Bass Fiddler Figurine5. 90" Height (15 cm) 2. 75" Width (7 cm) 2. 36" Depth (6 cm) 220 g Weight Hand painted in Meissen, Germany The "Bass Fiddler" belongs to the "Monkey Orchestra" consisting of 21 monkey musicians. Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen's first model master, created this bizarre orchestra in 1753: monkeys disguised as humans delicate, playful figurines for festive table decorations. Kaendler thus ironically and humorously holds up a mirror to courtly society

and when his wife died in 1869

Fine bone china saucer to accompany the coordinating Cream Soup Cup

enhancing the pure white Limoges porcelain with both gold rim and fine filet

or a casual brunch before a day at the track

6" Height x 1

87" Diameter

In white relief with a 24K gold edge and border

Sku: 1017199

it's sure to keep you traveling in style comfortably

Stylish and elegant flat cut base with gracefully detailed engraved springtime creatures

The monkey band is one of the most famous of the Meissen figurine collections

Just as in our time