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Grey granite caparisoned elephant on a tall banded pedestal
Grey granite elephant, caparisoned, in a Chinese palace courtyard

Caparisoned Elephant Grey Granite Statue - 260cm

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  • Free Worldwide ShippingSea freight included
Grey granite caparisoned elephant on a tall banded pedestal
Caparisoned Elephant Grey Granite Statue - 260cm $47,55800
Description

Elaborately caparisoned and seen in profile, an elephant stands with its trunk curled up. A key-fret border frames the roundel, above a band of stylised waves, with beaded pendants at the flank and a cloud-scroll headpiece across the brow. Within the roundel sits one carved character, left untranscribed until the workshop tells us what it means rather than us inferring it. The tusks project forward and the trunk curls up and inward. Beneath is a tall pedestal of several courses, banded with beading, key-fret and scrolling foliage. A pale grey granite, its paler passages reading almost white between a fine even speckle that runs right through animal and pedestal.

Ten Tonnes, in Courses

At this weight nothing is lifted whole, and that governs the whole schedule. The pedestal is cut as separate courses because no single block of granite this size could be handled, let alone shipped, and each course is dressed flat on both beds and tested against its neighbour on the workshop floor before any ornament is cut into it. Getting that right early is not optional: a bed that rocks by a millimetre at the bottom of a stack this tall will open a visible joint at the top, and by then there is a ten-tonne assembly sitting on it. The bands of beading, key-fret and foliage are cut course by course afterwards, each one set out to meet its neighbours exactly at the corners.

At 260cm and over ten tonnes this is the biggest thing in the range, and its requirements are structural before they are aesthetic: a poured concrete foundation, crane access to the position, and bearing soil that will not settle under the load. Once it is there it needs distance more than anything else - a long drive, the far end of a formal garden, a courtyard big enough to stand back in. At 260cm this is the tallest piece we make, and it needs distance more than anything. Granite weathers almost not at all, so it will look much the same in fifty years as on the day it is set.

The Largest Piece We Make

Twenty-eight to thirty-two weeks, the longest lead time in the range. Cutting the pedestal courses and their bands occupies the first months, this being much the largest base we make. Granite is far harder than marble and every stage takes longer: diamond tooling throughout, more passes, and constant water. The beast comes from a block of its own: raised standing, the legs kept as heavy columns, then the body, then the deep folds of the ears. The saddle-cloth with its key-fret border, wave band and roundel is sunk into the back afterwards. Trunk and tusks come last. Assembly is a day's crane work on a foundation prepared weeks before. Nothing across the courses is pinned or filled; every bed is worked flat and laid dry. About 10,256kg, the heaviest we make, craned course by course onto poured concrete. Our main studios are in the UK (Birmingham) and Dubai, with additional global workshops.

Granite animals are few among animal sculptures, and gather instead in granite sculptures.

Specification
Height 260cm
Base Included
Material Hand-Carved Natural Granite
Shipping & Returns

Every sculpture at Giant Sculptures is handmade to order, then shipped worldwide free of charge. Below is everything you need to know before you order, and what to expect after.

Production Time

Every sculpture is handmade to order by our artisans — we do not mass-produce.

  • Standard sculptures: approximately 3–4 weeks from order confirmation.
  • Bespoke commissions (custom sizes, finishes, or fully custom designs): approximately 5–6 weeks from design sign-off.

Production time is separate from delivery time.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Shipping is free worldwide on every sculpture, regardless of destination.

  • Sculptures under 50cm — shipped by air freight. Typical delivery 1–2 weeks after production is complete.
  • Sculptures 50cm and above — shipped by sea freight. Typical delivery 6–8 weeks after production is complete.

For larger sculptures where faster delivery is needed, air freight is available at additional cost — contact us before ordering for a quote.

All sculptures ship in reinforced protective crating, fully insured to purchase value.

Delivery to Your Address

Delivery is to the door or curbside at your shipping address.

For larger sculptures shipped by sea freight, the carrier will contact you in advance to arrange a delivery window. Please ensure someone is available to accept the delivery and that the property has suitable access for the size of the piece.

Once the sculpture arrives, you are responsible for positioning it in its final display location. For larger or heavier pieces, we recommend arranging two people (family, friends, or a local moving service) to help with placement.

International Orders & Customs

For orders shipping outside the United Kingdom, any customs duties, import taxes, or local fees at your destination country are the responsibility of the customer. These charges are set by your local authority and are not included in our shipping cost.

If you have questions about customs for your specific country, contact us before ordering and we can advise on typical charges for your region.

30-Day Returns

We accept 30-day returns on sculptures in original condition and original packaging, subject to our Terms & Conditions.

To start a return, contact us within 30 days of receipt. Return shipping for change-of-mind returns is at the customer's cost.

Bespoke and custom-commissioned pieces are non-refundable once production has started, as they are made specifically to your specification.

Damage in Transit

Every sculpture ships fully insured. In the unlikely event of damage during transit:

  1. Report the damage within 48 hours of delivery.
  2. Provide clear photographs of both the damage and the packaging.
  3. We arrange collection and either replacement or full refund at no cost to you.

Lifetime Guarantee

Every sculpture carries a lifetime guarantee against finish defects under normal display conditions, subject to our Terms & Conditions.

This covers manufacturing defects, premature finish degradation, and structural failures under normal display. It does not cover damage caused by accidents, misuse, inappropriate environments (for example, an indoor-only sculpture placed outdoors), or modifications made after delivery.

Questions Before You Order?

If you have questions about shipping, customs, delivery timing, or anything else before you order, our team is here to help. Contact us via WhatsApp, email, or phone, and we'll respond within 24 hours.

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Description

Elaborately caparisoned and seen in profile, an elephant stands with its trunk curled up. A key-fret border frames the roundel, above a band of stylised waves, with beaded pendants at the flank and a cloud-scroll headpiece across the brow. Within the roundel sits one carved character, left untranscribed until the workshop tells us what it means rather than us inferring it. The tusks project forward and the trunk curls up and inward. Beneath is a tall pedestal of several courses, banded with beading, key-fret and scrolling foliage. A pale grey granite, its paler passages reading almost white between a fine even speckle that runs right through animal and pedestal.

Ten Tonnes, in Courses

At this weight nothing is lifted whole, and that governs the whole schedule. The pedestal is cut as separate courses because no single block of granite this size could be handled, let alone shipped, and each course is dressed flat on both beds and tested against its neighbour on the workshop floor before any ornament is cut into it. Getting that right early is not optional: a bed that rocks by a millimetre at the bottom of a stack this tall will open a visible joint at the top, and by then there is a ten-tonne assembly sitting on it. The bands of beading, key-fret and foliage are cut course by course afterwards, each one set out to meet its neighbours exactly at the corners.

At 260cm and over ten tonnes this is the biggest thing in the range, and its requirements are structural before they are aesthetic: a poured concrete foundation, crane access to the position, and bearing soil that will not settle under the load. Once it is there it needs distance more than anything else - a long drive, the far end of a formal garden, a courtyard big enough to stand back in. At 260cm this is the tallest piece we make, and it needs distance more than anything. Granite weathers almost not at all, so it will look much the same in fifty years as on the day it is set.

The Largest Piece We Make

Twenty-eight to thirty-two weeks, the longest lead time in the range. Cutting the pedestal courses and their bands occupies the first months, this being much the largest base we make. Granite is far harder than marble and every stage takes longer: diamond tooling throughout, more passes, and constant water. The beast comes from a block of its own: raised standing, the legs kept as heavy columns, then the body, then the deep folds of the ears. The saddle-cloth with its key-fret border, wave band and roundel is sunk into the back afterwards. Trunk and tusks come last. Assembly is a day's crane work on a foundation prepared weeks before. Nothing across the courses is pinned or filled; every bed is worked flat and laid dry. About 10,256kg, the heaviest we make, craned course by course onto poured concrete. Our main studios are in the UK (Birmingham) and Dubai, with additional global workshops.

Granite animals are few among animal sculptures, and gather instead in granite sculptures.

Specification
Height 260cm
Base Included
Material Hand-Carved Natural Granite
Shipping & Returns

Every sculpture at Giant Sculptures is handmade to order, then shipped worldwide free of charge. Below is everything you need to know before you order, and what to expect after.

Production Time

Every sculpture is handmade to order by our artisans — we do not mass-produce.

  • Standard sculptures: approximately 3–4 weeks from order confirmation.
  • Bespoke commissions (custom sizes, finishes, or fully custom designs): approximately 5–6 weeks from design sign-off.

Production time is separate from delivery time.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Shipping is free worldwide on every sculpture, regardless of destination.

  • Sculptures under 50cm — shipped by air freight. Typical delivery 1–2 weeks after production is complete.
  • Sculptures 50cm and above — shipped by sea freight. Typical delivery 6–8 weeks after production is complete.

For larger sculptures where faster delivery is needed, air freight is available at additional cost — contact us before ordering for a quote.

All sculptures ship in reinforced protective crating, fully insured to purchase value.

Delivery to Your Address

Delivery is to the door or curbside at your shipping address.

For larger sculptures shipped by sea freight, the carrier will contact you in advance to arrange a delivery window. Please ensure someone is available to accept the delivery and that the property has suitable access for the size of the piece.

Once the sculpture arrives, you are responsible for positioning it in its final display location. For larger or heavier pieces, we recommend arranging two people (family, friends, or a local moving service) to help with placement.

International Orders & Customs

For orders shipping outside the United Kingdom, any customs duties, import taxes, or local fees at your destination country are the responsibility of the customer. These charges are set by your local authority and are not included in our shipping cost.

If you have questions about customs for your specific country, contact us before ordering and we can advise on typical charges for your region.

30-Day Returns

We accept 30-day returns on sculptures in original condition and original packaging, subject to our Terms & Conditions.

To start a return, contact us within 30 days of receipt. Return shipping for change-of-mind returns is at the customer's cost.

Bespoke and custom-commissioned pieces are non-refundable once production has started, as they are made specifically to your specification.

Damage in Transit

Every sculpture ships fully insured. In the unlikely event of damage during transit:

  1. Report the damage within 48 hours of delivery.
  2. Provide clear photographs of both the damage and the packaging.
  3. We arrange collection and either replacement or full refund at no cost to you.

Lifetime Guarantee

Every sculpture carries a lifetime guarantee against finish defects under normal display conditions, subject to our Terms & Conditions.

This covers manufacturing defects, premature finish degradation, and structural failures under normal display. It does not cover damage caused by accidents, misuse, inappropriate environments (for example, an indoor-only sculpture placed outdoors), or modifications made after delivery.

Questions Before You Order?

If you have questions about shipping, customs, delivery timing, or anything else before you order, our team is here to help. Contact us via WhatsApp, email, or phone, and we'll respond within 24 hours.