Lot Essay
For an example of this model see Howard and Ayers, op. cit., vol. II, p. 609.
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A RECUMBENT ELEPHANT CANDLEHOLDER
Details
A RECUMBENT ELEPHANT CANDLEHOLDER
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The wrinkled beast with head turned back to one side, his hide picked out in sepia and gilt with underglaze blue ears and saddle blanket, supporting an iron-red and gilt candleholder (tiny chips ear, restoration to nozzle)--7 5/8in. (19.4cm.) long
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The wrinkled beast with head turned back to one side, his hide picked out in sepia and gilt with underglaze blue ears and saddle blanket, supporting an iron-red and gilt candleholder (tiny chips ear, restoration to nozzle)--7 5/8in. (19.4cm.) long