Indian carved Soapstone Figure of an Elephant and Baby Elephant
| Current Bid: | £15.00 |
| Bid Increment: | £1.00 |
| Next Min Bid: | £16.00 |
| Buyer’s Premium: | £3.60 |
| Total Amount: | £18.60 |
| Number of Bids: | 5 |
| Location: | United Kingdom |
| Highest Bidder: | User 1412 |
| Auction Start: | 25/05/24 15:00:00 UTC |
| Auction Ending: | 17/06/24 19:16:00 UTC |
| Auction Finished : | 17/06/24 19:16:00 UTC |
LOT NUMBER 9
Indian carved Soapstone Figure of an Elephant and Baby Elephant
A figure of an elephant heavily carved from a single block of soapstone, its back with openwork which reveals a baby elephant inside. The carving of the Mother elephant employs Indian ‘jali work’ (or openwork) carving where intricate lattice work is formed with a pattern of openings. Even allowing for the use of machine tools the skill of the craftsman here is quite remarkable. One mistake and the openwork will break requiring a fresh start with a new block. These elephant sculptures are believed to have been created by the craftsmen in Agra, where the Taj Mahal is situated, who work in a tradition handed down from Mughal times. Even though contemporary, the carving process involved ensures that each piece is unique so no other example of this sculpture will be exactly alike!| Size: | Width 9.5cm (max); Ht 8.5cm (max); Depth 5.5cm (max) |
| Weight: | 360gm |
| Date: | Modern |
| Condition: | Very good condition |
| Estimate: | £20 – 30 |
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