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 catalogue illustration is accurate but does not allow to see the accident. Indeed, as stated in the catalogue, a giltwood ring of the front left foot is broken, in several pieces and needs to be restored and refixed. There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks due to age and use. There are some minor losses to the ivory inside the theater. There are some old traces of inactive woodworms. There are some restaurations especially to back of the stretcher. Despite the elements mentioned, elegant piece of furniture in good overall condition
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