Antique Elephant

The Buddha is depicted in the Bhumisparsha mudra, the sacred earth-touching gesture symbolizing enlightenment and awakening. The elephant motif, a powerful symbol of strength, wisdom...

The lobed body of the cup is embellished with chased decorated scenes incorporating: a putto raising a glass and playing a musical instrument, a stag, a unicorn and an elephant. The...

Rare and fabulous, untouched, for the discerning collector,  fine quality, late Victorian era, children's menagerie play set of (18) cut-out chromolithograph die cut stand up figures...

This is encircled by a profusion of low-relief carvings, depicting monkeys, elephants and birds, surrounded by foliage, hills and Myanmar architecture.

Above is the wonderfully patinated Bronze elephant standing on a naturalistic landscape with rocks, foliage and a Salamander at the center.

Audubon's first illustrations were published in a large elephant folio size. Due to their expense they were purchased in rather small numbers by the wealthy.

Dating from circa 1880–1895, this richly detailed large vase features a bulbous cylindrical form, finished in deep turquoise and treacle glaze with ornate elephant-head handles on ei...

Easily identified by his elephant head, Ganesha is a widely worshipped deity believed to grant success, prosperity and protection against adversity.

The scene, richly composed in an lively oriental decor, presents the Zenana women bidding farewell to the princes, awaited by Tipu and his elephants . The delicate treatment of the f...

At the front center are the three Walnut drawers displaying elongated inlaid Safari scenes of Sub-Saharan animals including Elephants, Rhinoceros, Ostrich and Crocodiles. Each drawer...

While the blue compartments invariably enclose a small bird nested amid flowers, the ivory squares host a plethora of curious motifs, including a humorous elephant on a skateboard.

Their characteristic lateral sweep often follows the natural curve of the elephant’s tusk: Mary’s body leans over her supporting leg, whilst the Child is cradled on her opposite hip.

This recognition encouraged him to open his own studio or ‘atelier’, where he produced an Elephant that would become the Duc d’Orleans family’s first major acquisition.

This authentic antique Turkmen Ersari rug showcases the classic "elephant foot" or Gull design, rendered in a sophisticated, muted palette of sepia, chocolate, and sand.

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

The clock rests on a pierced gilt bronze base raised by four elegant elephant-head feet with curled trunks and finely chased detailing.

Inland, Blaeu introduces evocative imagery of the African interior, including elephants, lions, and other animals, reflecting both contemporary knowledge and European perceptions of ...

Dominating the lower portion of the sheet is the Rock Hyrax (*Hyrax capensis*), a curious African mammal that superficially resembles a large rodent but is in fact more closely relat...

Traditional baluster form with superb relief bird detail in the Meiji tradition Displaying a desirable aged patina gently time worn Quality bronze shows fine tonality with a deep che...

Blaeu enriches the composition with charming and evocative details, including animals such as elephants, lions, and other fauna placed across the interior, enhancing both the narrati...

Sometimes, however, they were provided with weapons to make the spectacle more interesting, and these executions were even conceived as fantastic battles between men and animals: Pom...

The base of the vase is a cast metal structure with tripartite legs, each of which is stylized as an elephant head with acanthus leaves – a popular motif in the 19th century French d...

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

It features original hand-painted figural scenes—including elephants and traditional dress figures—framed by decorative borders on all sides and across the lid.

The intricate design extends around all four faces, including elephant motifs serving as leg supports on each corner flanking intricately styled aprons.

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

Below, a square body displays a circular ormolu dial with raised Japanese-style numerals framed by pierced corner panels, while elegant elephant-head handles extend from each side, t...

Released in 1912, the poster was created to promote Nil cigarettes and features a bold, simplified figure of a sheet adorned Elephant against a dark background, using dramatic colour...

A rare elephant folio of seven original hand signed lithographs by the Gertman artist Charlotte Berend – wife of Lovis Corinth Fritz Gurlitt press, Berlin 1919

Each chair features elaborately depicted animals, including Camels, Elephants, Lions, birds and snakes, seamlessly integrated into a tapestry of temple scenes, motifs and foliage.

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

A late 19th or early 20th century Meiji Period bud vase cast in bronze and featuring engraved bronze dragon relief and stylized elephant handles. It is an export piece and it probabl...

As a posthumous tribute, Ettore and his son Jean took his trained elephant (1904) to create the mascot for the radiator of the Bugatti Royale from 1926.

The central field is dominated by repeated octagonal motifs, known as guls or 'elephant's foot' patterns, which are characteristic tribal emblems of the region.

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolve...

This calm is juxtaposed with the dynamic procession behind—an elephant-mounted hunting party returning triumphantly with a slain tiger, accompanied by attendants bearing trophies and...

Surrounding the central figure are intricately sculpted Jain deities and elephants, symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and the revered lineage of the 24 Tirthankaras.

The image features a celebratory procession including an elephant, monkeys, clowns, and horses. Literature: The Saturday Evening Post, 17 June 1916, illustrated on the cover Wal...

The opposing handles are cast as stylized elephants, their heads and trunks emerging at the upper shoulder and the elongated bodies forming the handle arc, a motif strongly associate...

Narrative & Iconography The panel is densely populated with auspicious Chinese symbols and figures from folklore: Central Motif: A majestic elephant carrying a vase of auspicious gre...

This piece features a classic "Gul" (elephant foot) motif, a symbolic geometric pattern repeated across the central field.

Auspicious Animals: The Elephant: Symbolizing peace (Taiping) and strength.

Exceptional pair of candlesticks with ovoid body and domed belly in chiseled bronze with brown patina on which a dragon coils, resting on tripod bases with 3 stylized elephant heads ...

An extraordinary and very old carved wood temple sculpture of Quan Yin, the revered Bodhisattva of Compassion, seated gracefully atop a recumbent elephant. Retaining its original pol...

Notable highlights include a finely modeled gold elephant, vivid enamel work, old-cut diamonds, carved stones, and hand-painted miniatures, each pin retaining its individual characte...

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 27 cm Width: 20 cm Depth: 13 cm ...

Above, further decorative carving depicting elephants. All raised on bun feet. Dimensions Height 52.5 Inches height to seat 17.5 Inches Width 32 Inches Depth 23 Inches

Blaeu enhances the map with lively decorative elements, including animals such as elephants and exotic birds, as well as finely engraved topography.

Audubon's first illustrations were published in a large elephant folio size. Due to their expense they were purchased in rather small numbers by the wealthy.

This rare set of 12 porcelain place card holders are mounted on bronze bases featuring porcelain ducks, birds, elephant and more! They are also embellished with porcelain flowers and...

A finely cast statue of Ganesh from late 19th century collected in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The semi-elephant semi-human deity is also known as Ganesha, Ganapati and Vinayaka.

Hand-painted Orientalist scene depicting an exotic pagoda, elephants, and Chinese architectural forms — a poetic vision of the Far East, typical of Napoleon III taste.