Lejan - Sculpture, Olifant 'Dolly' - 30 cm - Ceramic - 1930

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Description from the seller

Beautifully stylized large elephant with crackled glaze.
Front side titled: 'Dolly'.
The back is marked: 'Lejan', see image.
Small pit in the glaze on the underside, see image.

An elephant with a raised trunk symbolizes in many cultures luck, prosperity, strength and protection. It is seen as a sign of positive energy, with the trunk raised holding the luck. In nature, a raised trunk can also serve as a greeting or as a signal for a (playful) fight.

A real eye-catcher!

Beautifully stylized large elephant with crackled glaze.
Front side titled: 'Dolly'.
The back is marked: 'Lejan', see image.
Small pit in the glaze on the underside, see image.

An elephant with a raised trunk symbolizes in many cultures luck, prosperity, strength and protection. It is seen as a sign of positive energy, with the trunk raised holding the luck. In nature, a raised trunk can also serve as a greeting or as a signal for a (playful) fight.

A real eye-catcher!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Style
Art Deco
Material
Ceramic
Artist
Lejan
Title of artwork
Olifant 'Dolly'
Signature
Plate signed
Year
1930
Condition
Good condition
Height
30 cm
Width
44 cm
Depth
12 cm
Sold by
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400
Objects sold
100%
Private

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