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Antique Indian Silver Sugar Bowl, Circa 1920, Elephant Handles, 8.5\"
Antique Indian Silver Sugar Bowl, Circa 1920, Elephant Handles, 8.5\"

Antique Indian Silver Sugar Bowl, Circa 1920, Elephant Handles, 8.5\"

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This antique sugar bowl is fitted with two impressive cast silver C shaped handle with an exceptional chased decorated upper terminal modelled in the form of an elephant's head, with...

Category

Vintage 1920s Indian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Pair of Lamps in Satsuma Earthenware and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Pair of Lamps in Satsuma Earthenware and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Pair of Lamps in Satsuma Earthenware and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Quadripode base adorned with elephants heads and openwork geometrical Chinese style motifs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Chinoiserie/Japanism Dore Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Clock
French Chinoiserie/Japanism Dore Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Clock

French Chinoiserie/Japanism Dore Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Clock

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre

Located in New York, NY

The clock is mounted on four intricately designed dore bronze elephant heads. France, circa 1870.

Category

Antique 1870s French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Aesthetic Movement Gueridon, England, Circa 1860
Aesthetic Movement Gueridon, England, Circa 1860

Aesthetic Movement Gueridon, England, Circa 1860

Located in PARIS, FR

The frieze along this base is decorated with small acanthus leaves, a centering flower and four stylized elephant heads forming the feet of the table.

Category

Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Gueridon

Materials

Lacquer

RBB&B Circus show Girl on Elephant – original photograph, 1950s

RBB&B Circus show Girl on Elephant – original photograph, 1950s

Located in Middletown, NY

The fetching woman seen atop this elephant’s head is an homage to all the children and celebrities who thrilled to the novelty of these extraordinary creatures.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Martha J Cornwell American Arts & Crafts Glazed Terracotta Elephant Sculpture
Martha J Cornwell American Arts & Crafts Glazed Terracotta Elephant Sculpture

Martha J Cornwell American Arts & Crafts Glazed Terracotta Elephant Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Decorated in white, blue, and green glazes on a terracotta body and with inset beads or pearls to the elephant's head and forehead. Cornwell was a student of Kenyon Cox, Arthur Dow,...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ganesha Statue with 24 Carat Gold Handcrafted by Lost Wax Process
Ganesha Statue with 24 Carat Gold Handcrafted by Lost Wax Process

Ganesha Statue with 24 Carat Gold Handcrafted by Lost Wax Process

Located in TRUMBULL, CT

One hand is holding an axe and another a rosary, third hand is holding sweets and the fourth hand is in "Abhaya Mudra" or fearless pose. Elephant headed Ganesha is believed to be sym...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Breathtaking Pair of Lacquered Asian Incense Burners as Custom Lamps
Breathtaking Pair of Lacquered Asian Incense Burners as Custom Lamps

Breathtaking Pair of Lacquered Asian Incense Burners as Custom Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning form with magnificent carved elephant heads marking the base and sides. Unbelievable quality and detail.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

ANGLO INDIAN WOODEN HEAVILY CARVED ELEPHANT DETAIL SINGLE CAVER ARMCHAiR
ANGLO INDIAN WOODEN HEAVILY CARVED ELEPHANT DETAIL SINGLE CAVER ARMCHAiR

ANGLO INDIAN WOODEN HEAVILY CARVED ELEPHANT DETAIL SINGLE CAVER ARMCHAiR

Located in Pulborough, GB

The standout feature is the front legs carved in the form of elephant heads, complete with expressive detailing on the eyes, trunks, and ears — a rare and symbolic motif representing...

Category

20th Century Indian Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Print of a Sinhalese Deity and a Guardian Deity of Ceylon, Sri Lanka
Antique Print of a Sinhalese Deity and a Guardian Deity of Ceylon, Sri Lanka

Antique Print of a Sinhalese Deity and a Guardian Deity of Ceylon, Sri Lanka

Located in Langweer, NL

The first image shows a Sinhalese deity with an elephant's head. The second image shows a guardian deity of Ceylon (Sri Lanka).

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

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

Petite Indian 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.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Indian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Silver Ganesh Statue Amulet, Folk Art from India, 1950
Vintage Silver Ganesh Statue Amulet, Folk Art from India, 1950

Vintage Silver Ganesh Statue Amulet, Folk Art from India, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Although he is known by many attributes, Ganesha's elephant head makes him easy to identify. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver

Rare and Decorative Elephant Theme Hand-Carved Art Deco Era Pendant / Chandelier
Rare and Decorative Elephant Theme Hand-Carved Art Deco Era Pendant / Chandelier

Rare and Decorative Elephant Theme Hand-Carved Art Deco Era Pendant / Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

This work of lighting art from the 1930s has five hand-carved arms in the shape of elephant heads. The artist has used the shape of these majestic animals to his/her advantage, becau...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

Exquisite Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Hindu Temple Struts, South India
Exquisite Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Hindu Temple Struts, South India

Exquisite Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Hindu Temple Struts, South India

Located in Atlanta, GA

India are magnificently carved with depiction of a scaled elephant kneeling serenely on a tower of lotus flowers, with figure seated at front top of head.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Rock Crystal Quartz Ganesh Statue 5 lb
Rock Crystal Quartz Ganesh Statue 5 lb

Rock Crystal Quartz Ganesh Statue 5 lb

Located in Somis, CA

In his back hands the axe and lasso, instruments to combat evil spirits and overcome obstacles. The mighty elephant head with eyes of calm, kind gaze, radiating wisdom and compassion.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

19th Century French Colonial Glass Cave à Liqueur Tantalus
19th Century French Colonial Glass Cave à Liqueur Tantalus

19th Century French Colonial Glass Cave à Liqueur Tantalus

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

The decorative case has bevelled glass panels on all sides and top, raised on 4 legs with sculptured elephant heads. The original beveled glass sides and top are also framed within a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Glass

Materials

Metal

19th Century Indian sofa
19th Century Indian sofa

19th Century Indian sofa

Located in Delft, NL

The legs of the chairs are carved lion and elephant heads. The backs of the chairs have a scene of coconut trees.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Furniture

Materials

Coconut

School of Bien-Hoa Glazed Ceramic Vase Decors De Sages, Circa 1930
School of Bien-Hoa Glazed Ceramic Vase Decors De Sages, Circa 1930

School of Bien-Hoa Glazed Ceramic Vase Decors De Sages, Circa 1930

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

The handles are in the shape of black enamelled elephant heads. The upper part of the vase is in brown enamel decorated with scrolls.

Category

Early 20th Century Vietnamese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Large French Chinoiserie Style White Porcelain Figures
A Pair of Large French Chinoiserie Style White Porcelain Figures

A Pair of Large French Chinoiserie Style White Porcelain Figures

Located in New York, NY

Each figure is modeled standing on an ornate square base with elephant-head supports at the corners and scrolling foliate relief panels along the sides.

Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Majestic Pair of Mid-Century Brass Lamps with Spectacular Helmet Style Base
Majestic Pair of Mid-Century Brass Lamps with Spectacular Helmet Style Base

Majestic Pair of Mid-Century Brass Lamps with Spectacular Helmet Style Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exquisite solid brass form with stunning texture. Fabulous cast elephant heads and Greek key detail highlight the neck.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Missoni Italy Gilded Metal Chain Link Bracelet with Enamel Dangling Charms
Missoni Italy Gilded Metal Chain Link Bracelet with Enamel Dangling Charms

Missoni Italy Gilded Metal Chain Link Bracelet with Enamel Dangling Charms

By Missoni

Located in Atlanta, GA

The wide, weighty gilded metal chain is adorned with a captivating array of dimensional charms—including stylized floral motifs, sculptural squash forms, and a striking elephant head...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)
Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)

Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)

Located in Forney, TX

In Hinduism, the elephant-headed god Ganesha exists as an embodiment of wisdom, scholarship and prosperity, while the sacred white elephant Airavata is considered the ancestor of all...

Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 20th Century Vinayaka Ganesha Hand-Painted Buddhist Thangka, Ladakh, India
Late 20th Century Vinayaka Ganesha Hand-Painted Buddhist Thangka, Ladakh, India

Late 20th Century Vinayaka Ganesha Hand-Painted Buddhist Thangka, Ladakh, India

Located in Nottingham, GB

Vinayaka occupies the centre of the composition, depicted with his characteristic elephant head, rounded body and multiple arms. He holds a number of symbolic attributes, including a...

