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Vintage Monkey Illustration

"Sticky Monkey Flower, Big Sur" - Mid Century Botanical Illustration
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful mid-century ink brush botanical illustration titled "Sticky Monkey Flower, Big Sur" by
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1940s American Impressionist Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Ink, Paper

White-cheeked Spider Monkey (Ateles marginatus)
By Henry Horenstein
Located in New York, NY
natural history illustration in the realm of photography. In natural history illustration, animals are
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1990s Other Art Style Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Silver Gelatin

Science Fiction Painting with Monkey Nurse Treating Patient
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1950s original oil painting on canvas with a monkey nurse treating a patient in a hospital bed. The
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Mid-20th Century North American Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Canvas, Paint

The Monkey Killer by Orovida Pissarro - Animal painting
By Orovida Pissarro
Located in London, GB
The Monkey Killer by Orovida Pissarro (1893-1968) Oil on canvas 76 x 101 cm (29 ⅞ x 39 ¾ inches
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1960s Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Canvas, Oil

Animal Kingdom, Zebra, Buffalo, Lion, Giraffe, Elephant, Monkey, Tiger, Gorilla
By Richard Hess
Located in Miami, FL
. Impeccably rendered and designed. Signed lower center left. R. Hess. His illustrations appeared on the
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1980s Surrealist Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Acrylic

Animal Kingdom, Zebra, Buffalo, Lion, Giraffe, Elephant, Monkey, Tiger, Gorilla
By Richard Hess
Located in Miami, FL
. Impeccably rendered and designed. Signed lower center-left. R. Hess. His illustrations appeared on the
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1980s Surrealist Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Acrylic

Animal Kingdom, Zebra, Buffalo, Lion, Giraffe, Elephant, Monkey, Tiger, Gorilla
By Richard Hess
Located in Miami, FL
. Impeccably rendered and designed. Signed lower center-left. R. Hess. His illustrations appeared on the
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1980s Surrealist Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Acrylic

Original Vintage Poster Halle Saale Zoo Germany Chimpanzee Monkey Design Artwork
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for the Zoo Halle / Saale featuring a fun and colourful illustration
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1960s German Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Paper

Mid Century Horse in Winter Landscape
By William Ernest Smyth
Located in Soquel, CA
Disney, where he directed a short film 'Monkey Love' (1917) and was the set designer for 'The Land of Oz
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Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Watercolor, Illustration Board

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Lithograph, Offset

The Splendid Outcast
By Stevan Dohanos
Located in Fort Washington, PA
main illustration for a short story by Beryl Markham published in The Saturday Evening Post on
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1940s Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Gouache, Paper, Board

Le singe à l'électronique
By Pierre-Yves Trémois
Located in Palm Springs, CA
As is common in his work, this image combines surrealism, science illustration, and fantasy. The
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Etching, Aquatint

Israeli Oil Painting Ruth Schloss Child, Doll, Wagon, Kibbutz Social Realist Art
By Ruth Schloss
Located in Surfside, FL
early 1945, Schloss started to draw illustrations in the children’s magazine Mishmar Leyeladim, and
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Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Canvas, Oil

Homo Ludens - Etching by Sergio Barletta - 1991
By Sergio Barletta
Located in Roma, IT
of a happy monkey with subjective titling that intentionally is created with subjective attitude
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1990s Modern Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Etching

Homo Ludens - Original Etching by Sergio Barletta - Late 1970s
By Sergio Barletta
Located in Roma, IT
represents a satiric scene of a happy monkey with subjective titling that intentionally is created with
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Etching

"Orientalist Interior" Watercolor by Philippe Jullian Ex- D.D. Ryan Estate
By Philippe Jullian
Located in Bristol, CT
depicting a lavish Moorish opium salon interior with a reclining nude portrait on the wall and two monkeys
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20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Watercolor

Original Vintage Poster Halle Saale Zoo Germany Chimpanzee Monkey Design Artwork
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for the Zoo Halle / Saale featuring a fun and colourful illustration
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1960s Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Paper

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African Ceramic Monkey Urn by Ardmore
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Ardmore Ceramics Hand-Painted Ceramic Urn, a stunning piece of art that seamlessly blends craftsmanship and creativity. This magnificent urn, standing at an impressiv...
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2010s South African Modern Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Ceramic

Grosselle Italy Hand Painted Ceramic Monkey Cachepot Vase Pot, Faux Bamboo
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Charming hand painted planter featuring a monkey on a branch, with faux bamboo accents.
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Late 20th Century Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Ceramic

Royal Monkeys Diptych Art Paintings
By Paul Montgomery
Located in Staunton, VA
This pair of art pieces depicts the fantasy of two royal monkeys on horseback as is they were part of the sixteen century aristocracy. Each panel is hand painted on a non-woven pape...
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2010s American Other Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Paper

Royal Monkeys Diptych Art Paintings
Royal Monkeys Diptych Art Paintings
H 62 in W 72 in D 0.1 in
Monkeys Tole Metal Candlestick Holders - Set of 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun set of 3 Boho Chic metal Tole monkeys candlestick holders. Great sculpting details.
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1960s American Modern Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Metal

Castilian Ornamental Porcelain & Brass Elephant Horn Drinking Hunt Vase 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Ornamental hunt theme drinking horn / centerpiece trophy / cornucopia epergne / flower vase featuring a tapered pedestal base with brass capped feet and circus Elephant balancing a p...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Brass

