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 illustration 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 four finials of the feet have been replaced.
There are some minor losses to the lacquer revealing the beechwood underneath especially to the exposed areas.
There are some minor signs of woodworms now apparently inactive.
With some traces of restorations and construction cracks as expected.
There are other some minor restorations with "gomme-laque" paste filling and little wood pieces especially to the left part of the upper backrail and to the left armrest.
There are some very minor losses to the carving especially to the moldings, to the back of the back right foot and to the left of the foliage on the seat.
Fabric : in good overall condition despite some very minor wears.