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Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Brass, Bronze

Three Wise Monkeys Tropical Chandelier
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Tropical style hanging lamp features the three famous monkeys signifying hear no evil, speak no
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Plaster, Paper

Three Wise Monkeys Tropical Chandelier
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Tropical style hanging lamp features the three famous monkeys signifying hear no evil, speak no
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1980s Organic Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Metal

1980s Three Wise Monkeys Pyramid Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This 14 karat yellow gold Three Wise Monkeys pendant necklace is perfect for making a
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1980s Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Three Wise Monkeys" Bronze Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of bronze. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany and was made probably in the 1960s. Yo...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Bronze

Seeing, Speaking, Hearing no Evil - three supermodels, fine art photography
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
, eyes or ears with their hands - an ode to the Japanese pictoral maxim of the three wise monkeys
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Archival Pigment

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 Three Wise Monkeys

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Lithograph, Offset

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Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Aluminum, Metal, Brass

Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Plaster

Clear Textured Murano Glass with Brass Setting
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall cleared textured Murano glass wall sconces with light bronze finished brass setting. Three lights per sconce. Price per sconce
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2010s Italian Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Brass

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
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2010s Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Metal

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Brass

Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Metal

Rattan Coconut Tree / palm tree Table Lamp
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Handmade cute mini-version of rattan coconut lamp. Easy to fit on your table, sidebord or even bedside table. Each comes with 2 bulbs in the coconuts and 6 removable/ adjustable leav...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Rattan

Rattan Coconut Tree / palm tree Table Lamp
Rattan Coconut Tree / palm tree Table Lamp
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco Carved Red Coral and Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco carved genuine red coral and crystal paste brooch set in 800 grade silver mounting. The oval domed brooch is carved and pierced in a swirling floriform motif. European cir...
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1910s German Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Coral, Silver

A large emerald and clear paste 'lizard' brooch, c 1900.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A large striking sterling silver 'lizard' brooch, in serpentine form, set with old cut emerald and clear pastes, and a ruby paste 'eye', from the early 1900s. it is most probably mad...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Silver

A large emerald and clear paste 'lizard' brooch, c 1900.
A large emerald and clear paste 'lizard' brooch, c 1900.
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W 1.5 in D 0.45 in L 3.75 in
White Porcelain White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
By 360volt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and clear glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been m...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Brass

French Design Rattan Mirror
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Horizontal or vertical mirror composed of a rectangular, round and aerial rattan structure, Bohemian chic design and trendy style !
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Rattan, Mirror

French Design Rattan Mirror
French Design Rattan Mirror
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 2.76 in
Gilt Palm Leaf Regency Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
We have two of these opulent, gilt metal, Hollywood Regency chandeliers. The finish has a rich, gleaming tone, and the unique shape changes from various points of view. From below, a...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Metal

Gilt Palm Leaf Regency Chandelier
Gilt Palm Leaf Regency Chandelier
H 33 in W 30 in D 30 in
Antique Victorian Brass & Scottish Agate Postal Scale & Weights, Circa 1865-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Victorian Brass and Scottish Agate Postal scale with Weights, Circa 1865-1870.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Agate, Brass

Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" chandelier. France, circa 1930. 1 Light Neo Classical style. Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 12" CW5269.
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1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Diamond and Paste Shamrock Ring, 18k Gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunning Victorian era shamrock or clover ring is a real beauty. She really stands out from the crowd with the lovely three leaved clover or shamrocks adorning the face, set wi...
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19th Century British Victorian Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean-Michel Basquiat
By Tseng Kwong Chi
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A photograph by Tseng Kwong Chi. "Jean-Michel Basquiat" is a contemporary Cibachrome print in a palette of whites, purples, and browns by East Village artist Tseng Kwong Chi. The art...
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Late 20th Century Post-War Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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C Print

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Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture. “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”. With
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20th Century Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Wood

Vintage Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture
H 11 in W 16.8 in D 5.2 in
Three Wise Monkeys Bronze and Glass Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Midcentury bronze monkey based table with glass top. The table depicts the three wise monkeys
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Bronze

1980s Wooden Handcarved Set of the "Three Wise Monkeys" Plus a Fourth One
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand carved in wood set composed by the "three wise monkeys" plus a fourth one. hand carved in
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Wood

Walter Bosse Midcentury Brass Wall-Mounted Monkeys Key Hanger, 1950s, Austria
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
. They are made of polished solid brass and displaying the three wise monkeys - embodying the proverbial
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Brass

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 Three Wise Monkeys

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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 Three Wise Monkeys

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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 Three Wise Monkeys

