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THE MONKEY

• POLYCHROME PAINTED CAST IRON
  POLYCHROME PAINTED CAST IRON ORGAN GRINDER MECHANIca. patent date June 13, 1882; hand operated crank model bank with monkey, cat and dog seated on top of foot organ bank, when operated the monkey tips hat and delivers coin to slot with revolving cat and dog figures, key operated access door, 5 1/4"x 4"x 7 1/4"; Condition: good surface paint
• A folio of Old Master and other
  A folio of Old Master and other prints, 18th c and later, including George Vertue FSA (1684-1756) after Lucas de Heere (1534-1584), Frances, Duchess of Suffolk and her Husband Adrian Stokes Esq:r, double-portrait, London, 1748, etching and engraving, 48 x 55cm, Thomas Watson (1750-1781) after Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), [Barbara Palmer, Duchess of Cleveland, as Minerva], proof before title, London, 1779, mezzotint, 47 x 34cm, six further portrait mezzotints, 18th and 19th c, after Piranesi, Outside View of the Colosseum, s.l. [London], n.d. [c. 1775], engraving, 28 x 41cm, [satire/caricature] Anon, The Monkey's Downfall or Cat's-Paw Rescu'd, s.l. [?London], n.d. [c. 1767], etching, later laid on card, 28 x 40cm, Plate No. 117 from Sir William Hamilton's Collection of Antiquities and Vases, s.l. [Naples], n.d. [c. 1767], copperplate engraving, contemporary hand-colouring, 29.5 x 26cm, Giovanni Girolamo Frezza (1659–1730) after Carlo Maratta (1625-1713), Pan Foiled by Diana, s.l. [Rome?], n.d. [c. 1680-1720], engraving, trimmed with loss of some lettering, 36 x 25.5cm, pasted watercolour frieze mount, various other prints with conforming mounts, Francesco Bartolozzi RA (1727-1815) after Richard Cosway RA (1742-1821), Princess of Charlotte of Wales as Baby, [London], [1797], stipple engraving and etching, trimmed with loss of all lettering, 35 x 27cm, etc., others, mixed media and sizes, (approx. 40) More Information Mixed condition.
• GROUP OF THREE JAY STRONGWATER
  GROUP OF THREE JAY STRONGWATER ENAMEL MONKEY FIGURINESGroup of Three Jay Strongwater Enamel Monkey Figurines, each with Jay Strongwater label; the monkey with bananas: 2006; marker-signed and dated, numbered limited edition 174/650 (4 in. high); Dimensions: Tallest: 7 in. (17.8 cm.) high Condition:
• JAPANESE BOXWOOD FROG FORM INRO AND
  JAPANESE BOXWOOD FROG FORM INRO AND A BURLWOOD MONKEY FORM SNUFF BOXBoth with inset glass eyes. The frog 2 3/4 in. high, the monkey 4 in. high. Condition Both in good overall condition and nicely carved. The monkey with losses to his feet.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• TWO EGYPTIAN POTTERY SCARABS WITH A
  TWO EGYPTIAN POTTERY SCARABS WITH A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF ARTIFACTSComprising: Two black glazed pottery monkeys A carved stone seated bird A black pottery fragment Two blue glass coins Two Egyptian pottery scarabs A Neolithic stone axe head The largest 2 x 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 in., (9 pcs). Condition The two scarabs have nicks and losses with surface abrasions. The axe head has expected wear. The two coins have losses and white surface residue. The fragment has wear. The monkeys and bird have losses and scuffing.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• STAFFORDSHIRE GLAZED EARTHENWARE
  STAFFORDSHIRE GLAZED EARTHENWARE BIRD WHISTLE AND A MONKEY FORM WHISTLEUnmarked. The bird 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in., the monkey 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. Condition Each with wear and small scattered tiny nicks and losses. The bird tail reglued. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD WANG
  CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD WANG SHAOWEI VASE. Chinese Republic Period enamel decorated vase with by artist Wang Shaowei (also named Tingzui, active 1862-1908). Vase of ovoid form with splayed rim and elephant form handles. Displaying depictions of a monkey perched on a branch with outstretched arm holding a stick. This scene is set above a man on horseback watching the monkey above. Alternate side is decorated with a landscape scene of a home in the clearing of hills. With a signature and calligraphy panel above. Wang Shaowei was employed for a period of time in the imperial factory, and specialized in painting using qianjing enamel. Take note that he was known specifically for his paintings of monkeys. From a Port Monmouth, NJ estate. Dimensions: vase measures approx. 17.375" h. Condition: One edge chip that continues to 4.5" to 5.5" hairline (interior and exterior dimensions). Several additional edge chips and/or abrasions that result in losses to the gilt decoration. Minor enamel losses. Light surface scratches and dings/dents.
