FINE AMERICAN CARVED SERPENT FORM PARADE STAFF.

FINE AMERICAN CARVED SERPENT FORM PARADE STAFF. Late 19th early 20th century. This fine painted and gilt wood example of folk art depicting a serpent intertwined around a tapered shaft with ball finial hand grip. The snake with open mouth mounted with nails simulating a forked tongue carved in the act of striking. The staff painted a dark blue gray. SIZE: 62-1/2″ l. CONDITION: All original surfaces in very good structural condition with normal and expected wear to gilded and painted surfaces. 9-99563 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2350	$1,150.00	FINE AMERICAN CARVED SERPENT FORM PARADE STAFF. Late 19th early 20th century. This fine painted and gilt wood example of folk art depicting a serpent intertwined around a tapered shaft with ball finial hand grip. The snake with open mouth mounted with nails simulating a forked tongue carved in the act of striking. The staff painted a dark blue gray. SIZE: 62-1/2″ l. CONDITION: All original surfaces in very good structural condition with normal and expected wear to gilded and painted surfaces. 9-99563 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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