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Anthropomorphic Monkey Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Monkey |
| Material | White metal |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | 5” x 3 ½” x 4 ½” |
This inkstand features an anthropomorphic monkey sitting on a cushion next to a coal-fired stove. The monkey is holding an artist’s palette and paint brush in his hands; a portfolio is propped on the stove, next to his feet. The stove pipe could serve as a penholder.
Estimated value: $200
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