A Charming Edwardian Period English School Oil on Canvas of an African Elephant Dated to 1906 by E Whiteley sub-Antiques the whole on an aubergine

the whole on an aubergine maroon coloured velvet ground and framed within a Gothic lancet shaped ebonised ripple moulded niche pine frame

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A stunning early example of trade signage in spellbindingly original condition

the muscled body with a richly carved mane and well articulated paws extended upon a scrolled plinth base

A Charming Edwardian Period English School Oil on Canvas of an African Elephant Dated to 1906 by E Whiteley sub-Antiques the whole on an aubergineOrigin: English Period: Edwardian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1906 In Frame: 22. 5 high x 16. 5 wide The Canvas: 19. 25 h x 13. 25 wide The wonderfully charming oil on canvas painting depicting a large African Elephant, shown in profile with large tusks, realised on a dark inky green charcoal ground surviving from Edwardian period England, and signed E Whiteley May 1906. The picture is in fair overall condition with an even amount of craquelure to