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Meissen Monkey Orchestra
In 1753, Meissen's own J.J. Kaendler created 21 charmingly amusing Monkey Musicians, which composed the famous Monkey Orchestra.

The story is that Kaendler modeled them after members of the Saxon court, though this cannot be documented. As every piece of Meissen is handpainted by Meissen artisans, each monkey has its own unique touch.

The monkey band is one of the most famous of the Meissen figurine collections, and is extremely popular among today's collectors.

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Songstress Figurine 4.72\ High (12 cm)
2.75\ Width (7 cm)
2.36\ Depth (6 cm)
220g Weight

Meissen
Songstress Figurine

$4,363
Bass Fiddler Figurine 5.90\ Height (15 cm)
2.75\ Width (7 cm)
2.36\ Depth (6 cm)
220 g Weight

Hand painted in Meissen, Germany

Meissen
Bass Fiddler Figurine

$4,988
1 in stock

Female Singer Figurine Member of the Monkey Orchestra 5\ Height

Hand painted in Meissen, Germany.

Meissen
Female Singer Figurine Member of the Monkey Orchestra

$3,490
Female Singer 5\ Height

Hand painted & crafted in Meissen, Germany

Meissen
Female Singer

$3,490
Bassoon Player Figurine The Monkey Orchestra, consisting of 21 figurines, is one of the most whimsical classics of Meissen Baroque. It was created in 1753 by Johann Joachim Kaendler, and revised in 1765/66 together with the modeller Peter Reinicke.

Meissen
Bassoon Player Figurine

$4,363
1 in stock

Clarinetist Figurine Created in 1753 by the highly gifted Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775), the \Clarinetist‚\ is one of the 21 imaginative creations playing in the Monkey Orchestra.

Meissen
Clarinetist Figurine

$4,363
1 in stock

Conductor Figurine 
6.75\ Height

Hand painted in Meissen, Germany

Meissen
Conductor Figurine

$5,863
1 in stock

Drummer Figurine 6.70\ Height (17 cm)
4.72\ Width (12 cm)
2.75\ Depth (6 cm)
230g Weight

Year:  2008

Meissen
Drummer Figurine

$4,613
1 in stock

Female  Singer Figurine Member of The Monkey Orchestra

Meissen
Female Singer Figurine Member of The Monkey Orchestra

$4,613
1 in stock

Flutist Player Figurine Created in 1753 by the highly gifted Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775), the \Flutist\ is one of the 21 imaginative creations playing in the Monkey Orchestra.

Meissen
Flutist Player Figurine

$4,613
1 in stock

French Horn Player Figurine Created in 1753 by the highly gifted Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775), the French Horn Player is one of the 21 imaginative creations playing in the Monkey Orchestra.

Meissen
French Horn Player Figurine

$4,363
1 in stock

Guitar Player Figurine 5.90\ Height (15 cm)
2.75\ Length (7 cm)
2.36\ Depth (6 cm)
220 g Weight

Meissen
Guitar Player Figurine

$4,613
1 in stock

Harpist Figurine Created in 1753 by the highly gifted Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775), the \Harpist\ is one of the 21 imaginative creations playing in the Monkey Orchestra.

Meissen
Harpist Figurine

$4,613
1 in stock

Kettle Drum Carrier Figurine 5.25\ Height

Hand painted in Meissen, Germany

Meissen
Kettle Drum Carrier Figurine

$3,988
1 in stock

Kettle Drummer Figurine Created in 1753 by the highly gifted Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775), the \Kettle Drummer\ is one of the 21 imaginative creations playing in the Monkey Orchestra.

Meissen
Kettle Drummer Figurine

$4,113
1 in stock

Hurdy Gurdy Player Figurine Created in 1753 by the highly gifted Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775), the \Lyre Player\ is one of the 21 imaginative creations playing in the Monkey Orchestra.

Meissen
Hurdy Gurdy Player Figurine

$5,238
1 in stock

Piano Player Figurine Created in 1753 by the highly gifted Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775), the \Piano Player\ is one of the 21 imaginative creations playing in the Monkey Orchestra.

Meissen
Piano Player Figurine

$6,488
1 in stock

Piper Player Figurine Created in 1753 by the highly gifted Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775), the \Piper\ is one of the 21 imaginative creations playing in the Monkey Orchestra.

Meissen
Piper Player Figurine

$4,613
1 in stock

Violinist Figurine Created in 1753 by the highly gifted Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775), the \Violinist\ is one of the 21 imaginative creations playing in the Monkey Orchestra.

Meissen
Violinist Figurine

$4,363
1 in stock

Triangle Player Figurine Created in 1753 by the highly gifted Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775), the \Triangle Player\ is one of the 21 imaginative creations playing in the Monkey Orchestra.

Meissen
Triangle Player Figurine

$4,113
1 in stock

Trumpeter Figurine Created in 1753 by the highly gifted Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775), the Trumpeter is one of the 21 imaginative creations playing in the Monkey Orchestra.

Meissen
Trumpeter Figurine

$4,363
1 in stock