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Anthropomorphic Monkey Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Monkey |
| Material | Bronze |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | 6 ¾” x 4 ¾” x 5 ¼” |
This inkstand features an anthropomorphic monkey, sitting on a stool, wearing a beret while stoking a grill with his bellows. There is a covered pot on the grill (hinged) with a ladle handle which opens to the inkwell. On the ground are an inverted pot and a pitcher. The piece sits on a marble base.
Estimated value: $300
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