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 catalogue illustrations are accurate.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
Please note that these porte-torchères are composed in two parts.
There are some losses to the silver and the gilding, revealing the white gesso and the bare wood underneath.
There are some signs of woodworms, now apparently inactive.
There are some minor losses to the carving.
There is a crack to the upright of one sellette, and some other minor cracks to the wood.
One part of one foot has been detached then reglued.
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