A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Miniature Elephant Seal
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Miniature Elephant Seal
Period 1600-1700
Origin Italy
Medium Bronze Gilt, Lapis, Bronze
Dimension 7 x 3.2 x 6.5 cm (2³/₄ x 1¹/₄ x 2¹/₂ inches)
Bronze, gilt, lapis lazuli
Italy
17th Century
Size: 7cm high, 3.2cm wide, 6.5cm deep - 2¾ ins high, 1¼ ins wide, 2½ ins deep
Period: 1600-1700
Origin: Italy
Medium: Bronze Gilt, Lapis, Bronze
Dimension: 7 x 3.2 x 6.5 cm (2³/₄ x 1¹/₄ x 2¹/₂ inches)
Provenance: Ex Private Belgium collection
Literature: note: The Lapis Lazuli 'seal' left 'blank' / un-used. The exquisite miniature sculpture of the Elephant, standing upright dressed in Parade bindings of leatehr strapsa with large iron rings, she rests her trunk upon a large oval heraldic 'shield' The quality of teh thick gilt and solid cast bronze would suggest the seal was intended for a Princeley 'kunstkammer' / cabinet of curisoties.
Superb overall condition, with wonderful colour and patina.
Finch & Co
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