{"product_id":"vintage-19thc-dresden-meissen-style-porcelain-monkey-band-clarinet-player-figure-ar","title":"Antique Meissen Style Porcelain Monkey Band Clarinetist — Helena Wolfsohn Dresden, c.1880","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Meissen Style Porcelain Monkey Band Clarinetist — Helena Wolfsohn Dresden, c.1880\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally vibrant, authentic late 19th-century German hard-paste porcelain figurine, beautifully hand-painted and decorated by the renowned Helena Wolfsohn studio in Dresden in the iconic style of the Meissen \u003cem\u003eAffenkapelle\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a beautifully executed, anthropomorphic monkey musician dressed in colourful 18th-century period attire. The figure is depicted mid-performance, elegantly costumed in a pale yellow jacket, a delicately patterned waistcoat, patterned breeches, and a classic powdered wig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure stands atop an intricately sculpted, rococo-style mound base adorned with gilded scrollwork and delicate hand-painted ground detailing, perfectly capturing the whimsical elegance and satirical charm of classic European porcelain artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally inspired by Johann Joachim Kaendler's historic 1753 models for the Meissen Manufactory, this piece showcases the exquisite balance of fine detail, brilliant overglaze colouration, and elaborate modelling that makes 19th-century German porcelain highly coveted by collectors around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaker's Marks \u0026amp; Stampings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base of the figurine carries historic maker's markings applied directly to the porcelain underside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Stamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underglaze blue cursive, interlocking \"AR\" (Augustus Rex) pseudo-mark, used specifically by the Helena Wolfsohn studio between circa 1870 and 1883.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incised or painted numerical marking \"157\" located on the inner rim of the base, identifying the corresponding artisan or design series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted fine hard-paste porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meissen \u003cem\u003eAffenkapelle\u003c\/em\u003e (Monkey Band Clarinetist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dresden, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1880 (Production period 1870–1883)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13cm (5.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 161.40g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique display condition with wear entirely consistent with its age and delicate production history. We describe condition honestly so you know exactly what you are buying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Gilding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Displays exceptional colour retention and vibrant overglaze detailing — the soft yellow, pink, and purple hues along with the elegant gilt accents remain bright, crisp, and visually striking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e No restoration or professional repairs of any kind — 100% original structural porcelain throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The main body, head, limbs, and delicate base scrollwork are completely sound and free from cracks or hairlines. On close inspection, the porcelain instrument has sustained a historic, clean break and naturally terminates approximately 3mm below the lower hand. This is an incredibly common area of wear for this specific series and does not distract from the front presentation when displayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease inspect all photographs closely to verify condition details — the item pictured is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique Helena Wolfsohn Monkey Band Clarinetist Figurine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective double-box and bubble-wrap packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSent via Royal Mail Tracked — fully tracked, insured, and signature required on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westbourne Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54409883353435,"sku":"WBA-CER-HW-MONK-001","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/4835\/4907\/files\/Monkey1.jpg?v=1792344736","url":"https:\/\/westbourneantiques.com\/products\/vintage-19thc-dresden-meissen-style-porcelain-monkey-band-clarinet-player-figure-ar","provider":"Westbourne Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}