• (3) CARVED JADE PLAQUES OF ANIMALS.
  (3) CARVED JADE PLAQUES OF ANIMALS. Jades display pierced depictions of a rabbit, tiger, and monkey. Total approx. weight of rabbit is 17.7 grams (gross); total approx. weight of the tiger is 26.7 gra,s (gross); total approx. weight of the monkey is 17.2 grams (gross). From a Queens, NY estate. Dimensions: plaques measure on average approx. 2.35" w x 1.55" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Pierced at each corner of every plaque.
• PAINTING, EBERHARD STAMMEL Eberhard
  PAINTING, EBERHARD STAMMEL Eberhard Stammel (German, 1833-1906), The Monkey Trainer, oil on canvas, signed lower right quadrant, canvas: 22.5"h x 19.5"w, overall (with frame): 29.5"h x 26.5"w
• 20TH CENTURY SCHOOL, THE CHEETAH
  20TH CENTURY SCHOOL, THE CHEETAH AND THE MONKEY, MIXED MEDIA, FRAME: 25 X 34 IN. (63.5 X 86.4 CM.)20th Century School, The Cheetah and the Monkey, Mixed Media,, Dimensions: Frame: 25 x 34 in. (63.5 x 86.4 cm.)
• A GROUP OF THREE CARVED WOOD
  A GROUP OF THREE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE including a Meiji period figured monkey, with inlaid eyes, 5cm high, and two others, the turtle signed (3) Provenance: the monkey was purchased from John Nicholson's, 23/10/19, Lot 371, £150, the two others were purchased as part of a group from Lyon & Turnbull, 15/10/2019. Now the property of a deceased Estate from West Dorset.
• A Framed Silk Painting of Rama
  A Framed Silk Painting of Rama and Hanuman from the Ramakien, Thailand, Mid 20th Century Depicting the god Rama and the monkey-deity Hanuman charging into battle on chariot; colour on silk with frame 19.7 x 17.7 in — 50 x 45 cm
• A Bronze Candlestick of the
  A Bronze Candlestick of the Monkey King (Son Goku), Edo/Meiji Period, 19th Century Cast in the form of the legendary monkey god raising a lantern supported on a lotus pedestal, the figure dressed in elaborate robes and his characteristic magic headband, standing on a brocade, fret and lappet patterned base raised on four moulded monster heads overall height 15.1 in — 38.3 cm
• CELADON JADE MONKEY AND PEACH
  CELADON JADE MONKEY AND PEACH GROUPA celadon jade carving of two monkeys, mother and child, huddled together with a peach. Unmarked. Chinese, circa early 20th century. The motif of the monkey with peach recalls the story of Sun Wukong the Monkey King, who is named Protector of the Peaches of Immortality in the 16th century novel Journey to the West . Measures 1 1/4'' x 2" x 3/4". Condition Good quality, no chips or cracks to the stone
• AN ASSEMBLED GROUP OF LYNN CHASE
  AN ASSEMBLED GROUP OF LYNN CHASE AND OTHER MONKEY THEME An assembled group of Lynn Chase and other monkey theme items, consisting of (12) Lynn Chase enameled glass plates in the Monkey Business pattern, 8"dia.; (3) wall plates; enamel and shredded clay figure, 3"h; cast metal monkey band figure; (2) Peruvian eglomise framed miniature pictures; John Derian porcelain rectangular dresser dish, 7.5"l and a giltwood framed print of a Mangabey after Jacques de Seve, 14.5"h x 12.75"w. Provenance: Property from the estate of Patricia Moffat Pope, San Francisco, CA
• INSIDE-PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
  INSIDE-PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE BY ZHANG GUANGQING Inside-painted glass snuff bottle by Zhang Guangqing, painted on the inside with a scene of the Monkey King from the Journey to the West, featuring an inscription describing the scene, dated and signed. 2.625"h.
