Antique Monkeys

Covered porcelain jar, covered pot, with canted sides, glazed with a relief decoration of brown foliage on a white background, revealing a dog, a cat, a donkey, and a smoking monkey ...

The shishi symbolizes protection, courage, and guardianship; the monkey (saru) represents intelligence and the departure of misfortune, while the bull embodies perseverance, stabilit...

An antique Harlequin takes the form of a monkey or masked character dressed in a diamond patterned costume.

It depicts with extraordinary realism the head of a dog with its mouth open, identifiable as a West Highland White Terrier (or "Westie").Tobacco jars of this era frequently featured ...

This painting is a classic example of the work of Mori Sosen (1747–1821), the most famous painter of monkeys in Japanese art history. The painting, executed in ink and light color on...

The young man above is wearing a hat, rolled up pants, and an open shirt while holding a chained monkey to one side. He and the monkey are gazing at each other as if in the middle of...

PAIR of German (19th Cent) Meissen porcelain figures of boy and girl with monkey and bird on a floral and rocky base

It’s held in a simple brass ring with classic monkey‑tail hooks, and suspended from three rods rather than the more common chains.

Their almost human expressions and social behaviour made monkeys and baboons particularly fascinating subjects for European natural-history publications during the 18th and early 19t...

Master goldsmith mark: PDC for Pierre Denis Chaumont Decharge mark: head of monkey 1775-1781 Guarantee mark: o with crown, Paris 1777 Height: 3.54 in / Length: 1.9 in Work from t...

Fine copper engraving illustrating four species of African monkeys, including the Talapoin, Moustac, White-collared Mangabey, and Black-collared Mangabey.

Wonderfully constructed from riveted iron. Two monkeys sharing a cocktail with a cocktail glass, seltzer bottle and both monkeys holding a bottle cork in their raised hands - suspen...

Max LE VERRIER creates his monkey with an umbrella, in front of the cages of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris.

American Vintage black and white photograph of the 1925 BHS football team with a mascot monkey on the front row and the two coaches in the back

The elaborate composition incorporates a brightly colored bird beside a nest filled with eggs, together with a coiled snake, monkey, reeds, broad leaves, tree bark, and moss-like tex...

To modern eyes several can initially resemble monkeys, but they are representations of lion cubs according to Bertuch’s original description.

And then there is the table on the right covered with a green velvet cloth on which a tray of fruit is resting, while a little monkey is munching on a few pieces. ** Frans van Mieri...

Seihō is particularly celebrated for his masterful portrayals of animals. Lions, tigers, monkeys, fish, birds, cats, and domestic animals became recurring subjects through which he e...

A very fine mid 19th century French animalier bronze study of an anthropomorphic monkey, standing by his baskets with extremely fine hand chased surface detail and rich brown patina;...

The god of wine sits astride his barrel, grape wreath in his hair, while the jug’s working parts are hidden in plain sight within the sculpture — the cornucopia over his right should...

Mezcala pieces represent varied motifs including human figures and masks, architectural models, tools such as axes, chisels, punches and polishers, and animals such as jaguars, frogs...

Four Early 19th Century Hand-Colored French Primate Engravings by Jean-Baptiste Audebert An exceptional set of four original hand-colored copperplate engravings from Jean-Baptiste A...

This is encircled by a profusion of low-relief carvings, depicting monkeys, elephants and birds, surrounded by foliage, hills and Myanmar architecture.

Rare and fabulous, untouched, for the discerning collector,  fine quality, late Victorian era, children's menagerie play set of (18) cut-out chromolithograph die cut stand up figures...

At the center, a fruit-filled vessel hangs above a reclining group suggestive of a Bacchic or pastoral gathering. Birds, monkeys, reptiles, insects, grotesque masks, branches, fruit,...

The circular body is adorned with individually forged animal figures including a stag, ibex, monkey, and deer-like creature, each carefully shaped and engraved with remarkable attent...

The lampshades hang from four small chains and show a very detailed hand-hammered and perforated metalwork with monkeys, angels, foliage details and neoclassical ornamentations.

Among his best-known compositions are Monkey Pugilists, Cat’s Paw, Law and Justice, Incredulity, The Rehearsal, and Pros and Cons of Life, all of which reflect his wit, narrative ima...

His handling of fur through layered ink and delicate textural strokes became especially admired and widely imitated. Although monkeys remain most closely associated with his name, S...