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Pair Chinese Vase Lamps Porcelain Famille Rose Table Lamps 1930
Pair Chinese Vase Lamps Porcelain Famille Rose Table Lamps 1930

Pair Chinese Vase Lamps Porcelain Famille Rose Table Lamps 1930

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This attractive pair of Chinese porcelain vase lamps are decorated in the traditional famille rose palette, featuring lively courtly scenes with elegantly dressed figures gathered wi...

Category

Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large French Japonisme Double Elephant Porcelain Vases in St of E.Liever
Pair of Large French Japonisme Double Elephant Porcelain Vases in St of E.Liever

Pair of Large French Japonisme Double Elephant Porcelain Vases in St of E.Liever

Located in New York, NY

Each vase is graced with superbly cast gilt bronze handles in the form of elephant heads, their downturned trunks and finely detailed tusks lending a dramatic sculptural presence to ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain garniture Set in St of E. Liever
Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain garniture Set in St of E. Liever

Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain garniture Set in St of E. Liever

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Copper

20th Century Vintage Chinese Bronze Incense Burner
20th Century Vintage Chinese Bronze Incense Burner

20th Century Vintage Chinese Bronze Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

Open carved Buddhist floral with Lotus bud as the lid and detailed carving works of two elephants head with trunk as the handle with three elephant trunk as legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Thai Ceramic White War Elephant
Antique Thai Ceramic White War Elephant

Antique Thai Ceramic White War Elephant

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The carrying cage having balustrades with upturned base and railing ends sits squarely on the center of the elephant’s back. The upright figure sitting at the elephant’s neck with th...

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Yellow Porcelain Lamps w/Lotus & Crane Motif, Brass Greek Key
Pair of Chinese Yellow Porcelain Lamps w/Lotus & Crane Motif, Brass Greek Key

Pair of Chinese Yellow Porcelain Lamps w/Lotus & Crane Motif, Brass Greek Key

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This charming pair of small bedside lamps is crafted from vibrant yellow-glazed porcelain vases in a classic Chinese baluster form, each fitted with a pair of elephant-head handles a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Bold 1980s Oversized Dominique Aurientis Paris Gilt Gold Elephant Clip Earrings
Bold 1980s Oversized Dominique Aurientis Paris Gilt Gold Elephant Clip Earrings

Bold 1980s Oversized Dominique Aurientis Paris Gilt Gold Elephant Clip Earrings

Located in St. Louis, MO

Captured in photos, these substantial and incredibly expressive statement earrings are modeled as majestic elephant heads with grand, sweeping ears, intricately detailed trunks, and ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Japanese Satsuma Porcelain and Bronze Vase Transformed into a Lamp 19th Century
Japanese Satsuma Porcelain and Bronze Vase Transformed into a Lamp 19th Century

Japanese Satsuma Porcelain and Bronze Vase Transformed into a Lamp 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

The feet are in the shape of an elephant's head. Transformed into a lamp at the beginning of the 20th century, this vase has a removable leather compartment containing the electric...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese More Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Queen Kong Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Expressionist, 21st Century
Queen Kong Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Expressionist, 21st Century

Queen Kong Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Expressionist, 21st Century

By Bright Toh

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

The image depicts a human figure with an elephant head, which is holding a bunch of bananas on her head, and backing a baby with the head of an antelope.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Garniture, circa 1870
Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Garniture, circa 1870

Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Garniture, circa 1870

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The clock is surmounted by an urn decorated with further blossom and finely modelled elephant head handles. The pair of lidded vases en-suite, are decorated in similar fashion and ce...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Missoni Italy Gilded Metal Chain Link Bracelet with Enamel Dangling Charms
Missoni Italy Gilded Metal Chain Link Bracelet with Enamel Dangling Charms

Missoni Italy Gilded Metal Chain Link Bracelet with Enamel Dangling Charms

By Missoni

Located in Atlanta, GA

The wide, weighty gilded metal chain is adorned with a captivating array of dimensional charms—including stylized floral motifs, sculptural squash forms, and a striking elephant head...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

"Material world"
"Material world"

