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A LARGE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A MACAQUE MONKEY A BRONZE FIGURE OF A MONKEY
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Seated with a somewhat distracted expression, slightly hunched over A humorous model of a monkey seated and affixed on an integral
with its crossed long-toed feet, clutching in its right hand a feather base engraved with archaic motifs on the top and mythological beasts
duster; signed beneath with the mark of a crane within a circle. around the sides, wearing a jacket and spectacles (detachable),
26cm x 32cm (10¼in x 12½in). (2). examining a netsuke of a monkey attached to an inro decorated with
a design of peonies, held in his left hand, a notebook and a fan resting
£8,000 - 12,000 on either side, with a separate wood stand.
JPY1,200,000 - 1,800,000 The monkey 22.5cm x 25cm (8 7/8in x 9 7/8in),
US$11,000 - 17,000 the stand 28.5cm (11¼in) long. (4).
£4,000 - 6,000
JPY600,000 - 910,000
US$5,700 - 8,500

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