Vintage Bronze Elephant Obelisk Garniture Statue 17\" Heavy Bernini India Art For Sale

Vintage Bronze Elephant Obelisk Garniture Statue 17\" Heavy Bernini India Art## 🏛️ THE STORY BEHIND THE TREASURE: HISTORICAL CONTEXT
This monumental bronze sculpture is a magnificent mid-to-late 20th-century artisan garniture, drawing direct inspiration from one of Rome\'s most legendary historical monuments: Gian Lorenzo Bernini\'s 1667 \"Elephant and Obelisk\" (Pulcino della Minerva), commissioned by Pope Alexander VII and erected in the Piazza della Minerva near the Pantheon. In classical European art, Bernini\'s configuration represents the ultimate symbol of supreme physical strength supporting a tower of divine, hidden wisdom. Hand-cast in India using a heavy traditional bronze alloy composition, this grand sculpture features a majestic elephant adorned in intricate ceremonial festival caparisons, royal tassel drapery, and a textured saddle plate. Resting atop the saddle is a wide, decorative gadrooned tray plate that anchors a soaring, four-sided Egyptian-style obelisk spire topped with a polished spherical finial ball. Originally retailed as an elite mantelpiece centerpiece or architectural study accent, this substantial historical piece brings a timeless \"Grand Tour\" neoclassical aesthetic to any library, fireplace hearth, or corporate entryway.---## ITEM SPECIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS
* **Object Type:** Large Architectural Statement Sculpture / Columnar Spire Garniture
* **Historical Theme:** Gian Lorenzo Bernini\'s \"Elephant and Obelisk\" Neoclassical Design
* **Country of Origin:** Made in India (Authentic vintage silver foil label intact on underbelly)
* **Material Composition:** Heavy Solid Cast Bronze / Brass Alloy
* **Finish / Patina:** Deep Aged Verdigris Bronze with Rich Chocolate, Amber, & High-Polish Highlights
* **Design Motifs:** Intricate hand-chiseled ceremonial saddle blanket, ornamental draping, wide gadroon-edged saucer plate, and a spherical top finial ball
* **Total Vertical Height:** Stately 17.0\" (From base of feet to top of finial ball)
* **Total Horizontal Length:** Substantial 11.0\" (From back tail to tip of raised trunk)
* **Underbelly Markings:** Displays natural hollow core gas relief vents consistent with traditional lost-wax or sand-casting foundry methods.
* **Surface Protection:** Features soft, factory-applied protective felt padding securely attached to the bottom of all four feet to completely protect your table, desk, shelf, or display surfaces from scratching.---## PROFESSIONAL CONDITION ASSESSMENT
This masterfully cast vintage architectural bronze sculpture is in excellent cosmetic and structural condition.* **Structural Integrity:** Flawless. The solid cast bronze elephant base, wide saucer platform, and upper four-sided obelisk spire are permanently and seamlessly fused. The structural core is entirely rigid with zero looseness, cracks, or warping. The piece stands flat, balanced, and perfectly stable on level surfaces.
* **Surface Patina:** Gorgeous original condition. The deep, rich antiqued bronze finish exhibits beautiful natural depth and age variations, highlighting the crisp definition of the decorative saddle blankets, tassels, and elephant hide texture. Completely free of aggressive pitting or flaky chemical corrosion.
* **Authenticity:** Complete and unaltered. Retains its original factory foil \"Made in India\" label affixed underneath the belly.*Please review all included high-resolution photographs to verify the spectacular scale and condition of this investment-grade bronze work.*---## 📦 SHIPPING LOGISTICS & POLICIES
Due to the substantial weight and high vertical profile of this casting, standard packaging methods are insufficient. This sculpture will be extensively padded with heavy-duty commercial bubble wrap, isolated from the outer box walls, and secured inside a reinforced shipping container. This item ships securely via commercial ground services with an expedited 1-to-2 business day handling turnaround. Combined shipping is gladly offered if purchasing multiple treasures from our store!⚠️ **CRUCIAL DELIVERY NOTICE FOR BUYERS:**
To guarantee the absolute safety of this premium vintage treasure during transit, the following elite shipping security protocols will be applied to this order:
1. **Full Replacement Value Insurance:** This package will be fully insured for its exact purchase price through the carrier.
2. **Direct Signature Confirmation Required:** Due to the high value and substantial weight of this 19 lb box, a direct hand-to-hand signature is strictly required upon delivery. The carrier will not leave this large package unattended on a porch or doorstep. Please plan accordingly for delivery day tracking updates!
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