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 in good decorative order, with inevitable small chips and small losses to applied decoration, very slight wear to gilding and enamels and occasional minute surface abrasions.
Winter - The putto's right little finger tip chipped and lacking. Some further small areas of chipping to the top flame, to the icicles and feathered decoration.
Summer - Chipping and losses to the applied fruit stems. The putto with chipping to his toes, his right big toe lacking. Chipping, losses and restoration to the wheat sheaves in the putto's hands. Further chipping to tips of wheat in putto's hair. Further slight chipping to wheat at base, applied leaves and flowers.
Spring - Small areas of chipping and small losses to applied flowers, leaves and stems. The putto applied to the base with his left forefinger chipped and lacking.
Autumn - Very small areas of chipping and minute losses to applied leaves and stems. One turquoise frond to the upper right shoulder chipped and lacking, with a further short section of chipping to the adjacent frond.
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