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FRENCH SCHOOL Dachshund Fashion Week Mondrian Chut les Barbizons!
Located in Zofingen, AG
sacred significance in certain cultures. The elephant, for example, is revered in Asia for its wisdom and
Category
1880s Tonalist Antique Elephants
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Glue
$1,750 Sale Price
75% Off
Set of 2 Antique India Costume and Cultural Plates by Max Tilke, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
, ornaments, decorative patterns, headgear, weapons, ritual objects, and a large war elephant with attendants
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Elephants
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Vieux Paris Porcelain Garniture Signed A. Patin, Saint-Denis
Located in Dallas, TX
matching vases. Each piece rests on an ornate gilt bronze base with elephant-head feet and pierced gallery
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Elephants
Materials
Brass
Allegorical Engraving of Four Continents, 1798: Ethnographic Art
Located in Langweer, NL
headdress, bow, and tropical animals;
Africa, accompanied by a lion and elephant, with symbols of exotic
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Elephants
Materials
Paper
Mauritius, Banda Islands, Ternate and Tuban – Orlers, Leiden 1610
Located in Langweer, NL
procession on an elephant, surrounded by courtiers and attendants. Numerous elephant enclosures and the royal
Category
Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Elephants
Materials
Paper
Ocelot, or Leopard-Cat /// John James Audubon Quadruped Big Wild Cat Animal Art
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
: Original Hand-Colored Lithograph on Elephant Folio wove paper
Limited edition: approx. 300
Printer: John T
Category
1840s Victorian Antique Elephants
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Antique Afghan Rug with Gul Motif
Located in New York, NY
A handsome antique Afghan rug featuring the traditional “Elephant Foot” (Gul) motif arranged in an
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Antique Elephants
Materials
Wool
Octave LARRIEU French Art Deco Squirrel Bookends Pair 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
elephants, panthers, lush vegetation, and expressive animal figures. Simone also created large floral and
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Elephants
Materials
Ceramic
BACCARAT, Pair of Vases with Japonist Decoration of Flowering Trees and Birds
By Baccarat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
vases also adopts an orientalist style: the vase rests on four elephant heads resting on their trunks
Category
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Elephants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Cloisonné and Bronze Vase, Signed BARBEDIENNE, in the Style of Édouard LIÈVRE
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
design by Édouard Lièvre. The elephant heads whose trunks form the legs of the mount are typical of the
Category
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Elephants
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Rare 1769 Tapir Trio – Original Hand-Coloured Buffon Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
readers, the tapir was a creature of mystery—part pig, part elephant, part horse—and these engravings
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Elephants
Materials
Paper
Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 734.
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in New York, NY
Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 729.
Elephants; two, walking.
14 x 20 inch original vintage
Category
1880s Antique Elephants
Materials
Photographic Paper
Antique Dromedary Camel Engraving, Buffon Hand-Coloured Print Amsterdam 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
such as the rhinoceros, elephant, buffalo, or antelope. Its warm palette and balanced composition make
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Elephants
Materials
Paper
Striking Antique Rhinoceros Engraving, Buffon Hand-Coloured Print Amsterdam 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
Buffon subjects such as the elephant, camel, or buffalo plates. With its strong visual impact and rarity
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Elephants
Materials
Paper
18th Century Oil on Canvas French Battle Painting Alexander the Great and Porus
Located in Vicoforte, IT
elephants, a symbol of the Eastern power overwhelmed by Alexander's genius. In the center, we find the
Category
1750s Antique Elephants
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Tibetan Handcrafted Buddhist Festival Trumpet
Located in Pomona, CA
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The total sound created is enchanting and compared to the singing of elephants in the Buddhist culture
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Elephants
Materials
Copper
19th century shaped copper and brass log bin
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
shaped like an elephants foot. Complete with decorative brass handles. Ideal for use as a log bin
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Elephants
Materials
Brass, Copper
19th Century copper and brass shaped bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
bin. Shaped like an elephants foot. Polished copper which has taken on a natural patina from use
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Elephants
Materials
Brass, Copper
FRENCH SCHOOL Cat Curled up Chut les Barbizons!
