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 and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
As stated in the catalogue the cartouches decorations are partly erased.
The black painting is slightly erased revealing the wood underneath throughout.
There are some dents especially to the finial of the feet and to the exposed areas.
The top is sun-faded in some places with black stains and circular water stains. With several scratches and scuff marks. There is a minor shrinkage crack to one corner (approx. 10 cm.).
There is a loss to the upper carving of one foot.
Structurally sound.
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