Surrealist Elephant Illustration Art Postcard
Collectibles / Art Paper Ephemera

Surrealist Elephant Illustration Art Postcard

This item is a rectangular art postcard featuring a surrealist illustration of an upside-down elephant. The artwork is printed within a faux-ornate bronze or gold-toned frame border, giving the illusion of a matted painting. The central figure is a heavily stylized, white/grey textured elephant appearing to tumble or be suspended vertically against a dark, moody background of deep blues and reddish-brown hues. Notably, the elephant features a red heart-shaped mark or void on its torso. The construction appears to be standard cardstock with a semi-gloss or matte finish, typical of museum or gallery souvenir postcards. In terms of condition, the postcard is currently housed within a protective plastic sleeve of an album; it shows some minor edge wear and slight corner rounding, but no major creases or tears are visible. The style is contemporary surrealism, likely late 20th or early 21st century, characterized by expressive, thick brushwork textures in the print and a whimsical yet dark narrative tone. No artist signature is clearly legible on the front, though there is a small marking or logo in the bottom left of the inner frame. The craftsmanship of the print is high-quality with deep color saturation.

Estimated Value

$3 - $8

Basic Information

Category

Collectibles / Art Paper Ephemera

Appraised On

March 14, 2026

Estimated Value

$3 - $8

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Postcard

Item Description

This item is a rectangular art postcard featuring a surrealist illustration of an upside-down elephant. The artwork is printed within a faux-ornate bronze or gold-toned frame border, giving the illusion of a matted painting. The central figure is a heavily stylized, white/grey textured elephant appearing to tumble or be suspended vertically against a dark, moody background of deep blues and reddish-brown hues. Notably, the elephant features a red heart-shaped mark or void on its torso. The construction appears to be standard cardstock with a semi-gloss or matte finish, typical of museum or gallery souvenir postcards. In terms of condition, the postcard is currently housed within a protective plastic sleeve of an album; it shows some minor edge wear and slight corner rounding, but no major creases or tears are visible. The style is contemporary surrealism, likely late 20th or early 21st century, characterized by expressive, thick brushwork textures in the print and a whimsical yet dark narrative tone. No artist signature is clearly legible on the front, though there is a small marking or logo in the bottom left of the inner frame. The craftsmanship of the print is high-quality with deep color saturation.

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