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 sound condition and ready to hang. With typical scattered nicks, marks and scratches. The gilt and painted decoration with rubbing, flaking, some areas of refreshment and with some losses revealing bole and bare wood, primarily along the outer edge of the mirror and to the upper left hand arch framing the mirror. With some further small losses to the raised decoration, including a small losses to the interior corner of lower right pediment. The blue glass possibly replaced and with light scattered surface scratches, and with a crack and associated repair to the upper left hand part of the arch. The mask on the trophy cresting off and reattached, and with some further minor repairs and associated overpainting including to where the trumpet and caduceus meet. The mirror plate with scattered foxing and losses to the silvering. With some small 'nibbles' and losses where the divided plates meet.
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