A delightfully vibrant early 19th century botanical study by the artist Sophia Katherine Charleton (1789-1844) depicting 'Diplacus Aurantiacus', commonly known as 'Bush Monkey Flower...

X presents three further Musa species on a single plate: Fig. 1, the central tree, identified as Musa simiarum, the Monkey Banana (Pissang jacki, Bananier des Singes); Fig. 2, Musa t...

The composition combines a magpie (xique), deer (lu), bee (mifeng) and monkey (hou), together representing the phrase xi lu feng hou, meaning “may you receive good fortune and salary...

This charming Orientalist watercolor has everything: A secluded courtyard, a pretty girl, two pigeons and a monkey. This is a well-painted scene by a talented watercolorist at the to...

Mounted with gilt bronze in chinoiserie style, dragon handles flank the vase while the lip of the urn is adorned with a scalloped edge with monkey mascron accents, surmounted on a th...

This stunning 18th century French boiserie trumeau depicts two monkeys in a Chinoiserie background. Most unusual statement mirror!

Various figures and motifs can be seen on the exterior with butterflies, dragons, monkeys playing violin and classical scenes including a central jester to the lid.

The bulbous body is organized into relief-decorated panels depicting a lively array of animals and mythical creatures — including rabbit, ox, dog, rooster, monkey, tiger, squirrel, s...

The cut of the mountain rocks exhibits clean lines and a geometric quality, which is typical of the Qianlong period. Additionally, the monkey’s face shares similarities with Qianlong...

19th Century Tole Organ Grinder with Monkey Clock Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

He mainly painted dogs and monkeys with a realistic and psychological sensitivity.

The decoration belongs to the whimsical tradition of singerie (from the French "singe," meaning monkey), a popular motif in 18th- and early 19th-century decorative arts in which monk...

The scene captures a comedic courtship moment. A sailor monkey, with exaggerated swagger, greets a female monkey in traditional rural dress.

Sapajou Atèle Hybride In English, this roughly translates to “Hybrid Spider Monkey.” The term “Sapajou” was an older French term for spider monkeys in general (genus *Ateles*).

Sapajou Atèle Hybride In English, this roughly translates to “Hybrid Spider Monkey.” The term “Sapajou” was an older French term for spider monkeys in general (genus *Ateles*).

An Exquisite Table à Ouvrage in the Louis XV manner by Beurdeley of Paris Of beautifully drawn proportions, constructed from kingwood, amaranth, and tulipwood alongside various s...

His work consists mostly of scenes of puppies and kittens, with an additional child at times, as well as the occasional portrait of a monkey.

The image features a celebratory procession including an elephant, monkeys, clowns, and horses. Literature: The Saturday Evening Post, 17 June 1916, illustrated on the cover Wal...

18th Century painted lifesize dummy board, featuring a cavalier holding a monkey. Original decoration. Circa 1760.

In this listing you will find a stunning Antique Belt Hook made in Jade, carved with a monkey motif. This is the classic form: a slightly arched body, an animal carved on top, and a ...

In reality these figures likely represent monkeys native to Central America, though European engravers often relied on second-hand descriptions rather than direct observation.

The hilt is carved from dense dark hardwood, displaying rich geometric patterns along the grip and an expressive finial depicting a stylized monkey figure, a motif often associated w...

A Hibachi and Paulownia brazier. A carved monkey wrapped around the brazier. Copper liner

The third model followed as a counterpart to this, Lady with Monkey. Josef Wackerle still painted the first examples of his sculptures himself, so that they can be regarded as origi...

To the right, another child feeds a small monkey, a picturesque detail that contributes to the narrative charm of the work.

Between 1937 and 1940, Dufy and Friesz painted decorative compositions for the bar in the Palais de Chaillot on the theme of the River Seine, and Dufy himself painted additional deco...

A pair of French Louis XV style ormolu chenets, nineteenth century, after the eighteenth century originals by Charles Cressent, each with sphinx on a c-scroll rococo base, one holdin...

This “singes” pâte-de-verre vase features a garden trellis collar above a frieze depicting seated purple monkeys framed within black arches, with stylized morning glories filling the...

The front is decorated with a central relief panel featuring stylized floral motifs and a monkey's face, from which delicate, pendant-like ornaments hang.

Between 1937 and 1940, Dufy and Friesz painted decorative compositions for the bar in the Palais de Chaillot on the theme of the River Seine, and Dufy himself painted additional deco...

The detailed and interconnected designs include figures of humans and animals, insects, griffins, sphinxes... and fiddle-playing monkeys! All three doors open to reveal a rich dark w...