A few examples of appraisal values for
SERPENT

• Japanese ivory netsuke
  Japanese ivory netsuke serpent/dragon; coiled mythical beast on swirling base. Provenance: from the estate of Harrison Eiteljorg. 1 7/8"H. Good condition.
• CHINESE SERPENTINE CARVING.
  CHINESE SERPENTINE CARVING. Carved to depict bird and dragon fly. - 7 in. high.
• Chinese goddess figure with
  Chinese goddess figure with mythical beast; on decorated base. Serpent rising from ocean. 24"H, Base 8 1/2" x 8 1/2".
• BRONZE FIGURE OF A MAN WITH
  BRONZE FIGURE OF A MAN WITH SERPENTunsigned; Provenance: The Estate of David Karpeles, the Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Montecito, CA; Condition: ring shape top with serpents tail broken off; overall: 17 inches high; approximately 9 lbs. Condition:
• OTTO PLAUG DESTROY THE SERPENT
  OTTO PLAUG DESTROY THE SERPENT MODERN INK DRAWING New York, Germany,1898-2000Surreal depiction of a man cast in shadows gripping behind the head of a rattlesnake. This drawing was removed from a portfolio of 30 works to which we will be selling over time with examples spanning from the early 1900's to his later modernist works of the 1940's during WWII.
• ZEBADIAH GUTSA, SERPENTINE FIGURE
  ZEBADIAH GUTSA, SERPENTINE FIGURE OF A WOMAN, H: 27 IN. (68.6 CM.)Zebadiah Gutsa, Serpentine Figure of a Woman,, Dimensions: H: 27 in. (68.6 cm.)
• A CHINESE SERPENTINE MEDALLION IN
  A CHINESE SERPENTINE MEDALLION IN WOOD A circular serpentine stone carving of a bat above a ribbon holding double coins, set into a square wooden base.
• CAST STONE STATUE OF MARY AND THE
  CAST STONE STATUE OF MARY AND THE SERPENT Late 20th century, naturalistic form of Mary depicting standing with hands in prayer, stepping on the serpent, domed base, appears unmarked.
• PAPUA NEW GUINEAN CARVED &
  PAPUA NEW GUINEAN CARVED & PAINTED SERPENT SCULPTURECondition: with paint loss, cracking, and wear throughout 78 1/2 inches high Condition:
• NICOLAS AFRICANO / THE SERPENT
  NICOLAS AFRICANO / THE SERPENT (1971 CHARCOAL)Nicolas Africano (Illinois, b. 1948) The Serpent , 1971 Charcoal on paper 5 1/4" x 3 3/4" (sight) Of this work and the two accompanying works ( Black Goose and Elemental Forces ), Bill Morgan offered the following commentary: "In this period of his life (early 20s), Nicolas sometimes felt he was being pursued by sinister forces he tried to confront through his art." Presented behind glass in a wooden frame that measures 16 1/2" x 15". Provenance : From the Bill & Ellen Morgan collection. Bill Morgan is a professor emeritus of English at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. It was there that he befriended Nicolas Africano, and he quickly became a patron and collector of the Africano's work as well; for a time Morgan rented Africano a room, occasionally accepting artwork in lieu of payment. This far-reaching collection from an early adopter gives a unique opportunity to access rare early works and get an expansive view of the artist during several pivotal moments in his journey. Alternate spelling : Nicholas Africano Condition Very good condition, noting mild toning to the mat.
• A SERPENTINE SHONA SCULPTURE A
  A SERPENTINE SHONA SCULPTURE A serpentine Shona sculpture, by Felix Tirivanhu "Sweet Child", overall 14"h x 11"w
• FOLK ART WOOD SERPENT SCULPTURE
  FOLK ART WOOD SERPENT SCULPTURE Folk Art, possibly American, serpent sculpture in wood, depicting an undulating serpent, with detailed carving to back. 2" H x 43" L x 4" W.
• A 19th Century carved hardwood
  A 19th Century carved hardwood figure of an Indian deity holding a serpent 41cm (16") high
• Doris Vlasek-Hails (American,
  Doris Vlasek-Hails (American, 1938-2004) figure wrapped in serpent's body surreal acrylic on linen a human headed reptile coils around a figure suspended in space. Signed and dated '93 upper left. Good condition, two small areas of incomplete inpainting lower left border. 44"Sq.
• COILED SERPENT BRONZE
  COILED SERPENT BRONZE VASEDESCRIPTION: A Serpent bronze vase depicting a tall coiled snake shape and designed with the snake composing the body of the container with the head emerging next to the rim. It is crafted after the snake vase that Rene Lalique designed in early 1920s. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: Unknown DIMENSIONS: H: 9: W: 8 7/8" Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
• Gilt bronze 'serpent' light fixture
  Gilt bronze 'serpent' light fixture Modeled as a cobra ready to strike having incised overall details to it's body. Total H: 36 in. minor pitting and no attatchment base
• A CARVED SERPENTINE SHONA SCULPTURE
  A CARVED SERPENTINE SHONA SCULPTURE A carved serpentine Shona sculpture, executed in variegated lavender stone, depicting a pregnant female, overall including base, 13"h x 10"w
• Silk panels; depicting pairs of
  Silk panels; depicting pairs of mythological beasts/serpents. Overall: 117" x 88". Good condition.
