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 illustrations are accurate despite being slightly too bright.
Country house condition.
There are the inevitable marks, dents, scratches and shrinkage cracks due to age and use.
As stated in the catalogue and visible to the illustrations there is no trim and cover.
As stated in the catalogue some wooden elements need to be re-fixed : especially some pieces from the feet of the both armchairs.
There are some visible traces of woodworms now apparently inactive.
There are some losses to the gilding revealing the red bole, the white gesso and the bare wood underneath especially to the inside the armrests, and to the exposed areas in general.
The black lacquer is slightly worn with some with areas.
There are some traces of durst.
There are some losses to the gilding revealing the red bole and the bare wood underneath especially to the exposed areas.