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Three Wise Monkeys

Three Wise Monkeys for Harry
By Kelly Houghton
Located in Denver, CO
Three Wise Monkeys for Harry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Oil

Three Wise Monkeys Leather Sculptures
Located in Savannah, GA
A vintage group of leather wrapped figural sculptures depicting the three wise monkeys
Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Glass

Three Wise Monkeys Leather Sculptures
Three Wise Monkeys Leather Sculptures
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 13.5 in
A.Jeschel Three wise monkeys bracelet
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Three wise monkeys, based on an ancient Japanese proverb “see no evil, hear no evil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

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

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Three Wise Monkey Agate Cameo Sterling Silver Cufflinks
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our three wise monkey cameo cufflinks made in sterling silver. The cameos are made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver three wise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Hand-Carved Three Wise Monkey Agate Cameo Sterling Silver Gold Polish Cufflinks
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our three wise monkey cameo cufflinks made in sterling silver with gold polish. The cameos
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

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
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Three Wise Monkeys Box Komyo 光明
Located in Newark, England
The Silver box of rectangular form with rounded corners features the Three Wise Monkeys to the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel

"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...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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
Category

1930s Clutches

Vintage Japanese Leather Handbag, 1930s
Vintage Japanese Leather Handbag, 1930s
H 4.73 in D 0.79 in L 7.49 in
Wisdom Set of Sculptures
By Albino Miranda
Located in Barcelos, PT
Japanese proverb "The Three Wise Monkeys". Its structure is made of resin reinforced with fiberglass in
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Wisdom Set of Sculptures
Wisdom Set of Sculptures
H 74.81 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
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
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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
Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Offset

Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue by Contemporary Master Artist, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
positioned at the enterance of many temples to ward off evil spirits. Wooden carved three wise monkeys at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Monkey Group Sculpture Okimono Shosai
Located in Newark, England
three wise monkeys who warn people to “see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil” can be seen depicted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue Green by Master Artist, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
positioned at the enterance of many temples to ward off evil spirits. Wooden carved three wise monkeys at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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 Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Recent Sales

Taisho Period Kamakura-Bori Lacquered Platter
Located in Stockbridge, MA
color. The red and black and platter depicts the three wise monkeys. Mizaru, covering his eyes, sees no
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture. “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”. With
Category

20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture
H 11 in W 16.8 in D 5.2 in
Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks
By Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Rhodium plated Sterling Silver three wise monkeys
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

A.Jeschel Three Wise Monkeys carved bone Bracelet
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Three Wise Monkeys ( Mizaru, who sees no evil, covering his eyes, Kikazaru, who
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17499
Located in Washington Depot, CT
as the "Three Wise Monkeys" charm in 14K yellow gold. Hallmark: 14K Weight: 1.97 dwt/ 3.06 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japan Antique Monkeys Bronze Set Three See, Hear, Speak No Evil Meiji
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan! History of monkeys: The three wise monkeys (Japanese: ?? sanbiki no saru, literally "three
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

A.Jeschel Stunning mahjong tiles bracelet.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
strands are held together by a bone carving of the three wise monkeys. Silk hand-knotted Approx: 8 inch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling 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 Prints and Multiples

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 Prints and Multiples

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 Prints and Multiples

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 Prints and Multiples

Materials

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
Category

20th Century Italian Figurines and Sculptures

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 Prints and Multiples

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 Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks
By Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver three wise monkeys
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

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 Pendant Necklaces

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

Vintage 1960s Charm Bracelets

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver three wise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Silver and Marble Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage sterling silver clad statue depicting the three mystic apes Mizaru who sees no evil
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Siena Marble, Silver

"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

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

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...
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

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
Category

20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Three monkeys' 1920s Taisho
Located in Paris, FR
, which were hung by cords from the obi. The three wise monkeys are a Japanese pictorial maxim, embodying
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17497
Located in Washington Depot, CT
as the "Three Wise Monkeys" charm in 14K yellow gold. Hallmark: 14K Weight: 2.83 dwt/ 4.4 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Prints and Multiples

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 Prints and Multiples

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 Prints and Multiples

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 Prints and Multiples

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 Prints and Multiples

Materials

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
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

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
Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

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
Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

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
Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

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
Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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 Prints and Multiples

Materials

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
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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 Prints and Multiples

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 Prints and Multiples

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 Prints and Multiples

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Solid Brass & Copper Three Wise Monkeys
Located in Los Angeles, CA
See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. Great rich patina with a green hue and hints of brass.
Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures

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 Necklace Enhancers

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

Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Charm Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Hematite, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1960s Italian gold charm bracelet
1960s Italian gold charm bracelet
H 1.46 in W 0.67 in L 8.86 in

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Questions About 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.
  • 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.