Western Europe, France, Italy, or Austria, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A charming and realistic cast bronze snake plaque. The plate is signed with an indistinct name. The bronze panel is nailed to a wood base covered in red and green cloth. The details, scales, head shape, and tongue flicking out all speak to the artists familiarity with this reptile. The narrow head suggests a non-venomous species that could have been closely examined to create this lovely piece! Size: 8.75" L x 4.75" W x 0.75" H (22.2 cm x 12.1 cm x 1.9 cm); 1.5" H (3.8 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Rancho Mirage, California, USA collection, by inheritance in 2020; ex-Dr. TDR Berreth, California, USA, acquired before 1982

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#179121

Signed, signature indiscernible. Tearing and fraying to cloth covering over wood base. Abrasions and bending to edge of bronze plate near the pierced nail holes, and loss to edge around one nail. Snake is intact with beautiful details.