Description:
- Quartet of the wise monkeys, made of bronze.
- This is a medium sized sculpture of the famous wise monkeys.
- In this case there are four monkeys instead of three.
- Of Japanese origin, the famous three wise monkeys mean not to see, not to hear and not to say.
The fourth monkey has one hand on top of the other, symbolising not to do evil.
- The three are held in a seated position, without a base. The tail is seen on each of them.
- They are very curious, as, in addition to being four instead of three, they have a distinct and unusual shape.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has 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 preservation.
- It retains a nice period patina.
- It has small dents and scratches, which are almost imperceptible.
- 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.
4021 - SCULPTURE FOUR WISE MONKEYS. BRONZE. S.XX