Two late 18th century carved and painted elephant stools. Continental, circa 1795. © 2012 MALLETT ANTIQUES

These very rare temple stools are stylistically carved in the form of elephants, retaining their original painted surface. Their backs with painted stylised silk embroidery covers, all in the chinoiserie taste. Height: 19.7 in (50.0 cm), Width: 17.7 in (45.0 cm), Length/Depth: 27.6 in (70.0 cm).

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