MONKEY WITH A NUT - The Embden Collection Renaissance, Germany, probably Augsburg, 17th century. Dark patinated bronze. Seated monkey with a slight grin, holding a nut slightly behind him. Fine detailing of the fur. On a rectangular pink marble base and profiled slate plinth. H 9.5 cm (without plinth) Bronze rubbed. Plinth with various chips to the edge and minor repairs to the slate. Provenance: The Arlette and Antony Embden Collection, France. * The full tax is charged on this item marked *, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration.