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Hollenbach Bronze Monkey Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Monkey |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | David Hollenbach |
| Origin | Austria |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | 6” x 1 ¾” x 4 ½” tall |
At one end, a small monkey sits on the hinged cover of the inkwell. A large monkey stands at the other end with arms poised to hold a pen. Marked “Hollenbach Wien”. David Hollenbach (1810 – 1871) was a Vienna Bronze producer.
Sold for $133 in October 2015
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