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.
Illustrations published on the website catalogue are accurate despite being slightly too dark.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches, shrinkage cracks and rubbing due to age and use.
Marble: there are some minor inevitable chips especially to the edges.
There are some minor marks and scratches to the surface as expected.
Gilding: there are some signs of tarnishing throughout as expected.
bronze: the leg mount of the right back foot kas been broken (due to an ancient casting flaw) and needs to be re-fixed properly.
As stated to the catalogue, the mounts of the feet are later.
Veneer: there are some minor chips especially to the edges as expected.
Some wooden pieces has been replaced.
There is a vertical shrinkage crack to the right side of the commode.
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