Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Meissen Porcelain Kandler Monkey Orchestra Harpist & Music Stand
- Price realized
- $603
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $475
- Category
- Sculptures and Carvings
- Sold
- June 21, 2025
- Sale
- SPECIAL 9AM START-DAY 2- JUNE 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 2) Meissen hand-painted porcelain figure, the harp player from the monkey band, after the model by Johann Joachim Kandler (German, 1706-1775), depicted in a white cap, green and lemon robe over a striped petticoat, seated on a parcel-gilt rocaille base, blue crossed swords mark, painted number 13, incised 60021, impressed 133D, approx 4.75"h, 3"w, 2.5"d, together with (1) conductor music stand, incised 60022, impressed 136D, approx 3.5"h, 1"w, 1"d; 0.75lbs total Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023)
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.