AN ANTIQUE CIRCUS BANDWAGON STYLE "BACCHANALIAN" PAINTED RELIEF WOOD PANEL, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the red-painted chip carved panel with gold paint highlights centers a devious mask most associated with Bacchus or Silenus, in the Renaissance Revival style a garland of ripe fruits erupts from the mask mouth, an arched canopy overhangs the mask, and below are scattered juicy fruits, a mortar and pestle, and an ewer. Height: 31 1/2" Width: 54" Depth: 3" Provenance: Estate of Ross Gibson Wandrey, Houston, Texas

Some losses and repainting, a repair lower left and some occasionally throughout, unsigned, now fitted with iron hooks for mounting, overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age. 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."