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14th-century Jain altar fragment in marble – Tirthankara Chandraprabha
14th-century Jain altar fragment in marble – Tirthankara Chandraprabha

14th-century Jain altar fragment in marble – Tirthankara Chandraprabha

Located in DEVENTER, NL

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

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Elephants

Materials

Marble

Antique Carved Wooden Leaf Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Leaf Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Leaf Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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...

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Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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...

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Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Antique Carved Wooden Floral Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Floral Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Floral Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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...

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Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Antique Carved Composite Scroll Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Composite Scroll Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Composite Scroll Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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...

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Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Composition, Metal

Large Antique Chromolithograph, India Tiger Hunt Scene – Leutemann, ca. 1890
Large Antique Chromolithograph, India Tiger Hunt Scene – Leutemann, ca. 1890

Large Antique Chromolithograph, India Tiger Hunt Scene – Leutemann, ca. 1890

Located in Langweer, NL

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...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Elephants

Materials

Paper

Small fawn Axis
Small fawn Axis

Small fawn Axis

By Rembrandt Bugatti

Located in PARIS, FR

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.

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Early 20th Century French School Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Raj Circus Fantasy, Original cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post
Raj Circus Fantasy, Original cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post

Raj Circus Fantasy, Original cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post

By Joseph Christian Leyendecker

Located in Fort Washington, PA

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...

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1910s Antique Elephants

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Chinese Quan Yin Temple Sculpture
Chinese Quan Yin Temple Sculpture

Chinese Quan Yin Temple Sculpture

Located in Topanga, CA

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...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese-style Candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Edouard Lievre.
Pair of Japanese-style Candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Edouard Lievre.

Pair of Japanese-style Candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Edouard Lievre.

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre

Located in MOUGINS, FR

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 ...

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Pair, Aesthetic Movement Style East Asian Bronze Floral-Repoussé Table Lamps
Pair, Aesthetic Movement Style East Asian Bronze Floral-Repoussé Table Lamps

Pair, Aesthetic Movement Style East Asian Bronze Floral-Repoussé Table Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Antique Elephants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of 19th century carved ceremonial armchairs
Pair of 19th century carved ceremonial armchairs

Pair of 19th century carved ceremonial armchairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

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

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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Antique Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Stick Pin Collection Brooch
Exceptional Antique Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Stick Pin Collection Brooch

Exceptional Antique Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Stick Pin Collection Brooch

Located in New York, NY

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...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Elephants

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold...

Set of 12 French Bronze & Porcelain Place Card Holders Birds & Animals & Flowers
Set of 12 French Bronze & Porcelain Place Card Holders Birds & Animals & Flowers

Set of 12 French Bronze & Porcelain Place Card Holders Birds & Animals & Flowers

Located in Great Barrington, MA

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...

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1920s French Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

19th century shaped copper and brass log bin
19th century shaped copper and brass log bin

19th century shaped copper and brass log bin

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality copper storage bin which is shaped like an elephants foot.  Complete with decorative brass handles. 

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Elephants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Paris porcelain coupe with Orientalist decoration – Late 19th century
Paris porcelain coupe with Orientalist decoration – Late 19th century

Paris porcelain coupe with Orientalist decoration – Late 19th century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

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.

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Late 19th Century Antique Elephants

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Antique Bronze Statue of Ganesh from Sir Lanka
Fine Antique Bronze Statue of Ganesh from Sir Lanka

Fine Antique Bronze Statue of Ganesh from Sir Lanka

Located in Atlanta, GA

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.

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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Archaistic Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Antique Ethiopia Abyssinia Map Blaeu c.1642 – Nile, Figures, Cartouche
Antique Ethiopia Abyssinia Map Blaeu c.1642 – Nile, Figures, Cartouche

Antique Ethiopia Abyssinia Map Blaeu c.1642 – Nile, Figures, Cartouche

Located in Langweer, NL

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

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Elephants

Materials

Paper

A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese-Style Porcelain Vase
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese-Style Porcelain Vase

A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese-Style Porcelain Vase

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese-Style Porcelain Vase With Dragon Handles and Elephant Head Feet, In the Manner of Ferdinand Barbedienne.

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19th Century French Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Petite Nepalese Bronze Ganesha Shrine, c. 1700
Petite Nepalese Bronze Ganesha Shrine, c. 1700

Petite Nepalese Bronze Ganesha Shrine, c. 1700

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Early 18th Century Nepalese Primitive Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Canada Porcupine: An Original 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by John J. Audubon
Canada Porcupine: An Original 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by John J. Audubon

Canada Porcupine: An Original 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by John J. Audubon

By John James Audubon

Located in Alamo, CA

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.

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Elephants

Materials

Lithograph

Canada Lynx: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by John J. Audubon
Canada Lynx: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by John J. Audubon

Canada Lynx: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by John J. Audubon

By John James Audubon

Located in Alamo, CA

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.

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Elephants

Materials

Lithograph

Eugène BERNOUD (19th-20th century) Bronze
Eugène BERNOUD (19th-20th century) Bronze

Eugène BERNOUD (19th-20th century) Bronze

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

A Gilt bronze elephant figure signed E. Bernoud 19th-20th century This Cute elephant bronze is in very good conditions!

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Indian Antique Carved Marble Ganesh Statue
Indian Antique Carved Marble Ganesh Statue

Indian Antique Carved Marble Ganesh Statue

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely carved marble statue of Ganesh circa 19th century from India. The semi-elephant semi-human Hindu deity is also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka.

