Sale 8461
London, South Kensington
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15 July 1999
Price realised
GBP 288
Estimate
A group of a tiger hunter on an elephant of Kent and Parr type, the bearded hunter wearing a turban and Eastern dress, leaning on the dead tiger, on a black caparisoned elephant, circa 1900 (tip of trunk restuck, deterioration to enamels) -- 19cm. high See colour plate 3
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