Asian Art Online Auction

September 17, 2015

LOT 40

Lot 40

Ivory Carved Elephant and Rider, India, First-Half 20th Century

Ivory Carved Elephant and Rider, India, First-Half 20th Century
Lot 40 Details
Ivory Carved Elephant and Rider, India, First-Half 20th Century

Carved in the round as a striding elephant with a mahout seated a top the majestic animal TOGETHER WITH an ivory round box and cover with elephant finial
largest diameter 4.7" — 12 cm.

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $156
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

some cracks to both; previous repair to rider’s left arm; elephant’s right tusk missing

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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