Artist: Christophe Fratin (Metz 1801 – 1864 Le Raincy)
Date: Paris, around 1850
Material: Bronze
Signed: “fratin PARIS”
The standing monkey wearing a plumed hat, holding two baskets by his side, on a naturalistic cast base with a further small basket to the back.
The sculpture is most probably a matchstick holder.
Measurement: 31 cm (high), 21.5 cm (wide ), 13 cm (deep)