Bring an icon of elegance and luck into your home with this extraordinary “19th Century Elephant with raised trunk in Papier-mâché”. Crafted in Venice at the end of the 19th century, this object is not merely a decorative piece, but a slice of Italian craftsmanship history. With its trunk raised high, the elephant has symbolized the power of good fortune for millennia, making it an ideal gift or a precious amulet for your study or living room.
The work is entirely constructed in papier-mâché, a noble technique invented in China in the 2nd century BC and which reached the height of its success in Italy during the Renaissance thanks to masters like Jacopo Della Quercia. This very same art form decorated the friezes of the legendary “La Fenice” theater in Venice. Measuring H 35 x W 32 cm, the elephant is in excellent overall condition, preserving the charm and lightness typical of this historical material. An unmissable opportunity for collectors and lovers of Venetian art.
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