ITALIE, XVIIIE SIÈCLE, L'UNE PLUS TARDIVE

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.

Provisional condition report
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
As stated in the catalogue there are losses to the carving and to the gilding revealing the bare wood underneath due to woodworms now apparently inactive. One more important loss to the left side of one bracket console.
With losses to the gilding revealing the white gesso underneath.
With traces of woodworms now apparently inactive to the back.