Collectors Edition - July 14th
Tue, Jul 14, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 164
"Monkey Musician" by Nicholas (20th Century) Oil on Canvas
Estimate: $400 - $600
Starting Bid
$200
Bid Increments
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
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This whimsical singerie composition features an anthropomorphic monkey seated on a log within a lush landscape. Dressed in a vibrant red doublet with a ruffled white collar and a feathered cap, the figure is depicted playing a stringed instrument resembling a lute or mandolin. The work is executed with fine detail, characteristic of the 20th-century revival of the singerie genre, which playfully mimics human activities through simian subjects. The painting is housed in an elaborate gilt wood frame with ornate floral and scrollwork carvings and a black-finished outer border.
Specifications
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Subject: Singerie (Monkey Musician)
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Artist: Nicholas (20th Century)
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Dimensions: 20 x 18 inches
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Signature: Signed "Nicholas" in cursive, lower left; reverse bears a pink label for "G. Livoti" and handwritten "FG"
Singerie monkey musician oil painting fine art Nicholas artist anthropomorphic animal music lute mandolin ornate gilt frame classical style whimsical decor 20th century collectible art
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