Lot Essay
See C.H. Fischer, Dresden; Hugo Helbing, Munich, 13-15 May 1918, lot 73, Tafel XXIV for another example of this model.
CIRCA 1750, FAINT BLUE CROSSED SWORDS AND INCISED M TO THE UNDERSIDE
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A MEISSEN MONKEY EWER AND COVER (AFFENKANNE)
Circa 1750, faint blue crossed swords and incised M to the underside
Modelled as a seated monkey wearing a puce tasselled fez and neck ruff seated and holding a cup and saucer in his left hand, the spout issuing from his left hand resting on his knee, the fez as the cover, the tail as the handle
7in. (19cm.) high (2)
Circa 1750, faint blue crossed swords and incised M to the underside
Modelled as a seated monkey wearing a puce tasselled fez and neck ruff seated and holding a cup and saucer in his left hand, the spout issuing from his left hand resting on his knee, the fez as the cover, the tail as the handle
7in. (19cm.) high (2)