Twelve Meissen porcelain monkey band figures, 19th-20th century, blue crossed swords marks to all, two with incision and possibly outside-decorated, various incised, impressed and painted numerals, after models by J.J. Kändler. © Christie's Image 2011

All on gilt enriched rocaille bases, comprising: a conductor, a pianist riding another monkey, a bassoonist, a violinist, a fife and drum player, a hurdy-gurdy player, a guitarist, a flautist, a recorder player, a trumpeter, and two singers. 6¾ in. (17.1 cm.) high (12). Lot 219. Estimate $6,000 - $8,000. Price Realized $8,125 

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF RAYMOND AND MIRIAM KLEIN

Christie's. 500 YEARS: DECORATIVE ARTS EUROPE, 19 - 20 October 2011, New York, Rockefeller Plaza