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.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches, shrinkage cracks and rubbing due to age and use.
Veneer: as stated in the catalogue, slightly sun-faded with some flacking areas to the top ; with white traces.
With some minor losses especially to the stretcher.
Some minor shrinkage cracks escpeicially to the top, the doors and the back.
Minor restorations with 'gomme laque'.
Marble: has been restored, with yellowish stains and marks.
Mounts: the frieze of the stretcher needs to be refixed properly, slightly tarnished.
The leather is slightly worn.
Slightly wobbly.
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