Description:
- Trio of the wise monkeys, made of bronze with red eyes.
- It is a sculpture of small size, of the famous three wise monkeys or three mystic monkeys.
- Of Japanese origin, they signify not seeing, not hearing and not speaking.
- They are well made, but not very detailed.
- They are solid and have no base. They have a very small size
- They have a peculiarity and that is that two of them have faceted red glasses in the eyes. Only the one in the centre, the one that covers the eyes, does not have the glasses.
- Probably made by casting with a mould.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on the place where it was made, the maker's details or 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.
3983 - SCULPTURE THREE WISE MONKEYS. GARNET EYES