EARLY-MID 20TH C INDIAN VINT LG 21" x 18" CAST BRONZE ELEPHANT FIGURE, STMPD #2

Description

RARE
EARLY-MID 20TH CENTURY
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VINTAGE LARGE, MONUMENTAL, 21" LENGTH x 18"
HEIGHT, CAST BRONZE ELEPHANT FIGURATIVE
METAL SCULPTURE STAMPED #2,
FEATURING NATURALISTIC, HIGHLY DETAILED
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SGRAFFITO
INCISED SURFACES
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ORIGINAL
AGED METAL PATINA
(Circa 1920-1940)
Pre-WWII
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vintage
bronze metal sculpture
of fauna & cast metal decorative objets d'art
DIMENSIONS:
21" Length x 17 ¾" Height x 8
½" Depth
Weight:
Approximately 18 lbs.
DESCRIPTION:
There are five #2 incised numeric stamped, pressed markings
on both backs of the ears, one on the front right side and one on the back leg and another under the belly. This large, monumental, 21" in length by 18" in height,
early 20th century,
pre-WWII
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cast bronze figurative metal sculpture of an elephant with trunk raised and open mouth, in some cultures, including the Chinese, symbolizes good luck. This very large cast bronze, metal elephant is without any kind of visible, noticeable damage, such as deep abrasions or scuffs, dents or dings to any of its remarkable, highly detailed and sgraffito incised surfaces. The bronze color is variegated and also fluctuates over the entire surface of the form, varying from a greenish-gray or charcoal black, to complex hues of yellow umber and burnt umber, embedded in the overall, naturalistic, dark grayish coloring of the elephant. It's highly animated and was done with a particular care and reverence paid to the subject, which is entirely consistent with
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culture. There are no breaks, loss, fractures, hairline cracks, new or old repairs. It was clearly a well-cared for and highly coveted object, held in high regard by its previous owners. It's estate fresh and hasn't been offered on the open marketplace until now. An exceptional
early 20th century
vintage bronze metal sculpture with simply outstanding form and just as outstanding surfaces and color. Exhilarating and very beautiful.
CONDITION:
Very Good to Excellent overall vintage condition.