Located in Zofingen, AG
certain cultures. The elephant, for example, is revered in Asia for its wisdom and tranquil strength. In
Category
1880s Tonalist Antique Elephants
Materials
Mixed Media, Glue, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$415 Sale Price
77% Off
Carved Bronze Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
delicately carved with traditional designs. Both sides have handles shaped in the form of a stylized elephant
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Elephants
Materials
Bronze
$551 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Hindu Bird-Catcher by Auguste de Wever
Belgian, 1836-1910
By Auguste de Wever
Located in Paris, FR
elephant-shaped medallion. Our bird-catcher testifies to the taste of the time for the exoticism and the
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Elephants
Materials
Bronze
Tropic Bird /// Ornithology John James Audubon Florida Keys Ocean Beach Seascape
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Engraving with Aquatint on double-elephant folio, J. Whatman paper
Limited edition: approx. 180
Printer
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1830s Victorian Antique Elephants
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving, Aquatint, Intaglio
Antique Hand-Painted Annamese Ceramic Garden Stool from Vietnam, circa 1900
Located in Yonkers, NY
Vietnamese Annamese Elephant Garden Seat circa 1900 with light brown glaze, blue and green accents
Category
Early 20th Century Vietnamese Antique Elephants
Materials
Ceramic
De Bry’s India and East Indies – Cockfights, Sacred Trees
Exotic Animals, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Animalium in India Celebrium
A lively menagerie scene featuring an elephant, rhinoceros, crocodile
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16th Century Dutch Antique Elephants
Materials
Paper
Javanese and Malay Ships near Bantam, from Pontanus’ Amsterdam History, 1611
Located in Langweer, NL
the reverse of an elephant, salamandar, turgle and rhino.
This finely detailed early 17th-century
Category
Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Elephants
Materials
Paper
Russian Imperial Egg Pendant with Gilt Bulldog and Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
occupied by elephants—the heraldic symbol of her native Denmark—and dogs (bulldogs and pugs). Perhaps this
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Antique Elephants
Materials
Malachite, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
Anglo Indian Carved Reclining Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
deities are set against a scrolling vine background, with carved elephants and figures on each leg. Seats
Category
Early 1800s Burmese Antique Elephants
Materials
Cane, Teak
$11,200 / item
Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form Southeast Asia
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
.
Betel nut boxes were regarded as prestige objects and often crafted in figural forms such as elephants
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Anglo Raj Antique Elephants
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century decorative copper and brass bucket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
copper vessel. Elephant foot shaped with 2 ribs going round the outer edge. Decorative solid brass
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Elephants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Biscuit tin made by Hunter and Palmer depicting an Indian carved box. English
Located in Central England, GB
elephants and foliage in the central panels and boardered and inlaid with ivory and coloured veneers.
This
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Elephants
Materials
Tin
18th-Century Derby Porcelain Figure Emblematic of Africa
By Derby
Located in Downingtown, PA
elephant headdress and is draped in a scantily-worn cloak of pink lined with turquoise, detailed with gilt
Category
Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Elephants
Materials
Porcelain
Brass Bowl with Hunting Scenes, Mid-19th Century Siamese
Located in Kastrup, DK
engraved with a scene of an elephant confronting a tiger.
Siam (Thailand), mid-19th century.
Category
Mid-19th Century Thai Other Antique Elephants
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Clock, 1750s Paris Ormolu
Patinated, Pendule à lÉléphant; by Godefroy
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable example of mid-1700's French horology, this Louis XV period Pendule à l’Éléphant
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Elephants
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
FRENCH SCHOOL Neverending dream Chihuahua Chut les Barbizons!
Located in Zofingen, AG
significance in certain cultures. The elephant, for example, is revered in Asia for its wisdom and tranquil
Category
1880s Tonalist Antique Elephants
Materials
Glue, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$456 Sale Price
75% Off
Early 20th Century Tibetan Handcrafted Buddhist Festival Trumpet, Rag-Dung
Located in Pomona, CA
mouthpiece, creating a powerful and low-pitched wail often compared to the singing of elephants.
This
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Elephants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Funny Majolica Pitcher by Sarreguemines from France. Early 20th Century
By Sarreguemines
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very decorative and fun Majolica Pitcher in the shape of a sitting elephant by Sarreguemines from
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Elephants
Materials
Majolica
French Japonisme Parcel-Gilt Patinated Bronze Imari Porcelain Clock Garniture
By Edouard Lievre
Located in Long Island City, NY
1880.