Water Hyacinth, antique botanical plant lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Water Hyacinth' Colour lithograph, 1909.
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Early 20th Century Naturalistic Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Lithograph

Unique Ceramic Monkey and Kingfisher sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Sello Hand sculpted by Lindy.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Ceramic

18th Century Double Page Hand Tinted Botanical Lithographs - 22 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual. Double wide vintage cork frames. Early 1700s. 10 left with cork frames. 22 left in another style frame.
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18th Century English Neoclassical Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Linen, Cork, Paper

Tropical Monkey Lamp by Huebble
Located in Norwell, MA
Artist made tropical monkey lamp. Interesting hand painted lamp with monkeys, fauna, branches and etc. Made by B. Huebble. Dimensions: 76" height x 17" diameter.  
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20th Century Vintage Monkey Illustration

Framed eighteenth century botanical engraving in a decalcomania frame.
By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Located in Richmond, GB
From a wonderful selection of hand-coloured mezzotint engravings from: "Phytanthoza Iconographia", c1739, presented in a hand- made parcel-gilt, ebonised and decalcomania frame. So...
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Mid-18th Century Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Engraving, Mezzotint, Handmade Paper

1990s Anatoly Turov Large Ceramic Circus Elephant Signed and Numbered
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anatoly Turov Large Ceramic Circus Elephant signed and numbered collectible.Anatoly Turov wanted to become successful in producing his own ceramic vessels, most notable animals. It w...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Ceramic

KIng David with Harp
By Hana Geber
Located in Surfside, FL
American sculptor Hana Geber (1910 - 1990) She was born in Prague of Czechoslovakian heritage and eventually settled in New York. Her sculptures deal with Jewish themes She taught sc...
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20th Century Modern Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Marble, Silver

KIng David with Harp
KIng David with Harp
H 8.75 in W 4 in D 5 in
6 Le Cirque Bernardaud Limoges Monkey Motif Service Plates
By Bernardaud
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Porcelain

Mid Century Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Monkeys - Hear, Say, Speak No Evil
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Delight in the wisdom and whimsy of these Mid Century Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Monkey Sculptures, embodying the "Hear, See, Speak No Evil" motif. Skillfully carved and hand-pai...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Wood

Set of Six Le Cirque Circus Elephant Plates
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Le Cirque circus elephant plates. Set of plates in purple, green and various blue tones of elephant in circus with markings for Villeroy and Boch. Luxembourg, 20th century...
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20th Century Luxembourgish Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Ceramic

Chef Pasta - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Chef Pasta - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor A charming illustration, by Irene Pattinson (American, 1909-1999), shows a chef in an 1800's toque blanche, pouring oil from ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Paper, India Ink, Watercolor, Pen

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Vintage English Midcentury Engraved Print of Monkey
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage framed engraved print of monkey Vintage English midcentury framed print Elegant framing
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Glass, Paper

Original Vintage Poster Barnens Zoo Parken Eskilstuna Sweden Children Monkey Art
Located in London, GB
- Barnens Zoo Parken Eskilstuna Sweden - featuring a fun and colourful illustration of a mischievous monkey
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1960s Swedish Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Paper

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Lithograph, Offset

After Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration Haring refers to
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Israeli Oil Painting Ruth Schloss Child, Doll, Wagon, Kibbutz Social Realist Art
By Ruth Schloss
Located in Surfside, FL
early 1945, Schloss started to draw illustrations in the children’s magazine Mishmar Leyeladim, and
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Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Canvas, Oil

Keith Haring Act Up mailer 1989 (Keith Haring activist)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
diagnosed the previous year. Haring's imagery in part references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Paper, Offset

Aids: Trading Fears for Facts (Keith Haring prints)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Facts. A Guide For Teens. Haring image is an homage to the "three wise monkeys' that hear, see and say
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Lithograph

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration Haring refers to
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring ACT UP)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Offset, Lithograph

Keith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (Keith Haring activist)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
imagery in part references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Paper, Offset

Keith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (Keith Haring activist)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
imagery in part references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

Materials

Paper, Offset

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Original Vintage Poster Barnens Zoo Parken Eskilstuna Sweden Children Monkey Art
Located in London, GB
- Barnens Zoo Parken Eskilstuna Sweden - featuring a fun and colourful illustration of a mischievous monkey
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1960s Vintage Monkey Illustration

Materials

Paper

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring Act Up poster)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing". Within this illustration
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Monkey Illustration

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Lucian Horton, Illustration of Little Black Sambo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lucian Horton illustration, apparently of famous children's story, "Little Black Sambo and the
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20th Century Vintage Monkey Illustration

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Modernist Monkey Illustration in Ink, Circa 1980s
By Morris Kronfeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
This circa 1980s ink on paper drawing of a monkey is by Morris Kronfeld (1914-2011) was a New York
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1980s American Modern Vintage Monkey Illustration

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Paper, Ink

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Vintage Monkey Illustration For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage monkey illustration you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Surrealist examples as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect vintage monkey illustration may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right vintage monkey illustration for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and yellow. Creating a vintage monkey illustration has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Richard Hess, Sergio Barletta, Stevan Dohanos, Keith Haring and Henry Horenstein are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, acrylic paint and etching can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Vintage Monkey Illustration?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a vintage monkey illustration in our inventory may begin at $224 and can go as high as $54,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,055.