Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Catalogue

Lot 330: A Hand-Carved Ebony Wood Elephant Figurine

This auction ended on August 26, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £8

A hand-carved figurine of an elephant, crafted from dense dark ebony wood. The elephant is depicted in a dynamic pose with its trunk raised. The piece includes contrasting inlaid tusks and toenails made of a light-coloured material, with the eyes also featuring light inlays and dark pupils. The carving includes detailed representations of skin folds and ears. This figurine is characteristic of mid-20th-century East African hand-carved export art. No maker’s marks or signatures are present.

Measurement: 7 x 11 IN

Depth: 5