8 février 2016

Monkey snuffbox, Porzellan Manufaktur Meissen, ca. 1730 - ca. 1733, modeller: Johann Joachim Kändler (attributed to), porcelain, painting technique, h 48,0cm 24,5cm × W × D 31.5 cm wide. BK-17492. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Figure of painted porcelain. The figure presents a white monkey with brown head before sitting on a tree stump. With his right leg he takes a sniff of a white oval snuff box with open lid beaten, he is holding in his left foreleg.Around his waist monkey wearing a belt. The figure... [Lire la suite]

A monkey sitting on a chain, Hendrick Goltzius, 1592 - 1602, black, tan and red chalk, h 406mm × 300mm b. Purchase with the support of the Rembrandt Association, 1888 - RP-T-1888-A-1510. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

La Grande Singerie du Château de Chantilly La Grande Singerie du Château de Chantilly, détail. Evoquant le goût pour l’Asie, à la mode au XVIIIe siècle, ce boudoir a été entièrement décoré dans les années 1730 de peintures murales de Christophe Huet dont les motifs représentent les actions des hommes sous la forme de singes, afin de se moquer d’eux et de leurs travers.  La Grande Singerie du Château de Chantilly. L'écran de cheminée attribué à Christophe Huet et le détail d'une dorure. ©  L'Internaute... [Lire la suite]

William Curtis Rolf, Deyrolle Monkey Relaxing On his Chest Of Drawers © William Curtis Rolf 17" x 22" = $2500 - 32" x 48" = $4800 - 48" x 72" = $9500 Photographer William Curtis Rolf has been granted exclusive permission on several occasions to photograph the magical creatures at the Deyrolle. Given the freedom to stage the taxidermy animals as he wished, William was able to create beautiful images and surreal atmospheres with a touch of whimsy. William’s life-long affection for European life styles of the... [Lire la suite]

Brad Wilson, Spider Monkey no. 1, 20 in.H x 29 in.W. © Brad Wilson & photo-eye Gallery From the start, there was something immensely challenging and inspiring about working with animals. Up to that point, I had spent my career photographing subjects I largely controlled: professional models, actors, or other noteworthy people. In general, I told them exactly what to do and they did it. Now suddenly I was facing subjects, who, for the most part, did what they wanted with no regard for me... [Lire la suite]

Albert Watson (b. 1942, Scottish), Monkey Series - Casey King, New York City, 1992, 29.92 in.H x 24.02 in.W © Albert Watson & Preiss Fine Arts Photographers Limited Editions Albert Watson (b. 1942, Scottish), Monkey Series - Monkey with Hut, 29.92 in.H x 24.02 in.W © Albert Watson & Preiss Fine Arts Photographers Limited Editions  Albert Watson (b. 1942, Scottish), Monkey Series - Monkey with... [Lire la suite]

Hiroshi Watanabe, Big with Monkey Doll, 2008. Silver gelatin print, 10in.H x 10in.W. © photo-eye Gallery My photographs reflect both genuine interest in my subject as well as a respect for the element of serendipity. I strive for both calculation and discovery in my work, studying my subjects in preparation, while at the same keeping my mind open for the surprises. The pure enjoyment of this process drives and inspires me. Mostly, I seek to capture people, traditions, and locales that first and foremost are... [Lire la suite]

Horoscope chinois de l'année singe 2016 Cette année est la vôtre ! Dans tous les sens du terme. Le 8 février 2016 remercie la Chèvre de Bois et accueille le Singe de Feu en nouveau maître ! Symbole de l’imprévu, l’année du Singe vous réserve des moments de grâce et de très belles surprises ! Si vous êtes célibataire tout d’abord, l’amour avec un grand A frappe à votre porte au moment où vous vous y attendez le moins ! Vous aviez prévu de profiter de votre liberté toute l’année, c’est ratée ! Au mois d’avril vous n’aurez la... [Lire la suite]

Five Meissen monkey band figures, 19th and 20th century, blue crossed marks, incised numerals and pressnummern © Christie's Image 2012 After the 18th century models, comprising: three flautists, a guitar player and a drummer, on rocaille-moulded bases heightened in gilt - The tallest 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) high (5). Lot 458. Estimate £2,500 - £3,500 ($4,053 - $5,674). Price Realized £3,000 ($4,866) CHRISTIE'S INTERIORS- STYLE & SPIRIT, 25 September 2012, London,... [Lire la suite]

A Meissen monkey-band, 20th century, blue crossed swords marks, pressnummern and incised numerals. © Christie's Image 2008 After 18th century originals, on gilt scroll-moulded bases, comprising: a conductor and stand, a fife and drum player, a bagpiper, a trumpeter, a drum beater and bearer, a guitar player, a hurdy-gurdy player, a spinet player, a cello player, three singers, a flautist, a triangle player, a French horn player, a bassonist, a harpist, and a violinist. The conductor 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm.) high (21). Lot... [Lire la suite]