This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/16/2010
One of Elvis’ favorite animals was the Tiger and that was also his Karate name, “Mr. Tiger.” Elvis had numerous Tiger statues throughout Graceland. This ceramic painted tiger approximately 18 inches in length and approximately 7.7 inches high at the neck belonged to Elvis. After Elvis had dropped it one of the “fangs” broke and fell out. Elvis was going to toss it but Charlie Hodge immediately yelled out he wanted it! Charlie lived at Graceland for more than 17 years in a converted garage apartment. Charlie kept this ceramic tiger on his dresser there. With letter of provenance from Charlie Hodge.
Estimate: 7000-9000