DRESDEN MONKEY BAND

Germany, beginning of the 20th century
11 figures (10 various) from famous Dresden monkey band in Rococo costumes. Inspired by Kändler`s and Reinicke`s models after French painters Jean-Antoine Watteau and Christoph Huet for Meissen company. It was probably the parody of the Dresden court orchestra. White porcelain, colourfully painted, flesh tones, gilded details of decorative plinths. From property of Mrs. V. H. ca 13,5 cm. Blue, mostly underglazed Viennese marks "Bindenschild". Condition A-C. Some pieces with minor damage / restored, but most in perfect condition.