(9 Piece) Volkstedt Porcelain Monkey Orchestra

Lot description

(lot of 9) Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figures of monkey band musicians, Volkstedt Porcelain Manufactory, including: (1) conductor, impressed V20213, approx 6.25"h, (1) French horn player, impressed V20215, approx 5"h, (1) drummer, impressed V20218, approx 4.5"h, (1) drum carrier, impressed V20219, approx 4.5"h, (1) flute player, impressed V20220, candle wax residue, approx 4.75"h, (1) bassoon player, impressed V20221, approx 4.5"h, (1) cellist, impressed V20225, restoration to neck of cello, approx 3.5"h, (1) songstress, impressed V20405, loss to right thumb, approx 4"h, (1) piano player, impressed V20407, candle wax residue, approx 4.25"h; 2lbs total Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023)