Rococo Singerie-Style Glazed Porcelain Monkey Figure with Tricorne Hat
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Rococo Singerie-Style Glazed Porcelain Monkey Figure with Tricorne Hat
By:Unknown; possibly Capodimonte-type modern workshop
Style:Rococo revival / Singerie (monkeys in human dress)
Origin:Continental Europe, likely Italy
Materials:Glazed porcelain or fine earthenware with hand-painted overglaze enamels
Age:Circa 1960–1990
Condition:Very good (no visible chips or cracks; minor surface and high-point rubbing consistent with display)
Value:$80–$200 at auction
Maker's Marks / Writing:No marks or inscriptions visible in the provided view.
Date:2025-09-30 16:23:44.502527
Description:
Whimsical glazed porcelain figure of a seated monkey wearing an 18th-century tricorne hat and a raspberry-red coat, posed cross-legged with one arm bent behind the head and the other at the chin. The piece channels the European ‘singerie’ tradition (monkeys dressed as people), popular in Rococo decorative arts. Glossy overglaze enamels, modeled fur texture, and a bright black hat suggest a later 20th-century decorative production rather than an 18th- or 19th-century original. No base, socle or applied gilt scrollwork is visible in this view.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A charming singerie-themed decorative figure inspired by 18th-century Meissen/Paris precedents (e.g., Affenkapelle), but the glossy glaze, simplified modeling and palette point to a later 20th-century Continental production, likely Italian. Without an underside mark, attribution remains tentative. A word about fakes.. singerie figures are widely reproduced; crisp early porcelain (Meissen, Paris, Samson 19th c.) shows finer modeling, refined enamels, and often rococo bases—features not seen here. Treat this as a later decorative example with modest value.
Individual Images:
Only one image provided. The figure sits directly on its haunches without a rococo base. Glossy black tricorne
orange-brown painted eyes
and raspberry-red coat with molded buttons are evident. Modeled gray ‘fur’ with brush-stroked lines throughout. Underside/foot rim
interior clay color
and any maker’s marks are not visible
limiting precise attribution and dating.
Provenance:
Not provided.
Condition:
Very good (no visible chips or cracks; minor surface and high-point rubbing consistent with display)
Identification Score: 78%
Form, costume (tricorne, 18th-c. coat) and whimsical pose strongly match the European singerie tradition. Uncertainty remains regarding the exact maker and country because the underside/mark is not shown, and the body could be porcelain or fine earthenware.
Authenticity Score: 25%
Low authenticity as an 18th–19th century period piece due to high-gloss modern glaze, broad modeling, and lack of early-style base or gilded rococo elements. It is likely an authentic late 20th-century decorative reproduction. A word about fakes.. high-end period Meissen/Paris monkeys are frequently copied; without marks and period construction traits, assume reproduction.
Image Memory Note
Object: A single freestanding ceramic/porcelain figurine of a seated monkey, approx. tabletop scale (estimated 9–12 inches tall). Pose: cross-legged squat with left elbow raised, left hand behind/at the head; right elbow down with right hand touching the chin, open-mouthed grin. Costume: glossy black tricorne hat; raspberry-red 18th-century style coat with a front placket and at least one molded button; no visible trousers; bare modeled ‘fur’ on legs and torso. Finish: high-gloss glaze; fur indicated by gray strokes and incised/painted texturing; eyes painted orange-brown irises with black pupils and white sclera. Base: no separate base or gilded rococo scrolls; the figure sits flat. No visible maker’s mark, impressed stamp, or painted monogram in the provided angle. Condition: no obvious chips or cracks; typical light surface wear/rub to high points (hat brim, knees, elbow). Context: photographed on a glass coffee table over an oriental-style rug; background interiors with shelving. Notable motifs: singerie (monkey dressed as human), tricorne hat, 18th-century costume. No text or numbers are visible in the image.
Keywords
Rococo singerie, monkey figure, tricorne hat, porcelain, Capodimonte style, Italian, 20th century, decorative figurine
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