A varied collection of decorative items primarily in the South Asian style, featuring various representations of elephants in multiple materials. The assortment includes a large, hand-carved hardwood elephant with a natural finish and inset bone-coloured tusks, bearing a temporary adhesive label marked 7B. Two further wooden figures are included: one featuring a traditional Indian-style painted finish with a floral howdah and white dot-work decoration, and another with a distressed green and gold-tone finish. The collection also comprises two elephant-form ceramic teapots, one in a uniform light-brown glaze and another in white with polychrome floral motifs. Additional items include a white stone elephant with Pietra Dura style floral inlay, a carved soapstone figure with open-work cage-style decoration, a minimalist matte white ceramic figurine with a raised trunk, and various other composition or stone figures featuring ornate saddle cloths and jewelled accents. No maker marks are visible on the exterior of the pieces.
Condition report:
The collection shows signs of general wear consistent with age and shelf display. All items exhibit a layer of surface dust. Significant paint loss and distressing are present on the green wooden elephant, which appears to be a feature of its design or age. No major structural damage or repairs are evident across the lot, though minor surface scuffs and small chips typical of these materials should be expected.
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