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.
The website images are accurate.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches, rubbing and shrinkage cracks due to age and use.
Marble : has been restored on several places and the left part has probably been replaced (around 10 cm.). Traces of re-enforcements to the back. Some chips to the edges.
Marquetry : there are some restorations to the shrinkage cracks of the lateral panels with painting and ‘gomme laque’. And restorations with ‘gomme laque‘ to the front marquetry.
There are some minor losses and replacements to the veneer especially to the front and some minor to the lateral panels.
Gilding : traces of tarnishing as expected.
One bronze element of the upper part of the right front upright needs to be re-fixed.
The upper frieze (entrelacs) has been replaced in 19th century (marked 'HPR' on the back).
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