In the manner of Edouard Lievre.
Mounted with bronze dragons and elephant heads, very finely
Category
19th Century French Antique Elephants
Materials
Bronze
Townsend
s Arvicola: Original 19th Cent. Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
first illustrations were published in a large elephant folio size. Due to their expense they were
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Elephants
Materials
Lithograph
American Black Bear: Original 19th C. Audubon Hand Colored Quadruped Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
for all to enjoy. Audubon's first illustrations were published in a large elephant folio size. Due to
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Elephants
Materials
Lithograph
Pair Japanese Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful and large pair of Japanese Meji period bronze elephant handled table lamps the bodies
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Elephants
Materials
Bronze
Grey Fox: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
for all to enjoy. Audubon's first illustrations were published in a large elephant folio size. Due to
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Elephants
Materials
Lithograph
Bridled Weasel: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
publishing his works for all to enjoy. Audubon's first illustrations were published in a large elephant folio
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Elephants
Materials
Lithograph
Thai Embroidery - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
on both sides the portrait of the dancers. Below 8 elephant medallions and above 8 birds.
Superb
Category
19th Century Thai Aesthetic Movement Antique Elephants
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Michel Decoux, “La Chasse” — French Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture, c. 1920
By Michel Decoux
Located in Bochum, NRW
hunting scenes, and specialized in wild animals (elephants, panthers, etc.). Influenced by cubism and part
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Elephants
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese-Style Porcelain Vase
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese-Style Porcelain Vase With Dragon Handles and Elephant Head Feet, In
Category
19th Century French Antique Elephants
Materials
Bronze
Camas Rat (Gopher): An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
elephant folio size. Due to their expense they were purchased in rather small numbers by the wealthy. To
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Elephants
Materials
Lithograph
"Grizzly Bear", an Original 19th C. Audubon Hand Colored Quadruped Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
illustrations were published in a large elephant folio size. Due to their expense they were purchased in rather
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Elephants
Materials
Lithograph
Black or Silver Fox: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
for all to enjoy. Audubon's first illustrations were published in a large elephant folio size. Due to
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Elephants
Materials
Lithograph
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Hunting Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Chase: Where Kings Ride and Elephants Walk Among Shadows. Woven beneath the golden haze of Anatolia's
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Elephants
Materials
Wool
Pair of 19th Century Exoticism Candlesticks
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking pair of polished bronze elephant candlesticks that beautifully capture the 19th-century
Category
1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique Elephants
Materials
Bronze
$2,400 / set
Antique Botanical Lithographs – Caladium, Arum Lily
Flamingo Flower – c.1897
Located in Langweer, NL
striking green, white, and crimson veins. Known as "Angel’s Wings" or "Elephant Ears," Caladiums were
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Elephants
Materials
Paper
Rare 19th century copper warmer centre piece
Located in Ipswich, GB
warmer with a grid top, decorated with a band of stylised elephants to the frieze below, raised on four
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Elephants
Materials
Copper
$651 Sale Price
20% Off
A Rare 19th Century Carved Bamboo Walking Stick Which Extends To A Fishing Rod
Located in Dublin, IE
elephants and monkeys holding a fishing rod amongst foliate, terminating on a removable ferrule which
Category
19th Century English Antique Elephants
Materials
Bamboo
Sandwich Tern (with Florida Cray Fish) (Florida Keys) /// Ornithology Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
: 1835
Medium: Original Hand-Colored Engraving with Aquatint on double-elephant folio, J. Whatman paper
Category
1830s Victorian Antique Elephants
Materials
Gold Leaf
Collies Squirrel: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
first illustrations were published in a large elephant folio size. Due to their expense they were
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Elephants
Materials
Lithograph
Migratory Squirrel: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
publishing his works for all to enjoy. Audubon's first illustrations were published in a large elephant folio
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Elephants
Materials
Lithograph
Downy Squirrel: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
publishing his works for all to enjoy. Audubon's first illustrations were published in a large elephant folio
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Elephants
Materials
Lithograph
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Antique Elephants For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique elephants is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique elephants — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. Antique elephants have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique elephants are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Victorian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique elephants over the years, but those made by Antoine-Louis Barye, Royal Worcester and Bing
Grøndahl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Elephants?
Prices for antique elephants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique elephants begin at $25 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,259.