Lot 1. A set of three Italian silver models of the wise monkeys, mark of Gianmaria Buccellati, Milan, 20th century. Estimate $3,000 - $5,000. Price Realized $7,500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

Each seated, realistically depicted with textured fur, embodying the proverb "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil;"each marked underneath, signed Gianmaria Buccellati, Italy, one also stamped 800; 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high

Christie's. IMPORTANT SILVER AND OBJECTS OF VERTU, 21 April 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza