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Early 20th Century Tibetan Handcrafted Buddhist Festival Trumpet, Rag-Dung
Early 20th Century Tibetan Handcrafted Buddhist Festival Trumpet, Rag-Dung

Early 20th Century Tibetan Handcrafted Buddhist Festival Trumpet, Rag-Dung

Located in Pomona, CA

mouthpiece, creating a powerful and low-pitched wail often compared to the singing of elephants. This

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Elephants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set Of Four Engravings Of African Animals
Set Of Four Engravings Of African Animals

Set Of Four Engravings Of African Animals

Located in Essex, MA

depicting animals including an elephant, lion, leopard and Hippo.

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Elephants

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Indian Embroidered Silver and Gold Taj Mahal Screen
Indian Embroidered Silver and Gold Taj Mahal Screen

Indian Embroidered Silver and Gold Taj Mahal Screen

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

kept its original condition. The wooden frame is in the Raj style with an elephant set into the wood

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Elephants

Materials

Silk

Kalaga 19th Century Tapestry with Stones, Sequins and Colorful Thread
Kalaga 19th Century Tapestry with Stones, Sequins and Colorful Thread

Kalaga 19th Century Tapestry with Stones, Sequins and Colorful Thread

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Burmese double elephant with riding figures Kalaga tapestry with sequins, metallic

Category

19th Century Burmese Antique Elephants

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Painted Indian Dog Gates Wall Hanging
Antique Painted Indian Dog Gates Wall Hanging

Antique Painted Indian Dog Gates Wall Hanging

Located in Centennial, CO

were skillfully repainted at some point with elephant and lotus motifs on the panels. Vividly hand

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1920s Indian Folk Art Antique Elephants

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Mughal Raj Silk Painting of a Maharaja Royal Procession
Large Vintage Mughal Raj Silk Painting of a Maharaja Royal Procession

Large Vintage Mughal Raj Silk Painting of a Maharaja Royal Procession

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage Mughal silk painting of a Maharaja Royal Procession, two royal couples on elephant

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Elephants

Materials

Textile

FRENCH SCHOOL Cat Curled up Chut les Barbizons!
FRENCH SCHOOL Cat Curled up Chut les Barbizons!

FRENCH SCHOOL Cat Curled up Chut les Barbizons!

Located in Zofingen, AG

certain cultures. The elephant, for example, is revered in Asia for its wisdom and tranquil strength. In

Category

1880s Tonalist Antique Elephants

Materials

Mixed Media, Glue, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Gilt Bronze Rain Drum Side Table, Southeast Asia, 18th/19th Century
Gilt Bronze Rain Drum Side Table, Southeast Asia, 18th/19th Century

Gilt Bronze Rain Drum Side Table, Southeast Asia, 18th/19th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

top and around the body of the drum with four piggy-backed frogs on the tympanum three elephants in

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Early 19th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Torchas, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Torchas, 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Torchas, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A pair of 19th century Chinese carved torchas, each with elephants, serpent like dragons around

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19th Century Chinese Antique Elephants

Materials

Softwood

18th-Century Derby Porcelain Figure Emblematic of Africa
18th-Century Derby Porcelain Figure Emblematic of Africa

18th-Century Derby Porcelain Figure Emblematic of Africa

By Derby

Located in Downingtown, PA

elephant headdress and is draped in a scantily-worn cloak of pink lined with turquoise, detailed with gilt

Category

Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Elephants

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Venetian Gaming Table
Chinoiserie Venetian Gaming Table

Chinoiserie Venetian Gaming Table

Located in London, GB

scarlet lacquer with drawings of elephants, giraffes etc. Originally, the table contained a backgammon

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Elephants

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Terracotta Lanterns
Pair of Terracotta Lanterns

Pair of Terracotta Lanterns

$3,732Sale Price / set|39% Off

Pair of Terracotta Lanterns

Located in Cheshire, GB

A Pair of terracotta lanterns having turned finials above opposing elephants. All raised up on a

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Elephants

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Hanging Incense Burner, Indian, Bronze, Ceremonial Censer, Victorian
Antique Hanging Incense Burner, Indian, Bronze, Ceremonial Censer, Victorian

Antique Hanging Incense Burner, Indian, Bronze, Ceremonial Censer, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

throughout — with elephant, bird, and human motifs in bold relief The two-piece incense bowl sits at the

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1880s Indian Victorian Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Indian Carved Wood Object
19th Century Indian Carved Wood Object

19th Century Indian Carved Wood Object

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A beautiful Indian wood carving depicting a rider on horseback and a kneeling elephant. Probably

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19th Century Asian Folk Art Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bronze Water Coupe, Eguchi as Fugen, Edo/Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Bronze Water Coupe, Eguchi as Fugen, Edo/Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Bronze Water Coupe, Eguchi as Fugen, Edo/Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

elephant, signed Kazutada, Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan. The small and elegant bronze

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Japonisme Pedestals by Maison Marnyhac
Pair of French Japonisme Pedestals by Maison Marnyhac

Pair of French Japonisme Pedestals by Maison Marnyhac

By Maison Marnyhac 1

Located in London, GB

elephant heads serve as striking supports, each embellished with finely detailed headdresses. The upward

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Elephants

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Baroque Thron Chair in Colonial Style
19th Century Baroque Thron Chair in Colonial Style

19th Century Baroque Thron Chair in Colonial Style

Located in Berlin, DE

with full-plastically carved representation in the form of elephants. The seat and back are covered

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19th Century English Baroque Antique Elephants

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany late 19th Century
Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany late 19th Century

Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany late 19th Century

Located in Berghuelen, DE

, giraffes, zebras and elephants. The range of vehicles included gondolas, trills, globes, carriages, sledges

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Late 19th Century German Other Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood

Great Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Great Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s

Great Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

, zebras and elephants. The range of vehicles included gondolas, trills, globes, carriages, sledges, ships

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1920s German Other Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood

Great Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Great Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s

Great Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

, zebras and elephants. The range of vehicles included gondolas, trills, globes, carriages, sledges, ships

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1920s German Other Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood

An Indian Haveli Architectural Facade with Three Windows and Balcony
An Indian Haveli Architectural Facade with Three Windows and Balcony

An Indian Haveli Architectural Facade with Three Windows and Balcony

Located in Chicago, IL

, with iron Jali (lattice) work above each window for ventilation. Between the jali are four elephant

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Elephants

Materials

Teak

Original antique brass coat hook by  Adolf Loos
Original antique brass coat hook by  Adolf Loos

Original antique brass coat hook by Adolf Loos

By Adolf Loos

Located in Vienna, AT

Elephant coat hanger was used in the apartment of Paul Khuner, 1040 Vienna. Documented in Markus : Adolf

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Elephants

Materials

Brass

Pair of 'Japonsime' Blue Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps
Pair of 'Japonsime' Blue Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps

Pair of 'Japonsime' Blue Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris. Each with a square shaped body. The sides decorated with elephant head

Category

19th Century French Japonisme Antique Elephants

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 4 Large Figural Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed Caldwell
Set of 4 Large Figural Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed Caldwell

Set of 4 Large Figural Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed Caldwell

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

with captivating brilliance. Below each figure, two intricately rendered patinated bronze elephant

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19th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

An Indian Raj period carved figure of the Goddess Parvati, circa 1900
An Indian Raj period carved figure of the Goddess Parvati, circa 1900

An Indian Raj period carved figure of the Goddess Parvati, circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

part human with an elephant’s head and is known in Hindu mythology as the remover of obstacles. This

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Early 20th Century Anglo Raj Antique Elephants

Materials

Sandalwood

Rare Antique Chicken Rocking Toy, Germany ca. 1920s
Rare Antique Chicken Rocking Toy, Germany ca. 1920s

Rare Antique Chicken Rocking Toy, Germany ca. 1920s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

, giraffes, zebras and elephants. The range of vehicles included gondolas, trills, globes, carriages, sledges

Category

1920s German Other Antique Elephants

Materials

Metal

Rustic Indian Low Wooden Chair with Rope Seat and Weathered Appearance
Rustic Indian Low Wooden Chair with Rope Seat and Weathered Appearance

Rustic Indian Low Wooden Chair with Rope Seat and Weathered Appearance

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indian rustic low chair from the 19th century with rope accents and elephant motifs

Category

19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Elephants

Materials

Rope, Wood

Entrance door of a city Moughal XVI-XVII century
Entrance door of a city Moughal XVI-XVII century

