A DRESDEN PORCELAIN TWELVE-PIECE MONKEY BAND
A DRESDEN PORCELAIN TWELVE-PIECE MONKEY BAND

20TH CENTURY, VARIOUS IMPRESSED MODEL NUMBERS, MOUNTED BY WILLIAM HAINES

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A DRESDEN PORCELAIN TWELVE-PIECE MONKEY BAND
20TH CENTURY, VARIOUS IMPRESSED MODEL NUMBERS, MOUNTED BY WILLIAM HAINES
In imitation of Meissen, each figure seated or standing playing a different instrument on a rocaille molded base, mounted on plexiglas bases of varying height
7 in. (17.8 cm.) high, the conductor

Lot Essay

William Haines bequeathed this monkey band to Besty Bloomingdale in his will, noting that "she has taken more abuse from me, although wrapped in love, than any kind lady should." The band held pride of place in the George III bookcase in the Holmby Hills living room.

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