Cast Stone Elephant Garden Statue, France Mid 20th C.
A French mid-20th-century cast stone garden statue depicting a seated elephant with rounded, stylized features and a lightly textured surface. The neutral stone finish allows for versatile placement indoors or outdoors. Elephant figures have appeared in decorative arts for centuries, valued for their symbolic associations with strength, wisdom, stability, and good fortune. In many cultures, elephants are also seen as guardians and bringers of prosperity, making them enduring motifs in architectural and garden ornament. During the mid-20th century, simplified animal forms like this became popular in Western décor, reflecting a modern, approachable interpretation of traditional symbolism. Wear consistent with age and use. 7"w x 9"d x 9.5"h