with gold decor. Mid 19th century.

Russian silver snuffbox with gold decor. Mid 19th century.

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.

Silver French tortoiseshell lorgnette.

Silver French tortoiseshell lorgnette.

19th century French carpet in Aubusson style.

19th century French carpet in Aubusson style.