• TWO MINTON RETICULATED PORCELAIN
  TWO MINTON RETICULATED PORCELAIN CABINET PLATES, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY, BY RISCHGITZ AND ANOTHER Two Minton reticulated porcelain cabinet plates, last quarter 19th century, the first painted by Eduard Rischgitz with fable of the Monkey and the Fox, signed, impressed mark, 9.75"dia; and the second painted with tropical view, retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia, embellished with wide raised vermicelle band and fret border, printed, impressed English registry mark and date code probably for 1879, painted indistinctly 'N.A. G3414',,9.5"dia. Provenance: Property of a prominent Hillsborough, CA estate.
• CHINESE BRONZE SCULPTURE, MONKEY
  CHINESE BRONZE SCULPTURE, MONKEY KING SUN WUKONGHeavy bronze with intricate detail, patina. Missing staff. The Monkey King, known as Sun Wukong in Chinese, is a legendary figure best known as one of the main characters in the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West and many later stories and adaptations. The Monkey King's origins predate the novel and can be traced back to the Song dynasty. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 9"H Country of Origin: China Provenance: David Farin Collection
• ROYAL DOULTON BLUE FLAMBE SUZHOU
  ROYAL DOULTON BLUE FLAMBE SUZHOU MONKEYWith Royal Doulton Archives Year of the Monkey 2004 backstamp. Artist: Charles Noke Issued: 2003 Dimensions: 8.5"H Edition Number: 250 Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good
• DOULTON LAMBETH GEORGE TINWORTH
  DOULTON LAMBETH GEORGE TINWORTH FABLE FIGURINE, MONKEYRare. Titled, The Monkey That Would Be King. Stoneware; modelled a monkey and fox. Brown and blue glazed. Title inscribed on body. George Tinworth monogram to base. Doulton impressed backstamp. Weight: 9.8oz #monkey Issued: c. 1882 Dimensions: 3.5"H Manufacturer: Doulton Lambeth Country of Origin: England
• ROYAL DOULTON FLAMBE FIGURINE,
  ROYAL DOULTON FLAMBE FIGURINE, SUZHOU MONKEY BA40Fine China. Red and black Flambe coloration of a suzhou monkey perched on a tree branch. Series: Burslem Artwares; Chinese Zodiac. Royal Doulton Archives Year of the Monkey 2004 backstamp. Limited edition number 113 of 250 pieces. #royaldoulton #flambe #suzhoumonkey Artist: Martyn Alcock Issued: 2004 Dimensions: 8.75"H Edition Number: 113 of 250 Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Good.
• 14KT Y GOLD CHARM OF MONKEY IN
  14KT Y GOLD CHARM OF MONKEY IN CAGECharm is just shy of 2" long. All 14kt yellow gold, The monkey is in a cage holding onto a bar bell with a seed pearl. Adorned a charm bracelet from a Palm Beach estate. Total weight 11.70 grams/ 7.5 DWT Condition: All lots are sold as is and where is. Elite Auctioneers, LLC provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Elite Auctioneers, LLC does not give refunds based on condition. Elite Auctioneers, LLC does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.
