CULPTURE THREE WISE MONKEYS. TO HEAR, TO SEE AND TO BE SILENT. BRONZE. RARE. S.XX

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, the three are indicating the action, that is to say, to listen, to see and to be silent, unlike the others.
- They have four holes in the base, are solid bronze and have no support base.
- They are 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 the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed description of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.