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Monkey musicians (conductor and violin, trumpet, flute and cello players) c.1850-1900

Artwork Monkey musicians (conductor and violin, trumpet, flute and cello players) this artwork made of Hard-paste porcelain slip-cast from the 18th century models and decorated in polychrome overglaze enamels with gilt details, created in 1850-01-01
Accession No.
1983.043.006.1-5
Date Created
c.1850-1900
Gallery location
Not on public display
Department
International Art
Dimensions A
Violinist: 16.5 x 9.5 x 10cm; flautist: 15.5 x 6.5 x 10.5cm; trumpeter: 15 x 7.5 x 10cm; cellist: 15 x 7 x 6.5cm; conductor: 17 x 9 x 8.5cm
Media Category
Ceramic
Secondary Media Category
porcelain
Medium
Hard-paste porcelain slip-cast from the 18th century models and decorated in polychrome overglaze enamels with gilt details
Place Created
near Dresden, Germany
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs Mabel Dorothy Archer 1983

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