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Pair of Carved Wood Elephants from "Auntie Mame" with Rosalind Russell

About the Item

A unique pair of carved wood elephants with bone tusks raised shown with front feet on an integral carved wood plinth. A similar, if not the same, pair appeared in the closing scenes of "Auntie Mame" starring Rosalind Russell, 1958. The pair flanked the entry to the apartment on 3 Beekman Place, as part of the final Far East inspired décor.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. very good vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ASC-15-31stDibs: LU90854170983

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