A few examples of appraisal values for
WISE MONKEYS

• Boxwood Netsuke of Three Monkeys
  Boxwood Netsuke of Three Monkeys 19th Century Each of the monkeys seated back-to-back with their hands clasped over their faces representing ?see no evil hear no evil speak no evil? 1.4" (width) 3.5cm (width)
• Chinese white glazed porcelain
  Chinese white glazed porcelain figural group; of the Three Wise Monkeys seated with their backs against one another: see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil; usual minor wear; W: 9 1/2" (approx. at its widest)
• Two Carved Ivory Carvings of
  Two Carved Ivory Carvings of Monkeys Both pair of monkeys are in the humorous "hear no evil see no evil speak no evil" poses. They are both delicately carved.
• MONKEYS ON SEE SAW TOY Germany
  MONKEYS ON SEE SAW TOY Germany lithographed tin key wind allows rocking motion amusing depiction of monkeys seated at ends of platform with center wheels. 10'' l. Break to monkey's hands at hat replaced flag. (Good Cond.)
• Japanese carved ivory figural group
  Japanese carved ivory figural group depicting the three wise monkeys, late 19th/early 20th century 2 1/8 in. H.
• A Carved Ivory Figure of A Man with
  A Carved Ivory Figure of A Man with Three Wise Monkeys Carved elephant ivory figure of a man holding a peach and three wise monkeys: "see no evil" on his shoulder, "hear no evil" in his left hand, and a "speak no evil" monkey with a drum by his leg. Charming and whimsical. Signed on base. Measures approx. 8-1/2"H x 2-3/4"W.
• Japanese Sumidagawa mug decorated
  Japanese Sumidagawa mug decorated with monkeys miming see no evil hear no evil speak no evil signed in double gourd cartouche damage to legs of two of the monkeys 5'' h. [Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Barnes Museum in Southington Connecticut]
• (3) ASIAN HARDSTONE FIGURES THREE
  (3) ASIAN HARDSTONE FIGURES THREE WISE MONKEYS(set of 3) Asian green hardstone monkeys, the Three Wise Monkeys, approx 3.5"h, 1.25lbs
• Tinted Wood Monkey Keman Panel 19th
  Tinted Wood Monkey Keman Panel 19th Century The gilt frame of reishi-form surrounding a scene carved in openwork to depict the three wise monkeys illustrating the proverbial principle ?hear no evil see no evil speak no evil? 22.8" (width) 58cm (width)
• Sitting Monkey with Coconut on
  Sitting Monkey with Coconut on Its Head Ivory Netsuke The carved sitting monkey with a coconut on its head and retractable eye balls; painted and with applied pigment for accentuating carved details. Signed on bottom, approx. 1-7/8"T x 1-1/4"L x 1"W.
• CARVED STONE "SEE NO EVIL..."
  CARVED STONE "SEE NO EVIL..." MONKEY SCULPTURES, 3 Group of three carved stone sculptures, likely Indonesian, depicting monkeys with their hands in the "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" positions. Each: 8.5" H x 4.75" W x 3.25" D.
• Japanese carved ivory figure of a
  Japanese carved ivory figure of a man with sack and a carved ivory figural group of the Four Wise Monkeys 1) man holding sack - stamp mark underneath 7 1/2 in. H.; 2) Four Wise Monkeys group - each monkey back-to-back 1 3/4 H. Estimate $ 250-350 Appropriate wear staining.
• Nicely detailed terracotta
  Nicely detailed terracotta figural group of a seated monkey with her young c.1880 both with glass eyes the mother holding the infant with one arm and a coconut in the other hand. 17"h.x10"dia.
• EAST AFRICAN LONG HAIRED COLUBUS
  EAST AFRICAN LONG HAIRED COLUBUS MONKEY SKIN their name is from the greek meaning ''mutilated'' as they are the only monkey without a finger colobus is the most arboreal of all African monkeys eating leaves and rarely descending to the ground. It uses branches as trampolines jumping up and down on them to get liftoff for leaps of up to 50 feet and using their long hair and tail as a parachute; they live in small groups with one dominant male females and their young; as forests are being destroyed their habitat is diminishing w:40 in. Provenance: Sykes 1937 Safari Collection
• A WHIMSICAL WISE MONKEY CHARM IN
  A WHIMSICAL WISE MONKEY CHARM IN 14K 14K yellow gold wise monkey charm featuring four suspended monkeys, pink sapphire eyes, 1.75 in. L, 23.0 grams
• A Vienna Gilt Bronze Anamalier
  A Vienna Gilt Bronze Anamalier Group depicting a troop of monkeys. Width 8 inches.
• A JAPANESE BOXWOOD OKIMONO OF A
  A JAPANESE BOXWOOD OKIMONO OF A MONKEY 19C.Depicting a seated monkey, with hands touching the legs, signed Shojiki on the body.W:6cm H:8cm
• PAIR OF SILVERED METAL
  PAIR OF SILVERED METAL MONKEYSModern. Possibly English. One variously marked. Each in a seated pose, with glass/gem inset eyes. Height 5 ¾ in. (Cond: good)
• Staffordshire seated monkey pen
  Staffordshire seated monkey pen holder 19th c. two misc. dogs and a goat.
