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.
Good overall condition.
The illustrations published on the website catalogue are accurate.
There are inevitable dents, marks, scratches, and shrinkage cracks due to age and use.
Marble: there are some minor chips to the edges and scratches to the surface as expected.
Lacquered bronzes: there are some wears to the lacquer revealing the bronze due to age and use. Dusty surfaces.
European lacquer: there are some wears and chips throughout to the motif and the background as expected, revealing the wood underneath.
There are old traces of woodworms now apparently inactive.
The commode is slightly wobbly.
Uncommon Louis XV commode.
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