Lot 75
Turquoise Figure & Malachite Elephant
Live — closing Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
- Estimate
- $250–$500
- Starting bid
- $75
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About this lot
Country of Origin: China
Mediums: Turquoise & Malachite with Carved Hardwood
Dimensions: Approx. 2.75 x 2 x 3.75 in. (Turquoise figure) 3 x 1.5 x 3.25 in. (Malachite elephant)
Condition: Minimal chips and scratches on both figures.
Additional Information: Group of two carved stone sculptures consisting of a Chinese female figure holding a lotus and a carved elephant, each mounted on a fitted decorative wooden display stand.
The first sculpture depicts a graceful Chinese female figure in flowing robes holding a stylized lotus flower and leaf. The figure may represent a celestial maiden, lady-in-waiting, or Guanyin. It is carved from light blue-green stone consistent with turquoise or a turquoise-type material, with subtle darker matrix markings. The figure is mounted on a pierced hardwood stand with scrolling openwork decoration.
The second sculpture depicts an elephant with its trunk raised, carved from green stone displaying the layered coloration and banding characteristic of malachite. The elephant is mounted on a fitted, footed carved wooden stand.
Both sculptures represent traditional East Asian lapidary and decorative carving, with the lotus symbolizing purity and spiritual elevation and the raised-trunk elephant traditionally associated with good fortune and prosperity. Both materials are believed to be accurate but have not been authenticated.
Lot details
- Lot
- 75
- Category
- Display Objects › Sculptures › Sculptures Stone › Figurines › Statues › Carvings
- Estimate
- $250–$500
- Starting bid
- $75
- Bids
- 0
- Bidding closes
- Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
