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 illustration are accurate.
Good overall condition.
As stated in the catalogue, there are some losses to the gilding revealing the red bole, the white gesso and the bare wood underneath.
As stated in the catalogue, one armchair is stamped 'FL' five times inside the rails.
There are some cracks especially to the upper side parts of one armchair's backrest.
The gilding has partly desapear to the upper part of the back of all the backrests of the armchairs.
There is a consolidation wood piece under the sofa's left front rail.
The feet are slightly worn.
The are some minor traces of woodworms now apparently inactive.
Upholstery: There are the inevitable wears and tears consistent with age and use.
The colors are slightly sun faded as expected.
There are some distress areas especially to the seats of two armchairs.
Structurally secure.
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