A Meissen monkeyband figure of an organist third quarter of the 18th century (hands and legs of playing monkey, tail and legs of crouching monkey and the legs og the instrument and piping restored) (valuation Ref 305646/12)
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A Meissen monkey band figure of an organist, third quarter 18th century
Modelled by J.J. Kaendler and P. Reinicke, seated on the back of another monkey, wearing a yellow jacket, purple waistcoat and lavender breeches, the base moulded with gilt-edged scrollwork and applied with leaves and flowers, 12.5cm high, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (some restoration)
Sold for £3,750 inc. premium

Category: Decorative Arts / European Ceramics

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