VERS 1720

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.
As stated in the catalogue, the gilding is later.
There are some losses to the gilding revealing the red bole, the white gesso and the bare-wood underneath.
There are some cracks to the wood as expected.
There are some minor traces of wood worms now apparently inactive.
There are some very minor losses to the carving especially to the central acanth leaf.
There are some minor parts of the carving that have been detached then glued.
Structurally secure.