Modelled after the Meissen original by JJ Kandler.

This monkey band is based upon a very popular set of Meissen figurines. The Meissen figures can be distinguished from these by the cross swords symbol on the base, which these do not have. However they were a very popular design and hence were copied extensively.

Animal figures (9), "Monkey Band", porcelain, unknown maker, Berlin, early 19th century

(-1) Figure of a monkey, dressed in pink breeches and waistcoat, turquoise jacket and powdered wig. Standing on hind legs, one hand on hip, playing a horn instrument. White sticker under base inscribed in black ink "LOAN / 329 / 53"
(-2) Figure of a monkey, dressed in blue striped waistcoat, pink jacket and powdered wig. Standing on hind legs, arms raised, one holding a conductor's baton. (-2/1) Body (-2/2) broken hand and baton. Inscribed under base under glaze with illeg. blue lettering, possibly linked AR or RB or RR.
(-3) Figure of a monkey, dressed in pink breeches, blue striped waistcoat, pink jacket and black tricorn hat. Standing on hind legs playing bagpipes. Inscribed under base underglaze with illeg. blue lettering, possibly linked AR or RB or RR. Also remains of paper sticker under base.
(-4) Figure of a monkey, dressed in turquoise breeches, a pink shirt, powdered wig and black tricorn hat. Standing on hind legs playing a drum and a pipe. Inscribed under base underglaze with illeg. blue lettering, possibly linked AR
or RB or RR. Also remains of paper sticker under base inscribed "LOAN / 329 / 54"
(-5) Figure of a monkey, dressed in pink striped waistcoat, mauve breeches, turquoise jacket and black tricorn hat. Standing on hind legs playing a horn instrument. Inscribed under base underglaze with illeg. blue lettering, possibly linked ARor RB or RR.
(-6) Figure of a monkey, dressed in white waistcoat, turquiose breeches, pink jacket and tricorn hat. Seated on a log playing a [cello]. Inscribed under base underglaze with illeg. blue lettering, possibly linked AR or RB or RR.
(-7) Figure of a monkey, dressed in a blue and white striped waistcoat, mauve breeches, yellow jacket and powdered wig. Standing on hind legs playing a woodwind instrument. White sticker under base inscribed in black ink "LOAN / 329/ 49"
(-8) Figure of a monkey dressed in blue and white striped waistcoat, pink breeches, green jacket and white and striped turban. Standing on hind legs playing a woodwind instrument. White sticker under base inscribed in black ink "LOAN / 329/ 52"
(-9) Figure of a monkey dressed in pink and white striped waistcoat, yellow breeches, blue jacket and flesh toned, brimmed hat. Standing on hind legs playing violin. Inscribed under base underglaze with illeg. blue lettering, possibly linked AR or RB or RR. Also remains of paper sticker under base

Designed: Berlin, Germany

Made: Berlin, Germany; 1800 - 1930

see description

A4217

135 mm

60 mm