• FIGURAL THREE WISE MONKEY BRONZE
  FIGURAL THREE WISE MONKEY BRONZE BENCHDESCRIPTION: The Cast Bronze Three Wise Monkeys on Bench Statue depicts three Wise Monkeys, all seated on a bench, one covering his eyes, one covering his ears and one covering his mouth, signifying the phrase see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. The bench is signed/engraved on the back Jim Davidson. CIRCA:20th ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: Size: 45"L x 19"W x 30"H. CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• *A Meissen Porcelain Five-Piece
  *A Meissen Porcelain Five-Piece Monkey Band comprising a recorder player and four lady monkeys with sheet music each incised with various numbers and having crossed swords in underglaze blue. Height of tallest 6 inches.
• SEVEN ANTIQUE MONKEY & BABOON
  SEVEN ANTIQUE MONKEY & BABOON PRINTS Beautifully rendered colored prints of monkeys and baboons in new birds eye maple frames, 19 in. H., 17 in. W.
• Two Japanese ivory netsukes: the
  Two Japanese ivory netsukes: the Three Wise Monkeys wrestling, inlaid eyes, 2 in.; boy with a pet monkey, 1-1/2 in., late 19th/early 20th century. Good condition.
• Monkey Playing with Tortoise Wood
  Monkey Playing with Tortoise Wood Netsuke Depicting a monkey playing with a tortoise, one of the Shizui - four signs of good omen, with dark parina. Unsigned, approx. 10-1/8"T x 1-7/8"L x 1-1/8"W.
• SEVEN ASSORTED STERLING ANIMAL
  SEVEN ASSORTED STERLING ANIMAL FIGURESeach marked ".925" , comprising: a group of three monkeys, with 'Ben-Zion Israel' sticker, mounted to a wooden base (4 inches wide not including base); and six dogs of various breeds (the largest 3 1/4 inches wide) [7 pieces] approximately 8 troy ounces total (weighable sterling only; does not include monkeys); Condition:
• GROUP OF WHIMISCAL MONKEY TABLE
  GROUP OF WHIMISCAL MONKEY TABLE ITEMSComprising: a painted plaster lamp cast as a seated monkey, a pair of painted bronze male and female monkey servants and three bronze monkeys viewing themselves in hand mirrors. (5 pcs) Height of the first 18 in. Height of the three small monkeys 2.5 in.
• African carved wood monkey form
  African carved wood monkey form headdress, 14-1/2" h
• Porcelain group of "Three Wise
  Porcelain group of "Three Wise Monkeys"; 6" x 9" (approx.) Condition: wear, frits, pits, minor loss
• 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF
  19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF MONKEY, SIGNED Portrait of a Seated Chimpanzee, realistic, his gangly limbs laid out, leaning on his left arm, signed on underside of his left paw. 1 3/4" long, wear from use.
• A Persian Manuscript Illustration
  A Persian Manuscript Illustration of A Monkey Depicting a seated monkey holding two gourds and adorned with gold jewelry. Gouache on paper with gilt accents. Calligraphy manuscript on back. Image size approx. 8-1/2"H x 5-1/2"W. Cream color mat and clear plastic back for displaying both sides.
• Pair of reproduction paintings of
  Pair of reproduction paintings of monkeys, oil on canvas, 10" x 8", framed 18" x 16", very good condition
• A Lehmann monkey on a rope, Tom,
  A Lehmann monkey on a rope, Tom, 21cm long
• Six Continental porcelain monkey
  Six Continental porcelain monkey figures 20th century; figures include: chimpanzees Chinese Export style monkey macaque and squirrel monkey makers include Lladro Samson and Hutschenreuther 3 to 6 in. H. Estimate $ 150-250 No apparent faults.
• A group of vintage monkey themed
  A group of vintage monkey themed toys to include (2) wind up Sitting Monkeys manufactured in Korea for Mc Crory, a battery powered drumming monkey in large hat, 13"H, Bubble Blowing battery operated monkey Rock Valley Toy, a wind up cymbal monkey made in China, felt and mohair Schuco key wind monkey and banjo, losses, jump roping monkey battery operated made in Japan, Bongo Benny the Barrel Monkey, Monkey on Elephant made in China and Made in Japan wind up monkey with punching bag. Untested
• Three Grooming Monkeys Netsuke
  Three Grooming Monkeys Netsuke Carved ivory, rubbed with pigment overall. Black painted eyes. Not signed, approx. 2"T.
• Stag Horn Netsuke of a Large Monkey
  Stag Horn Netsuke of a Large Monkey Early 19th Century Holding a branch of fruit in one hand and scratching its head with the other 2.4" (height) 6cm (height)