Figure - Elephant - .925 silver
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Selected by Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
Estimate € 8,100 - € 9,900
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Description from the seller
Beautiful decorative elephant figure crafted in solid silver, finely engraved and chiselled in traditional Indian style. The saddle cloth, ears and canopy (howdah) are richly decorated with floral and vegetal motifs, typical of high-quality Indian silversmithing. The canopy is completed with hanging chain ornaments around the perimeter.
The piece bears a Portuguese silver hallmark, indicating that it was officially re-marked upon import to Portugal. The craftsmanship, decoration and chiselling, however, are clearly of Indian origin, reflecting Mughal-influenced design.
The trunk is raised, symbolising good fortune, and the piece stands firmly on four legs. A very decorative collectable object, suitable for display and for collectors of Asian silver.
Material: solid silver (Portuguese hallmark present)
Origin: India (silverwork), hallmarked later in Portugal
Period: mid 20th century
Condition: very good condition with natural age patina (see photos for details)
Weight: 2340g
Dimensions: 28x13cm
Height: 32.5cm
The photos are part of the description.
Will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Beautiful decorative elephant figure crafted in solid silver, finely engraved and chiselled in traditional Indian style. The saddle cloth, ears and canopy (howdah) are richly decorated with floral and vegetal motifs, typical of high-quality Indian silversmithing. The canopy is completed with hanging chain ornaments around the perimeter.
The piece bears a Portuguese silver hallmark, indicating that it was officially re-marked upon import to Portugal. The craftsmanship, decoration and chiselling, however, are clearly of Indian origin, reflecting Mughal-influenced design.
The trunk is raised, symbolising good fortune, and the piece stands firmly on four legs. A very decorative collectable object, suitable for display and for collectors of Asian silver.
Material: solid silver (Portuguese hallmark present)
Origin: India (silverwork), hallmarked later in Portugal
Period: mid 20th century
Condition: very good condition with natural age patina (see photos for details)
Weight: 2340g
Dimensions: 28x13cm
Height: 32.5cm
The photos are part of the description.
Will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
2340 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Title
Elephant
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
32.5 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated Period
1990-2000
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