Hand-Carved Manzanita Oak Elephant Statue
It was made by an unknown carver and antique wood-carving artist. It's in moderate condition, of manzanita oak and measures about 24" x 20" x 20". It is heavy, not weighed but I estimate that it felt between 60-100lbs
24" x 20" x 20"
Inherited
Yes
Hi Austin,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
California School, mid-late 20th Century
Carved elephant sculpture
apparently carved from manzanita or other hardwood, the tusks removeable.
24 by 20 by 20 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; losses of the wood are inherent from the log it was carved from and are part of its charm and value
PROVENANCE: inherited
$500-700*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
Hi Delia, I added another picture, I may be able to add another if my cousin will take one
Thank you!
Austin
The added photo was really helpful, Austin, thank you!
Hi Delia,
Yes it is one main piece, the small tail piece may be separately attached (I'm not sure), but the general piece is all one log of wood, it was from a bark-less tree, made by a wood sculptor in California who claimed it to be Manzanita, we aren't too sure what to do about it because it was inherited so we don't have a lot of information. I can ask my cousin to take a picture from different angles, thank you!