Item Report
Contemporary Resin 'Three Wise Monkeys' Figurine Set
By: Unknown (Mass-produced, no obvious maker's mark visible)
Style: Modern Decorative Figurine
Origin: Global (Commonly produced in various countries, not specific to one region)
Materials: Resin (painted or patinated to imitate wood or bronze)
Age: Late 20th - Early 21st Century
Condition: Excellent (no visible chips or cracks, recent manufacture)
Value: $15 - $30 (set, auction or secondhand value)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No maker's mark or writing is visible in the provided image.
Date: 2025-06-03 20:42:44.977401
Description:
This is a decorative set of three figurines representing the 'Three Wise Monkeys' motif: Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil. Each monkey is depicted covering either its ears, eyes, or mouth. The set appears to be cast from resin and hand-painted to resemble bronze or wood. This motif is globally recognized, originating from East Asian philosophy but popularly produced worldwide in a variety of decorative forms during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This set is a charming and widely recognized decorative interpretation of the 'Three Wise Monkeys' proverb, likely made as a decorative object rather than an antique. The use of resin and the overall finishing suggest recent manufacture, and such sets are commonly found in gift shops and online retail.
Individual Images:
- No additional detail images are provided
- but the main image shows all three figurines with clear surface texture and finish. The even color
- clean seams
- and consistent patina further suggest recent manufacturing processes.
Provenance:
No provenance information is available.
Condition:
Excellent (no visible chips or cracks, recent manufacture)
Identification Score: 98%
The subject and material are highly characteristic: the depiction is unmistakably the 'See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil' monkeys, and the construction and finish strongly suggest contemporary resin production.
Authenticity Score: 30%
While the set authentically represents the well-known proverb in figurine form, these particular examples are modern decorative reproductions rather than antique or particularly rare versions. No evidence of age, maker marks, or handcrafting indicating greater historical significance or collectible value was found.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Three Wise Monkeys, Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil, contemporary figurine, resin, decorative, proverb, giftware
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