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.
Overall good condition; minor surface wear and scratches; light rubbing to the gilding; one candlestick slightly taller than the other; the shorter example with minor restoration to the monkey's proper right ear, the vase with a restored U-shaped crack at the rim to the back, the jar's neck, the monkey's left forearm and hand with restoration, the nozzle loose; the other example with its ormolu drip pan and nozzle removable, with neglible nicks to the monkey's ears and fingertips, the top portion of the jar's neck restored, reglued to its ormolu base, a tiny hairline abrasion to his proper left ear.
83⁄8 in. (21.5 cm.) high, 6 in. wide, 41⁄2 in. deep
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