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Chinese 19th C Pair of Hardwood Elephants on Stands, C 1890
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Robert Belcher Antiques

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Chinese 19th C Pair of Hardwood Elephants on Stands, C 1890

19th century
Description

These superbly hand carved figures depict a pair of finely detailed elephants, both with inquisitive expressions and stances. Their heads are turned back, startled as if something is approaching from behind.

They have been carved from a single piece of rich, dense red hardwood. They have inlaid eyes and bone tusks. Both figures are displayed to good advantage on their original carved and pierced hardwood stands.

Height 18cm x width 25cm x depth 12cm

Chinese, circa 1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Chinese Carved Hardwood Elephants to the 1890s.

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SA1194081
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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These superbly hand carved figures depict a pair of finely detailed elephants, both with inquisitive expressions and stances. Their heads are turned back, startled as if something is approaching from behind.
fig 1. A pair of hand-carved dark hardwood elephant figures standing on pierced wooden bases with exposed tusks.
fig 1. Chinese 19th C Pair of Hardwood Elephants on Stands, C 1890

They have been carved from a single piece of rich, dense red hardwood. They have inlaid eyes and bone tusks. Both figures are displayed to good advantage on their original carved and pierced hardwood stands.

Height 18cm x width 25cm x depth 12cm

Chinese, circa 1890

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Chinese Carved Hardwood Elephants to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194081
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A pair of hand-carved dark hardwood elephant figures standing on pierced wooden bases with exposed tusks.

Chinese 19th C Pair of Hardwood Elephants on Stands, C 1890

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A pair of hand-carved dark hardwood elephant figures standing on pierced wooden bases with exposed tusks.
Chinese 19th C pair of hardwood elephants on stands, C 1890
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A pair of hand-carved dark hardwood elephant figures standing on pierced wooden bases with exposed tusks.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

During the late Qing dynasty, elephants symbolised strength, wisdom, and peace, often crafted from dense hardwoods for decorative display in domestic and scholarly interiors.

Craftspeople typically utilised dense tropical hardwoods such as Zitan, Hongmu, or rosewood, prized for their rich grain, heavy weight, and suitability for detailed hand carving.

Genuine period examples display hand-carved tool marks, natural patination from age, subtle wear on high points, and custom-fitted openwork bases tailored specifically to each sculpture.

Positioning a pair symmetrically on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a bookshelf adds texture, historical interest, and dark timber accents against neutral backdrops.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of clear beeswax paste annually while keeping the items away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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