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Large Indian Elephant Marquetry Panel C. 1900
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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Large Indian Elephant Marquetry Panel C. 1900

1900 - 1920
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Large Indian Elephant Marquetry Panel c. 1900

An exceptional and large antique Southern Indian marquetry panel c. 1900. This beautifully hand made framed wall panel is of the highest quality, depicting a herd of elephants in a natural forest setting. Made using local exotic timbers, it is a real stand alone work of art which would look fabulous in the right house or possibly in a business or hotel.

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At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Antique Elephant Marquetry Panel to the 1900s.

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SA1149484
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AP128
Description
Large Indian Elephant Marquetry Panel c. 1900

An exceptional and large antique Southern Indian marquetry panel c. 1900.

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This beautifully hand made framed wall panel is of the highest quality, depicting a herd of elephants in a natural forest setting.
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

Made using local exotic timbers, it is a real stand alone work of art which would look fabulous in the right house or possibly in a business or hotel.

fig 1. A large rectangular wooden marquetry panel depicting a herd of elephants bathing in a river surrounded by trees and mountains inside a moulded dark wood frame.
fig 1. Large Indian Elephant Marquetry Panel C. 1900

At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

fig 2. A large rectangular wooden marquetry panel depicting a herd of elephants bathing in a river surrounded by trees and mountains inside a moulded dark wood frame.
fig 2. Large Indian Elephant Marquetry Panel C. 1900

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Antique Elephant Marquetry Panel to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149484
Dealers Internal Ref
AP128
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2023
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Archive I A large rectangular wooden marquetry panel depicting a herd of elephants bathing in a river surrounded by trees and mountains inside a moulded dark wood frame.

Large Indian Elephant Marquetry Panel C. 1900

Archive II A large rectangular wooden marquetry panel depicting a herd of elephants bathing in a river surrounded by trees and mountains inside a moulded dark wood frame. View II
Archive III A large rectangular wooden marquetry panel depicting a herd of elephants bathing in a river surrounded by trees and mountains inside a moulded dark wood frame. View III
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Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Telephone 07939 220041 or 07785 737055
Location
The Old Dairy
Manor Road
Hasketon
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 6HZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/richardanthony
Verified Since Nov 2023
Items For Sale 36
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Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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Location: The Old Dairy, Manor Road, Hasketon, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6HZ, United Kingdom
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A large rectangular wooden marquetry panel depicting a herd of elephants bathing in a river surrounded by trees and mountains inside a moulded dark wood frame.
Large Indian Elephant Marquetry Panel c. 1900
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A large rectangular wooden marquetry panel depicting a herd of elephants bathing in a river surrounded by trees and mountains inside a moulded dark wood frame.
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Marquetry panels from the late 19th and early 20th centuries were frequently produced in regional centres such as Hoshiarpur and Mysore in India. Craftsmen combined traditional Indian woodworking techniques with Western pictorial styles to create detailed landscape scenes using contrasting wood veneers for export and domestic display.

Pictorial marquetry is created by cutting thin slices of differently coloured wood veneers, such as teak, rosewood, ebony, and satinwood, and fitting them together like a puzzle onto a solid substrate board. The assembled image is glued, sanded flat, and polished to highlight the natural grain contrast.

Authentic period marquetry shows hand-cut veneer joinery with subtle irregularities, natural age-related shrinkage lines, and a smooth patinated surface finish. Inspecting the reverse side often reveals solid timber backing boards, original framing nails, and signs of authentic oxidisation over time.

A large wood marquetry panel works as a focal point when hung above a sideboard, fireplace mantel, or writing desk. Pairing natural wood wall art with neutral tones, leather upholstery, and clean-lined furniture allows the intricate woodwork to stand out without cluttering the room.

Keep marquetry panels away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas of high humidity to prevent veneers from lifting or cracking. Lightly dust the surface using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and avoid applying harsh chemical cleaners or water.
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