Four Elephants with Circus Performers in Quadriptych
Drawing on paper • Unknown contemporary or amateur artist
Style & Movement
Naive art, outsider art, or contemporary amateur illustration
Medium & Technique
Colored pencil and graphite on white paper, executed with hand-drawn line work and solid color shading
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 8.5 x 11 inches, rectangular landscape format divided into a four-panel grid
Subject Description
A quadriptych composition depicting four identical circus elephants adorned with colorful headpieces and headdresses, each accompanied by a stylized female figure dressed in matching colored attire
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition with minor creasing along the grid lines and slight handling wear at the edges
Estimated Market Value
USD 20 - USD 50
Auction Estimate
USD 10 - USD 30
Provenance History
Acquired directly from a private domestic collection, created as an original piece of amateur artwork
Art Historical Significance
Represents vernacular amateur creativity and popular culture influences within everyday contemporary drawing practices
Notable Features
Symmetrical four-panel color-coded arrangement utilizing red, blue, green, and purple palettes with playful iconography
Condition Issues
Minor paper buckling, visible hand-drawn grid lines separating the four panels, and light surface smudging of graphite
Conservation Recommendations
Store in an acid-free sleeve or frame under UV-protective glass away from direct sunlight to prevent fading