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.
Both torchères with scattered chips, small losses and flakes to gilt surfaces throughout revealing gesso, bole, and bare wood in areas as to be expected with age. The gilding could benefit from touch-ups to areas with losses if desired. The japanned tops with minor craquelure and some areas with infill and restorations commensurate with age, and some minor age cracks to underside of tops, but overall well preserved. Some scattered losses to tips of flower petals on the scrolled feet. Overall structurally sounds and ready to place. Very slight variations to sizes to tops, likely as a result of shrinkage.
Additional dimensions are as follows:
Overall height: 48 in. (121.9 cm.)
The japanned tops: 12 in. (30.5 cm.) wide, 113⁄4 in. (29.8 cm.) deep
The base: 20 in. (50.8 cm.) wide by 20 in. deep
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