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Noble and Noteworthy

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Grand Tour Bronze Elephant and Rock Crystal Obelisk
Lot 219

Grand Tour Bronze Elephant and Rock Crystal Obelisk

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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Grand Tour Bronze Elephant and Rock Crystal Obelisk
After the original sculpture by Bernini in the Piazza del Minerva.

The elephant standing four square on thick columnar legs, head turned dexter with trunk extended towards the gilt tasseled saddle, supporting a rock crystal obelisk,
25in (64cm) h.
base: 10in. x 6 1/2in (25cm. x 16cm)

Condition: Two holes drilled at center belly, perhaps to attach an original saddle.

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