Antiques - SCULPTURE THREE WISE MONKEYS. HEAR, SEE AND BE SILENT. HUECOS. WEIRD. (T)

SCULPTURE THREE WISE MONKEYS. HEAR, SEE AND BE SILENT. HUECOS. WEIRD.

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$ 477.00


 Author:
Unknown
 Period:
First half of XX Century
 Material:
Bronze
 Measures:
4,8 x 7,3 x 4,1 cm
 Weight:
218 gr.
 Conservation:
Very good

Ref.: G2.M.ART.ESC.MET.BRO_4011_MonosOirVerCallar2

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Description:
- Trio of the wise monkeys, made of bronze.
- This is a medium sized sculpture of the famous three wise monkeys or three mystic monkeys.
- Of Japanese origin, but in this case they mean to see, to hear and to be silent.
- They have a good workmanship, but no great detail.
- These monkeys have a curiosity that the others do not have, all three are indicating action, i.e. listening, seeing and keeping quiet, unlike the others.
- They are hollow and have no support base.
- Probably made by casting with a mould.
- No distinctive markings, marks or contrasts have been found that could provide information on where they were made, the maker's details, or any other information.

Conservation and Damage:
- The sculpture is in a good state of conservation.
- It retains a nice period patina.
- It has minor knocks and scratches, due to age.
- The object shows the wear and tear typical of it's age.

Comments:
- Measurements and weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not equal to the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.



4011 - SCULPTURE THREE WISE MONKEYS. HEAR, SEE AND BE SILENT. HUECOS. WEIRD.