"Material world"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The expressive technique used here brings a vibrant energy to the canvas, where the viewer can discern the form of Ganesha, the revered elephant-headed deity of Hinduism, intertwined...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kate Moss in Nepal II - Model Portrait with Elephant, Fine Art Photography, 1993
Kate Moss in Nepal II - Model Portrait with Elephant, Fine Art Photography, 1993

Kate Moss in Nepal II - Model Portrait with Elephant, Fine Art Photography, 1993

By Arthur Elgort

Located in Vienna, AT

Not so obvious of choice is the majestic elephant, the model, is posing next to. The image was taken in Nepal and depicts the elephant's head and the model in a white, flowy shirt st...

Category

1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Kate Moss in Nepal II - Model Portrait with Elephant, Fine Art Photography, 1993
Kate Moss in Nepal II - Model Portrait with Elephant, Fine Art Photography, 1993

Kate Moss in Nepal II - Model Portrait with Elephant, Fine Art Photography, 1993

By Arthur Elgort

Located in Vienna, AT

Not so obvious of choice is the majestic elephant, the model, is posing next to. The image was taken in Nepal and depicts the elephant's head and the model in a white, flowy shirt st...

Category

1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Carved Bowenite Lidded Urns.
Pair of 20th Century Chinese Carved Bowenite Lidded Urns.

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Carved Bowenite Lidded Urns.

Located in Hudson, NY

Running down the sides of the urns are raised and open work ribbons divided by handles with elephant heads. From the handles are loose suspended rings.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Nepalese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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 Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Barbedienne

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 ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Candelabras

Materials

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 Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in MOUGINS, FR

Rich gilt bronze mount on the base and neck with side handles in the shape of Fo dog heads. The base of the mount is in a frieze with four feet in harnessed elephant heads attributa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

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

She is holding her Deity son Ganesha, who is part human with an elephant’s head and is known in Hindu mythology as the remover of obstacles.

Category

Early 20th Century Anglo Raj Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandalwood

19th Century Indian armchairs
19th Century Indian armchairs

19th Century Indian armchairs

Located in Delft, NL

The other with a floral pattern and elephant heads cut out. The legs of the chairs are carved lion heads.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Furniture

Materials

Coconut

1806 Engraving: Ganesha as Pollear, Wisdom Deity in Hindu Mythology
1806 Engraving: Ganesha as Pollear, Wisdom Deity in Hindu Mythology

1806 Engraving: Ganesha as Pollear, Wisdom Deity in Hindu Mythology

Located in Langweer, NL

The print portrays Ganesha seated in a meditative pose, with his elephant head and four arms holding symbolic objects like a goad and a noose, representing his divine attributes of g...

Category

Antique Early 1800s Prints

Materials

Paper

Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan
Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan

Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very large Meiji period bronze vase, possibly for temple use, with high relief design and elephant head handles, late 19th century, Japan.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Vase and Lamp Cracked Glazed Chinese Porcelain White Ivory, Qing, China 19th C
Vase and Lamp Cracked Glazed Chinese Porcelain White Ivory, Qing, China 19th C

Vase and Lamp Cracked Glazed Chinese Porcelain White Ivory, Qing, China 19th C

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very beautiful Chinese porcelain vase with cracked glaze with 2 handles in the shape of elephant heads from the Qing Dynasty, mounted as a lamp at the end of the 19th century with a ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu Vases E. Lièvre, Executed by F. Barbedienne
Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu Vases E. Lièvre, Executed by F. Barbedienne

Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu Vases E. Lièvre, Executed by F. Barbedienne

By Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in New York, NY

Each vase resting on a group of four orientalist style jeweled elephant heads, each base signed and inscribed: F.

