English porcelain Monkey Band, possibly Dudson, circa 1835

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Rare English Bone China ‘Monkey Band’, after the Meissen original of c. 1755, comprising various musical monkeys playing instruments under the direction of an excitable conductor, dressed in brightly coloured clothing & hats, the lady singers with open books of music, each set on a green grass base with gilt rococo scrolls. Unmarked, possibly Dudson, circa 1835

Condition

Many restorations, with each piece having at least a small chip repaired, including; songbook replaced, arms, legs, tails replaced, one head restuck, instruments reconstructed.

Size

conductor 19cm high

References

12 pieces

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