Lot 24:
Sold for: £12
Description
A collection of carved elephant figures and related wares, primarily carved from dense dark hardwood, possibly ebony or rosewood. The group comprises freestanding elephant models in various sizes and postures, an elephant procession bridge mounted on a plinth, a carved roundel relief plaque depicting an elephant, and stylized elephant bookend or wall mount carvings. Several figures feature inlaid circular eyes and applied pale tusks, possibly composed of bone or composite material. No manufacturer marks, signatures, or retailer labels are visible on the exterior surfaces.
Condition report:
Scattered losses, wear, and abrasions throughout consistent with age and display. Several figures exhibit missing or damaged tusks, including examples with only one tusk or both tusks absent (photo 1). Surface rubbing, finish flaking, and scuffs are visible to the timber, notably across the backs and heads of figures in the foreground (photos 1, 3, and 4). Minor nicks and small losses to ear tips and extremities across the group.
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