AN ITALIAN PARCEL GILT CARVED WOOD SERPENT ENTWINED ROD

AN ITALIAN PARCEL GILT CARVED WOOD SERPENT ENTWINED ROD SCULPTURE, 19TH CENTURY, the sinuous long body of the serpent sliding down from around a textured staff rod over a pierced and fluted orb, to the stylized rockwork base with large leafy embellishments, surmounted by a later flame finial. Height: 31" Width: 14" Depth: 6" Provenance: Property of an Important Houston Antiques Dealer
Condition Report: Good condition for Italian wood carvings of this age, use and materials including but not limited to expected gilding losses and flaking throughout, age cracks, chips, losses, flame finial is not original and surface buildup. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.