• 5 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 5 old
  5 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 5 old Japanese carved bone animals: snake, 2 mice, fish, dark cat, frog with monkey on corn cob. Two are signed. The monkey and dog are reproduction.
• THAI SILVER BOX OF WOMAN AND
  THAI SILVER BOX OF WOMAN AND LECHEROUS MONKEY GOD W/ GE...Thai silver box with the lid in the form of a lecherous monkey god and a woman. A fun gift for a bencharong collector. The monkey god has one semiprecious stone most likely garnet for an eye. The body of the box is decorated with repousse scrolling designs. Marked along the underside. Height: 1 3/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 3 3/4 in. Weight: 4.485 Troy oz. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• VIENNA PORCELAIN MONKEY SCULPTURE
  VIENNA PORCELAIN MONKEY SCULPTURE LAMPWiener Kunstkeramische Werkstatte Busch & Ludescher (Vienna Ceramic Workshop), Vienna, Austria. Porcelain perfume lamp in the form of two white embracing monkeys on a blue plinth. Marked along the interior and with the numbers 285, 25, and 4 and the workshop stamp. Height: 12 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 5 in. Condition: The item is in good condition with no major dents, losses, or visible cracks. Wear and crazing throughout. Dust collected to recessed areas, as expected. Throughout the piece, there are several scattered areas of minute loss to the glaze. Unevenness to the back of the monkey; it does not seem to be a restoration. Along the body of the bigger monkey, there are scattered minute light brown dots. The eyes appear to be restored with glue, visible under UV light. Wear to the underside, consistent with age and use.
• CHINESE SUN WUKONG MONKEY KING
  CHINESE SUN WUKONG MONKEY KING BRONZE SCULPTUREChinese bronze sculpture depicting the birth of Sun Wukong, The Monkey King, who is said to have been born of a rock. The Monkey King is the main character in the 16th century story "Journey to the West" which details the life and supernatural abilities of Sun Wukong. Height: 5 3/4 in x diameter: 5 1/2 in. Condition: The bronze is in good condition with no bends, breaks, losses, or restorations. Some wear to the underside including areas of higher polish along the bottom, a few small dents, and some scratches. Light wear to the wooden stand.
• FINE CHINESE FOUR-FOLD PAINTED
  FINE CHINESE FOUR-FOLD PAINTED SCREEN, EARLY 20TH CENTU...Fine Chinese Four-Fold Painted Screen, early 20 th Century , 10 finely water-colored panels depicting traditional opera stagings such as "The Monkey King" on silk; 10 calligraphic text panels narrating each adjacent scene. All within a trellis framework of green and Breton red paint. Sight of each illustration 12 ¾ in. x 10 ½ in. Screen height 95 in. Each Panel Width 17 ¾ in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• EARLY BALI INDONESIAN CARVED SAWO
  EARLY BALI INDONESIAN CARVED SAWO WOOD SCULPTUREFeatured in this lot is a Early Vintage Bali Indonesian hand-carved Sawo wood Sculpture. It depicts a celebrated tale from the Hindu epic, Ramayana, a commonly found theme in Balinese woodworking. The sculpture depicts a pivotal portion of the great Hindu epic, "Hanuman and the Monkeys Battle Kumbhakarna". The Ramayana’s protagonist is Rama. His beloved wife has been kidnapped by Ravana. Rama and his monkey army retaliate, but the thousands of simians are no match for the ferocious Kumbhakarna. The carnage continues until Rama himself, employing his most mighty powers, is able to bring down the colossal beast. This wood sculpture was created 3-dimensional of one solid 9.25" diameter block of wood, additional figures are exhibited on the "reverse" side. Woodcarving has been a traditional art in Bali, Indonesia. Bali is known for master carvers and sculptors that create and produce intricately beautiful works of art made from durable wood. wood carving, which required more skills and is more refined than stone work, only started around 12th century. At that time, the