Monkey Musician Violinist

The "Monkey Musician with Violin" is part of the 2016 "Monkey Musicians" collection created by former MEISSEN chief modeler Peter Strang. The series serves as a contemporary homage to Johann Joachim Kaendler's historic "Monkey Band," which was known in the 18th century for its richly colored and ornate appearance.

In contrast, Strang's interpretation embraces reduction and expressive clarity. His focus lies on the character and presence of each figure. Every monkey is individually sculpted entirely by hand-without the use of molds-an approach that demands exceptional technical mastery and artistic sensitivity. The figures are then hand-painted using only the three primary colors, further emphasizing their striking expressiveness.

When united with its fellow musicians, the "Monkey Musician with Violin" becomes a distinctive focal point-an appealing statement piece for collectors and admirers of refined porcelain artistry.