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Anthropomorphic Monkey Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Monkey |
| Material | Bronze, Slate |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 8 ⅛” x 5” x 4 ½” high |
Bronze and slate figural inkstand featuring a monkey smoking a pipe while immersed in a water-filled stove pot. The inkwell is in the pot under the monkey figure which is hinged in the back. Around the pot are trousers, boots, and a tray with drink. All is mounted on a black slate plinth with paw feet.
Sold for $172 in April 2024
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