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Large Italian Carved Wooden Monkey Serving Figure with Cabot Family Provenance

About the Item

A wonderfully detailed carved large wooden dressed monkey serving figure sitting on rocks, with glass eyes, gilt highlights, and great overall patina. Italian in origin, probably dating to the mid to late 19th century, in very good overall condition, with shrinkage cracks, high point losses, gilt losses, and wear commensurate with age and use. Serving tray is missing. Provenance: Descended from Godfrey Cabot (of the Boston Cabot family), great-grandfather to the present. Dimensions: Approximately 52.5 in H x 14 in W x 24 in D. Ref: 8
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 52.5 in (133.35 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa late 19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Very good overall condition, with shrinkage cracks, high point losses, gilt losses, and wear commensurate with age and use. Serving tray is missing.
  • Seller Location:
    Milford, NH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 96101stDibs: LU933934847842
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