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Wise Monkeys

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

ceramic monkey sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
ceramic monkey sculpture Wise monkey model unusual figure of a monkey sitting on books and looking
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

ceramic monkey sculpture
ceramic monkey sculpture
H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in
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 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
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

"BWM-S2" (FRAMED) Photography 23" x 49" inch Edition 1/4 by Giuliano Bekor
By Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
Giuliano Bekor Signed and numbered by the artist Series: Buccellati Wise Monkey Title: Buccellati Wise
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Metal

"BWM-F1" (FRAMED) Photography 23" x 49" inch Edition 1/4 by Giuliano Bekor
By Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
photography by Giuliano Bekor Signed and numbered by the artist Series: Buccellati Wise Monkey Title
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Metal

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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 Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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

Colorful Ceramic Monkey jewelry box, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
tricksters or wise creatures. This Monkey Jewelry Box not only serves as a practical storage solution for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Recent Sales

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Buckle Belt
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
70mm black lava "Wise Monkeys" cameo, hand-carved, set on 18k gold, sterling silver, black rhodium
Category

2010s Italian Artisan More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cuff With Diamonds
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
60mm cornelian cameo, hand-carved featuring "Wise Monkeys", set on sterling silver, black rhodium
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling S...

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Necklace with Sapphires
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
60mm cornelian shell cameo, hand-carved featuring "Wise Monkeys", set on sterling silver with
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Ring with 14 Karat Gold
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
30mm sardonyx cameo, hand-carved featuring "Wise Monkeys", set on sterling silver and 14Kt Italian
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

Vintage Massive 1991 MARGARITA BARRERA Sculpture "3 Wise Monkeys" Belt Buckle
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive 1991 MARGARITA BARRERA Sculpture "3 Wise Monkeys" See No Evil Hear No Evil Speak No
Category

1990s American Belts

Wise monkeys nickel - Miguel Guía, Pop Art Nickel layer Sculpture
By Miguel Guía
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Pop Art Sculpture "Wise monkeys nickel" by Miguel Guía. The sculpture is made of a layer of nickel
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Graphite

Wise monkeys red - Miguel Guía, Pop Art Nickel layer Sculpture
By Miguel Guía
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Pop Art Sculpture "Wise monkeys red" by Miguel Guía. The sculpture is made of a layer of nickel on
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Graphite

Wise monkeys blue - Miguel Guía, Pop Art Nickel layer Sculpture
By Miguel Guía
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Pop Art Sculpture "Wise monkeys blue" by Miguel Guía. The sculpture is made of a layer of nickel on
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Graphite

Amedeo Wise Monkeys Cameo Necklace
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
30mm cornelian shell cameo hand-carved set in sterling silver rose rhodium plated & black diamonds 0.27 carats. Chain length : 20" with lobster claw closure.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amedeo Wise Monkeys Cameo Cuff Bracelet
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
60mm cornelian shell cameo, hand-carved set in sterling silver rose gold plated,tsavorites,blue topaz,blue,rose and yellow sapphires. Measurements: Approx. L 2.5", Circumferenc...
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2010s Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavorite, Sterlin...

Amedeo Wise Monkeys Necklace with Sapphires
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
30mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver with blue sapphires and blue leather.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo 9kt Gold Ring
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
30mm cornelian shell, hand carved set in sterling silver, black rhodium and brown diamonds. Ring Size: US7 *Being these are hand crafted one of a kind designs, not all ring sizes mi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Ring With Blue Sapphires
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
25mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, on 9kt gold and sterling silver with 0.20ct blue sapphires. Comes in different colors, such as black and green, contact us for more details.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Bracelet with Blue Sapphires
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
30mm blue agate cameo hand-carved, sterling silver rose rhodium plated with 0.15ct blue sapphires and leather. This items comes in other colors such as turquoise, pink, violent and g...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Ring with Brown Diamonds
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
25mm sardonyx cameo, hand carved, set on sterling silver with 0.52cts of brown diamonds.
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver

Amedeo Couture "Scimmiette" Cameo Earrings with Amethyst and Sapphires
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
20mm sardonyx cameos, hand-carved featuring "Wise Monkeys" set in sterling silver, black rhodium
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2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver

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
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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
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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

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

A.Jeschel 3 Wise monkeys in a Long Red Copal necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind A popular maxim since the 17th century these 3 wise monkeys were on to something
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Vermeil, 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 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

Porcelain Monkey Sculpture See No Evil, Hear No Evil Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
it fascinates one. it is modern from the late 60's early 70's. This is one wise monkey who wants to
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

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

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

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
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

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 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

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

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

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

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, Kikazaru who hears no evil, and Iwazaru who speaks no evil. The finely detailed See no ...
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

14K Yellow Gold 3D Wise Monkey Coral Perfume Bottle Charm Pendant & Rope Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
features a 3D see. speak, hear no evil monkey design. The bottom of the pendant is adorned with oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Craig Drake 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Wise Monkey Brooch Set Speak See Hear No Evil
By Craig Drake
Located in Tustin, CA
Craig Drake 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Monkey Brooch Set. The brooch set features the speak no
Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wise Italian Monkeys Hear See Speak No Evil Decorative Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your enjoyment: 3 wise monkeys depicting see no evil speak no evil and hear no evil sculpture
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Wood

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

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 (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

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Questions About 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.
  • 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.