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19th Century Indian Archaistic Antique Elephants

Materials

Marble

E Cornu & G. Viot et Cie, Orientalist Planter, France, circa 1870
E Cornu & G. Viot et Cie, Orientalist Planter, France, circa 1870

E Cornu & G. Viot et Cie, Orientalist Planter, France, circa 1870

By Eugène Cornu

Located in PARIS, FR

They showed together on their booth at the 1867 Universal Exhibition held in Paris a fine pair of onyx, bronze and enamel vases and their stands with elephants figures (signed « G. V...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Elephants

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco Lion, Car Mascot, Automobilia, Jacques Cartier, France, circa 1925
Art Deco Lion, Car Mascot, Automobilia, Jacques Cartier, France, circa 1925

Art Deco Lion, Car Mascot, Automobilia, Jacques Cartier, France, circa 1925

By Jacques Cartier

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

It feels like a symbol of modern nobility—strength expressed through design precision. Jacques Cartier. Elephant, Cubist Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. Bronze with silvered patina, sig...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Elephants

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare 19th century copper warmer centre piece
Rare 19th century copper warmer centre piece

Rare 19th century copper warmer centre piece

Located in Ipswich, GB

Rare 19th century copper warmer centre piece, having an unusual William IV copper centre piece warmer with a grid top, decorated with a band of stylised elephants to the frieze below...

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Early 19th Century Antique Elephants

Materials

Copper

Hannibal’s Campaign Map, Spain to Italy via Alps, Wilkinson London 1817
Hannibal’s Campaign Map, Spain to Italy via Alps, Wilkinson London 1817

Hannibal’s Campaign Map, Spain to Italy via Alps, Wilkinson London 1817

Located in Langweer, NL

Important ancient cities and locations—such as Carthago Nova, Saguntum, Massilia (Marseille), and key Alpine passes—are identified, providing context to the logistical and strategic ...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Elephants

Materials

Paper

Pair Large Meiji Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases
Pair Large Meiji Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases

Pair Large Meiji Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of fine Meiji period Japanese patinated bronze vases distinguished by their stylized elephant form handles, cartouches depicting exotic birds and dragon encircling the base. 22...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

19th Century decorative copper and brass bucket
19th Century decorative copper and brass bucket

19th Century decorative copper and brass bucket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Very good quality shaped Victorian copper vessel.  Elephant foot shaped with 2 ribs going round the outer edge. 

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Elephants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 734.

Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 734.

By Eadweard Muybridge

Located in New York, NY

Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 729. Elephants; two, walking. 14 x 20 inch original vintage collotype print from 1887 Image size 8 1/4 x 18 1/4 inches Inventor, photographer, en...

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1880s Antique Elephants

Materials

Photographic Paper

Antique Carved Wooden Feather Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Feather Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Feather Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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...

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Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tripod Censor/Incense Burner
Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tripod Censor/Incense Burner

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tripod Censor/Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

Large reservoir below with two elephant trunks as the handles, detailed cloisonne enamel works of Peony, Magpie and Buddhist floral on the body, supported on three elephant heads and...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Elephants

Materials

Copper

Antique Carved Wooden Urn Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Urn Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Urn Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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...

Category

Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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...

Category

Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood

Thai Embroidery - 19th Century
Thai Embroidery - 19th Century

Thai Embroidery - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

We can find on both sides the portrait of the dancers. Below 8 elephant medallions and above 8 birds. Superb quality work It is rare to find such a large model which must have repres...

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19th Century Thai Aesthetic Movement Antique Elephants

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pala Black Stone Ganesha Stele, 10th Century AD, India
Pala Black Stone Ganesha Stele, 10th Century AD, India

Pala Black Stone Ganesha Stele, 10th Century AD, India

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Seated in lalitasana with his pendant foot resting on the rat, Ganesh is seen here holding a mala, a radish, and a bowl of sweets in three of his hands while the fourth comfortably r...

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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Elephants

Materials

Stone

19th Century Patinated Bronze Tantalus
19th Century Patinated Bronze Tantalus

19th Century Patinated Bronze Tantalus

Located in High Point, NC

Add a whimsical touch to your home or office with this striking antique bronze elephant drinks set.

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19th Century French Antique Elephants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Japonisme Cloisonné Enamel Vases att. to F. Barbedienne & E. Lievre
Pair of Japonisme Cloisonné Enamel Vases att. to F. Barbedienne & E. Lievre

Pair of Japonisme Cloisonné Enamel Vases att. to F. Barbedienne & E. Lievre

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre

Located in MOUGINS, FR

Many pieces using the same type of cloisonné are signed by Barbedienne, and the harnessed elephant heads are similar to the designs of Edouard Lièvre.

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Brass Bowl with Hunting Scenes, Mid-19th Century Siamese
Brass Bowl with Hunting Scenes, Mid-19th Century Siamese

Brass Bowl with Hunting Scenes, Mid-19th Century Siamese

Located in Kastrup, DK

To the underside, an inset silver plaque finely engraved with a scene of an elephant confronting a tiger. Siam (Thailand), mid-19th century.

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Mid-19th Century Thai Other Antique Elephants

Materials

Brass

Antique Afghan Rug with Gul Motif
Antique Afghan Rug with Gul Motif

Antique Afghan Rug with Gul Motif

Located in New York, NY

A handsome antique Afghan rug featuring the traditional “Elephant Foot” (Gul) motif arranged in an all-over grid pattern.

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Early 20th Century Afghan Antique Elephants

Materials

Wool

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Antique Elephants For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique elephants is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique elephants — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. Antique elephants have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique elephants are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Victorian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique elephants over the years, but those made by Antoine-Louis Barye, Royal Worcester and Bing & Grøndahl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Elephants?

Prices for antique elephants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique elephants begin at $25 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,259.