The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Overall in good condition and ready to place. The alabaster with natural inclusions, some small chipped losses, primarily along the lower edge, and 'nibbles' to edges. With some small restorations, including to one corner near the scrolled foot. One washer under acorn finial lacking and off but retained, another missing a washer but attached. The sides and bottom reappoxied. The base with veritcal crack and associted infilled repair. With glue resude along the edge of the base. The ormolu with typical rubbing, oxidation and light tarnish, with some small spots of verdigris. The enamel in good condition. With a possible small repair to the lower section of one central roundel on a long side. The underside with printed inventory sticker and Getty inventory sticker.
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