Elephant-shaped Suture Made Of Limestone, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Artist: Chine
19th-century Qing Dynasty limestone elephant figurine
The fact that the stone is Chinese is a crucial piece of information that confirms and clarifies the analysis.
This allows us to definitively classify this piece as Chinese folk art or craftsmanship, likely from the late Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Details on the stone and style
The grainy texture and light gray/beige color are typical of calcarenites or light-colored sandstones widely used in China for garden statuary, architectural elements such as pillar bases, guardian lions, or folk funerary statuary
The stone block over time
The elephant with its trunk raised is a Feng Shui symbol of good fortune, prosperity, and wisdom
Its compact, geometric form is characteristic of regional workshop production, where the sculptor simplifies the forms to achieve a direct visual and symbolic impact, departing from the anatomical details of imperial court models.
This is most likely a statuary element
originally intended for a wealthy residence or a provincial temple in China. It was subsequently imported to France in the 19th century, during the height of the chinoiserie craze, and has
Its confirmed Chinese origin, combined with its 19th-century dating, enhances the piece’s value as an object of curiosity and Asian art.
Asian Art 19th-century Chinese folk statuary.
This sculpture is a fine example of a cultural bridge between 19th-century China and French bourgeois interiors of the same period
Length 50 cm
Height 38 cm
Width 23 cm
Weighs 30 to 40 kg
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The fact that the stone is Chinese is a crucial piece of information that confirms and clarifies the analysis.
This allows us to definitively classify this piece as Chinese folk art or craftsmanship, likely from the late Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Details on the stone and style
The grainy texture and light gray/beige color are typical of calcarenites or light-colored sandstones widely used in China for garden statuary, architectural elements such as pillar bases, guardian lions, or folk funerary statuary
The stone block over time
The elephant with its trunk raised is a Feng Shui symbol of good fortune, prosperity, and wisdom
Its compact, geometric form is characteristic of regional workshop production, where the sculptor simplifies the forms to achieve a direct visual and symbolic impact, departing from the anatomical details of imperial court models.
This is most likely a statuary element
originally intended for a wealthy residence or a provincial temple in China. It was subsequently imported to France in the 19th century, during the height of the chinoiserie craze, and has
Its confirmed Chinese origin, combined with its 19th-century dating, enhances the piece’s value as an object of curiosity and Asian art.
Asian Art 19th-century Chinese folk statuary.
This sculpture is a fine example of a cultural bridge between 19th-century China and French bourgeois interiors of the same period
Length 50 cm
Height 38 cm
Width 23 cm
Weighs 30 to 40 kg
Pick up on site or arrange with your shipping carrier
The images and text in our gallery are protected by copyright and may not be copied under penalty of legal action
Payment pby bank transfer, check, PayPal, Wero; payments via FedEx are not accepted
Contact
International: 0033611852842
France: 0611852842
Email: dreamantic1955@gmail.com
All requests via SMS or WhatsApp
(Excluded) requests must be made on the Proantic website via the official announcement
Write to the Seller
Payment by bank transfer, check, PayPal, or Wero.
I
850 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Length: dimensions sur l'annonce
Reference (ID): 1809610
Availability: In stock
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