Two worlds – connected by history – united by one goal.
The Journey is the flagship of the Swiss Tour and symbolizes how the Knie Family brought the first elephants to Switzerland in 1920. Traditional silhouette patterns run across all sides of the elephant describing their way from Asia to Switzerland. The Journey is a playful elephant. It’s an elephant that connects not only past and future, but also two opposing worlds that work together to protect the species.
Two worlds – connected by history – united by one goal.
The Journey is the flagship of the Swiss Tour and symbolizes how the Knie Family brought the first elephants to Switzerland in 1920. Traditional silhouette patterns run across all sides of the elephant describing their way from Asia to Switzerland. The Journey is a playful elephant. It’s an elephant that connects not only past and future, but also two opposing worlds that work together to protect the species.
(early 17th century) Chinese decorative arts flourished towards the end of the Ming Dynasty in particular. The wonderful stylisation of this carp is a perfect example. The word for fish, yu, sounds like the word for riches and abundance, and fish are therefore widely depicted in this context. Moreover, in Chinese culture carp are associated…
Couples His first drawings were published in l’Écho des étudiants the Montpellier in 1923. And already one discovers his characters, namely, the large overbearing female and the puny little male. These characters, drawn from real life were inspired by a highly bourgeois couple from Montpellier. She was a beautiful woman, statuesque and autocratic, and he,…
Gustav KlimtAs prominent member of the renewed art group Secession, Klimt is one of the most prominent pathfinders of modern painting. In addition to that, his ornamental Jugendstil irresistibly evokes the Viennese fin-die-siècle feeling: elitist, conventional-liberal, sometimes decadent-pleasing-decorative. The combination of the monumental style, the almost sycophantic ornamentation and classic symbolism creates a very recognisable…
Artist: Cristiano CascelliParade: Traveling Herd 2016 All elephants are made of a high-quality synthetic resin.They are hand-painted in the studio in Thailand.All elephants come with a certificate and are numbered in a limited edition.They are packed in a nice gift box.
Artist: Cristiano CascelliParade: Traveling Herd 2016 All elephants are made of a high-quality synthetic resin.They are hand-painted in the studio in Thailand.All elephants come with a certificate and are numbered in a limited edition.They are packed in a nice gift box.
Black is the ultimate colour for anyone who loves sleek and stylish. It looks timeless, elegant and self-assured, and it has the quality of reinforcing a statue’s form: the silhouette comes into its own to the fullest. A black statue works beautifully as a statement against a light wall, but just as well tone-on-tone in a dark, atmospheric interior. In this selection you’ll find black art statues in all kinds of styles and finishes, from deep matte black and anthracite to glossy, dramatic high gloss. Looking for a gift that’s always a hit? Black suits everyone and everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Does a black art statue suit every interior?
Yes, black is a unifying colour that works both against a light wall and tone-on-tone in a dark interior. It reinforces the silhouette of the statue and so suits almost any style.
Why does the form come out so well with a black statue?
Black reflects little light and doesn’t distract with colour, so your eye automatically follows the contours. That way the form of the sculpture gets all the attention.
Is a black art statue a good gift?
Absolutely, black is a safe yet stylish choice that suits almost everyone. Order before 12:00 and the gift arrives the next day, and from 75 euros we ship free and insured.