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.
With minor surface scratches, knocks, marks and chips consistent with age and handling. Wear and flaking to the gilded areas. Areas of paint loss throughout with more significant loss concentrated on the the proper left half of the face, the chin and a portion of the proper right cheek. Some areas of the polychromy likely refreshed. A section at the reverse of the wood base broken off. Small hole to the reverse of the head presumably where a halo was attached, now lacking. A hole in the uderside of the wood base where the piece attaches to a bespoke modern wood and metal stand.
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