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This vintage Italian blue and white ceramic elephant obelisk sculpture, a mid-20th-century decorative piece, is inspired by Bernini's iconic Elephant … Read more This vintage Italian blue and white ceramic elephant obelisk sculpture, a mid-20th-century decorative piece, is inspired by Bernini's iconic Elephant and Obelisk (Pulcino della Minerva) in Rome's Piazza della Minerva. Popularized by Italian pottery workshops in the 1950s and 60s, this hand-crafted majolica and porcelain design features a Chinoiserie/Delftware style with classic cobalt blue and white floral and scrollwork motifs. The sculpture depicts an elephant with a ceremonial saddle supporting an obelisk adorned with oak leaf and acorn decorations, topped with a domed stopper. Signed "EF36 Made in Italy for Meiselman Imports," it is highly sought after by collectors of Hollywood Regency, Chinoiserie, and traditional Italian pottery as well as those of us that just like beautiful and interesting things. See less
- Dimensions
- 8.25ʺW × 7.25ʺD × 23ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Animals
- Architecture
- Brand
- Meiselman Imports
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- there are several comensurate scuffs discoverable at the base. There is dried glueor adhesive found at the base but it … morethere are several comensurate scuffs discoverable at the base. There is dried glueor adhesive found at the base but it doesnt hinder the items ability to sit firmly on a flat surface. less
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