Sale 7913
London, South Kensington
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5 March 1998
Price realised
GBP 1,380
Estimate
A Japanese bronze model of an elephant well detailed and naturalistically cast striding forwards with head raised and trunk slightly to the left -- 18in. (45.8cm) wide, signed on a rectangular reserve. See Colour Plate 2
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