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 yellow.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
The gilding is slightly wear with several losses revealing the white gesso, the red bole and bare wood underneath, especially to the edges of the frame and to the finial of the feet.
The leaf is sun faded to the front, despite the red which are still fresh. With some minor wear and tear to the front.
With tears and stains to the back and some distressed areas to the back (max approx. 12 cm.)
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