Blue and Silver Snake French Folk Art Painting on Wood 1980s jewelry grey and brown glazes over

grey and brown glazes over a cream slip

This is a very beautiful brush

and with really terrifically weathered painted surface

And then a bowl in the middle of the body

this piece clearly shows its history

Blue and Silver Snake French Folk Art Painting on Wood 1980s jewelry grey and brown glazes overAll that I know for sure about this fabulous old snake painting on wood is that it was found on the back of a 19th century French armoire and presumed French. While I can't say for certain it is that old, it definitely has a lot of years on it, and I really love the thought of it sitting hidden from view, patiently awaiting re discovery. The silver painted, serpentine snake itself I think could not be better, with super long tongue and wonderful