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.
Condition report :
The website illustrations are accurate.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
There are some losses to the gilding, revealing the red bole, the white gesso and the bare wood underneath.
There are some very minor losses to the carving especially to the central acanth leaf of the foot.
There are some cracks to the carving as expected.
There are some very minor restorations especially to the upper moulding and to the central acanth leaf.
The marble has been restored.
Print Report