28th Mar, 2014 9:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale

 
  Lot 173
 

173

A Chinese Carved Red Coral Standing Figure of an Elephant, late 19th century, in trumpeting...

A Chinese Carved Red Coral Standing Figure of an Elephant, late 19th century, in trumpeting pose, 6.8cm high, 8.5cm long; and Two Other Elephants Similar, 3cm and 2.5cm long (3)

Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £100 - £150


 

Single elephant - natural faults in the coral. Old repair to front left foot (towards the pad). Trunk also probably with older repair and dried glue residue. Two others - both are good with just natural slight faults. 290114

 


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

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