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593 - Architectural element featuring an elephant with a shell, Mu…
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Estimate €500 - €800
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Description
Architectural element featuring an elephant with a shell, Mughal School of Rajasthan, 16th century High-relief carved limestone. Dimensions not specified. A rectangular architectural fragment decorated with an elephant depicted in profile in a dynamic pose, adorned with a rich ceremonial shell composed of meticulously sculpted geometric and floral motifs. The composition conveys a sense of monumentality and movement through the animal’s powerful anatomy and the ornamental refinement of the textiles and trappings. The relief demonstrates the aesthetic influence of Mughal India, where the decorative language integrated naturalism, symbolism of power, and courtly sophistication. Erosion, cracks and surface wear bear witness to its former architectural function and enhance the piece’s historical authenticity. The whole retains remarkable expressive power and an intense symbolic dimension linked to princely majesty.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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