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This assortment comprises a diverse range of decorative elephant figurines rendered in ceramic, wood, stone, and metallic-finished materials. The ceramic component includes a collection of stylized glazed elephants in various colours such as grey, white, and pink, including several pairs with intertwined trunks. One notable piece is a large white ceramic elephant featuring elaborate blue transfer-printed floral and scrollwork decoration across its back. Other examples include mid-century style figurines with hand-painted details and a small red-glazed abstract figure. The hand-carved wooden items, likely in a hardwood such as teak, feature a graduated set on a single plinth and larger individual elephants depicted pulling or carrying timber logs with detailed harnesses. Metallic items consist of a tall vertical stack of three elephants in a silver-toned finish with textured detailing, a large standing figure with an embossed gold and bronze-toned saddle, several polished silver-toned busts, and a tall slender stylized figure with a cross-hatched metallic finish. The stone items consist of two circular rings carved from stone, each featuring a continuous parade of small elephants. Some items bear small white adhesive retail labels. No manufacturer marks, factory backstamps, or artist signatures are visible on the bodies or bases.
Condition report:
The collection generally appears to be in good decorative condition with some surface dust present throughout. The wooden items show natural variations in grain and minor surface wear consistent with age. No major chips, cracks, or professional repairs were observed during inspection.
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