Stunning Early 20th Century Bronze Elephant Sculpture Cherry Marble Bowl

Description: This is an antique bronze sculpture of a distinguished old elephant with fabulous tusks set on an attractive marble base, country of origin unknown estimated circa 1920. This high quality bronze seems to have been produced using the traditional 'lost wax' process. It can be used as a bowl, a base for display, or a depository for keys. It stands on four circular marble legs. Condition: Excellent, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in inches: Height 12 inches x width 13 inches 3/4” x depth 13 1/2” inches and weight 16.5 lbs. Lost wax method: sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture. In Industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised. DISCLAIMER/FAQS: *ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND REVIEWED. DUE TO BEING PRE OWNED THEY MAY CONTAIN MARKS, DISTRESSING, HOLES OR OTHER IMPERFECTIONS. *PLEASE REVIEW THE ITEM'S MEASUREMENTS AND CONDITION PROVIDED IN THE DESCRIPTION BELOW BEFORE MAKING A PURCHASE AS WE DO NOT OFFER RETURNS OR REFUNDS. ALL ITEMS SOLD AS IS. *WE SHIP DAILY, MONDAY THROUGHFRIDAY. ALL ORDERS ARE TRACKED AND USUALLY ARRIVE WITHIN 3-5 WORKING DAYS. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS DO TAKE MORE TIME. PLEASE CONSIDER WHEN BUYING. *FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ORDER, PLEASE MESSAGE US. OUR TEAM WILL RESPOND PROMPTLY TO ASSIST YOU.

Price: 1700 USD

Location: Bonita, California

End Time: 2024-08-28T00:46:27.000Z

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