This Three Wise Monkeys figurine is a small silver tone desk sculpture showing the familiar see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil trio in a single connected form.
The compact size and textured metallic finish give it an easy place on a bookshelf, office desk, curio shelf, or among small figural collectibles. The green felted underside helps protect the surface beneath it.
Details
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Item: Three Wise Monkeys figurine
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Item Type: figural desk sculpture
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Era: not confirmed from photos
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Materials: metallic cast material, exact composition not confirmed from photos; green felt base
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Color: antique silver tone with dark recessed details
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Maker and Mark: no visible maker's mark in supplied photos
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Pattern or Model: Three Wise Monkeys, see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
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Style: traditional proverb figure with textured metallic finish
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Dimensions: 3 inches wide, 2 inches tall, 1 inch deep
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Special Features: three connected monkey figures with green felted underside; weight 8 ounces
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
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Graded Very Good: The figure appears sound and attractive with light signs of handling.
- The facial features, hands, fur texture, and individual poses remain clearly defined.
- The metallic finish retains good contrast between the raised highlights and darker recessed areas.
- The green felt underside remains largely intact and covers most of the base.
Issues / Wear
- The green felt shows light surface wear and a small brown spot or mark near one end.
- Minor surface variation and small marks are visible in the metallic finish under close photography.
- No break, missing figure, or obvious major loss is visible in the supplied photos.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
The three poses represent the long familiar proverb commonly phrased as see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil. The image has been reproduced in decorative objects in many materials and periods.
Its 3 inch width makes this piece suited to a desk, bookcase, or small display where a larger sculpture would take over the space.
This example keeps all three figures together in one compact casting, with separate hand positions and textured fur giving each monkey a distinct silhouette.
It is the sort of small object that can sit quietly between books and still give someone a reason to take a second look.
