28th Mar, 2014 9:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale

 
  Lot 167
 

167

An Indian Carved Elephant Ivory Figure of a Standing Elephant, circa 1863, with three men upon...

An Indian Carved Elephant Ivory Figure of a Standing Elephant, circa 1863, with three men upon the cushioned backcloth, on a rectangular base on four bun feet, blue paper label pasted underneath with original ink inscription For dearest Aunt Sarah from her affectionate nephew J B Morris 15th September 1863 Bangalore(?), 11cm high, 8.2cm long; and An Indian Carved Elephant Ivory and Inlaid Standing Elephant, 19th century, the saddlecloth edged in gilt metal with floral detail, inset with white, green and blue stones, 5.6cm high (2)

Sold for £600
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

Elephant 1 - drying crack through elephant's forehead toward its right eye. Possible attributes in figure's hands missing? Other subtle drying cracks. Blue label punctured. Slight discolouration. Elephant 2 - fine drying cracks on elephant's top of head. All stones extant. 290114

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale, 28th Mar, 2014

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