Lot Essay
Compare the similar elephant illustrated by E. Gordon, op. cit., no. 87.
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FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Details
A PAIR OF ELEPHANT CANDLEHOLDERS
FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Each modelled standing, its iron-red body detailed with gilt markings, an elaborate gilt-ground saddlecloth decorated with colorful flowers on its back, the candle nozzle formed as a vase atop the saddle
9 in. (22.8 cm.) high, the slightly larger (2)
FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Each modelled standing, its iron-red body detailed with gilt markings, an elaborate gilt-ground saddlecloth decorated with colorful flowers on its back, the candle nozzle formed as a vase atop the saddle
9 in. (22.8 cm.) high, the slightly larger (2)
Provenance
with The Panacea Society