A collection of six porcelain figures of a "maiden orchestra"

On a rococo relief with a gold-embossed base are seated or standing players of the viola, cello, zither, violin, and bassoon, as well as a singer with a sheet of music, dressed in clothing in the Rococo or antique style, partially adorned with plastic floral garlands. Polychrome painting with gold details. Made by Johann Joachim Kändler or partially marked with the seal number 23. Partially restored or damaged; partially a heavily smudged mark of crossed swords. Height 12 cm - 14 cm. See exhibition catalog "Meissen Museum of Bad Pyrmont Castle," page 170; Schnorr von Carolsfeld / Förster, auction catalog Kunstsalon Paul Cassirer / Hugo Helbing, Berlin, December 5, 1929, numbers 129 - 137. A collection of six porcelain figures of a "maiden orchestra." Partially marked with the number 23. Partially restored. Minor chips. Partially a heavily smudged mark of crossed swords. Meissen. Mid-18th century.