Large 19th-century Indian Bronze Engraved Elephant Sculpture with Riders

Large 19th-Century Indian Bronze Engraved Elephant Sculpture with Riders Brief Description: Brief Description: This is an impressive large and extremely decorative 19th-century Indian bronze engraved elephant sculpture with three mounted riders and a removable figural cover. Weighing an impressive 3 kg and measuring 27.4 cm in height, the substantial piece portrays a huge, majestic elephant in motion, with its trunk raised and three Indian figures mounted upon its back. The elephant has been beautifully detailed throughout, with extensive hand-engraved decoration to the head, body, legs and particularly the elaborate saddlecloth. Mounted upon its back are three individually modelled figures, including a central seated figure upon an ornate throne-like seat. Interestingly, this central figure and seat form a removable cover, revealing the hollow interior of the elephant. Further wonderful details include the elephant's raised trunk, prominent tusks, large ears, curled tail and finely delineated facial features, together with the decorative treatment of the riders and their costumes. The bronze has developed a wonderful, naturally aged patina, with attractive variations in colour and areas of warmer golden bronze showing through from generations of handling and wear. A particularly substantial and highly decorative antique bronze, with tremendous character and presence. Attributes: Indian Bronze Hand engraved 19th Century Circa: 1850–1900 Condition: Good antique condition, with age-related surface wear, marks, rubbing, patination and minor imperfections consistent with its considerable age. Please study the accompanying photographs, which form an integral part of the condition report. A fabulous and highly decorative 19th-century Indian bronze elephant that displays magnificently. Overall Measurements: INCHES & CENTIMETRES Height: 10.8'' | 27.4 cm Width: 10'' | 25.4 cm Depth: 4'' | 10.1 cm ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ *A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece* Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days. Returns Policy Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy (excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging). Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome Image result for payments accepted logos Secure-Payment-Vpadeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-0010586-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card