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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 Three Wise Monkeys

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Lithograph, Offset

Buccellati Italy, a Set of Three Silver Models of the Wise Monkeys
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Italy, A Set of Three Silver Models of The Wise Monkeys: See No Evil, Hear No Evil
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20th Century Italian Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Silver

Set of Three Lava Sculpture Monkeys See, Hear, Speak No Evil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial carved lava sculptures of the proverbial wise monkeys. Each weighs about 100 pounds.
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Pendant ""See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
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20th Century Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Yellow Gold

Three Wise Monkeys Vintage Small Metal Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal figure of the traditional three wise monkeys representation. Made by unknown
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Brass

Three Wise Monkeys Vintage Small Metal Figure, circa 1950
Three Wise Monkeys Vintage Small Metal Figure, circa 1950
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H 1.19 in W 1.97 in D 0.79 in
Three Wise Monkeys 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a pierced cylinder depicting the three wise
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20th Century French Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Wise Monkeys 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Three Wise Monkeys 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.2 in D 0.2 in L 0.71 in
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Charm / Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 10 karat yellow gold three wise monkeys charm / pendant. This pendant features three
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1960s Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Three Wise Monkeys Figure, Japanese, Ornament, Art Deco, See No Evil
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage three wise monkeys figure. A Japanese, bone and elm ornament, dating to the late
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Bone

"Three Wise Monkeys" Bronze Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of bronze. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany and was made probably in the 1960s. Yo...
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Bronze

Walter Bosse Three Wise Monkeys Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely sculpture, displaying three monkeys, made of brass, from the 1950s. Designed by Walter
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Brass

Set of Two "Three Wise Monkeys" Miniature Figurines Statues, Vintage Asia
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two decorative sculpture statue miniatures. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany and was made prob...
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1960s Asian Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Metal

18K Yellow Gold Three Monkeys Turquoise Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the three wise monkeys covering their eyes
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20th Century Italian Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Three Monkeys Turquoise Charm Pendant
18K Yellow Gold Three Monkeys Turquoise Charm Pendant
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W 0.71 in D 0.71 in L 1.34 in
Walter Bosse Midcentury Brass Wall-Mounted Monkeys Key Hanger, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
. They are made of polished solid brass and displaying the three wise monkeys - embodying the proverbial
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Brass

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 Three Wise Monkeys

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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 Three Wise Monkeys

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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 Three Wise Monkeys

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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 Three Wise Monkeys

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Lithograph, 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 Three Wise Monkeys

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Lithograph

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 Three Wise Monkeys

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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 Three Wise Monkeys

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Offset, 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 Three Wise Monkeys

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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 Three Wise Monkeys

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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 Three Wise Monkeys

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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 Three Wise Monkeys

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Lithograph, Offset

Buccellati Italy, a Set of Three Silver Models of the Wise Monkeys
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Italy, a set of three silver models of the wise monkeys: See No Evil, Hear No Evil
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20th Century Italian Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Silver

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 Three Wise Monkeys

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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 Three Wise Monkeys

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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 Three Wise Monkeys

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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 Three Wise Monkeys

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Lithograph, Offset

Gold Three Wise Monkeys Charm
Located in Vail, CO
Gold charm depicting the three wise monkeys (hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil), in 18k
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Late 20th Century Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Italian gold charm bracelet
Located in Potts Point, New South Wales
birdcage, a pair of maracas, a handbag, the three wise monkeys and a walnut and featuring mother of pearl
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1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Three Wise Monkeys

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Coral, Hematite, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1960s Italian gold charm bracelet
1960s Italian gold charm bracelet
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H 1.46 in W 0.67 in L 8.86 in
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Vintage Three Wise Monkeys For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage three wise monkeys available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage three wise monkeys — often made from metal, bronze and wood — can elevate any home. Vintage three wise monkeys have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage three wise monkeys made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage three wise monkeys are appealing in their simplicity, but Buccellati, Herta Baller and Walter Bosse produced popular vintage three wise monkeys that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Three Wise Monkeys?

Prices for vintage three wise monkeys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage three wise monkeys begin at $95 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $500.
Questions About Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The origin of the three wise monkeys comes from a Japanese saying that translates to "speak no evil, see no evil and hear no evil." A carving over the door of the Tōshō-gū shrine in Nikkō, Japan, produced during the 17th century is one of the earliest known visual representations of the concept. On 1stDibs, find a selection of art and decorative objects depicting the three wise monkeys.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The three wise monkeys represent the idea that a person should see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. This imagery comes from a Japanese saying and grew in popularity during the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of art and decorative objects depicting the three wise monkeys.