Vintage Carved Soapstone Elephant Sculpture Figurine 4 1/2" Tall on Wooden Stand

Vintage Carved Heavy Soapstone Elephant Sculpture Figurine 4 1/2" Tall on Wooden Stand Purchased at a New Orleans auction about 25 years ago. The sculpture is in excellent vintage condition without cracks, but I did detect two small "flecks", one on the edge of the right ear and the other on the bottom of the right rear foot. The soapstone has a soapy feel, with a mottled green color. Some of the cut lines and the back appear to have a brown tint, possibly due to polishing sand residue. The detail extends to wrinkles in the trunk, ears, tongue, and other parts of the body. the back. There is an artist's mark on two of the feet. Approximate measurements: The elephant's trunk (tip) is 3 1/3" above the stand or 4 1/4" from the bottom of the stand. The trunk extends 1" beyond the edge of the stand. The maximum length is 5" while the stand 4" long X 2 3/4" inches wide. Weight of elephant: 1 pound 4 ounces