style was a mix of Buddhist and Hindu influence. Traditionally, wood carvings are carved in honour of Hindu gods or for use in cremation ceremonies. Typically woods used include teak, chempaka and sandalwood with coarse grains. Each piece is unique and involves intricate carving on both sides of each block of wood. Much of this craftwork takes place in woodcarving's golden triangle, bounded by the villages of Mas, Ubud, and Gianyar. Fantastic intricate details, amazing craftsmanship, even the sides are carved, the masks and headgear details and the tree detail are incredible. Sculpture is in very good, vintage condition with slight chips. Measurements are approximately 24"H x 9.25"W x 5"D, weight approximate 17lb, 8oz
• TIN TOY LOTA group of six tin
  TIN TOY LOTA group of six tin toys in below average condition except for the monkey and the Ferris wheel which are better, our best guess is that the monkey is the only one that works
• RARE SET MIXTEC SILVER BELLS -
  RARE SET MIXTEC SILVER BELLS - MONKEY HEAD FORM (4)Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Mixtec culture, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A charming ensemble of 4 silver bells, all in the form of monkey heads. Each of the adorable simians presents annular eyes beneath an arched brow, large, openwork nostrils, and a smiling open mouth, all flanked by a pair of coil-form ears, each suspending a spherical bell. A spiraling adornment projects from the center of each brow, while an additional bell hangs from each chin. All of the ancient animals feature a sizable suspension loop at the top of their heads and produce lovely music when shaken! Size (all about the same): 1.8" W x 2.5" H (4.6 cm x 6.4 cm) The Mixtec artisans were masters of metallurgy, surpassing other Mesoamerican cultures in craftsmanship. Metallurgy was introduced into the region around 900 CE. Mesoamericans used metals for ornamentation, though their tools and weaponry remained Neolithic. Many experts agree that Mixtec metal wares set the standard for Mesoamerican cultures. Monkeys were prevalent in the Mesoamerican lowlands, with the two most common species being the howler monkey and the spider monkey. However, the monkeys depicted on hachas are highly stylized, abstracting the monkey's essential characteristics. Monkeys were represented often in various art forms, including stone pedestal sculptures, mushroom stones, architectural reliefs, ceramic figures, whistles, and effigy vessels, as well as hachas for the traditional ballgame. Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168938 Condition: All are intact, excellent, and still functional with nice patina. Wearable as pendants.
• 20TH C. BALINESE PAINTED WOOD MASK,
  20TH C. BALINESE PAINTED WOOD MASK, MONKEYSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, Java or Bali, ca. late 20th century CE. An expressive wooden festival mask with painted motifs and raffia fiber hair details. The fierce face represents a monkey figure that is part of the Ramayana story and may even represent Hanuman, the monkey companion to Rama. The mask verso has a clever woven wood domed frame shaped like a cap that is covered with a cloth and raffia which nearly completely hides the wearer's head. The lower jaw is a separate piece that is attached with slightly flexible plates, that allow the jaw to wobble to create a more animated visage. Masks like this example have been worn for centuries during dramatic dances for festivals, and the Ramayana is a popular reenactment, as it is one of the largest Hindu epics that narrates the life of Rama. Size (mask): 10" L x 9" W (25.4 cm x 22.9 cm); (raffia strands): 14" L (35.6 cm) Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. b>PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship b>PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169391 Condition: Minor staining and discoloration to the wood, but overall good condition. Some fraying and shedding to raffia strands. The frame for wearing the mask is fully intact and wearable.
