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Lot 0025: AFTER MORI SOSEN JAPANESE LITHOGRAPH WISE MONKEYS

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Color lithograph on paper. After an original painting by Mori Sosen, 1747 to 1821, a Japanese Edo painter of the Shijo school who is famous for his depictions of monkeys. The artwork depicts the three wise monkeys, embodying the proverbial principle See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil. Calligraphic inscription above. Artists signature and seal in the lower right. Cardboard mat, wooden frame. Monkeys are a historically prominent feature in the religion, folklore, and art of Japan, as well as in Japanese proverbs and idiomatic expressions. Collectible Oriental Asian Graphic Art Prints.

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Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Torn paper and stains. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
Frame 28 3/4 x 23 1/4 in. Image 18 x 12 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

January 4th, 2025

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$61.50