Description:
- Quartet of the wise monkeys, made of resin and painted black.
- This is a medium size 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, and symbolises not to do evil.
- They are well crafted, made with attention to detail.
- All three are seated on a base, in the same colour and of the same material.
- Made with a mould, the detail of the mould joint can be seen on the sides.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on where it was 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 small knocks 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.
3847 - SCULPTURE FOUR WISE MONKEYS. RESIN. S.XXI