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.
Provisional condition report:
The website illustrations are accurate.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
There are minor losses to the gilding revealing the red bole, the white gesso and the bare wood underneath.
Upholstery: slightly worn with some minor liquid stains.
A tassel of trimming is missing to one cushion.
Stool 1 :
The X of the front feet is slightly wobbly.
There is a loss to the upper part of the left front foot.
There is a restoration to the upper part of the right front foot.
There a 'TH' mark for the Tuileries under one side rail.
Stool 2 :
There is a loss to the upper part of the right front foot, and an important one to the upper part of the right back foot.
As stated in the catalogue, there is a royal mark of three fleur-de-lys surmounted by a crown in a medallion (TO CHECK) under one side rail.
Print Report