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 consistent with age and use.
As stated in the catalogue there are small differences in model and in size.
As stated in the catalogue one foot needs to be refixed.
The right door of one cabinet needs to be refixed.
Veneer: There are some very minor lifting as expected. There are minor losses above one drawer.
Ormolu mounts: two ormolu elements are missing to the both ribbons of one piece.
Gilding : there are some traces of tarnishing and black stains.
There are traces of white cleaning product and verdigris, especially on the central bouquet and to the lower frieze of the front.
Lacquer : there are vertical cracks on three panels. There are some chips and losses to the lacquer with minor marks.
There are some scratches, especially to the middle part of one front panel.
Marble : as stated in the catalogue both marble tops are very damaged and need to be restored. With minor chips and losses to the edges. One element is glued on top of one cabinet.
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