Lot 82. An Indian carved ivory elephant mounted in gold and jewels, retailed by Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 20th century. Estimate 6,000-8,000 USD. Lot sold 68,500 USD. Photo Sotheby's

in walking position, wearing gold caparison set with rubies, emeralds and other stones, the howdah similarly mounted; in gold-mounted vitrine. Rim of vitrine engraved VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NY 35083; height of the vitrine 8 1/4 in.; length of the elephant 4 1/4 in. 21 cm; 10.7 cm. 

Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York, 24 sept. 2012