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A Large Raj Period Indian Carved Elephant Circa 1890
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A Large Raj Period Indian Carved Elephant Circa 1890

19th century
Description

This superb Raj period Indian hand carved sculpture depicts a male bull elephant in a most unusual kneeling- seated position with its front legs raised into the air.

The elephant has been hand carved with good detail from a single large block of beautifully grained and figured dense hardwood.

The figure has developed a rich patina over the polished surfaces, giving a very pleasing aesthetic look to the sculpture.

Indian circa 1890

Height 30cm x width 23cm x depth 30cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Elephant Sculpture to the 1890s.

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SA1220679
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

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This superb Raj period Indian hand carved sculpture depicts a male bull elephant in a most unusual kneeling- seated position with its front legs raised into the air.
The elephant has been hand carved with good detail from a single large block of beautifully grained and figured dense hardwood.
Robert Belcher Antiques

The figure has developed a rich patina over the polished surfaces, giving a very pleasing aesthetic look to the sculpture.

Indian circa 1890

Height 30cm x width 23cm x depth 30cm

FREE UK DELIVERY

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Elephant Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220679
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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A dark carved hardwood sculpture of an elephant seated on its hind legs with its trunk raised and long tusks exposed.
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Archive I A dark carved hardwood sculpture of an elephant seated on its hind legs with its trunk raised and long tusks exposed.

A Large Raj Period Indian Carved Elephant Circa 1890

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Worcestershire
United Kingdom

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Robert Belcher Antiques
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A dark carved hardwood sculpture of an elephant seated on its hind legs with its trunk raised and long tusks exposed.
A large Raj period Indian carved elephant circa 1890
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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.

Anglo-Indian wood carvings from the late nineteenth century combine traditional Indian craftsmanship with Western functional forms and decorative preferences. They typically feature dense native hardwoods hand-carved with intricate depictions of local flora, fauna, and decorative scrollwork.

Craftsmen predominantly used dense, durable native hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, ebony, and shisham. These timbers allowed for fine detail in carving and developed a deep, lustrous patina over time.

Authentic pieces feature signs of manual hand-tooling, micro-cracking or shrinkage along the wood grain due to age, and natural surface wear on handling points. The underside typically shows unpolished, hand-hewn wood rather than modern machine-cut finishes.

A carved wood sculpture works well as an accent piece on a bookshelf, sideboard top, or desk. Pairing dark timber objects with modern minimalist furniture, brass accents, or natural linen creates visual contrast and textural depth.

Dust the item regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a soft bristle brush to reach carved recesses. Apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, and keep the object away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking.
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