• LORRAINE VAIL (B.1952) SURREAL
  LORRAINE VAIL (B.1952) SURREAL BRONZE 'SERPENTINE'Cold-painted and patinated bronze sculpture, "Serpentine," signed L. Vail (Lorraine Vail, American, b.1952), numbered 1/ 9, dated 1995, approx 10.25"h, 19"l, 6"w, 15.25lbs
• BRONZE FOUNTAIN TOPPER OF
  BRONZE FOUNTAIN TOPPER OF POSEIDON WITH SERPENT Circa 1900.
• African Serpent sculpture with
  African Serpent sculpture with painted details. Dimensions: H: 53 inches: W: 10 inches: D: 10 inches --- Condition: visible wear.
• PEDRO FRIEDEBERG SERPENT ANGEL
  PEDRO FRIEDEBERG SERPENT ANGEL SCULPTURE: 28'' in height, a 5 footed serpent angel with multiple hands and wings, carved and gilded wood. CONDITION: Several scattered repairs, several areas of minor separation from legs to main body, was a small table but the small circular glass is missing.
• UMBERTO BELLOTTO MANNER IRON
  UMBERTO BELLOTTO MANNER IRON SERPENT MOTIF STAND Umberto Bellotto (Italian, 1882-1940) manner wrought iron stand comprising three snake form legs mounted by a round laurel wreath form frame, apparently unsigned. 5.25" H x 7.25" diameter. Provenance: Property from a Long Island collector.
• A South East Asian White Metal
  A South East Asian White Metal Seated Figure depicted wearing an elaborate chakra and having a serpent around the neck raised on a conforming base together with a bronze figure of a deity. Height of first 8 inches.
• CARVED FOLK ART CANE Winding
  CARVED FOLK ART CANE Winding serpent motif, 41 1/2 in. H.
• BRONZE FIGURE OF "CHARMEUSE DE
  BRONZE FIGURE OF "CHARMEUSE DE SERPENTS"Bronze Figure of "Charmeuse de Serpents", after Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, signature inscribed on self-base, h. 29 1/2 in., w. 12 in., d. 9 1/2 in., plinth base with brass artist and title plaque, overall h. 32 in
• A PERUVIAN SERPENT BLANKETA
  A PERUVIAN SERPENT BLANKETA Peruvian serpent blanket, First Half 20th Century Woven in blue, lavender, and grey with double headed serpents on a cream field 86" H x 73" W Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: 86" H x 73" W Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
• 17TH CENTURY SAXONY SERPENTINE
  17TH CENTURY SAXONY SERPENTINE TANKARD Lidded pewter mounted serpentine tankard.
• AUGUSTE CLéSINGER (1814–1883),
  AUGUSTE CLéSINGER (1814–1883), WOMAN BITTEN BY A SERPENT Artist signed "A.J. Ciesinger, F. Barbediene Foundry". Brownish-green patina.
• An Italian ivory group of the
  An Italian ivory group of the Virgin and Child, 18th Century, a serpent at her feet, 23cm/see illustration
• ITALIAN SERPENTINE FARNESE
  ITALIAN SERPENTINE FARNESE HERACLES, ARISTIDESTwo Italian carved serpentine figures: The Farnese Heracles and Aristides after the Antique 19th century the larger height 14in (35cm) Condition: Slightly muddy modeling. General marks, scratches, rubbing and wear commensurate with age. Neither signed.
• A finely carved antique articulated
  A finely carved antique articulated sprung coral bangle designed as a serpent.
• CARVED SERPENTINE FIGURE OF A FOO
  CARVED SERPENTINE FIGURE OF A FOO LION AND TEN PIERCED PANELSCarved Serpentine Figure of a Foo Lion and Ten Pierced Panels
• Richard Kirsten 'Serpents of
  Richard Kirsten 'Serpents of Darkness Leaving An Enlightened Man' Watercolor Framed- 20x27''
• PRE-COLUMBIAN STYLE ROCK CRYSTAL
  PRE-COLUMBIAN STYLE ROCK CRYSTAL SERPENT HEADThe transparent serpents head with minor russet inclusions, carved with an open mouth exposing fangs, flared nostrils and cross-hatched carved brows. Height 2 in. Width 2 in. Depth 3.5 in.
• GILT BRASS NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
  GILT BRASS NEOCLASSICAL STYLE LAMP SERPENT FORMA gilt brass Neoclassical style three light lamp having serpent form arms. Ht: 25" Dpth: 11"