Details
The monkey is carved and pierced with its head turned slightly to one side, seated with its legs bent in front of it and clutching a peach while a smaller monkey clambers on its shoulder. The stone is of a pale tone.
1.3/4 in. (4 cm.) high


Provenance
Collection of the late Gerard Arnhold (1918-2010)
Special notice
Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.
Sale Room Notice
Please note that the condition report has been amended and should read:
We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- There is a short hairline to the underside of the larger monkey measuring 1.2 cm. long. There is general age-related surface wear.
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