Antique Monkeys

He is therefore an unusual hybrid: part monkey and part fish/merman. In Khmer art he is commonly represented with the upper body of Hanuman's monkey form and the lower body/tail of a...

The sky-blue ground cartouches depict a monkey climbing a peach tree beside a waterfall, and a basket of peaches with leaves and a hovering butterfly.

Beaded red bibbed fringe with dangling eclectic charms such as elephants, dice, hearts, fruit, cherubs, monkeys and more. A completely unique and whimsical piece.

The Organ Grinder and His Monkeys, in the Manner of William Bligh Barker, Early Victorian Material: Oil on Canvas, Giltwood Frame A large Early Victorian oil on canvas depicting an...

The whole rests on a faceted base adorned with a monkey swinging on a rope attached to two palm branches.

Above the figures, a beautifully modeled monkey is seated beside an ornate architectural structure, adding an unusual and whimsical character to the composition.

Surmounted by a cast brass figure of an anthropomorphic monkey in hunting attire sounding a horn, this brass skeleton clock is enclosed in a pitched-roof glass and brass architectura...

She is attended by a pair of small monkeys dressed in green garments: one sits upon the floor examining playing cards, while the second gestures towards a gourd suspended in mid-air....

This antique engraving, a view in Sierra Leone in West Africa with an elephant and monkeys, is an original early nineteenth century print published in London by Thomas Kelly of 17 Pa...

Fine eighteenth-century copper engraving depicting four species of monkeys identified as the Malbrouck, Macaque, Mona Monkey (La Mone), and Diana Monkey (La Diane).

Here we have a platinum chain link bracelet featuring an array of delightful animal charms including a duo of birds, a fish, scottie dog and a monkey. Each charm is adorned with roun...

Scientific Illustration as Fine Art The extraordinary delicacy of the engraving is evident in the thousands of fine lines used to describe the monkey's fur, the rocky setting, and t...

An absolutely stunning antique late 18th century or early 19th century gilded and painted embossed leather folding screen ornamented with a wide variety of intricate flora and fauna ...

Monkeys gambling, playing cards and smoking pipes in an interior, apparently a tavern.

Images of butterflies, monkeys, squirrels, foo dogs, and even foreign traders (some wearing top hats!)

To add to its comfort the back and bottom cushions are new and upholstered in a whimsical Kaufman Monkey patterned fabric. A beautiful piece to be enjoyed inside or out on a covered ...

The monkey is shown climbing a coiled snake to fetch a nut from the tree.

In the upper vignette a bear stands upright on its hind legs on a chain, holding a long pole topped with a trident, while a small monkey in a little coat holds a mask up to its face ...

An authentic and remarkably sculptural forged iron Saru-Menpo (monkey-face half mask / facial armor), dating to the mid-Edo period (18th century), Japan.

Fascinating deity form with appealing polished finish Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Polished bronze presents a delightful appearance with golden hues Pr...

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 subtle, earthy glaze tones follow the natural contours of the monkey’s body, creating deep shadows that emphasize its contemplative posture.

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...

Antique Late 19th-Century Spanish Wool and silk Tapestry – Madrid Beautiful late 19th-century Spanish woven tapestry, finely executed in wool, and silk depicting a charming rural/do...

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

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

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...

One of the five senses is evoked here by the monkey who puts something in his mouth: Taste. A fence decorated with roses rises at the bottom of the mound.

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

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...

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 ...

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

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

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.

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...

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...

His pockets swarm of small animals: monkeys, dogs, spaniels ... In the years that followed, Fratin difficulty in obtaining public commissions, such as the "Eagles", ended in 1853, wh...

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...

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

Picart places carved images of animals—including what appear to be a puma or feline, a camelid and a monkey—within niches behind the ceremony. These creatures evoke the natural and s...

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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,...

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

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...

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.