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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 |
This inkstand features an anthropomorphic monkey working as a cobbler repairing boots. He has all his tools laid around him. The inkwell is found in the storage box. A boot serves as a pen holder.
Sold for $225 in March 2015
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