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Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!

$5,439.21
£3,950
€4,616.02
CA$7,440.64
A$8,109.92
CHF 4,287.65
MX$97,628.08
NOK 54,420.90
SEK 49,892.84
DKK 34,481.85

About the Item

Well what can I say about this incredible Inkwell, I have seen many examples from this period that depict monkeys tormenting cats but I have never seen one that is quite this extreme! Its definitely a love it or hate it item.... probably not one for cat lovers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2015328567912

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