A rare pair of Chinese export porcelain models of Indian elephants

A rare pair of Chinese export porcelain models of Indian elephants, each with its head lowered and standing four square, decorated with pale tangerine coloured skins and black beady eyes, late 18th century, 17cm. (2) Provenance: H.R.H. The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, Christie's, King Street, 26 January 2006. Cf. John Ayers, The Chinese Porcelain Collection of Marie Vergottis, number 159 for other 18th century elephants.