Unit 6, 6 - 12 Ponton Road, London, SW8 5BA Tel/Fax: +44 (0)20 8947 1902 E-mail: hdavies@antique-meissen.com Description: Meissen hamadryas baboon first modelled by Max Esser in 1925 for a series of 75 models known as Reynard the Fox. Reynard the Fox was the central animal in a series of loosely connected animal fables which were popular in mediaeval Europe. The whole series was created by Max Esser between 1920 and 1928. This model is decorated with a highly stylised use of orange and gold very redolent of the Art Deco period.   This example c.1925. Illustrated on page 535 of The Art of Meissen figures by Bergmann.           -SOLD- Height in cms: 24.00 Height in inches: 9.45 Model Number: H 255 Mark Info: Crossed swords in under gaze blue with dot, on top of base by tail of monkey, also in same area impressed M Esser 1925 and inscribed M Esser 1925 in gold. On underside of base impressed monogram for the Reynard the fox series. Incised model number H 255. Circa: 1925 Price Band: £2,000 - £5,000