Lot Essay
A very similar pair was sold at Christie's London, November 1, 1993, lot 32.
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A PAIR OF ELEPHANT CANDLEHOLDERS
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Each standing foursquare with his head turned to one side, wearing a pink saddlecloth decorated with phoenix and tassels over his white hide, a yellow cushion on his back supporting the blue candleholder (slight wear)--5 1/8in. (13cm.) long (2)
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Each standing foursquare with his head turned to one side, wearing a pink saddlecloth decorated with phoenix and tassels over his white hide, a yellow cushion on his back supporting the blue candleholder (slight wear)--5 1/8in. (13cm.) long (2)