Category

Antique 1870s French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze

ROBERTO LEGNAZZI Elephants Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Gemstones
ROBERTO LEGNAZZI Elephants Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Gemstones

ROBERTO LEGNAZZI Elephants Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Gemstones

By Legnazzi

Located in Miami, FL

Elephants earrings designed by Roberto Legnazzi. These are a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings made in Italy the shape of elephant’s heads.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Fratin Signature is Engraved
19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Fratin Signature is Engraved

19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Fratin Signature is Engraved

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Paris, FR

The cup is mounted on foot and is composed at the base of elephant heads and above of an eagle. The silvering dates from the 20th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Not Signed
19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Not Signed

19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Not Signed

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Paris, FR

The cup is mounted on foot and is composed at the base of elephant heads and above of an eagle. The silvering dates from the 20th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Christophe FRATIN Bronze Bear Cup bronze caster Daubrée 19th Century
Christophe FRATIN Bronze Bear Cup bronze caster Daubrée 19th Century

Christophe FRATIN Bronze Bear Cup bronze caster Daubrée 19th Century

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Paris, FR

The cup is mounted on foot and is composed at the base of elephant heads and above of an eagle. The silvering dates from the 20th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Christophe FRATIN Bronze Bear Cup Signed Daubrée 19th Century
Christophe FRATIN Bronze Bear Cup Signed Daubrée 19th Century

Christophe FRATIN Bronze Bear Cup Signed Daubrée 19th Century

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Paris, FR

the cup is mounted on foot and is composed at the base of elephant heads and above of an eagle. The silvering dates from the 20th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Japonisme" Vitrine Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1880
"Japonisme" Vitrine Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1880

"Japonisme" Vitrine Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1880

By Maison Giroux

Located in PARIS, FR

This type of elephant head with overtuned trunk shaped feet is a characteristic of the Maison Giroux, which can be found on many objects they produced.

Category

Antique 1880s French Japonisme Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Rare & Important Pair of 18th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Ice Cream Shovels
Rare & Important Pair of 18th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Ice Cream Shovels

Rare & Important Pair of 18th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Ice Cream Shovels

By Richard Crossley

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Both cast in the Fiddle & Thread pattern, showing spatulate shaped bowls rising to shouldered stems terminating to handles with hand engraved heraldic crests depicting an elephan...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

14K Gold Elephant Pendant Necklace with 4.35 Ct Emerald & 2.39 Ct Diamonds
14K Gold Elephant Pendant Necklace with 4.35 Ct Emerald & 2.39 Ct Diamonds

14K Gold Elephant Pendant Necklace with 4.35 Ct Emerald & 2.39 Ct Diamonds

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

This elegant 14K yellow gold necklace features two diamond-studded elephant heads with emerald eyes, symbolizing strength and beauty.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 19th C Pink Ground Sevres Style 3-Piece Pot-Pourri/Candelabra Set
Antique French 19th C Pink Ground Sevres Style 3-Piece Pot-Pourri/Candelabra Set

Antique French 19th C Pink Ground Sevres Style 3-Piece Pot-Pourri/Candelabra Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

The candelabras are called, vase à tête d'éléphant, which translates to elephant head vase. These were originally designed as vases with an intent to place candelabra arms on them, a...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Garniture

Materials

Porcelain

French Aesthetic Movement bronze mounted barbotine vase circa 1890
French Aesthetic Movement bronze mounted barbotine vase circa 1890

French Aesthetic Movement bronze mounted barbotine vase circa 1890

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

The vibrant ceramic body is enhanced by fine ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts, including faux-bamboo handles adorned with butterflies and terminating in finely modeled elephant-head feet....

Category

Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Ormolu

A 19th Century French Japonisme Cherry Blossom Vase By Jules Vieillard et Cie
A 19th Century French Japonisme Cherry Blossom Vase By Jules Vieillard et Cie

A 19th Century French Japonisme Cherry Blossom Vase By Jules Vieillard et Cie

Located in England, GB

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Himalayan Copper Ganesha Mask with Polychrome Coral & Turquoise Stone Inlay
Rare Himalayan Copper Ganesha Mask with Polychrome Coral & Turquoise Stone Inlay

Rare Himalayan Copper Ganesha Mask with Polychrome Coral & Turquoise Stone Inlay

Located in Nottingham, GB

Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity of Hindu tradition, is revered as the remover of obstacles and the patron of wisdom, intellect, and auspicious beginnings.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Coral, Copper

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Elephant Heads For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of elephant heads is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct elephant heads — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of elephant heads available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of elephant heads to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency elephant heads are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made elephant heads over the years, but those made by Maitland Smith, Arcade International and Architectural Fiberglass are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Elephant Heads?

Prices for elephant heads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, elephant heads begin at $95 and can go as high as $115,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.