This auction is live!
You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction.
Watch the auction
Click on the image to see full size
Use mouse wheel or two fingers to zoom in
Loading ...
2,200
GBP
0 Bid(s)
1
GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Live auction
Lot closed
Lot location
Lichfield, Staffordshire
Cheesey Does It' This design is a play on a couple of common misconceptions, firstly that elephants are scared of mice, and secondly that mice love cheese. The elephant myth originates from a 77 AD Greek fable that a mouse once climbed up inside an elephant's trunk and 'drove him crazy'. The cheese myth goes back to medieval times when mice were commonly found nibbling on cheese in store cupboards, but this is likely due to the fact it was easy to come by rather than an inherent hunger for it. So with this in mind, the sculpture is reimagined to look like it is made of cheese with little mice living inside to fully lay the myths to rest.?, Artist Anne Bardsley, Sponsor The Deli Social Ltd (FOR DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT - PLEASE SEE LAST IMAGE)
Live
Venue address
LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL
The Close
Lichfield, Staffordshire
WS13 7LD
United Kingdom
ST GILES HOSPICE MARCH OF THE ELEPHANTS
Auction dates
24 Sep 2024 20:00 BST
Lots: 1 - 37
|
Auction currency
|
GBP |
|
Accepted cards
|
|
|
Other payment methods
|
Shipping:
We do provide postage or packaging services within the UK for small items such as silver, jewellery etc to which would be sent via Special Delivery upto the insured maximum price £2,500. For larger items such ceramics, glass, metalware etc - please contact us to arrange a quote (01543) 251081.
Richard Wintertons Auctioneers will not be held responsible for making any claim for damage or loss.
Furniture:
For National delivery please contact to arrange a quote
- Paul Van4us 07792204448 or email paul@van4us.co.uk
For Ireland delivery please contact
- David vansportation via email david@vansportation.uk
.Please Note: There is no Buyers Premium Charged as this is a Charity Event - Hammer price only.
Please note that the elephants are being sold on their own and if you require the concrete plinth/stand that will be organised through St Giles at a cost of £100.
Please Note: Due to the amount of sale we do, unfortunately we are unable to take our terms, condition & shipping details off Saleroom.com or bid.richardwinterton as they need to be on for our other sale which will be also live at the same time. Please note we will not be offering any shipping or delivery on this sale.