• 14TH C. CHINESE MING STONE
  14TH C. CHINESE MING STONE WANGZHU MONKEY EATING PEACHEast Asia, China, Ming dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A large stone baluster or pillar, known in Chinese as "wangzhu," featuring a monkey and two offspring eating fruit. The simian creature is crouched on a plinth while hunched forward as she brings the fruit to her mouth, and upon her back are two babies clinging to her shoulders. The fruit has traces of a yellow pigment, and may be a peach, which is a Buddhist symbol. Monkeys are also an auspicious animal and appear as Buddhist symbols of longevity. The monkey king Sun Wukong was made the Guardian of the Heavenly Peach Garden, which had three types of mythical peaches that could grant immortality and other powers. Sun Wukong ate the peaches and gained this immortal power and other abilities, which upset some other mythical beings. These monkeys are also immortalized in this lovely stone monument! Size: 7" L x 8" W x 20" H (17.8 cm x 20.3 cm x 50.8 cm) Ming Dynasty architects continued the Chinese tradition of having important buildings - towers, pavilions, palaces, meeting halls, etc. - built atop terraces, requiring a walk up a grand stone staircase to reach them. These are bordered by balustrades punctuated by balusters. Most famously, the group of buildings known as San Da Dian (The Three Great Halls) at the Forbidden City in Beijing, feature 1460 balusters. Viewed from a distance, these balusters resemble a stone forest. Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-M. Kobiashi collection, Hawaii USA, 1960-2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #166309 Condition: Losses to heads of both baby monkeys. Front corner of base is repaired, a large piece is reattached with adhesive. Exposure to elements has weathered the surface and softened details. Large monkey has nice details and remains of painted pigments.
• MAYA ULUA VALLEY POLYCHROME BOWL W/
  MAYA ULUA VALLEY POLYCHROME BOWL W/ MONKEYSPre-Columbian, Central America, Honduras, Ulua Valley, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. An impressive pottery bowl displaying a flattened base and sturdy walls adorned with 3 monkeys below a horizontal row of serpents, all carefully delineated in hues of black, red, and burnt orange on a tangerine-colored ground. Facing right, each of the simian figures stands upon bent legs and raises both arms, bending at the elbows and turning hands inward, as their sinuous tail coils behind them. A band of linear motif is displayed above them and separates them from the 11 serpents with slender, undulating bodies. Size: 8.6" Diameter x 4.7" H (21.8 cm x 11.9 cm) Monkeys were prevalent in the Mesoamerican lowlands, with the two most common species being the howler monkey and the spider monkey. However, the monkeys depicted on hachas are highly stylized, abstracting the monkeys' essential characteristics. Monkeys were represented often in various art forms, including stone pedestal sculptures, mushroom stones, architectural reliefs, ceramic figures, whistles, and effigy vessels, as well as hachas for the traditional ballgame. Cf. Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, object number 2004.24.32687. Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #172996 Condition: Some minor nicks and possible small areas of repainting. Otherwise, intact and excellent with impressive remaining pigments and nice manganese deposits.
• WALKING STICK, CARVED IVORY MONKEYS
  WALKING STICK, CARVED IVORY MONKEYS HANDLEThis heavy 34" walking stick/cane is made of dark-colored wood, with a large 5" long carved piece of ivory serving as a handle.The carving is of 3 monkeys. There are several words carved on the side in what appears to be Chinese. There is a 3/4" wide metal collar under the monkeys stamped with a maker's logo and "9 ct" for 9-karat gold. Near the tip of the cane is a 1/2" wide collar, unstamped, of metal that looks much like the 9-K band at the top. Victorian, fine condition, with small, short longitudinal old age crack near base of the carving. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law.
• MECHANICAL BANK: LION & TWO
  MECHANICAL BANK: LION & TWO MONKEYS, 1883Kyser & Rex cast iron bank, dated 1883. About 9-1/2" high. Place a coin in the monkey's hand and press the lever at the base of the tree. The monkey throws the coin at the lion who opens his mouth and simultaneously catches it. At the same time the mall monkey jumps up on the mother's back. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• EASTON PRESS (5) VOLS, HORROR AND
  EASTON PRESS (5) VOLS, HORROR AND THE MACABRE Includes: Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House, 2006; H.P. Lovecraft, At the Mountains of Madness, 2006; M.R. James, Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, 2006; W. W. Jacobs, The Monkey's Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre, 2006; Ambrose Bierce, Tales of Soldiers and Civilians, 2006; smallest: 8.75"h x 6"w, largest: 9.25"h x 6.25"w