Entrance door of a city Moughal XVI-XVII century

Located in Mexico City, MX

floral desigs With iron rings and sticks to avoid the elephant hits . Maharashtra, North of India

Category

16th Century Indian Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ebony and Coconut Tea Caddies
Pair of Ebony and Coconut Tea Caddies

Pair of Ebony and Coconut Tea Caddies

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo Indian pair of tea caddies with silvered metal tops having elephant handles over

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Elephants

Materials

Coconut

1800s Scandinavian Stump Chair, Museum-Quality Hand-crafted Folk Art, Norway
1800s Scandinavian Stump Chair, Museum-Quality Hand-crafted Folk Art, Norway

1800s Scandinavian Stump Chair, Museum-Quality Hand-crafted Folk Art, Norway

Located in Skien, NO

, and the regal elephant—each figure telling a story of the artisan's imagination and skill. The

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19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Birch, Pine

Antique Carved Side Table, Indian, Teak, Lamp, Side, Tray, Occasional, Victorian
Antique Carved Side Table, Indian, Teak, Lamp, Side, Tray, Occasional, Victorian

Antique Carved Side Table, Indian, Teak, Lamp, Side, Tray, Occasional, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

with tiger and elephant figures Shaped apron with engraved leaf brackets Raised upon six distinctive

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Early 1900s Indian British Colonial Antique Elephants

Materials

Teak

A  bronze sculpture by Alfons Lambert Baggen (1862-1937 ).
A  bronze sculpture by Alfons Lambert Baggen (1862-1937 ).

A bronze sculpture by Alfons Lambert Baggen (1862-1937 ).

By A. Baggen

Located in Wijnegem, BE

the mark of the H. Jamais foundry in Antwerp. A notable feature of this piece is that the elephant

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1910s Belgian Antique Elephants

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French stool in solid elm and rattan, 1950
French stool in solid elm and rattan, 1950

French stool in solid elm and rattan, 1950

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Robust and primitive French oak stool with unconventional proportions with very solid (elephant

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Mid-19th Century French Brutalist Antique Elephants

Materials

Rattan, Oak

One of the most influential maps of America ever made, 17th Century Willem Blaeu
One of the most influential maps of America ever made, 17th Century Willem Blaeu

One of the most influential maps of America ever made, 17th Century Willem Blaeu

By Willem Blaeu

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

. Elephants, rhinoceroses, camels, and ostriches roam the continent. Some copies of the present map include a

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17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Elephants

Materials

Paper, Linen

Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid
Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid

Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid

Located in Greenwich, CT

Japanese bronze vessel with pair of dragon handles, falcon lid, birds in landscape and elephant

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Asian Wildlife and Hunting Scene – Antique German Engraving, c.1840
Asian Wildlife and Hunting Scene – Antique German Engraving, c.1840

Asian Wildlife and Hunting Scene – Antique German Engraving, c.1840

Located in Langweer, NL

expedition with an elephant bearing a howdah and rider, accompanied by horsemen and handlers. Surrounding

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Elephants

Materials

Paper

Zabihi Collection Oversize Indian Antique Agra Carpet
Zabihi Collection Oversize Indian Antique Agra Carpet

Zabihi Collection Oversize Indian Antique Agra Carpet

Located in New York, NY

including birds, elephants or people. This particular piece has humans using bow and arrows to along the

Category

19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Elephants

Materials

Wool

19th C. Chinese Canton Enamel Gilt Bronze Mounted Hand-Warmer w/ Double Handle
19th C. Chinese Canton Enamel Gilt Bronze Mounted Hand-Warmer w/ Double Handle

19th C. Chinese Canton Enamel Gilt Bronze Mounted Hand-Warmer w/ Double Handle

Located in New York, NY

scene of an elephant draped in an ornamented cloth, standing in a landscape setting with trees and rocks

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver Chamber Candlestick by John Beresford, 1889
Victorian Sterling Silver Chamber Candlestick by John Beresford, 1889

Victorian Sterling Silver Chamber Candlestick by John Beresford, 1889

By John Septimus Beresford

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

elephant and castle. The underside of the handle features a decorative rounded socket. Condition

Category

1880s English George I Antique Elephants

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890
L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890

L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in PARIS, FR

with a frieze of eggs and ending with six feet formed of elephant heads resting on their trunks and

Category

1880s French Chinoiserie Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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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.