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Lot 2036
A Large Hardstone Carving of Two Elephants on Custom Stand
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Very large and finely carved sculpture of two elephants, their skin and eyes very well articulated, smooth ears that show the inclusions and striations of the stone, their trunks raised as they move forward, ivory tusks have been replaced with carefully rendered and polished wood to resemble the original ivory, presented on a custom base and stand.

HOA 69 x 33 x 22 in., Sculpture only 15 x 33 x 22 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Overall good estate condition; several repairs to underside of the sculpture; some scattered nicks to edges.