Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Three Wise Monkeys Leather Sculptures
Located in Savannah, GA
A vintage group of leather wrapped figural sculptures depicting the three wise monkeys
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Leather, Glass
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Danish Wooden Sculpture of ‘The Three Wise Monkeys’
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Wooden sculpture of ‘The Three Wise Monkeys’, a symbol of oriental origin that conveys the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Wood
Three Wise Monkeys Bronze Sculptures “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil”
Located in London, GB
This set of bronze monkey sculptures depicts the classic motif of the "Three Wise Monkeys" — See No
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Bronze
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 8.27 in
"Three Wise Monkeys" Metal 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 metal. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany and was made probably in the 1960s. You...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Metal
"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
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Japanese Leather Handbag, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Unknown - Leather handbag hand-painted and with relief. Bone fastener representing the three wise
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1930s Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Seeing, Speaking, Hearing no Evil - Three Supermodels, Fine Art Photography 1989
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
pictorial maxim of the three wise monkeys.
Daring poses, red lips, crooked smiles, and sex appeal
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Archival Pigment
Keith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (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
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 Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
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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
Materials
Wood
Three Wise Monkeys Bronze and Glass Table
Located in Kingston, 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
Materials
Bronze
Vintage large hand-Carved wooden Three Wise Monkeys set Edo-Period Style
Located in BARCELONA, ES
spaces, or offices.
Design: Traditional Japanese portrayal of the Three Wise Monkeys symbolizing "See No
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Late 20th Century Unknown Edo Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Wood
H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in
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
Materials
Wood
H 25.6 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
H 24 in W 43 in D 0.01 in
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
H 24 in W 43 in D 0.01 in
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
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Silver
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
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
Category
20th Century Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
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
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Brass
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
Category
20th Century French Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
1960s Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
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
Materials
Bone
H 2.37 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in
"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...
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
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
Materials
Brass
H 2 in W 2.25 in D 1 in
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
Materials
Metal
H 1.63 in W 2.63 in D 0.88 in
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
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
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 Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
H 24 in W 43 in D 0.01 in
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
H 24 in W 43 in D 0.01 in
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
H 24 in W 43 in D 0.01 in
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
H 24 in W 43 in D 0.01 in
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
H 24 in W 43 in D 0.01 in
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Offset, Lithograph
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
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
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
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Plaster, Paper
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
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
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
Category
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Coral, Hematite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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Vintage Set of 8 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Set of 8 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960
Additional information:
Dimensions: 2.5 W x 2.5 D x 2.5 H cm
Period of Time: 1960
Country of origin: Germany
Condition: In very goo...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
Materials
Bakelite
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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.
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Questions About Vintage Three Wise Monkeys
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2022The 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.